For decades, divorce meant assigning blame. But no-fault laws changed that—and for those ending a long marriage later in life, this shift is nothing short of revolutionary. This book explores how no-fault divorce reshaped the legal, financial, and emotional terrain for couples over fifty. It unpacks the history of the fault system, the quiet legislative revolution that replaced it, and what that means when you've shared a home, a family, and a financial life for thirty years. Without the requirement to prove wrongdoing, couples can separate with less acrimony—but also face new questions about fairness, especially around pensions, property, and spousal support. Drawing on decades of observing family law, Constance Glenbrook Ferndale offers a clear-eyed guide to navigating divorce without demonizing your former partner. She addresses the grief, the relief, the reactions of adult children, and the very real financial disparities that emerge. For anyone wondering how to end a marriage with dignity, this book provides the context, the questions, and the reassurance that blame is not required. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.