The real question isn’t really whether a prenup is right for you, since you’ll technically already have one by the time you’re married. It’s this: Would you rather have your marriage operate on its own custom rules, pre-agreed to by you and your spouse? Or, in the case of divorce, do you prefer your state to decide how to split your assets? Those are the only two options, and, while we’re a little bit biased, the former is the smarter way to go. Knowledge is power — and having control over the terms of your partnership will help you understand exactly what you’re getting into with your marriage, before it begins.

The purpose of a prenup is to detail exactly what happens to finances and assets as you enter into your marriage — and what happens in the case that your marriage ends. A prenup can outline everything you are bringing into the marriage, like property, stock, student loan debt, or savings. You can use it to pre-agree on how you will treat assets and debt down the road, from inheritance to real estate and even one another’s medical bills. A prenup is custom to you and your partner, purpose-built to help protect you and your future spouse from bigger conflicts down the road.

It’s generally advisable to consult with a lawyer when creating a prenup. The role of the lawyer is to make sure their client understands the terms of the agreement, which is critical to ensuring your prenup is enforceable. First — the only digital prenup solution with First Prenup Protect where you can choose and consult with a lawyer without ever leaving our platform. We make the process simple, smooth, and seamless for you and your partner.

Even if you don’t have many assets today, there are still many reasons a prenup is beneficial. Creating a prenup together can help open the lines of communication between partners about everything from your views on money, to financial ambitions, debt, and how you spend or save. Having these tough conversations now can help you start your partnership on the same page. And even if you do not have assets now, you probably will in the future. Think about it this way: prenups do not just protect “today you”, but will protect “future you”, too.

No, a prenuptial agreement does not mean you are planning for divorce. After all, nobody walks down the aisle expecting to part ways down the road. The truth is, a prenup does more than just protect you in the case of divorce. It can benefit your marriage during your actual, well, marriage. Prenups are a positive way to build trust and communication, a perfect launching pad for philosophical financial alignment as you enter into the most important partnership of your life.

The idea that you have to be rich to get a prenup is a (very popular — and very tired) myth. A prenup is helpful for anyone who wants to plan for their financial future in a proactive and comprehensive manner. In fact, there has been a more than 400% growth in the adoption of prenuptial agreements over the last 20 years. While prenups have often been associated with high net worth individuals, especially in movies, music, celebrity gossip, and pop culture, this type of agreement is beneficial for any couple who wants to clearly define their financial rights and responsibilities in marriage. 
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The all-in cost of a prenup can be expensive, in some cases as much as $10k - per partner. The cost typically includes attorney fees for drafting and reviewing the agreement, as well as any necessary consultations and negotiations. Attorneys generally charge hourly, so more often than not, each partner may end up with a surprise bill at the end of the process. With First, there are no pricey retainers. No bill-by-the-hour. We are a convenient and transparent online platform that can create a prenup with one flat rate — saving valuable time and thousands of dollars in legal fees so you and your partner can focus on the future.

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We can help as long as you are planning to become legally married, at least one of you will be a resident of the state of California, and you understand that the agreement is governed under California law.

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