More people are looking for help in paying for divorces after relationships ended during Covid.
Untangling property and pensions assets without legal advice risks ending up costing both parties more
In 2019, more than 100,000 UK couples got divorced - and since then, the pandemic has put many more relationships under tremendous strain.during Covid, according to a recent survey of 70,000 participants by University College London. "We spoke to people having to save for months or years to find £550," says Prof Liz Trinder, who led research for The Nuffield Foundation on divorce costs.
"So many people are terrified of stepping into a solicitor's office, because they are worried about the cost," says Mena Ruparel, who chairs the Law Society's family committee."Solicitors charge in six-minute increments - so just sending a few emails and receiving replies can quickly see costs mount."
Rita, who did not want to be named to protect her identity, was in her 50s when she separated from her husband of 30 years after giving up work to care for their children.
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