For many women, remarriage isn’t a fairy-tale reboot—it’s a cautious step filled with lessons learned the hard way. These real-life insights reveal what often goes wrong the second time around.

After both divorcing their first spouses, the author and her second husband found a real-life love story. They share the unique challenges and wisdom gained in their remarriage.

While second marriages represent a fresh start and an exciting journey, consider the potential financial and legal outcomes before you re-tie the knot. A prenuptial agreement (prenup), a contract that ...