WEL Partners on Predatory Marriages

WEL Partners on Predatory Marriages: Episode 6: Could Joan's Story have Happened in Canada?

This is the final episode in our 6 part series. In episode one, Joan's Story, we discussed Daphne's mom: a vivacious woman who developed vascular dementia and became a target for predatory marriage. Could the same story have unfolded anywhere in Canada? In this final episode of the Predatory Marriage limited series, next steps to prevent predatory marriages are discussed. For a look at what happens when the law and predatory marriages clash, check out our blog, 'Criminal and Civil Remedies. [https://welpartners.com/blog/2025/10/predatory-marriage-series-blog-civil-and-criminal-remedies/]'

WEL Partners on Predatory Marriages: Episode 5: Assumptions

This is our 5th podcast in a 6-part series by WEL Partners on Predatory Marriage. Our WEL Partners summer student Jaclyn Holdsworth leads the podcast with our special guest U.K. based Predatory Marriage expert Daphne Franks, Trainer, Public Speaker, Campaigner, Churchill Fellow. In this episode, Daphne will speak about the false assumptions people make concerning safeguards against predatory marriages. In short, whatever preventative measures you think exist, may not! For more on the marriage licence process in Canada and what safeguards do exist, check out our blog : 'The Paperwork of Marriage.' https://welpartners.com/blog/2025/10/predatory-marriage-series-blog-the-paperwork-of-marriage/

WEL Partners on Predatory Marriages: Episode 4: Patterns - Part 2

Welcome to episode 4 in our 6-part series by WEL Partners on Predatory Marriage. In this series our Summer Student hosts Daphne Franks, a Churchill Fellow and long-term champion for more protections against predatory marriages in the UK. Daphne has heard many stories similar to her own mom's, and some patterns emerge. For common red flags of elder abuse, including predatory marriages. Read our accompanying blog post: https://welpartners.com/blog/2025/10/predatory-marriage-series-no-4-patterns-part-2-the-paperwork-of-marriage/

WEL Partners on Predatory Marriages: Episode 3: Patterns - Part 1

Welcome to episode 3 in our 6-part series by WEL Partners on Predatory Marriage. In this series our Summer Student hosts Daphne Franks, a Churchill Fellow and long-term champion for more protections against predatory marriages in the UK. Daphne has heard many stories similar to her own mom's, and some patterns emerge. For common red flags of elder abuse, including predatory marriages. Read our accompanying blog post: https://welpartners.com/blog/2025/09/predatory-marriage-series-no-3-patterns-red-flags-of-elder-abuse-and-romance-scams/

WEL Partners on Predatory Marriages: Episode 2: Revoked Wills Aren't the Only Reason

Welcome to part 2 in our new 6-part series by WEL Partners on Predatory Marriage. In this series our Summer Student, Jaclyn Holdsworth, hosts Daphne Franks, a Churchill Fellow and long-term champion for more protections against predatory marriages in the UK. In some jurisdictions, marriage revokes a will. Changing that rule may help curb predatory marriage but is not enough. Dahne shares here a few stories that hint at the larger scope of solutions that are needed. For more information on the possible property rights of a predatory spouse, check out our blog 'Why do Predatory Marriages Still Exist?' https://welpartners.com/blog/2025/09/predatory-marriage-series-no-2-why-do-predatory-marriages-still-exist/