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Navigating Divorce Month: A comprehensive guide to prepare, thrive and rebuild


by Mel Murphy
21st Aug 2023

September is known as "divorce month" because of the increase in divorce filings and inquiries that typically occur at this time of year. As IMAGE Business Club's Divorce Coach, Mel Murphy is on hand with a guide on how to cope - and thrive - if this September is leading you towards divorce.

September, known as “Divorce Month” (along with January), stirs up a mix of feelings for those embarking on the tough journey of ending a marriage. It’s a time when divorce rates tend to go up as couples take a fresh look at their lives and start anew. While Ireland’s divorce rates are some of the lowest worldwide, they’ve been steadily rising since divorce was allowed in 1997. From 2018 to 2021, divorce rates jumped by...

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