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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada
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January 21, 2026
January often sees a spike in divorce-related inquiries, earning it the nickname “divorce month.” Our family law expert, Brahm Siegel, joins Candace Daniel to break down what the numbers really show in Canada, the legal grounds for divorce, how separation is defined, and key exceptions to the one-year waiting period.
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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada05:27 | January 21, 2026 -
The Strumbellas on their summer festival tour05:46 | 8 hours ago -
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Assessing police officer deaths in Canada04:44 | June 17, 2026
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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada05:27 | January 21, 2026
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Canada pushes through to the knockout stage of the World Cup05:05 | June 25, 2026
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The Root Beer Float is making a fizzy comeback for the summer01:54 | June 25, 2026
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Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026
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Why January is known as “Divorce Month” in Canada
Description
January 21, 2026
January often sees a spike in divorce-related inquiries, earning it the nickname “divorce month.” Our family law expert, Brahm Siegel, joins Candace Daniel to break down what the numbers really show in Canada, the legal grounds for divorce, how separation is defined, and key exceptions to the one-year waiting period.
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