Bah humbug: The post-holiday season is peak for divorce
Early January is a peak time for filing for divorce, attorneys say. But there’s also a surge in March, possibly prompted by Valentine’s Day disappointments. (Simarik/Getty Images Signature)
Decorations are put away, and the new year is a time for fresh starts. That may be why January is the top month for starting the legal process of ending a marriage, experts say.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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