Name
Debate: Should the Law Stand in the Way of Happiness to Prevent Predatory Marriage?
Date & Time
Thursday, March 4, 2027, 11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
Description
One person's predatory abuse of an older person might be another person's dream come true. Love is in the air, and so is money.
Framed as a debate, this session explores where the law should draw the line between protecting vulnerable people and respecting their right to marry. Along the way, the panel will examine the impact of marriage on wills and trusts, the UK's response to predatory marriage, trusts that distinguish between spouses and civil partners, the status of surviving spouses, and the challenges posed by pre- and post-nuptial agreements both onshore and offshore.