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3 Tips for Staying Social During and After a Divorce

By Sandra Hughes June 08, 2017

During and after a divorce, it can be very difficult to maintain your connections and community. Read More

Moving on After a Divorce or Death… it’s Not as Different as You Think!

By Kim Brassor June 06, 2017

Judith Viorst, in her book Necessary Losses, promoted the idea that the first half of life is about acquisition and the second half is about letting go. Read More

Getting a Divorce After 50? Get a Team!

By Sandra Hughes May 27, 2017

Navigating a divorce is stressful and unpredictable. Creating or maintaining healthy habits and taking care of ourselves is vital during this uncertain time. Read More

5 Ways We Lose Confidence in a Divorce After 50

By Sandra Hughes May 02, 2017

When you go through a divorce, it is quite possible that you will experience a crisis of confidence. I did. I wondered how I was going to deal with it all: the emotions, the financial realities, the effect that the divorce would have on my children. Was I up to it? Would I be able to do it? Read More

Life After a Divorce: What to Do When You’re Feeling Lost

By Martha Bodyfelt January 18, 2017

Divorce after 50 can make you feel like everything you’ve known has been taken from you. The life you planned and your vision of the future may disappear, leaving you with a feeling of not knowing what to do or where to go from here.

But when you feel like this, don’t panic! There is merely one thing you must remember: Read More

Divorced at 60? How to Deal with Your Grief and Start Healing

By Martha Bodyfelt June 03, 2016

Grief is a tricky thing. We understand the process during the death of a loved one but forget its role during divorce, especially if when ending a decades-long marriage. Read More

5 Strategies for Moving on After Divorce as an Older Woman (Video)

By Margaret Manning May 28, 2016

No one knows better than I do just how difficult moving on after a divorce can be. In many ways, recovering from a divorce as an older woman is especially difficult. Read More

Social Security Benefits for Widows and Divorcees

By Maryalene LaPonsie May 23, 2016

Your husband may be out of the picture, but his Social Security could still be a part of your life. Whether you’re widowed or divorced, U.S. law may allow you to collect benefits based upon your former spouse’s work history. Read More

Life After Divorce for Women over 60: 5 Emotions to Expect (Video)

By Margaret Manning May 21, 2016

Life after divorce is filled with overwhelming emotions. Many women feel a combination of anger, fear, resentment and confusion. They may even feel shame or guilt, even when they don’t deserve to. Read More

Going Through a Divorce After 60? Here’s How to Protect Yourself (Video)

By Margaret Manning May 14, 2016

When you are going through a divorce after 60, all you want to do is climb under a rock and wait for it all to pass. Read More