Divorce rates among people over age 50 have more than doubled since the 1990s and many of these breakups involve adult children with families, careers, and long histories of shared financial responsibility. If your son or daughter is going through a divorce in Naperville or elsewhere in DuPage County, you may be wondering how to help without overstepping. While the process is different than it would be for a younger couple, it is no less emotionally complex.
As of May 2025, Illinois divorce law continues to apply the same statutes regardless of age, but the way families navigate divorces for adult children often requires a different kind of support — one rooted in respect, patience, and guidance rather than intervention. Read some tips from our Illinois divorce lawyer about supporting an adult child through their divorce. If your child has young children of their own, you can read more about the basics of child custody in Illinois.