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I'm 44 with about a 2.5 mil net worth and won't marry again because I don't want anyone to have an avenue to fight my kids for money. You can put all the paperwork you want into place, but it doesn't stop someone from bringing a lawsuit anyway. I want my kids to spend my money on fun and their own families, not on lawyers fighting some new husband I married.[/quote]

As someone with way more assets and who went through a bitter divorce - you are overestimating the legal risks. Took me  $50k to divorce with joint businesses worth over $20mm. 
If there is a prenup and trusts for the kids the legal expenses won’t be anywhere near what you presume. Plus, I wouldn’t mind my spouse getting some assets as well, if it’s a long marriage. 
I don’t want to die single just because  I’m scared of legal fees. For someone in their 40s the second marriage could still be a good run together and well worth with the right partner [/quote]

I'm this poster you replied to.  I can have a good run with someone without legally binding myself to them. I may or may not die single, but I don't mind one way or the other.  If someone is there, cool.  If not, also fine.  I enjoy my own company regardless, and I really don't like having to constantly consider someone else ALL the time.  Sometimes is fine. What exactly is the benefit of getting remarried once you already have your kids and your money in place? I like the idea of if I decide I no longer want to be with a person, I just pick up my toothbrush and leave.  I don't want to have to call my lawyer.

The legal process may or may not be expensive for my kids to fight for their inheritance, but why even introduce that possibility in? Is having a husband really worth it? What makes a husband so important vs just having a long term partner you're committed to?

I had a prenup in place with my divorce, thankfully. So, the whole thing only cost me $1750. We're amicable and work well together as co parents. I would never let someone else live in my home while my kids live here, and they are here for at least another six years. I wouldn't want to disrupt their peace or make their home feel foreign or uncomfortable. I enjoy dating and keeping that part of my life separate from the life I have with my kids, although sometimes a BF is around long enough to have met my kids and hang out with us at times.  [/quote]

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