Family
Nov. 19, 2024
The rise of 'gray divorce' and why older adults are choosing to split up
An estimated 1 in 4 divorces now occur among couples over 50. The phenomenon of gray divorce represents a significant shift in how society views marriage, aging, and personal fulfillment.
Emily Faye Robinson
Attorney and Mediator
Family Law
Emily graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law and is a certified mediator. Prior to that, Emily attended UC Santa Barbara where she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Communication. She is appointed by the Los Angeles Superior Court to represent children in contested custody cases as minor's counsel.
The term "gray divorce" has emerged in recent decades to describe a growing demographic trend: the increasing divorce rate among couples 50 and older. While overall divorce rates have stabilized or declined in many age groups, divorces among older adults have more than doubled since 1990, with the rate rising from 5 divorces per 1,000 married persons to 10 per 1,000 by 2015, according to Pew Research Center data. This surge represents an estimated 1 in 4 divorces now occurrin...
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