Why Family Solicitors Are Kept Busy After Christmas
(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- Around 140,000 couples divorce each year in England and Wales - the highest rate in Europe - and recent statistics show that during the post-Christmas period, more people will be thinking about divorce than at any other time of the year.
Although Christmas is usually a time for family and celebration, for a marriage under pressure it can also be a very difficult period, and a stressful Christmas can often spell the end for a troubled marriage. Weeks of worrying about money or debt issues, wrestling with hordes of shoppers, frustrations about how to divide time between families and a host of other stresses and strains mean that the build-up to the big day can be somewhat traumatic.
There are plenty of other factors which can make Christmas a hazardous time for relationships that are already in trouble – even socialising over Christmas can cause problems as office parties can lead to an over-friendly attitude to colleagues. For many unhappy partners, revelations of a fling at the office party can be the proverbial last straw for a struggling marriage.
During the festive period itself many people have relatives to stay and this can often lead to conflict, with some partners feeling that they are not being supported by their spouse during arguments or disagreements with their in-laws. Even presents can cause trouble, as receiving a gift that is inappropriate or has seemingly had no thought behind it can lead to conflict.
Christmas-time can also place huge strains on a family’s finances. This can add to the pressure on a marriage as credit cards are stretched to their limit to buy presents and food, and as people’s debts pile up, so do their marriage problems. The recession is making matters worse and with so many couples already facing debt and financial confusion, the prospect of spending yet more money can lead to huge arguments.
All these things can combine with the general stress of Christmas to create a combustible atmosphere within any marriage, let alone an already fragile one. The fact that couples are thrown together for long periods of time during the holidays just adds to the problems and means that marriages are stretched to breaking point.
‘We do experience a notable increase in divorce enquiries in the post-Christmas period,’ says … of Wolstenholmes Solicitors in Manchester. ‘The New Year can lead to life and relationships being re-evaluated and people’s thoughts naturally turn to starting afresh, which can include rethinking the viability of a marriage. January is an important time for people to assess their lives, and couples experiencing difficulties may decide to take the final step and seek a divorce.’
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