Optimism around marriage is still alive and well as illustrated by an approximate $57 billion wedding industry market valuation, even though statistics show that the U.S. divorce rate currently hovers around 50%. There is a seasonality when it comes to marriages, with most wedding festivities taking place during June, July and October. With half of those marriages estimated to end in separation, has a divorce season also emerged? Many family law professionals and their clients would agree that there is never a right time to experience the stress, emotional strain, and financial toll that is part of a divorce proceeding, but recent reports show that there is a 40% increase in divorce inquiries leading up to and following Valentine's Day—making it by default, the divorce time of year.