As Chicago divorce attorneys, we have witnessed a steady increase in what is often called “gray divorce,” which is the divorce of couples over the age of 50. These cases are becoming more common throughout Illinois as longer life expectancies, changing personal goals, and financial independence reshape the dynamics of long-term marriages. Ending a marriage later in life can bring emotional and legal complexities that differ significantly from divorces involving younger couples. Property division, retirement accounts, health insurance, and spousal maintenance become central issues that must be handled with precision and care.
For many older couples, divorce represents not