Divorce Day: Surge In Divorce Filings After New Year’s

Divorce Day: Surge In Divorce Filings After New Year’s

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Another first Monday of the New Year is behind us, and just as we saw last year, there has been a very high number of divorce filings on Monday. Divorce Day, also known as Divorce Monday, refers to the growing trend of many couples choosing to file their divorce papers on the first Monday after the holidays. Many factors contribute to the sharp spike in the number of cases falling on the same day. For one thing, most divorce lawyers will not be available to their clients during the holidays, and the cases are kept pending until they return to the office. But that is not the only reason why this day is traditionally considered the Death Day for most marriages in North America.

New Year’s resolutions.

Most of us have the habit of setting resolutions for the new year, and many couples do the same. While some couples decide to work on saving their relationship, others resolve to end it and move on with their lives. They choose to put all the baggage and problems of the past year behind them and start a new chapter of their lives in the new year. The holidays give them plenty of time to evaluate their decision, and many couples agree amicably to part ways. And of course, then the paperwork is filed with their family lawyer on the next working day.

Putting things off for the sake of the family.

Year-end holidays are the time for family reunions. Most couples tend to put their differences on hold for the sake of their children or parents visiting them during the holidays. They take pains to make sure that their children or parents do not get wind of what is going on behind the scenes. The priority will be to protect the children from the bad news. All marital problems are swept under the carpet for the time being, only to be revived after the holidays.

The additional pressure of the holidays.

In fact, the added pressure of holiday planning and expenses might put further strains on the relationship, bringing them to a head. One common source of argument among couples is who will foot the bill for excessive holiday spending. If you are hosting your family members for the holidays, you have to meet their expectations as well. With tensions already boiling under the surface, the added pressure to host the perfect Christmas for your family will only make matters worse.

What are the complications you need to watch out for in a divorce?

Over the years, the couple must have accumulated a lot of financial obligations, including property and debt. And if there are any children or pets involved, this further complicates the issue. The laws governing custody in divorce cases in copyright vary slightly from province to province. For example, British Columbia recently amended their Family Law Act in January 2024 to treat pets as members of the family in such cases. Up until then, pets were treated as property, with the court identifying one of the spouses as its owner and awarding the possession of the pet to them. But with the new amendment in place, courts awarding the joint custody of pets has become more common.



Also, each spouse is considered 100 percent responsible for any debt taken on by the couple during the time of their marriage. This means that if you are a co-signer on the debt, in the event of your partner failing to make the payment, you could be held liable for the entire amount. You will have to approach the court to reduce your liability in such cases. In fact, the court might even choose to divide the financial obligation unequally among the couple, taking into consideration various factors, including who contributed more to the debt and their ability to repay the amount.

How our Family Lawyers Mississauga can help you?

Family Law in copyright is always evolving to fairly accommodate the rights of all parties involved. In recent years, we have seen a rising number of cases where couples strongly contest every aspect of asset and liability division and custody agreements to protect their interests. This is why you need to have an experienced Family Lawyer fighting on your behalf from day one. Reach out to us at 905-405-0199 today for a consultation!

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