Is September a preferred month for divorce? Here’s why it could be true

As bizarre as it seems, the month of September has the most number of enquiries for divorce in the UK. The end of summer holidays brings in this reaction from couples. This report has been published by Stowe Family Law in the UK on their website.

The summer holidays mean different things for different families. The Stowe Family observes that some couples cannot take the extra time spent together in the holidays or on vacations with kids and family.

Add to that are the additional expenses in the holidays or the expenditure on summer vacations and activities. This leads to stress and couples start thinking of options, even though they may not be serious about it.

Expenses make couples stay in a marriage

The general expenses to maintain a life and other factors like high rates of interest and mortgage rates, leads to even warring couples staying put and not thinking of divorce.

September akin to January for divorces

Not just the month of September every year, but also the first month of the year, January, has a couple experiencing the pangs. Stowe Family says that the media even has a term for it – Divorce Day – which is the first working Monday of the New Year.

Strangely, after a night of partying or staying at home on New Year’s Eve, the New Year’s Day brings in new realizations to married couples in the UK. Stowe Family says divorce enquiries rise during this time due to the stress of Christmas and New Year holidays and the expenditure.

FAQs

Q1. Is there a rise in divorces in September?
A1. There is a rise in divorce enquiries in the UK in September every year, post the summer holidays. A similar phenomenon is seen in January post the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Q2. What is the divorce rate in the UK?
A2. As of 2023, the divorce rate in the UK is at 42 per cent. The reasons being given for divorce are behavioral issues and / or adultery.