as they move through their senior years. People in their sixties and even
seventies and eighties can be wrestling with how to make their lives more
comfortable and what to do about their marriages.
Sometimes a person who has stayed in a bad marriage for many years
decides he or she doesn't want to spend their remaining years that way.
Sometimes good marriages change or a difficult marriage gets more difficult
as age and health bring personality changes that are hard to handle 24 hours
a day or that give rise to safety concerns. Sometimes the problems are
exacerbated by alcohol abuse, depression, or other physical or mental health
problems including Alzheimers, dementia, or other illnesses that can affect
mental acuity or personality.
decides he or she doesn't want to spend their remaining years that way.
Sometimes good marriages change or a difficult marriage gets more difficult
as age and health bring personality changes that are hard to handle 24 hours
a day or that give rise to safety concerns. Sometimes the problems are
exacerbated by alcohol abuse, depression, or other physical or mental health
problems including Alzheimers, dementia, or other illnesses that can affect
mental acuity or personality.
Older or disabled persons may have special income issues involving health
insurance, social security, or retirement benefits. Spousal support can be an
issue. Guardianship may be appropriate in some cases. Adult children from
this marriage or from a prior marriage may complicate matters or may be an
excellent resource. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced medical
directives are important parts of the equation. Instead of just worrying about
these things, consult with an experienced family law attorney to help you.
insurance, social security, or retirement benefits. Spousal support can be an
issue. Guardianship may be appropriate in some cases. Adult children from
this marriage or from a prior marriage may complicate matters or may be an
excellent resource. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced medical
directives are important parts of the equation. Instead of just worrying about
these things, consult with an experienced family law attorney to help you.
Talking these problems over with an experienced family lawyer can help. It
is important to consider financial issues, safety issues, emotional issues, and
practical matters that are unique to your own situation. Sometimes it is better
to stay together despite the problems, but to make certain changes that manage
the problems better. Sometimes it is best to live apart, but stay legally married.
Sometimes divorce is necessary and appropriate. Each person's situation is
unique, and you may need help to sort out your options.
is important to consider financial issues, safety issues, emotional issues, and
practical matters that are unique to your own situation. Sometimes it is better
to stay together despite the problems, but to make certain changes that manage
the problems better. Sometimes it is best to live apart, but stay legally married.
Sometimes divorce is necessary and appropriate. Each person's situation is
unique, and you may need help to sort out your options.
