Older Woman in Divorce

Divorce for an Older Woman

Every divorce must resolve questions of property division. Questions of alimony (spousal support), child custody and child support are or are not at issue, depending on the circumstances of the marriage. Older women facing divorce, whether by their own choice or their husbands' choice (or by mutual agreement), often have unique issues if they have been lifelong homemakers, dependent on wage-earning husbands.

Contact Gillespie, Shields & Durrant in Phoenix or Mesa, Arizona, if divorce for you as an older woman seems daunting — or if you are an older man in need of guidance and advocacy as you and your middle-aged or elderly wife approach divorce.

Late in Life Divorce for Females when Homemaking was a Career

A lifelong housewife and stay-at-home mother is more likely than any other divorcing spouse of any age to need spousal maintenance. The wage earning husband is most often expected to pay for her support for a long time. Disposition of the marital home, health insurance and division of property such as retirement accounts, 401K savings, vacation homes, stocks and bonds, business interests and other investments will probably require extensive discovery and possibly mediation.

Representing Wage Earning and Dependent Spouses

Whether you are the husband or the wife, you are most likely in need of experienced, caring counsel along with zealous advocacy. We understand how challenging the divorce may be for you even if it is the result of irresolvable conflicts, abuse, addiction, adultery or desertion.

The loss of your life partner, however unsatisfactory the marriage was, is a major change. You need a lawyer you can trust to protect your rights and make sure no assets are hidden or important details neglected in your divorce.

Contact an attorney at the law offices of Gillespie, Shields & Durrant. We have experience handling divorce cases involving older women.

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