Pursuing a divorce is never a simple matter of submitting documentation and playing the waiting game; it represents a long and challenging process and one that takes a financial and emotional toll on both parties.  There are...

Divorce rates have been increasing in recent years and this applies to the over 50s age group too. Experts are also anticipating higher levels of divorce over the next few years, as the pressures of the health...

If you are recently divorced then regardless of how amicable it was, you might be feeling a little bit out of sorts. Separating can take its toll on you, and so, you must do as many things...

Getting a divorce is a huge life decision and one which you need to consider carefully before taking any kind of action. It should be a last resort after you have tried to make the relationship work,...

The good news: The population is aging; people are living longer and healthier lives. Women are flourishing in their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s in ways previously unknown:  more financial independence, more interests outside the home, better overall...

The breaking of a family is always a tragedy, especially if you’ve been together for decades. There is absolutely no way for this tLivingbetter50 o not be painful, even if your kids are now adults and the...

In a world that moves so fast, sometimes we find that we have moved on from those around us. We often find that we have moved on from our childhood friends or work colleagues based on our...

But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this cause, a man shall leave his father and mother, and the two shall become one flesh; consequently, they are no longer two, but...

It doesn’t matter where you are in life, and whether it’s ending a marriage, breaking up with a partner, being passed up for promotion, or receiving the pink lay-off slip from your boss. Even the strongest of...

Sometimes when a divorce happens you are either relieved, shocked or perhaps a mixture of the two. But no matter what the circumstances are there will be quite a few practical considerations you will need to take...

Divorce is tough, especially when you’re 50 and better. You already have a million things to worry about—upcoming retirement, worrying about aging parents, adult kids…the list goes on. So, when you mix those life events with the heartbreak,...

I’m going to put it bluntly. Being a child of divorce is difficult. There are many wonderful things that stepparents bring into our lives and more often than not we’re glad that our parents are separated. The dynamics of...

Losing the love that was once there could be quite difficult. On top of the anger and confusion, you’ll also have to think about starting again after a divorce and whether separation is really the right thing....

Ever been in a situation like this before? You don’t pick up the phone in time and when you call the person back, the first words out of your mouth are “I’m sorry.” You bring store-bought cupcakes to your...

Pets often bring joy to a family unit, providing companionship, support, and comfort. In fact, according to a research, pets prove meaningful social support for owners, providing various positive psychological and physical benefits. When your family situation...

So, you want to know about one of my favorite guilty pleasures that I get to enjoy through my imperfect life? You might have a similar one. I love watching House Hunters on HGTV! There’s nothing better to do...