By Akanksha
February 24, 2026
Many marriages survive only for the sake of the children.
Children’s lives, their goals and responsibilities often shape the rhythm of family life.
But the problems often begin once the children grow up and leave home.
This is where the concept of “empty nest divorce” comes in.
The term refers to separations that occur after children move out, whether for college, work or marriage.
Suddenly, partners are left facing each other, sometimes feeling like strangers.
After investing so much into raising children, couples in their 40s, 50s, and 60s often find they have little in common.
Some people don’t want to spend the next 20 or 30 years in an unfulfilling marriage.
Financial independence makes divorce less daunting than in the past.
Social stigma around divorce has decreased, with many encouraging parents to choose happiness.