Divorce is hard on everyone in the family when children are involved. For grandparents, it can feel like you’re losing time with your grandkids due to split custody. This can be especially prominent during the holidays. Previous family traditions may be put aside as the parents work out a holiday schedule that is equitable for them.
How financial planners view gray divorce
The challenges facing you when you get a divorce after the age of 50 can be significantly different from a young couple with few assets. After all, you have likely spent twenty to thirty years investing in retirement plans, paying off the mortgage and perhaps collecting some fine wine for your cellar.
Online dating's effect on marriage
The world is going down the tubes, right? Not according to the latest statistics regarding divorce rates and online dating. Since the explosion of internet dating sites like Match.com and Tinder, singles are finding new ways to connect with potential mates, and dates are rapidly converting into marriages.
Making joint custody work
Studies have repeatedly shown that children who grow up enjoying the support and guidance of both parents are generally healthier and happier. Therefore, it should be your goal to enter into a joint custody arrangement with a positive attitude and a mutual goal of creating a nurturing co-parenting program.
Grandparents’ visitation rights, under limited circumstances
New York grandparents can get court ordered visitation with their grandkids, but only under certain situations, or even uncertain situations. The statutory scheme allowing for a court to interfere in a parent’s decision to not allow visitation is not overly clear.
