Divorce Day is a term used by law firms that describes the time of year when couples are contacting them about divorce most.
The day is traditionally on the first Monday of the year, so the next one is 6th January 2020. Most people have returned to work, the joy of the holiday season is over and tensions may boil over following an intense time for loved ones being together.
Research from divorce support service Amicable shows that more relationships break down in January than any other month, and that on Divorce Day, internet searches about divorce and divorce enquiries peak. 40,500 people will search “divorce” online in January, almost 25% higher than at any other time of the year.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that all marriages will turn sour at the beginning of the year, but it happens to be the time when some partners realise what they do and don’t want. There is a lot of pressure in the holiday season to be the happy, perfect couple, and sometimes it doesn’t work out that way.
At what is a troubling time for everyone involved, there are a few subjects that potential divorcees should consider when making the decision to separate, including:
We are able to help you with all of these issues, should they arise. You can find more answers in our video featuring the most common divorce questions our lawyers face, but if you have any questions that aren’t covered, please contact us.
We understand that it is never an easy decision to separate from your spouse, and we want to make it as stress-free for you as possible, with expert guidance and care taken for any situation. Our service is aimed at protecting your interests and we are particularly sensitive to the needs of children if they are involved.
Our Divorce and Family Law department has members accredited with Resolution (the Family Law specialist group) and the Family Law Panel (which is bestowed by the Law Society).
To ease any qualms you may have with disclosing family matters to us, your first interview will be charged at a fixed fee of £120 where we can discuss the general procedure and considering the needs of any children.
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