Wednesday 30 December 2015

January to see a 300% predicted rise for divorce inquiries

It is a tough time of year for many and according to new research the season of love and goodwill shall be over for some, all too quickly into the new year.

Co-operative legal services anticipate that a 332% rise in divorce inquiries will happen in January compared with enquiries over the last four months.

It was also thought that despite the timing, Christmas was not actually to blame for relationship breakdowns - more-so any split was already likely, but that couples would delay making any announcement until after the festive break.

As the Guardian reports, when asked why divorcees held off until after celebratory occasions, the research group gave these reasonings:

- Not wanting to spoil proceedings was the most common reason, with 43% saying this was the case
- A third wanted to have one last Christmas as a family
- A tenth of divorcees did not want to upset others
- Nearly a third (32%) had not yet confirmed they were going to get divorced

I hope that you all had a relaxing and harmonious Christmas.  If your thoughts are now moving towards divorce or you believe separation may be the right path come the new year, then please talk somebody - there are often resolutions to be found.

Wednesday 16 December 2015

May the force...and true love be with you!

I’ve been away from my blogs for a little while - I'm sorry!

I’m now back and taking keen interest in what’s going on in the news at the moment….this story has recently made me smile.

With the premier of the 7th instalment due for general release tomorrow, LA’s love (and obsession) with the Star Wars franchise shows no signs of stopping as over 130 people have spent days camping for the forthcoming big screening.

To add to the sense of drama and ‘Hollywood’ there is a Star Wars themed wedding to take place!  Caroline Ritter - an Australian and Andrew Porters have been queuing since the 5th December and will say ‘’I Do’’ in a ceremony in the queue, outside of the cinema.

Ritter has said that she will be wearing a classic white dress with ‘handmade crystal x-wing star fighters on it’, Darth Vader is due to escort Ritter down the aisle and of course corporate America has got involved as numerous sponsors are supplying items for the wedding including Baskin-Robbins providing a Star Wars-themed wedding cake.

Love and marriage starts and indeed works in many mysterious ways!  I wish them all the best and no one can deny that their marriage hasn’t started without a shared interest and joint hobby!

To read the full article in The Guardian please click here: