During the challenges of divorce and the excitement of remarriage, you must remember to keep track of some nonromantic realities. After your divorce, it will be important to write a new will, even if you intend to leave inheritances to your ex-husband or stepchildren. Further, after your divorce, you will want to update your beneficiaries for your retirement accounts and life insurance policies. Several states have laws that automatically delete your ex-spouse’s name from these accounts. Also, if you want your new spouse to have some legal authority over your children, you will need to take the steps necessary to make sure these rights are granted.
See Naomi Cahn, Protect Those You Love in Divorce, and Remarriage, Splitopia, October 5, 2016.
