Issues Involving Adult Children In a Gray DivorceIssues Involving Adult Children In a Gray Divorce

The “silver split” or “gray divorce”—the phenomenon of later-in-life divorces —certainly isn’t new, but it’s becoming increasingly common. These divorces come with their own specific sets of complications including, among other concerns, unique spousal support considerations, difficult and often impossible to prove separate property claims and, for the purposes of this article, issues involving adult children.

The older the children are, the harder divorce can be for them. We often overlook not only the impact divorce can have on adult children but also the myriad issues that may arise as a result. We’re all familiar with the common issues related to minor children in a typical matrimonial matter: custody, parenting time/access, decision ...