Some husbands have sought to avoid divorce settlements by declaring themselves bankrupt, a judge has said.

Britain's first ever divorce fair has opened in Brighton, East Sussex, offering a range of services to those splitting up.

A City of London fund manager has gone to court to launch a retrospective challenge to his divorce settlement after the credit crunch wiped out the bulk of his wealth.

The rate of divorce in Britain is rising as a result of the recession, experts have stated.

A possible new record divorce settlement for the UK was prevented when the couple in question decided at the 11th hour not to split after all.

The benefits system put in place by the current government has led to an increase in divorce, new research has claimed.

It has been reported that the third anniversary of the Civil Partnerships Act has been and gone quietly, indicating the success of the legislation.

It has been reported that many divorcing couples are being charged eight per cent interest on legal aid loans.

The British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association has suggested that people who have a sleep disorder are more likely to get divorced.

Christmas and the credit crunch have reportedly combined to make it a hectic week for divorce lawyers.