Tell us: have you delayed separating or divorcing because you can’t afford to?

We’d like to hear from people who have stayed together or continued living together after separating because they can’t afford to live on their own

The average length of marriages ending in divorce in England and Wales has reached a record high, with lawyers suggesting that financial pressures may be causing some couples to delay separating.

Rising housing, childcare and other living costs can make the prospect of maintaining two households difficult or unaffordable. Meanwhile, some separated couples are continuing to live under the same roof.