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The report highlighted that pre-existing tensions have come to light and that people may have drifted apart and gone in different directions and they don\u2019t realise until they spend more time together.<\/p>\n<p>The research also found around 7 in 10 have been more anxious about their financial situation because of the COVID crisis. While almost half said financial worries had triggered conflict in their relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you seeking legal advice or want to talk to one of our family or divorce solicitors? Contact us today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An article from The Independent has reported that there has been a surge in divorce enquiries to legal firms across the UK by 95%, most notably from women. The report has suggested that around three-quarters of couples who separated or divorced say they had no tensions before pandemic began. 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