It is not uncommon in some eastern cultures, particularly in Iran, India, Pakistan, and other Arab countries, to enter into marriage agreements wherein a husband commits to pay an agreed-upon sum of money, usually in the form of gold coins, to his wife. This amount can be summoned by the wife at the beginning of the marriage, the end, or at anytime in-between. Often referred to as Maher (or Mehr, Mahr, Mohr, Meher, Mehrieh, Mahir, or…

While separation and divorce are still more common in the younger population, the percentage of older individuals choosing to separate has been increasing. Seniors separating, or “grey divorce” as it is also called, encompasses those who are 55+ and are either separating from life-long partners or from subsequent partners after re-marrying. Generally, the same issues regarding spousal support and property division arise in grey divorce; however, the issues may be treated differently when the parties are…