Divorce enquiries at law firms traditionally surge on the first working Monday of the New Year—so much so that it has become known as Divorce Day.

More than 40 per cent of all marriages now end in divorce, reports the Office for National Statistics. And one in five married couples start thinking about separating during the post-Christmas period, according to research from leading law firm Irwin Mitchell.

But the stress of Christmas and the January blues isn't the only factor affecting the timing of divorces. Financial pressures figure increasingly in such decisions.

One in ten divorcees said the right help could have saved their relationship, according to research by Relate. If you feel there are problems in your relationship, or if you've already decided to get divorced, it's useful to know what help and support is out there.

Get the facts and learn about sources of advice: