Numerous factors contribute to higher divorce rates in August, and couples need to be aware of this and where to turn if their marriage has ended, HarrisHuntDerr.com reports
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When August rolls around, many people are ready for the cooler days of fall. They are tired of the heat and humidity and are preparing for fall, cooler temperatures and the arrival of the holiday season. Children are becoming bored with their summer vacation and are starting to look forward to seeing their friends at school again. However, this is not the only thing August brings. Researchers at the University of Washington found that August also comes with a higher divorce rate for a variety of reasons.
The Break Isn’t Enough to Fix Troubled Marriages
Summer is often seen as a time for couples to reconnect and remember why they fell in love in the first place. They believe the slower pace of the summer months will allow them to get back on track, only to learn that the patterns leading to the breakdown of the marriage haven’t changed. As a result, they end up disappointed and ready to divorce their spouse.
Happy Times
Parents want to ensure their children have one last summer as a family unit before telling the kids of the divorce. This allows the children to adjust to the changes they are facing in their lives without having to worry about school at the same time. Parents state they will tell the children when school lets out and then put off doing so throughout the summer. August is typically when things reach a boiling point and the children must be informed of the upcoming divorce.
Additionally, parents often choose to divorce during the summer as they want the children to adjust to a new way of life before the holidays arrive. Announcing the divorce in August allows the children to have one last summer as a family, ensures they are in the process of adjusting to the divorce before school starts and gives them time to prepare for the upcoming holiday season without both parents in the home.
Empty Nest Syndrome
When older children head off to college, parents might find they no longer have anything in common. Their children have flown the nest and they were responsible for keeping the couple together. The lack of others in the home brings problems between the spouses to the forefront.
More Time Together Highlights Existing Problems
Couples spend more free time together during the summer. The rush of everyday life tends to slow at this time and families have more time to do things as a unit. This tends to highlight any problems in the marriage and the couple wonders why they are bothering to stay together.
Infidelity
As people have more free time during the summer, they are more likely to meet someone new at this time. This can lead to infidelity on the part of one or both spouses. In fact, it appears people tend to notice others more when they are wearing less clothing, according to Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus who serves as the Maze Women’s Sexual Health’s clinical director. As a result, they are more likely to stray. When this infidelity is brought to light, divorce may be inevitable.
Any person facing divorce needs family law representation. Attorneys work to ensure their client’s rights are protected when legal action is taken, as a divorce can become contentious very quickly. Harris, Hunt & Derr can be of great help to those who are facing this type of situation with regard to their marriage.
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