August 25th, 2023

Rethinking the Romance: Why August Is a Top Month for Divorce Filings

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August is one of the top months to say “I don’t.” According to a study out of the University of Washington, divorce rates consistently peak toward the end of the summer, specifically in August. Spouses finally realize their family vacation was the last bit of togetherness they can tolerate. Shifting from a busy summer schedule to quieter times with kids occupied in school, or maybe even out of the house at college, creates space for parents to contemplate their future. But there’s a lot that comes with deciding to make the break.

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Looking Ahead, You May See a Spike in Maryland Divorces this October

On October 1 of this year, Maryland will become one of 40 states that allow divorce on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences”.

Under the new law, the process of getting a divorce in Maryland will be simplified, making it easier and quicker for individuals in unhappy marriages to file for divorce.

This law allows couples to seek a divorce based on irreconcilable differences OR have a six-month separation period, where the couple has lived separate and apart for six months without interruption before filing for divorce. The legislation aims to reduce the wait time, expense, and acrimony associated with fault-based divorces.

The last time a change was made to the Maryland divorce law, in 2019, the courts saw a spike in divorces coinciding with the new legislation.