Many couples, young and old, will embrace the altar this summer. But it’s not all cake toppers and tiaras. There are a lot of considerations before saying “I DO.” Considerations such as how does marriage affect my prior kids’ inheritance? I ran out of time to do a prenuptial agreement, can I do a “postnup?” Does my spouse have any rights to my home?
Celebrities often tackle these same questions, given all the Hollywood breakups and makeups. Most recently, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are re-engaged, and plan to combine their blended families. So What Can Ben and Jen Teach us About Tying the Knot? Seniors can also teach us about longtime love. Goldie Hawn, 75, and Kurt Russell, 70, have a thriving relationship after almost 40 years – despite never getting married. Yet the Sunshine State is not as hospitable to unmarried couples like Hawn and Russell; read the warnings in Can Love Last without Marriage? – Kurt and Goldie vs. Florida Law.