Study Finds More People Over 50 Are Filing for Divorce

Britain is experiencing a new trend: more and more men and women over the age of 50 are filing for divorce. Over the past decade, the divorce rate among those over 50 has increased by 19.5%, even though the overall divorce rate has dropped 16% in the same period of time.

According to a report by the UK’s Department of Work and Pensions, many adults are waiting until their children are grown and out of the house before filing for divorce. The report said that once the children are gone and they are alone with their husbands, women are realizing they want something more or someone else for their lives.

It appears that this divorce trend is being initiated by women, and has even earned a nickname: Swofties, which is short for Single Women Over 50.

While the term Swofties hasn’t gained much ground in the U.S., there are plenty of men and women over the age of 50 who file for divorce. If you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, you can trust a Los Angeles divorce attorney at the Law Office of Teresa Beyers to aggressively defend your best interest and help you reach a divorce settlement that meets your needs and satisfaction. To learn more about the divorce services offered that the firm, please call (213) 236-4400 to arrange a consultation!