Although a joyous and festive time of year for most, every year law firms consistently report that December to January is the peak time for couples to commence divorce proceedings. It is unlikely that the reason for this is one awkward incident with the in-laws on Christmas Day. With couples and families spending more time together over this period, tensions can heighten and any issues that typically lie dormant may evolve into irreconcilable differences.

Whether separating from your current partner, adjusting to your first Christmas without the children or even integrating a new partner into family life, at rhw Solicitors we want to go beyond the stats and offer our top tips for planning ahead and