Marriages can go through turmoil all year long, but the winter holiday season intensifies those issues for some couples. For some, the realization that the marriage isn’t working is so intense that plans for a divorce start to come together.
Many people, particularly those who have children, won’t file for divorce during the holidays. This is likely because they don’t want the festive memory-making season to be overshadowed by a divorce. Those individuals may wait until January to file, which is why January is widely known as “divorce month.”
New year, fresh start
Some people think that January is the best month to file for a divorce because it’s a new year. With the new year, a fresh start mindset takes over with plans for how to make changes for the upcoming year.
The truth is that there’s not really an ideal time to file for divorce. Filing at the start of the year is a positive step for some people who need to try to make the financial planning for the year easier.
Considerations when filing for divorce
While it’s often considered admirable to try to make a relationship work for the children’s sake, this isn’t always the best option. Marriages that are filled with contention may do more damage to the children if they’re constantly seeing their parents fight or argue.
Ultimately, finances, children and similar points must be considered before deciding when to divorce. Taking a logical look at how things are going and learning about your options from someone who’s familiar with the applicable laws and your circumstances may also be beneficial.