Why Are Older Americans Divorcing in Record Numbers? The "Gray Divorce" Trend Explained

While overall divorce rates in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest levels in decades, a surprising new trend is emerging among older Americans: the "gray divorce" boom. Today, roughly 36 percent of all divorces involve individuals who are 50 or older, and the divorce rate for those over 65 has tripled since the 1990s. So, what is driving this surge in late-in-life separations?