Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s next move as a couple appears to be facing a big challenge.. The duo has been dating for a while, going public with their relationship just months after Jackman finalized his divorce from his ex, Deborra-Lee Furness.. Although they have reportedly considered tying the knot, this plan is said to be stalled by Hugh Jackman’s need to be “sensitive” and “respectful” to his kids.. Hugh Jackman Wants To Be ‘Respectful’ To His Kids As He Pauses Marriage Plans, Sources Claim. MEGA. Hugh Jackman’s split from Deborra-Lee Furness shocked the industry, as they had always seemed like a couple that would go the distance.. Nearly a year after finalizing their divorce, Jackman’s relationship with his Broadway co-star, Sutton Foster, is still going strong, a romance that earlier reports claimed may have begun while Jackman was still married.. Now, amid reports that Jackman plans to take the next step with Foster, insiders reveal that the actor is facing a major obstacle in making it happen.. “Even though Hugh is excited to start this next chapter with Sutton, he has to be sensitive to his kids. They’re incredibly protective of their mother… he wants to be respectful of that,” a source revealed, per the Daily Mail.. Jackman is said to be cautious about moving forward, not just to protect his children’s feelings, but also so they can be present at any future wedding with Foster.. “Hugh really wants his kids at the wedding. They both want their loved ones with them to celebrate,” the source added.. The Couple Has A Preferred Timeline To Get Married. MEGA. Previously, rumors swirled that Jackman and Foster were keen on walking down the aisle together.. According to a source who spoke with New Idea, the couple prefers a date during spring or summer and wants the wedding to be held in New York.. The proposed celebration is also expected to be intimate and will include an extended honeymoon across Europe.. “[Jackman] told his team to keep a big window open for him and Sutton to tie the knot and have a ‘honeymoon tour’ of Europe, where they can see his mum,” the source told the news outlet.. Sutton Foster Has Yet To Finalize Her Own Divorce Amid Hugh Jackman Romance. Starbuck/AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. Also crucial to Jackman and Foster’s wedding moving forward is the actress finalizing her divorce from her ex-husband, Ted Griffin.. Unlike Jackman, who finalized his divorce from Furness last June, Sutton and Griffin remain legally entangled despite ending their decade-long marriage.. Reports claim that the Broadway star’s ex is dragging his feet over the split, and his stalling has become a “dark cloud” over her.. The former couple shares one adopted daughter named Emily Dale Griffin.. Hugh Jackman Won’t Force Sutton Foster To Sign A Prenup. MEGA. If the marriage plans do move forward, Foster won’t be signing a prenup. Jackman is reportedly worth north of $100 million, which is a huge differe