An American couple has reportedly divorced after 57 years of marriage in a bid to protect the wife from overwhelming medical debt.
The story, shared on X by their niece, @luvhuss, revealed that the couple remains deeply in love but made the painful decision to legally separate due to the husband’s rising medical bills, which reportedly total $277,000.
By ending the marriage, the wife would no longer be legally responsible for the debt if her husband passes away. The arrangement also ensured that their family home remains solely in her name, safeguarding it from debt recovery.
The niece described the situation as heartbreaking, blaming the U.S. healthcare system for forcing the couple to sacrifice their marriage for financial protection.
Sharing the story on X, @luvhuss wrote: “My aunt and uncle got divorced today. They are no longer married after 57 years. They’re still in love but divorce was necessary because of uncle’s medical bills. Now, when uncle passes, aunt won’t be saddled with $277,000 in debt. She’s free & the house is in her name. I’m so sad that decades of marriage comes to an end because of the American healthcare system.”
