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5 subtle signs your partner may be thinking about divorce
Family lawyer reveals quiet signals your partner could be planning divorce.
In brief
Family lawyer reveals quiet signals your partner could be planning divorce. A family lawyer identifies five subtle signs, including phone secrecy, financial shifts, and emotional withdrawal, that may indicate a partner is considering divorce. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
National Divorce Day
January 6 marks National Divorce Day when divorce enquiries surge as the festive bubble bursts.
January search peak
In 2024, searches for 'how to get a divorce' reached 3,600 during January, repeating in January 2025.
Family lawyer insight
Grant Stephens, Family Solicitor and Managing Director at Grant Stephens Family Law, says divorce enquiries surge in January as people reflect on relationship issues.
Increased phone secrecy
Sudden phone secrecy may indicate research into legal options or confiding in others, not necessarily an affair.
Unusual financial interest
Opening new bank accounts or asking about joint finances may signal planning for financial separation.
Withdrawing from plans
Avoiding future trips or discussions about plans ahead may reflect deeper uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Growing emotional distance
Partners may show emotional withdrawal through frequent arguing, irritation, or a feeling of detachment.
Sudden personal focus
New hobbies or routines may indicate planning for a life separate from the partner.
What to do next
Recognizing signs helps prepare for legal advice, support, or decisions that prioritize children's well-being.
The takeaway
A family lawyer identifies five subtle signs, including phone secrecy, financial shifts, and emotional withdrawal, that may indicate a partner is considering divorce.
