"This book is a road map for readers considering divorce later in life. It covers subjects such as: ways to divorce, including mediation, collaborative law, and litigation; marital property: what it is, what to do with it, and how to divide assets and liabilities; how to survive financially during and after, and more. The book also includes divorce survival stories that illustrate options and provide encouragement"--
1 in 4 people going through a divorce are over 50. Over-50 divorces can be financially complex because they usually involve alimony, retirement, health insurance, and Social Security benefits—this book covers all these issues and more.
Legal information and practical advice for older Americans going through a divorce. The legal, financial, and emotional challenges they face are different from those that apply to younger divorcees. Divorce After 50 is the only book around that addresses legal and financial concerns for this age group. Attorney Janice L. Green practiced family law for more than 40 years. Her credentials include: Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, named to Best Lawyers in America, and a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer.