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  • Virginia Beach
  • 1060 Laskin Road Suite 12B
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • Phone: (757) 425-5200
  • Fax: (757) 425-6100
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  • 11815 Fountain Way
    Newport News, VA 23606
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  • 638 Independence Parkway, Suite 240
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Special Considerations of a Gray Divorce (Part A)

Every Virginia divorce is different, and there are unique factors to take into consideration in each one.

While Virginia divorces that include issues of child support and child custody get a great deal of attention in family law forums and articles, they represent only a portion of the divorces that take place in Virginia each year.

The Rise of Gray Divorce in Virginia and Beyond

The changing social landscape and evolving ideas about aging are influencing the choices older Americans are making about their relationships and futures.

Rather than settling in for the long haul, more couples are keeping their options open and taking a close look at their happiness in a relationship, basing their decision to stay or go on their feelings, rather than societal conventions.

An increasing number of older American couples are deciding to end their marriages
, and these "gray divorces" present special considerations.

Special Considerations in a Virginia "Gray Divorce"

In a gray divorce, the children of the couple are likely grown, so issues of child support and custody don't come into play, but just because the kids are grown doesn't mean divorce is smooth sailing.

The couple probably shares more assets between them than a younger couple would
, so the financial aspects of this type of divorce take center stage.

Virginia divorce law that applies to division of assets and spousal support will be the focus of these later-in-life divorces.

When a couple has spent many years together, or have joined their lives together in their more mature years, there's usually a great deal of emotions attached to the marital home and assets.

No matter your age, a divorce can be a stressful and emotionally painful experience. If you are an older woman considering a Virginia divorce, it would benefit you to seek the counsel of a Virginia divorce attorney.

Your attorney will explain all the aspects of the divorce process and will advocate for your interests in matters of property division and spousal support.

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