Divorce after fifty hits differently. The stakes are higher: a lifetime of shared assets, pensions, property, and the rhythms of a long marriage you thought would last. As a man, you may face legal bias, emotional isolation, and practical questions no one prepared you for. This guide is written specifically for you. It walks you through every stage of the process—deciding whether to leave, navigating the legal and financial maze, protecting your retirement savings, handling the emotional gut-punch of losing a partner and a future, and rebuilding a life that feels whole again. You will find concrete checklists, honest conversations about loneliness and identity, and strategies for co-parenting adult children without weaponising them. No fluff, no judgment, no simplistic formulas. Just clear, compassionate, practical advice grounded in the real experiences of men who have walked this path. Whether you are just beginning to question your marriage or are already in the thick of negotiations, this book is your steady companion. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.
About the author
Constance Glenbrook Ferndale writes for The Later-Life Divorce Library.
