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Senior Divorce: Special Circumstances

Seniors are divorcing with greater frequency. Divorce is different for seniors than for younger married couples. The issues of visitation and child support that dominate divorces of many younger couples are not present; instead, seniors face their own unique issues with which professionals must grapple. This article is a discussion of some of the many nuances that are more unique to seniors ' and some of the planning implications those advising seniors should consider.

22 minute read April 28, 2008 at 09:31 AM
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Martin M. Shenkman
Senior Divorce: Special Circumstances

Seniors are divorcing with greater frequency. Divorce is different for seniors than for younger married couples. The issues of visitation and child support that dominate divorces of many younger couples are not present; instead, seniors face their own unique issues with which professionals must grapple.

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