Legal factors might play a large role in your marriage and the custodial situation of your stepchild or they may be nonexistent. Money, however, is likely to be a hot topic even if you get along well with everyone in the family and communicate effectively during every interaction with the other biological parent. The legal and monetary aspects of bringing up stepchildren are not items you may find romantic enough to bring up prior to the wedding, but they really should be discussed. It is important to put your concerns and questions on the table and continue to voice them as your relationship continues.