15 minutes | Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Blended families are becoming increasingly common, but bringing together children, partners and assets from previous relationships can create some complicated legal questions.
In this episode of Law for Life, Chris Gregg is joined by Zoe from the Family Law team and Kelly from the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Franklins Solicitors to explore the legal issues facing modern families.
They discuss the rights of unmarried couples, what happens to jointly owned property when relationships break down, how inheritance laws affect cohabiting partners and why having the right legal documents in place is so important.
From declarations of trust and wills to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, the team explains how couples can protect themselves and their loved ones. They also explore proposed changes to cohabitation laws that could give unmarried partners greater legal protection in the future.
Whether you're starting a new relationship, bringing two families together or simply want to make sure your arrangements are secure, this episode offers practical advice to help you plan ahead.