Divorcing a spouse who stonewalls, avoids, or flatly refuses to engage can feel like navigating a labyrinth alone. When you cannot discuss, negotiate, or even fight back, the process becomes a lonely and confusing ordeal. This book is written for those in later life facing exactly this challenge—whether your spouse has given the silent treatment for years, walked out mid-discussion, or simply ignores legal papers. Inside, you'll find realistic strategies for moving forward without their cooperation: how to gather financial information, handle default proceedings, and protect your emotional health when you are the only one showing up. You will also learn to recognize the psychological roots of their disengagement, communicate effectively through alternative channels, and rebuild your life on your own terms. This is not about forcing them to change—it's about freeing yourself from the paralysis of waiting. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.