It’s almost the New Year, and if you’re planning to file for divorce at some point in the near future, you aren’t alone. According to research, January kicks off what some call “divorce season,” a three-month span when we start to see a spike in the number of couples filing for divorce.

Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law expands what’s called a joint petition for summary dissolution to more couples who agree on terms in advance and meet certain requirements.