What to know before getting married [Video]

Marriage is a major rite of passage and, for many people, the ultimate goal of entering a romantic relationship.

But unlike other personal milestones, such as moving away for university or renting your first apartment, marriage relies on two people weaving their lives, dreams and assets together. For this reason, it’s a serious personal, legal and financial undertaking that takes some planning, foresight and a lot of communication to do successfully.

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Failure to agree on how life as a married couple will look can easily lead to the downfall of a marriage, with incompatible values and conflicting attitudes toward money cited as two of the most common reasons why marriages break down.

Here is some advice from Barry Nussbaum, a Toronto-based family lawyer who has counselled countless couples, about the details you don’t want to skip before getting married.

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