Divorce rate for adults ages 50 and older has roughly doubled in the past 25 years

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March 9, 2017

Led by Baby Boomers, divorce rates climb for America’s 50+ population

Divorce rate for adults ages 50 and older has roughly doubled in the past 25 years

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Divorce rate for adults ages 50 and older has roughly doubled in the past 25 years

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Led by Baby Boomers, divorce rates climb for America’s 50+ population
Gray divorce more likely among those who have been married multiple times or for fewer years
Divorce rate for adults ages 50 and older has roughly doubled in the past 25 years

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