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December
First Christmas Newly Separated or Divorced?
Our Amy Trevellick shares some advice for those who are newly separated or divorced this Christmas.
For many people, Christmas is a particularly special time of year. Spending time with their loved ones, and seeing glee on their childrenâs faces as they open their presents on Christmas morning. But for others, Christmas can put a huge strain on their relationship and you may find yourself dreading spending another Christmas at home with your partner or spouse.
It is of course, commonly said that January sees a âdivorce boomâ. The press has even coined the first working Monday of January âNational Divorce Dayâ. But what is the reality of a divorce, and could you see yourself spending Christmas 2021 as a single person?
One of the most rewarding things about being a family lawyer, if not the most rewarding, is to see my clientâs go through the journey and come out the other end