With Monday the 8th of January being the start of the first full week many of us will face this year, it is understandable that some people will be feeling a bit low. For some folk, this will be the first day back at work after a prolonged absence, so this day may seem slow moving and unpleasant. For people who were back at work last week, the fact that this is definitely a full week is going to be depressing. As if this wasn’t bad enough, there is also the fact that some quarters refer to this day as Divorce Day.
This is because the first full working Monday of the year sees a rise in couples having doubts and concerns about their relationship. A lot of couples are determined to make it through Christmas and New Year with a united front but now that normality sets in, a lot of people decide that this is the ideal time to make a change. With an increase in the number of people contacting a divorce lawyer, the term Divorce Day has been applied.
Divorce Day has a lot to do with money
It won’t be a surprise to learn that one of the key factors in Divorce Day is money. Money worries cause big problems in a relationship and it is believed that money problems alone account for around 10% of marriage breakups. It would also be fair to say that money worries can cause other issues to arise so it is likely that financial issues have a strong role to play in the collapse of marriages and relationships.
Of course, a divorce isn’t cheap and this will cause even more financial issues and problems for people. Of course, happiness is important and if a relationship has broken down to such an extent that couples cannot go on together, it makes sense to resolve matters. However, the cost associated with divorce means that some lawyers and solicitors will probably be looking forward to Divorce Day even if no one else is.
While the term Divorce Day gives a light-hearted feel to this event, there is no doubt that events leading to a divorce can be upsetting. The financial pressures that people feel are no joke and there is a great deal to be said for taking control of your finances as much as you can. There is a lot to be said for seeking out financial advice and help before declaring that your marriage is over or that you have nothing left to fight for.