The debate over whether to draft a prenuptial agreement loomed large prior to Justin and Hailey Bieber’s secret civil wedding in 2018—and it remains a significant topic. While no one enters marriage contemplating separation, the reality of divorce is prevalent, particularly in the entertainment industry.
Justin, being a pop icon, faces constant scrutiny, and his marriage is no exception. Fans and critics alike have been scrutinizing Justin and Hailey’s relationship for signs of instability for years.
Speculation about their marriage hit a peak in 2023 when fans noticed Hailey didn’t mention her husband in her Instagram posts, unlike Justin, who frequently featured her. One Instagram user commented on a January 30 post, questioning why Justin’s posts were all about Hailey while her own posts were focused solely on herself.
Rumors intensified further when Hailey’s father, Stephen Baldwin, shared a post on his Instagram Stories in late February, urging Christians to pray for Justin and Hailey’s wisdom, protection, and spiritual closeness.
If indeed their marriage is on shaky ground, the absence of a prenuptial agreement becomes a pressing issue. The fact remains that they do not have one in place.
The lack of prenup weighs heavily on Justin
Justin and Hailey Bieber didn’t waste any time in taking their relationship to the next level. Just a month into their romance, they were engaged, and within two months, they walked into a courthouse to sign their marriage certificate in September 2018. However, in their haste to tie the knot, they neglected to establish a prenuptial agreement, as reported by Us Weekly. Surprisingly, they had initially intended to have one.
According to TMZ, Justin and Hailey instructed their lawyers to draft a prenup on the very day of their wedding. However, they were informed that such legal arrangements couldn’t be executed on such short notice. Despite this setback, the couple proceeded with their plans. This impromptu decision left everyone associated with Justin scrambling to manage his business affairs and finances, as they were blindsided by the sudden turn of events, as reported by The U.K. Sun.
The repercussions of this omission weighed heavily on Justin’s mind. With his substantial net worth of $300 million compared to Hailey’s $20 million, Justin reportedly expressed regret over not having a prenup during therapy sessions aimed at treating his depression.
A source disclosed to Us Weekly in 2019 that Justin feared the potential consequences if their marriage were to end in divorce. While hopefully, it never comes to that, Justin stands to lose a significant amount if it does.
Justin and Hailey Bieber’s Candid Confessions on Marriage Struggles
Justin and Hailey Bieber haven’t shied away from discussing the challenges they’ve faced in their marriage. In 2020, Justin opened up about feeling disillusioned after realizing that marrying Hailey didn’t magically solve his problems. Speaking to Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, he admitted to experiencing an emotional breakdown due to this misconception.
Moreover, Justin confessed to struggling with full emotional disclosure to Hailey, citing a lack of trust during the first year of marriage, as revealed in a 2021 interview with GQ.
Similarly, Hailey hasn’t hesitated to speak about the difficulties of married life. In a joint Vogue interview with Justin in 2019, she candidly expressed how tough marriage can be, emphasizing its challenges.
Justin attributed his trust issues to past trauma but acknowledged Hailey’s role in helping him become more trusting. He disclosed their collaboration with a marriage counselor during the interview.
Despite their efforts, concerns about the health of their marriage surfaced in February. According to a source cited by InTouch, Justin’s emotional reliance on Hailey has led to clinginess, while their individual growth trajectories appear mismatched. The insider highlighted Hailey’s evolution into a strong individual compared to Justin, who has been sheltered throughout his life.
