Salon.com states that divorce is almost as popular of a new year’s resolution as losing weight! That may seem surprising, but there are several reasons for this. For example, many affairs are discovered during the holidays. The “new year, new life” mantra also leads many people to rediscover themselves and want they want with the rest of their lives. Furthermore, the holidays create a lot of pressure that many couples will buckle under once the new year arrives.
Couples with children usually want to wait until after the holidays to break the news to them. There’s also the hope that the divorce will be completed by the next school year, which isn’t always true.
The beginning of a new year is a time for everyone to reevaluate their life and look back on the past 12 months. If you’re someone that is just beginning the divorce process, don’t rush it simply because it is a new year. If you’re confident it is where you want your life to head, contact an experienced divorce lawyer and take the necessary steps to make it as stress-free as it can be. There is so much that 2013 has to offer, and divorce doesn’t have to be a bleak mark on the new year… it can be a stepping stone toward the life you want to live this year.