A record number of divorces are expected to be filed in January   because the economy is improving. Craig Holt, of QualitySolicitors.com, says   the recession prevented many couples from filing because they could not afford   to split their assets. “Many couples have been biding their time. However, as   confidence has crept back into the market we have seen that trend begin to change   significantly.”

Family law attorney Kathryn Dickerson says, "A lot of people want to begin   the New Year anew. They've resolved to themselves they're not going to spend   the holidays next year as they did this year. Men are more likely than women   to begin divorce proceedings. Women are tired, and they just want to breathe   for a little bit. For men, they've gotten through the holidays. They've maintained   the image of a family for as long as they could, and they're ready to move forward."