It is a truism to say that the numbers of people consulting solicitors’ family lawyers rises in January.
There are obvious reasons for that.
Even in the happiest relationships it is a potentially stressful time of year.
- The days are shorter and the weather more inclement and we will naturally spend more time in the home with the family.
- People are tired having worked hard all year, feelings that may be exacerbated by the pre-Christmas rounds of entertainment, the rush to buy Christmas presents, getting the food in and coordinating with relatives about what everyone is doing, and dealing with Children’s mounting excitement.
- It is expensive buying the Christmas presents and the additional food and drink.
- If one is not getting on with one’s other half, one is potentially faced with spending time with they or their family when you might not choose to, perhaps for the sake of children.
- Christmas can often be an anticlimax.
- One might then be faced with the daunting prospect of going back to work and starting all over again.
- The New Year, with the custom of making resolutions for the start of the next year, is then a natural time to reflect on the future direction of one’s life
So what are our top tips for getting through Christmas.
- Call a truce over the Christmas period.
- Try and go out of your way to be helpful to each other.
- Continue to treat each other with civility and respect.
- Consider the children and continue to try and put them first.
- Have realistic expectations about social gatherings.
- Take a break, try and get some time for yourself too.
- Don’t over indulge.
If you are one of those who still comes to the conclusion that your relationship has broken down then we can potentially help.
The benefits of early advice include:
- It will put your mind to rest. Why sit there lying awake at night worrying when for the want of a conversation with a lawyer you could sleep soundly;
- You will be better informed and, therefore, more likely to be able to resolve matters yourself should you wish to. We can highlight the issues that you need to resolve and the processes for dealing with them, many of which do can do or start that do not require a lawyer;
- It ought to prevent you from doing things that potentially make a difficult situation worse;
- You have a better chance of getting the lawyer you want rather than your other half getting to them first.
If you are considering divorce or separation, please get in touch with Chris Allen-Jones ([javascript protected email address])
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