Raleys Solicitors

The number of family law disputes involving children in January 2010 was up 32% on figures the same month in 2009, a leading divorce advisory service has said.

Divorce.co.uk and other divorce advisory services have pointed out that there is normally a sharp increase in cases of child custody, divorce and child support disputes in the couple of months following the stressful Christmas and New Year period, but that this increase is above average.

Family law disputes following children typically increase shortly after Christmas because of the pressures that the festive season puts on families. Many separated parents try to increase the amount of time they spend with their child over the school holidays and this can often lead to resentment by the other parent.

The recession and money worries have also contributed to the rising family law disputes. It is claimed that extra spending at Christmas leads to resident parents feeling justified in asking the other parent for increased child support. This often leads to arguments.

Family law disputes are distressing at any time of year and at Raleys Solicitors we pride ourselves on our understanding approach to your dispute. However, we also recommend that anyone who is divorcing or embroiled in a family law dispute visits http://www.divorce.co.uk for divorce advice.