Predatory Marriage: When "I do" changes everything | Daphne Franks

Predatory Marriage: When "I do" changes everything | Daphne Franks

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Family Law, Richard Port MBE is joined by Daphne Franks for an honest conversation about predatory marriage, inheritance, mental capacity, and the devastating consequences families can face when a vulnerable loved one is married. Together, they discuss what predatory marriage is, how marriage can revoke an existing will, the impact on inheritance, why families can be left powerless, and whether the law in England and Wales does enough to protect vulnerable people. This episode explores: • Predatory marriage • Inheritance and wills • Marriage revoking a will • Mental capacity • Safeguarding vulnerable adults • Family disputes after death • Legal reform and campaigning • Protecting vulnerable loved ones No scripts. No legal jargon. Just real conversations about the issues affecting families every day. So… let’s talk about it.

The Forgotten Children: Navigating Neurodiversity | Louise Legge & Joanne Parry- Family Avenues

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Family Law, Richard Port MBE is joined by Louise Legge and Joanne Parry from Family Avenues [https://www.familyavenues.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com] for an honest conversation about neurodiversity, family life, and the children too often forgotten by the systems meant to support them. Together, they discuss the realities facing families navigating autism, ADHD, SEND support, school pressures, emotional burnout, behavioural misunderstandings, and the impact this can have on both children and parents. This episode explores: • Neurodiversity in children • Autism and ADHD • SEND and education challenges • Parenting neurodiverse children • Emotional wellbeing and trauma • Family support services • Children falling through the cracks • Understanding behaviour differently No scripts. No legal jargon. Just real conversations about the realities families are living every day. So… let’s talk about it. Listen & connect: lnk.bio/letstalkaboutfamilylaw [http://lnk.bio/letstalkaboutfamilylaw]

From Domestic Abuse to Unbreakable | Sadie Jones- SheBeasts CIC

From Domestic Abuse to Unbreakable: The Sadie Jones Story Domestic abuse in the UK isn’t always obvious — and for many people, it doesn’t start with violence. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Family Law, Sadie Jones shares her real story of living through a controlling relationship, facing homelessness, and rebuilding her life from nothing. We explore what domestic abuse really looks like behind closed doors — including controlling behaviour, financial abuse, and the moment you realise something isn’t right. We also talk about what happens when you leave: *  how to get out of a controlling relationship  *  the emotional and practical challenges of separation  *  what support is available in the UK  *  and how to start rebuilding your life after abuse  Sadie’s journey doesn’t end with survival. Now a bodybuilder and founder of SheBeasts, she’s helping others find strength, confidence, and independence after trauma. If you’re going through domestic abuse, separation, or struggling with the impact of a toxic relationship — this episode will help you understand what you’re facing and what comes next. Because these are the conversations people avoid… until they’re living it. So… let’s talk about it.