It is a fact that the number of people filing for divorce peaks in January every year. So much so that it has earned itself the title of "Divorce Month".
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Many family law firms report more enquiries in January than any other month in the year, as people being their divorce process.
The truth is that many couples don't want to split up before the Christmas period and decide to hang on until January for several different reasons:
1. Christmas is traditionally a family time so many don't want to ruin the festive season.2. Some couples see Christmas as their last chance to boost their relationship. They will be spending quality time together without the distractions of work and school runs so it's a good opportunity to see how things go.
3. For some the holiday season brings extra stresses and strains that may be the final straw that breaks the camels back. If the relationship is already rocky and on top of that there are money issues, children are home, disagreements over presents and family disputes around the Christmas table it will often result in January break ups.
4. The New Year is traditionally a time for making a fresh start and setting new goals. So for some people it seems like a natural time to start a new chapter of their lives.
January is for many a time to re-evaluate the last year and to learn from your experiences. It's a time to plan ahead and to create a new bucket list of things to achieve and do. If you are thinking like this it will become obvious of something is holding you back or making you unhappy. Many people will blame this on their relationship and decide to move on without their partner.
The key is to think very carefully about getting a divorce. A knee jerk reaction after a disastrous Christmas with the family can often lead to serious regrets. Threats of divorce or jumping straight into divorce proceedings can cause irreparable rifts.
Discuss your feelings calmly with your partner to see what you can both do to get it sorted out. You may be able to learn from this and save your marriage. You may even be able to make it better than ever. A good Divorce Coach is a good option to help you find a way forward and even save your marriage.
The ripple effect to January being "Divorce Month" is that there is also a boost to dating sites! Many newly single people are looking to find love again. So it's not all doom and gloom as New Years resolutions mean that people are determined to find happiness one way or another!
Sara Davison is an expert break-up, separation and divorce coach who developed the UK's first Divorce Coaching program which provides individuals with the tools, techniques and advice needed to help individuals navigate and better cope with the process of divorce.
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