The wedding invitation arrives — and your ex’s name is still on it. The funeral of a mutual friend forces a decision about whether to sit together or apart. For anyone divorcing after decades of shared family life, the most emotionally charged moments often happen not in a courtroom but at a family gathering. This book is a compassionate, practical guide to handling every kind of event where you and your former spouse will both appear: weddings, funerals, milestone birthdays, holiday dinners, school reunions, and christenings. You will learn how to communicate with your ex about logistics without reopening old wounds, how to set comfortable boundaries with adult children, and how to show up as your own person — gracious, composed, and clear — even when the seating plan is awkward. Drawing on the mainstream consensus of family therapists, divorce coaches, and seasoned mediators, every chapter offers concrete scripts, checklists, and real-life scenarios tailored to the unique challenges of later-life divorce. Whether you are dreading your daughter’s wedding or planning a first solo holiday, this book helps you protect your peace while honouring your family ties. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.