Gray Divorce Rising in Older Couples | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

Gray divorce is surging among older couples, especially Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, as longer lifespans, financial independence for women, and shifting social norms fuel a new wave of late-life separations. With kids gone and retirement stretching into decades, many couples are reevaluating their marriages — not out of necessity, but because they’re no longer willing to sacrifice happiness. While younger generations marry later and stay together longer, older folks have seen more marriages and remarriages, making divorce more likely. Financial fallout can be brutal, especially for women who…