The number of court disputes over money between divorcing couples in the UK has risen 13 percent to 4,120 in 2017-18 for the year end 20 September 2018, says private client law firm Wilsons.

This is the highest level in the past decade and an increase from 3,650 in the previous year.

Wilsons believes that increasing numbers of divorcing couples are ending up in court due to increased financial stress in the economy. Interest rate rises and Brexit uncertainty has hit asset prices, including shares and house prices, often the most significant shared asset between divorcing couples.

House prices in London are fal...