As we bring in the new year, resolutions are at the forefront of everyone’s mind, bringing with it fresh starts and changes. For this reason divorce is often one of the top resolutions that people make, hence the reason January is dubbed “divorce month”.
There are
many reasons that people decide to file for divorce in January and this year
following months of varied forms of lockdown, people are seeking a better year
than 2020 turned out to be.
This
year in particular the beginning weeks of January will see people suffering
from great emotional, mental and financial stress, following the festive
period, making it more difficult than usual to cope for many.
With
lockdown it could be the case that many marriages have been close to breaking
point before the festive period but without the mundane distractions of day to
day life over Christmas, people potentially drinking more heavily and emotions
at a high after the recent bad news, couples have reached breaking point and
had time to think and reflect.
Here at
Ramsdens, we are of the view that it is a myth that most new divorce enquires
come through on Divorce Day (the first Monday of January). Our experience over
the years has shown that although we do receive a number of new enquiries on
that particular day, it is mainly throughout the whole of January and February
that we see an increase in couples separating.
Helen Thewlis, Partner and Head of the Family team at Ramsdens comments: “2020 has
been tough for us all. There has been added pressures mounted on relationships,
from employment worries, to home schooling, mental stress and the inability to
leave your home bubble, all adding to the regular stresses of a relationship,
subsequently leading to a marriage breakdown.”
Divorce
is never easy especially, when children are involved. Our Resolution trained
Family Lawyers recognise this and handle all family matters, including divorce,
with integrity and efficiency all in a non-confrontational way.
If you
would like to speak to one of our experts we offer free 30 minute virtual
consultations which can take place on phone or by video link from 7:45am until
7:00pm Monday to Friday. Call us free on 08000 147720 or email family@ramsdens.co.uk for more
information.