January is the start of the busiest time of year for divorces. Sometimes people want to start fresh in the New Year by changing the things in their lives; others wait for the holidays to end. For whatever reason, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that the number of divorce filings is one-third higher than normal in January.
Regardless of why so many other Americans (and British alike, as similar numbers show up across the pond as well) choose the first quarter of the year to call it quits on their marriages, it is also a time when a lot of married couples seek professional help in saving their unions. The point is not to jump on the bandwagon and get divorced because it seems to be the time of year to do such a thing, but to know that when you have come to the decision that it is time to end the marriage, you are not alone.
Taking the next step
Your first step will be to consult with an experienced Nashville divorce attorney. At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, we review your case, listen to your needs and goals, and offer intelligent legal guidance based on thirty years of experience in handling family law matters. Before your first meeting, you can read up on how to make the most of your time with your divorce attorney. You can make sure that your finances are in order and that you can locate all of your important documents that will need to be revised when your marital status changes: your beneficiaries, your credit cards, your bank accounts, your utilities, and so on.
Your next step may be to speak with your children, depending upon their age, breaking the news of your divorce and supporting them as they go through changes of their own. This can be a difficult, even painful, step for parents, but it is a necessary one. Remind them that they are loved, and that your divorce will not change that at all.
At the law firm of Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC we aim to relieve stress by taking on the legal burden for our clients during divorce and other family law disputes in the Nashville area. You can focus on the changes taking place in your life while we represent your interests and work towards the best outcome possible for you. We invite you to call us today at 615-391-4200 or contact us to reserve an in-person or video consultation with an experienced Nashville divorce lawyer.
Karla C. Miller has devoted her entire career to the practice of family law in Tennessee. She attended Auburn University and Nashville School of Law, and upon graduation in 1996, she opened her own law firm and has been assisting families throughout Tennessee since then. Learn more about Karla C. Miller here.
