Divorce filings peak during January, making it a critical period in the lives of many families. Recognizing the profound effect divorce has on children, January 2025 marks the 17th anniversary of International Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about how divorce affects children, promoting child-focused approaches to separation, and prioritizing their well-being throughout the process.
Even in the case of gray divorce—couples aged 50 and older who divorce—children, whether minors or adults, often experience emotional turbulence during and after their parents’ separation and divorce.