Divorce Month
A rumor that January is a time for divorces is ominously nicknamed “Divorce Month” in legal circles. But is January’s bad rap really deserved? The week of January 12-16 has the highest rate of divorce filings annually. Each New Year brings a one-third increase in divorce filings. The Monday children return to school after winter break has the highest rate of divorce filings in one day.
Sure, the holidays are hectic, and relationship issues can come into sharper focus when stressed-out couples spend more time together.
Certified divorce consultant Cathy Meyer adds: “Absolutely. January consistently sees the most divorce filings. It just really amazes me, though it probably shouldn’t…my own husband left in January.”
Why January is Divorce Month
Some say that couples have reached a decision to divorce before the holidays, but they wanted to give the children one last happy holiday.
They wanted to enjoy family and friends one last time before filing for divorce.
Some divorce from the stress of the holiday shopping, and getting together with relatives, and the constant being together as a couple. If there were problems before, the holidays could be a constant irritant.
Some see the year-end as a time of reflection and resolutions. “Unhappy spouses assess their situation and say to themselves, ‘I just can’t take another year like this.”
The Primary Reason to Sell
And that leads to the primary reason to sell the home. Many couples, once they have decided to divorce, want to sell the house fast and start a new life.
Many people, when confronted with the prospect of divorce, want to know how assets will be divided. How will they maintain their standard of living? Who gets the house? How can we sell the house fast?
How Long Does Divorce Take?
According to LegalZoom, Kansas has a 60-day waiting period before a court can grant a divorce. Even if your divorce is uncontested and you have a signed settlement agreement before you file, your divorce cannot be granted until 60 days have passed from the date you filed your divorce petition. The court can grant a divorce sooner than 60 days only if you or your spouse can prove to the court that an emergency requires the divorce to be completed sooner than 60 days.
What About the Children?
If there is child custody involved, I would guess the courts put more emphasis on keeping a parent and children in the house when it comes to settlement. Don’t forget debts are part of the process.
When it comes to children involved in the divorce, the main principle is to recognize the duty of both parents to contribute to the support of their children in proportion to their respective net incomes.
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