“Only if parents can afford it”
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As divorce rates among older adults have risen sharply since the 1990s, a new family dilemma has emerged: whether adult children should financially or logistically support aging parents who divorce and need to relocate. This intersects two major demographic trends—longer lifespans requiring elder care and the "gray divorce" phenomenon—forcing families to navigate questions of filial obligation, financial capacity, and parental autonomy. The debate reflects broader cultural shifts about intergenerational responsibility, particularly as traditional safety nets weaken and healthcare costs mount.