A woman who was originally from Nigeria has been granted a larger divorce settlement at London's Supreme Court after she challenged the original one made in Africa.

A man who inherited a mansion in Oxfordshire has asked permission to appeal against a divorce settlement ordered last year.

Making proper financial arrangements such as will-writing and drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement could be the easiest way for couples to get peace of mind.

The estranged wife of a former whisky tycoon faces an appeal against the decision to allow her to use stolen documents in her battle for a share of her former husband's £300 million fortune.

A multi-million divorce settlement faces a legal challenge after an ex-wife decided to contest the judgement that she should pay her former husband to cover money he lost in the credit crunch.

A legal case that may change divorce law is under way, brought by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White.

Many couples who have split up cannot live separately due to the current property market situation, it has been noted.

An expert on family law has warned people against rushing into divorce proceedings in the new year.

January is likely to see a surge in calls to marriage and relationship counselling service Relate, a spokesperson for the organisation has said.

The estranged wife of a property tycoon has been awarded £27,500 per week from his estate, despite his claim that he was broke.