Only 40 financial adviser specialists are currently accredited in family law.

Many will buy their partner out using savings (18%), but one in 20 couples are turning to equity release to stay in their homes.

One in six recent divorces (280,000) were delayed for financial reasons.

Evidence found that there are a significant number of divorced women with low state pensions.

Only 12% of divorcees over 50 consult a financial adviser.