It’s been said that America doesn’t have royalty, it has celebrities, and none are more celebrated right now than Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement this week to the delight of the world — and the legal community.

Speculation is rampant that a prenuptial agreement is forthcoming, or maybe even already drafted, given the estimated net worth of the bride ($1.6 billion) and the groom ($90 million). Some attorneys are making suggestions on social media about what such an agreement would look like. The American Bar Association is even weighing in.

In another era, such a document might be seen as evidence that the relationship is already on shaky ground. Why would a couple about to vow “until death do us part” need to contemplate what will happen if they split up?

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