Divorce filings spike after the New Year
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, December 28, 2012. It’s almost the end of the year. And while for some couples there is the kiss when the ball drops, for many others their New Year’s resolution is to get out of their marriage. In fact, historically, there is an increase in the number of divorce filings in the beginning of the year. When looking at why more couples decide to end their marriage right after the holidays, Alton Abramowitz, who is the president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, claims there are a number of reasons for the increase.