A “grey divorce” is an unofficial but common term used to describe the rise of divorces within an older age group in the last few years. What this means is that divorce proceedings are focused more on wealth issues than parenting or spousal support.
The reason for this is that older couples are generally at their peak earning capacity around age 50 and most, if not all, of their children are already grown.
The decision to leave or divorce a partner can be a difficult choice to make for some couples. In certain situations, one partner may never want to see or speak to the other partner ever again. However, this may not be possible in situations where children are involved.
If you and your ex-spouse both want to participate in your child’s life, and it’s in the child’s best interests, you may have to interact with your former partner for many years to come. In these situations, it’s best to have a game plan for how both parents will co-parent their child.
One of the top priorities parents have when they divorce is to safeguard the best interests of the children affected by the split.
As noted in the Alberta Family Law Act, this means identifying arrangements that protect a child's safety and prioritizing solutions that best meet a child's needs and circumstances. This can seem difficult and overwhelming, particularly for parents who may be involved in a contentious divorce. However, there are steps parents can take to protect their child's well-being.
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