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Fact or Myth: Is January Really Divorce Month?

Posted By Kathryn Marteeny || 30-Jan-2017

The concept of January being “divorce month” is really no myth. Family law attorneys frequently report January and February as being the prime months for divorce. It is not just married couples, however, who tend to end their relationship at the start of the year. Many dating couples also cut ties around this time as well. There are several reasons that make January a popular month for relationships to end.

Not Wishing for Unhappy Holidays

One of the reasons is not surprising at all. Many couples have put off ending the relationship until after the holiday season as to not put a damper on the festivities. In order to avoid being the Grinch of the holidays, some individuals will make one last attempt at making the relationship work during the months of November and December. Perhaps one or both parties are wishing for a Christmas miracle to help them resolve their issues or re-spark any lost feelings for one another, for isn’t that what happens in all the movies? The holiday season has a way of highlighting the flaws in a relationship, however.

Additionally, separating lives or handing over divorce paperwork will certainly disrupt any previously made plans for the holidays, especially if air travel has already been booked. Explaining to the family why one’s spouse is a no-show is also a less than desirable concept.

Couples with children often attempt to preserve the illusion of happiness until after the holidays. They also do not want to have the child associate the holiday season with their parents’ untimely divorce. In fact, the decision to wait until January is most common in families with children.

The stresses of the holiday season are another factor that can play a role in the breakup of relationships during January. The family’s economic situation often becomes more evident than ever because of the desire to give more to loved ones than is financially possible. Such pressure often casts doubt on whether the relationship is working and whether it is worth continuing.

Contemplations of the New Year

Many divorce cases are the result of one or both party’s year-end reflections and their New Years’ resolutions. With the start of a new year, many individuals start to self-examine themselves. They evaluate what they want to change and what they don’t want to remain the same for the year. For some, this is manifested by the ending of a relationship if they realize they are not happy in their current love relationship.

How taxes are filed is another consideration that some will make. A person’s marital status on December 31 will determine how taxes are filed the next year, whether jointly or separately.

Is January a Good Month to Divorce?

The best time to divorce is not a date that can be placed on a calendar. Although January appears to be a popular month to terminate a marriage does not mean that it is superior to any other time. Every couple will have to weigh the cost and benefits of their own situation and determine what is best in their situation and the lives of their children.

If you need guidance from an experienced Houston divorce lawyer at any time of the year, contact the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny today!

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