Family relationships and wealth are often closely connected. Marriage, separation or changes in family circumstances can have significant implications for property, business interests, pensions and long-term succession planning.

At Forbes Solicitors, our Private Wealth-aligned Family Law service provides discreet, strategic advice for high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families with complex assets. We support clients in protecting wealth, navigating sensitive family matters and ensuring that personal decisions align with wider financial and estate planning objectives.

You may benefit from this service if you are:

• entering a marriage or civil partnership and want to protect assets

• separating or divorcing with complex wealth, pension assets or business interests

• cohabiting and buying property together

• part of a blended family and want clarity for children and dependants

• concerned about inheritance outcomes or potential disputes

• supporting children financially and want to protect family wealth

We provide clear, strategic advice and skilled negotiation, supporting clients in protecting their wealth and family interests while resolving matters as constructively as possible.

Protecting family wealth and assets

Forbes Solicitors help clients safeguard wealth built over time, providing expert advice across a range of high-value assets:

• property assets and portfolios

• business interests

• family contributions and gifts

• inherited wealth.

• pension assets

By combining strategic planning with practical guidance, we ensure that your family wealth is protected, structured effectively, and aligned with long-term estate and inheritance plans.

Cohabitation and Property Arrangements

Many inheritance disputes and property disputes arise because arrangements were never clearly documented. We can advise on:

• cohabitation agreements

• ownership structures and contributions

• protecting deposits and unequal shares

future arrangements if family or financial circumstances change.

Blended Families and Inheritance Planning Support

Blended families often face greater risk of disputes later. We provide joined-up advice with our Private Wealth team to support:

• planning for children from previous relationships

• protecting spouses/partners while safeguarding wider family interests

reduce the risk of future inheritance or estate disputes.

Our Private Wealth Family Law team regularly advises -

• Business owners and entrepreneurs

• Professionals with significant pension or investment assets

• Individuals and families with property portfolios

• Clients with inherited or multi-generational wealth

• Parents providing financial support for children purchasing property

• Blended families seeking clarity around inheritance and succession planning

Forbes Solicitors offers discreet, sensitive advice for high-value and high-stakes family matters, providing clear, practical guidance without unnecessary complexity. Our team brings joined-up expertise across Family Law, Residential Property and Private Wealth, ensuring that your wealth and assets are protected at every stage. We focus on early dispute prevention to safeguard relationships and reduce risk, while providing strong representation when negotiations do not resolve complex matters.