The first working Monday back after the Christmas break is wryly dubbed 'Divorce Day' by lawyers who typically see a spike in couples considering divorce.
Divorce Day this year falls on Monday, January 6 when solicitors across the country will expect to be fielding more enquiries from couples unhappy in their marriage.
Experts say the stress of trying to create the perfect Christmas, along with money troubles after the festive break, are the main reasons why married couples decide to split at this time of year.
New research from Richard Nelson solicitors has found that searches for 'I want a divorce' rose by 230 per cent in the first week of January 2020 compared to December 2019.
Relationship charity Relate also says it receives a peak in calls in January, as tensions come to a head over Christmas and families are pushed to boiling point.