Over the course of the year, there are often certain spikes in divorce filings. While divorce does happen every month, all year round, some months see a significant rise in the number of divorce cases that begin.
One such spike happens in the late summer. Divorce may be more likely near the end of August or the beginning of September. This coincides with the time when many children return to school for the year.
Time to address the divorce
On one hand, this is just an organic time for parents to begin talking about divorce. They may have been thinking about it over the summer, but it can be hard to carve out the appropriate time with the responsibilities of parenting children who are home all day. After those children go back to school, the parents have more time when they can have adult conversations without distraction.
The summer is the last straw
Some reports also speculate that many parents find themselves moving toward divorce because of the increased family time over summer vacation. Parents who experience a lot of conflict may have more time apart when the kids are in school and they are at work, but a conflict-ridden summer makes them realize that divorce is the only option.
Additionally, people often want to avoid the holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Therefore, filing for divorce in August or September is a proactive way to get ahead of it and avoid filing in November or December.
Moving through the divorce process
Do you believe that you and your spouse are getting closer to a divorce this year? Take the time to carefully consider all of the legal options you have.