"Spring Divorce Spikes"

Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

April 2, 2026

"Spring Divorce Spikes"

We discussed in our last blog that we see a spike in divorce filing rates in the DWF area during the month of March but it doesn't stop there. We see a a full spring spike in divorce filings all spring season long. Research from the University of Washington also showed that divorce filings peak in early spring March-April. As we are at the start of April, we're right in the middle of the spring divorce spike.


Let's dive into a few reasons behind this "spring divorce spike".

Many couples wait to file for divorce until spring season to avoid disrupting family events and holidays at the beginning of the year. Some couples even wait until after Easter weekend.
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For other couples, it's time to do some spring cleaning and get a
The divorce process doesn't happen overnight. Even the most simple divorces take some time. For families with children, filing for divorce during spring allows for legal processes to begin before summer, aiming to finalize arrangements before the next school year.

For any type of divorce case, from a simple, uncontested divorce, to a highly contested asset and property division you want an experienced, highly-qualified, successful and accessible attorney. Whether it is a fierce divorce child custody battle or an appeal of a court ruling in a divorce, Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer Bob Leonard stands ready to assist you from start to finish.

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