December 2025 Global Roundup

Recent family related news included a look at factors to consider when contemplating a divorce, including timing, finances and the welfare of the children. Also headlining the news are the challenges of navigating crypto currency during divorce and the stresses immigrant families face in the family court system in the U.K.

Weighing Whether To Divorce In 2026? Taking These Steps Now May Lessen Some Money Stress

Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, November 24, 2025

Given how financially fraught splitting up is, the author advised that couples considering divorce might take a few steps now to prepare for what will happen if they do call it quits. The author shared the following tips: learn about your state’s divorce laws; understand how separation affects your financial rights; gather your financial documents; draft a post-divorce budget; and create a new email account.  

The Case for Ending a Long, Mostly Good Marriage

Cathi Hanauer, The New York Times, November 30, 2025

The author shared her feelings about her separation from her husband:  “…it was — and still is — less a failure than the end of a long, productive, good marriage…I’m certainly not pro-divorce, nor do I think everyone should go our route…but kids are happier when their parents are happy — and they’ve seen that we still help each other and remain a family in many ways.”

Married Millennials, Here Comes The Crypto Divorce Cliff

Kevin Williams, CNBC, updated Tuesday, December 16 2025

The U.S. legal system, divorce law in particular, has not kept up with the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrency, and millennials, who hold the highest amount of crypto, are approaching peak divorce years. There are many decisions to make, similar to the way other properties are split, like real estate: division of crypto holdings like bitcoin on-chain, sale and split into fiat currency, or a digital asset wallet’s value offset by the awarding of other assets. A Texas-based crypto hunter says the biggest issue of all for his clients, the majority of whom are women, is being unaware of their husband’s crypto investments.

The Hidden Challenges Immigrant Parents Face In The UK Family Court

Gergely Fried, The Divorce Magazine, December 22, 2025

When parents separate, the family court in the UK process can feel overwhelming for anyone. But for parents who have moved to the UK from abroad, the challenges are often deeper and more complex. Differences in language, legal systems, cultural expectations, and access to support can turn an already stressful situation into something far more daunting.

Is January Really ‘Divorce Month’?

Patricia Fersch, Forbes, December 23, 2025

Many couples stay together with all the stress the holidays bring “for the children.” Once the New Year arrives, couples are freer to think about a “fresh start” and many consider January as “Divorce Month.” January might be the right time to begin thinking about a divorce or separation and to that end, speak with an attorney regarding what you should do in terms of your  family situation, but the author advised not to rush to file because it is “Divorce Month” as it might not be the best month for you to start a divorce action. Factors to think about when deciding when to file might be considering the children’s school situation, your financial situation, and conditions in your prenup.