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Divorcing for Older Adults Many couples divorce after decades of marriage. Some split after the children have left home and the two “empty nesters” realize they have nothing in common anymore.  Divorcing as an older person  can have additional stressors such as reclaiming an identity and learning to earn money again. Many seniors who divorce face the fear of no retirement benefits or not knowing how to go about purchasing a home, after co-owning one with a spouse for many years. Divorced at 50 She was “married to her best friend for 32 years,” writes the blogger of  Divorced at 50 , and suddenly faced a divorce. As an older woman, she struggled to find information for newly divorced individuals in her age group, as many self-help books and general advice is focused on divorced individuals at least 20 years younger. Her aim was to “split amicably, with civility and humor and with my dignity intact.” Divorced at 50 focuses on one’s well-being while going through a...

  Divorcing and Finances The divorce process can be expensive. As a married couple, you most likely shared money, other  assets  and expenses that will now have to be split. Financial advice is helpful, but not everyone has the benefit of a financial advisor. Reading a blog on helpful financial tips in regards to divorce is a good place to start. Divorce and Money Divorce and Money  answers a myriad of financial questions that can come up while going through a divorce or after a divorce has been finalized. Tracy B. Stewart, of College Station, Texas, has 34 years of experience as a CPA and has worked with numerous Texas Divorce Lawyers. While much of Tracy’s advice is geared for Texas couples going through a divorce, the general information is helpful. Whether a newly divorced spouse is struggling through a new year of taxes as a divorced parent or is unsure how to seek spousal support, Tracy answers questions with a professional, yet personal flare. Who better to se...

 Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call 312-374-4559

 Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call 312-374-4559

  Should I Really Keep the Home? When it comes to dividing assets in your divorce, some decisions might feel easier than others. You know you’ll keep your own car. Splitting your bank account might seem logical. And dividing your retirement probably isn’t too controversial, either. Then, there’s your marital home. Unlike your bank account and 401k, you can’t just each take half; either one of you is going to keep it or it’ll have to be sold. Here’s where the decision-making can get tough. For many women, deciding whether to keep their marital home is one the biggest - and most emotional - decisions in their divorce. It’s natural to want to keep the house. You picked it out yourself. Invested time and money to make it a home. You have a lot of memories in it. And let’s be real - moving sucks. Keeping the home might feel like a given - you haven’t even considered anything else. But before you ask for what might be the largest asset in your marriage, really think about whet...