Debt arising from divorce and debt arising from separation counselling is available via the E-Insolvency " Debt arising from divorceTeam" on 0800 074 6918

The number of divorces granted in the UK has reached its highest level since 1996, new statistics reveal.

In 2004, the number rose to 167,116 from 166,737 in 2003, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show. In 1996 there were 171,700 divorces.

Men and women aged 25 to 29 continued to have the highest divorce rates. Some divorces are due to gambling debt or credit card debts built up over time.

Get debt help by calling 0800 074 6918 on debt arising from divorce. E-insolvency offer a free and impartial debt advice service to help you find the best way to settle your debt arising from divorce.

The social policy team said at The UK Insolvency Helpline the rise in divorce arising from debt was partly due to pressure being put on family life by an increasingly "individualistic way of living and rising debt due to ease of credit card use. The pressure on families to deliver so many different things at a time when the instinct is to think about yourself means more people are splitting up."

Debt arising from divorce is very common and the divorce rate highest is the since 1996

The pressure on families to deliver so many different luxuries at a time when the instinct is to think about yourself is leading to debt problems. This means more marriages ending in divorce.

Quick Facts on Debt arising from Divorce

• Divorce can lead to unforseen debt from redundancy
• Often the divorce bill can lead to debt for some couples
• An increasing number or clients in the process of divorcing have debt.
• The average level of debt arising from divorce is £25000.
• IVA advice to help with Debt is often needed as a direct result of debt arising from divorce.
• Debt is often incurred by couples on debt consolidation of credit card or store card debt.

If you would like to speak to one of our trained debt counsellors about your debt responsibilities following debt arising from divorce and please complete the short contact form on the left of the page or call 0800 074 6918.