E52: Is it worth getting married? With Mike Donkor, Philippa Dolan and Jasper Martens

For the first time ever, fewer than half of UK adults are married or in a civil partnership, yet the law hasn't caught up with how many of us now live together instead. So, legally and financially, is it still worth getting married?

Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they discuss whether marriage still pays off financially and legally, and what unmarried couples need to put in place instead:

Financial Planner, Mike Donkor; Solicitor and Partner at Collyer Bristow, Philippa Dolan; and Chief Marketing Officer at PensionBee, Jasper Martens.

Episode breakdown 01:18 Why marriage rates are falling

05:44 The financial perks of marriage

09:04 When unmarried couples split

12:41 Avoiding the money conversation

16:20 How are pensions shared

19:28 Who gets the pets?

21:15 Protecting your partner with a will

24:22 Cohabitation Agreements and annual reviews

28:48 A fairer end to relationships