Are you over 60 and getting divorced? Are you over 60 and getting divorced? Are you over 60 and getting divorced? , you’re not alone,figures released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) illustrate that even though divorce as a whole is falling divorce rates in the over 60’s is on the rise. The research suggests the increase in “silver splitters” is largely down to increasing life expectancy, with couples now realising just how many years they may have ahead of them driving them to this difficult decision. Another factor is having the financial means to separate if for example a couple has a valuable home how large pension pot. 34% of marriages are expected to end in divorce by the 20th wedding anniversary (6% of marriages end by the 20th wedding anniversary because one of the spouses has died) Source: Relate/ONS Older people divorcing infographic ONS graphic Ruth Alexander from the BBC reported: Divorce among people aged 60 and over in England and Wales has risen since the 1990s, according to the Office of National Statistics – while among the rest of the population, it has fallen (with a slight rise in 2012). In 2011, nearly 9,500 men in this age group divorced – an increase of almost three-quarters compared with 20 years earlier. The trend for women is similar. And it’s not just because there are more older people now. if you are looking for help and advice a good place to start your search is the Relate website. contact www.the-boomers.com THE SMALL PRINT We hope you are enjoying the site, please note The –Boomers site has been prepared solely for information purposes. Users are advised to seek independent financial advice or in the case of health related content –consult your GP or medical professional. All information, opinions expressed on the The-Boomers are current as of the date of publication, but may become out of date over time. No liability and/or guarantee of performance is accepted or offered. The opinions expressed in The-Boomers do not constitute investment advice or health advice or any other form of advice; independent advice should be sought where appropriate. Articles are supplied strictly without accepting any liability, responsibility or duty of care for their services, content, or links to other subsequent related or unrelated material. The Site contains general information only and does not take into account the individual health issues /objectives or the individual financial situation/objectives or needs of a person or persons. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.
