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Insightful resources to deepen your knowledge about prenups.

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01 Education What Does Full Financial Disclosure Require When a Partner Has Assets Overseas? Under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, a prenup can be set aside if a spouse was not given fair and reasonable disclosure of the other's property, and that duty covers foreign assets too.
Adam Hollander Oct 14, 2026
02 Education How Financial Disclosure Works in a Prenup When One Partner Is Self-Employed Inadequate financial disclosure is the most common reason a prenup gets challenged, and self-employed income is the hardest kind to document cleanly.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 14, 2026
03 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Mississippi: Courts Enforce the Words You Signed Mississippi has no prenup statute; its courts read an antenuptial agreement as a contract and enforce the words you agreed to, under Miss. Code 15-3-1's writing requirement.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
04 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Montana: Planning Around an All-Property State Montana's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Mont. Code Ann. 40-2-604) asks only that a prenup be in writing and signed by both partners, with no notary or witnesses required.
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
05 Education Prenuptial Agreements in South Dakota: Why Spousal Support Can't Be Waived South Dakota adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, so a prenup here needs only a written agreement signed by both partners, no notary or witnesses required.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 12, 2026
06 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Wyoming: Enforced as an Ordinary Contract Wyoming has no premarital agreement statute; its Supreme Court held in Seherr-Thoss v. Seherr-Thoss (2006) that a prenup is enforceable and read as an ordinary contract.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 12, 2026
07 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Washington, D.C.: How the District's Uniform Act Works The District enforces prenups under its Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (D.C. Code 46-501 to 46-509), which requires a written agreement signed by both partners and no notary or witnesses.
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
08 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Alaska: How Courts Apply Brooks v. Brooks Alaska has no premarital agreement statute; its Supreme Court set the enforceability rules in Brooks v. Brooks, 733 P.2d 1044 (1987).
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
09 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Connecticut: Why Any Asset Is on the Table Without One Connecticut is an all-property state: without a prenup, a court may assign to either spouse any part of the other's estate under Conn. Gen. Stat. 46b-81, no matter when it was acquired.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 12, 2026
10 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Delaware: No Notary, No Witnesses, Effective at Marriage Delaware's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires a prenup to be in writing and signed by both partners, with no notary or witnesses needed for validity.
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
11 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Kansas: Signing Rules and the Ten Factors Without One Kansas adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (K.S.A. 23-2401), which asks only for a written agreement signed by both partners, with no notary or witnesses required by statute.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
12 Education Prenups and the Wealth-Transfer Generation: Why Young Couples Sign Before They're Rich Cerulli Associates projects $84.4 trillion will change hands through 2045, and younger couples are signing prenups to protect inheritances they have not received yet.
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
13 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Nebraska: Signing Rules and the One-Third to One-Half Range Nebraska adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, which asks that a prenup be in writing and signed by both partners (Neb. Rev. Stat. 42-1003).
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 9, 2026
14 Education Prenuptial Agreements in North Dakota: Under the Newer Uniform Act North Dakota follows the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act (N.D.C.C. ch. 14-03.2), which enforces a prenup that is in a record, signed by both partners, and effective on marriage.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 9, 2026
15 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Rhode Island: Both Grounds Must Be Proven to Undo One Rhode Island's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (R.I. Gen. Laws 15-17) requires only a written agreement signed by both partners, with no notary or witnesses to be valid.
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
16 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Vermont: The Bassler v. Bassler Test Vermont has no premarital agreement statute; its Supreme Court set the enforceability rules in Bassler v. Bassler, weighing disclosure, voluntariness, and fairness.
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
17 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Arkansas: Written, Signed and Acknowledged by Both of You Arkansas law requires a premarital agreement to be in writing, signed, and acknowledged by both parties under Arkansas Code 9-11-402.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
18 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Idaho: Contracting Around Community Property Idaho is a community property state, so without a prenup a court divides your community estate in the proportions it deems just under Idaho Code 32-712.
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
19 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Kentucky: Enforced as Contracts Under Gentry v. Gentry Kentucky enforces prenups as contracts under Gentry v. Gentry (1990), so long as both partners sign freely and each fully discloses their finances.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
20 Education Prenuptial Agreements in New Hampshire: Presumed Valid Until Proven Otherwise New Hampshire law presumes a prenuptial agreement is valid, and the partner trying to undo it carries the burden of proving otherwise under In re Estate of Hollett (2003).
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
21 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Maine: The Two Things a Court Weighs Maine's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act asks only that a prenup be in writing and signed by both partners, with no notary or witnesses required (19-A M.R.S. §603).
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
22 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Iowa: The Three Grounds for Setting One Aside Iowa's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Iowa Code Chapter 596) makes a prenup enforceable if it is in writing, signed by both partners, and built on fair and reasonable financial disclosure.
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
23 Education Prenuptial Agreements in New Mexico: A Notary Is Required and Support Is Protected New Mexico's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (NMSA 40-3A) requires a prenup to be in writing, signed by both partners, and acknowledged before a notary.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
24 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Oklahoma: Favored in the Law and Hard to Undo Oklahoma courts have long held that antenuptial agreements are favored in the law, and they rarely set them aside for fraud or misrepresentation.
Adam Hollander Oct 9, 2026
25 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Alabama: How Courts Decide If One Is Just and Reasonable Alabama has no premarital agreement act; its courts recognize prenups (called antenuptial agreements) and review each one to decide whether it is just and reasonable.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
26 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Hawaii: Why a Court Can Divide Separate Property Too Hawaii adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act in 1987, which asks only that a prenup be in writing and signed by both partners to take effect at marriage. (HRS Chapter 572D)
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
27 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Missouri: Acknowledged or Witnessed to Count Missouri law (RSMo § 451.220) requires a prenup that affects property to be in writing and acknowledged by each partner or proved by subscribing witnesses.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
28 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Nevada: Changing Community Property's Equal Split Nevada adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act at NRS Chapter 123A, and a court will refuse to enforce a prenup if any one of three things is proven.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 9, 2026
29 Education What Does Dave Ramsey Say About Prenups? Dave Ramsey once opposed prenups but now recommends one when a large inheritance or significant wealth is involved, writing at Ramsey Solutions that a prenup can protect a couple from outside financial pressure.
Adam Hollander Oct 7, 2026
30 Education What Are the Disadvantages of Community Property? In the nine community property states, most assets and debts acquired during marriage are owned 50/50 by default, which means one spouse can be on the hook for the other's debt.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 7, 2026
31 Education Does Signing a Prenup Mean You're Married? No. Signing a prenup does not marry you; under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, a prenup becomes effective only when a couple actually marries.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 7, 2026
32 Education Who Pays for a Prenup? No law dictates who pays for a prenup; couples decide together, and in practice each partner typically covers their own attorney's fees.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 7, 2026
33 Education What Kind of Lawyer Does Prenups? A prenup is handled by a family law attorney, the same lawyers who work on divorce, marital property, and spousal support under each state's version of the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 7, 2026
34 Education Who Benefits From a Prenup? Both partners benefit from a prenup; about 1 in 5 married U.S. couples has one, according to a 2023 Harris Poll conducted for Axios.
Adam Hollander Oct 7, 2026
35 Education What Happens to Property You Owned Before Marriage? Property you owned before marriage usually starts as separate property, but it can become marital property if you commingle it or retitle it during the marriage.
Adam Hollander Oct 7, 2026
36 Education What Is a Marriage Contract? "Marriage contract" has two meanings: the legal contract you enter by marrying, and a written prenup or postnup that changes the state's default rules.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 7, 2026
37 Education What Does a Prenup Look Like? A Section-by-Section Example A prenup is a written contract, signed by both partners before marriage, built from standard sections: recitals, financial disclosure schedules, separate and marital property, debts, spousal support, estate waivers, and signatures.
Libby Leffler Oct 7, 2026
38 Education Is a House You Bought Before Marriage Protected? A house you bought before marriage is usually your separate property, but under IRS and state law, marital funds, retitling, or appreciation can give your spouse a claim.
Adam Hollander Oct 7, 2026
39 Education Pros and Cons of a Prenup: An Honest Look at the Downsides The main downsides of a prenup are its cost, a hard money conversation, and that a court can set it aside if it was signed involuntarily, without fair financial disclosure, or on unconscionable terms.
Libby Leffler Oct 7, 2026
40 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Indiana: What a One-Pot State Means for You Indiana's premarital agreement statute (IC 31-11-3) asks only that a prenup be in writing and signed by both partners, with no notary or witnesses required.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 2, 2026
41 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: The Cannon v. Cannon Overreaching Test Maryland never adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, so its courts judge a prenup by whether it was made without overreaching, under Cannon v. Cannon (2005).
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 2, 2026
42 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Georgia: Two Witnesses, One a Notary Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 19-3-62) requires an antenuptial agreement to be in writing, signed by both partners, and attested by two witnesses, one a notary.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
43 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Ohio: The Gross v. Gross Test Ohio never adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, so the Supreme Court of Ohio's decision in Gross v. Gross sets the test for whether a prenup holds up.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 12, 2026
44 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Virginia: Written, Signed and Effective the Day You Marry Virginia's Premarital Agreement Act, in effect since 1985, requires only a written agreement signed by both partners, and it takes effect the day you marry.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
45 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Colorado: The Four Grounds a Court Can Use to Refuse One Colorado's Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act (C.R.S. § 14-2-309) lets a court refuse to enforce a prenup on any one of four independent grounds.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 2, 2026
46 Education Women and Prenups: Why More Women Now See Financial Protection as Empowerment A 2025 YouGov survey found women are now more likely than men to call a prenup a "good idea," citing asset and children's financial security.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 25, 2026
47 Education Prenup Questionnaire: What Information You'll Need Before You Start Every state requires some level of financial disclosure for a prenup to hold up, so an intake questionnaire starts by gathering each partner's assets, debts, income, and obligations.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 23, 2026
48 Education What a Peer-Reviewed Study Found About Changing Minds on Prenups A 2026 study in Law and Human Behavior found that a person's beliefs about prenups predict their attitude toward one far better than their age or education.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 21, 2026
49 Education Easy and Same-Day Prenups: What They Cost and How Fast You Can Really Sign Guided online prenup platforms let most couples finish a draft in a few hours, but state waiting periods, not the software, set the earliest date you can sign.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 21, 2026
50 Education Can You Get a Prenup Online, and Will It Hold Up? What Digital Signing Requires Electronic signatures are legally recognized in every U.S. state under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and an online prenup can be enforceable when it meets your state's rules.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 20, 2026
51 Education Prenup vs. Postnup Cost: What Each One Really Costs and Why Timing Changes the Price Traditional attorney-drafted agreements run $3,000 to $10,000 or more per couple, while flat-fee online prenup platforms start around $649, according to the 2025 Clio Legal Trends Report and Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 20, 2026
52 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Utah: Rules, Validity, and How to Get One Utah's premarital agreement rules live in Utah Code Title 81, Chapter 3, Part 2, renumbered from Title 30, Chapter 8 effective September 1, 2024.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 16, 2026
53 Education Spousal Support in a Prenup: Waivers, Caps, and What Courts Allow Federal tax law changed in 2019: alimony under agreements signed after December 31, 2018 is no longer deductible by the payer or taxable to the recipient, per the IRS.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 7, 2026
54 Education Prenups and Financial Protection: Debt, Two Incomes, and Who Owes What A prenup gives financial protection from a partner's debt and sorts two incomes: 53% of engaged Americans under 45 had signed one by May 2026.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 16, 2026
55 Education What Is Online Marriage? How It Works with Courtly Online marriage lets couples get a legal license and ceremony over video instead of at a courthouse. Here's how it works with a service like Courtly.
Micaela Beltran Sep 14, 2026
56 Education Prenup in Illinois: What the Law Requires, What It Covers, and What It Costs Illinois prenups fall under the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, which turns on voluntary signing and fair, reasonable financial disclosure.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
57 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Michigan: What Couples Need to Know Before the Wedding Michigan enforces prenups under MCL 557.28 and Rinvelt v. Rinvelt, provided the agreement is voluntary, fully disclosed, and not unconscionable.
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
58 Education Prenup in New Jersey: What Equitable Distribution Means and How a Prenup Lets You Decide Instead New Jersey prenups fall under the Uniform Premarital and Pre-Civil Union Agreement Act, which requires a signed agreement and full financial disclosure.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
59 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Pennsylvania: What Couples Need to Know Before the Wedding Pennsylvania enforces prenups under 23 Pa.C.S. 3106, and courts do not review terms for fairness once consent and disclosure are established.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 12, 2026
60 Education How Lifestyle and Conduct Clauses Actually Hold Up: Weight, Social Media, and Behavior Provisions Lifestyle clauses on weight, social media, or cheating are the hardest prenup terms to enforce. Whether one holds up depends on your state and the drafting.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Jul 20, 2026
61 Education Prenups and Pre-IPO Equity in California: How RSUs, Vesting Cliffs, and Cap Tables Are Treated In California, RSUs, stock options, and founder equity that vest during marriage may be treated as community property in divorce. A California prenup can set a clearer rule for existing and future equity compensation before default property-division formulas apply.
Adam Hollander Jul 11, 2026
62 Education Prenups Are Not Just for Celebrities: What Separate Property and IP Clauses Do for Ordinary Couples A prenup’s separate property clause identifies which assets stay yours alone, which can include intellectual property for items including creative work, business ideas, royalties, or other IP-related income. These provisions are useful for ordinary couples too, not just the wealthy, including people with savings, a side business, an inheritance, freelance work, or creative income.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Jul 1, 2026
63 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Florida: What You Need to Know Before the Wedding (2026) Florida is one of the most prenup-friendly states in the country, and here's what the Sunshine State's rules actually mean for you and your partner before you say "I do."
Libby Leffler Oct 12, 2026
64 Education Where Should You Get Your Prenuptial Agreement? Understanding Jurisdiction And Why It Matters One of the most common, and most misunderstood, questions we hear from customers is: “Which state should I get my prenuptial agreement in?”
Lars Kushner & Amanda Ribustello Apr 9, 2026
65 Education Prenup Tips for First-Time Homeowners: Down Payments, Family Gifts, and Who Keeps the Equity The typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old and buying at a record-low 21% share of the market, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Jul 28, 2026
66 Education First Prenups & Infidelity Clauses: What Couples Need to Know Thinking about adding an infidelity clause to your prenuptial agreement, but worried whether it will actually work? Many couples want their prenup to say “if you cheat, you pay,” yet most courts are skeptical of these provisions and often refuse to enforce them. An online prenuptial agreement with First focuses instead on clear, enforceable terms that protect both partners.
First Editorial Team Jan 23, 2026
67 Education Spousal Support 101 What Is Spousal Support and how can First help? Learn what spousal support is, how it works, and what waiving really spousal support means for your future. Co-create your marriage’s future with a prenup from First.
First Editorial Team Oct 31, 2025
68 Education Let First, Not Coldplay, “Fix You” As seen on social media this week, life plans can change as quickly as the swing of a spotlight. Let First draft a prenuptial agreement that will protect you in any viral moment.
First Editorial Team Jul 18, 2025
69 Education The Hidden Costs of Skipping a Prenup in Florida Discover the hidden costs of skipping a prenup in Florida: protect your assets, avoid legal headaches, and save thousands with a clear prenuptial agreement.
First Editorial Team May 11, 2026
70 Education Prenup for Military Couples (2026): How to Handle a Military Pension, BAH, and Deployment in Your Agreement Under the federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (10 U.S.C. §1408), state courts can treat military retired pay as marital property, which a well-drafted prenup can address in advance.
Sarah Kauffman Jun 11, 2026
71 Education Prenups for Blended Families: Protecting Children’s Inheritance Alongside Your Will and Trust About 17% of U.S. children live in a blended family with a stepparent, stepsibling, or half sibling, according to Pew Research Center's 2026 analysis of Census Bureau data.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Jul 28, 2026
72 Education Formalizing Cultural Traditions in Prenups Blending cultural traditions with modern legal frameworks can be meaningful and complex, especially for property division.
First Editorial Team Jun 26, 2025
73 Education Prenups: Even Sweethearts Need Protection Marrying your high school sweetheart feels like a fairy tale, but even the strongest bonds benefit from financial protection.
First Editorial Team Jun 25, 2025
74 Education Write Your Prenup While You Sip Your Morning Coffee Draft your prenup as easily as stirring oat milk into coffee. With First, legal prep doesn't have to be daunting.
First Editorial Team Jun 25, 2025
75 Education How millennials are redefining marriage & modern prenups Millennials are rewriting marriage rules. First's modern technology makes prenups quicker, easier, and more affordable than ever.
First Editorial Team Jun 11, 2025
76 Education History of prenups for same-sex married couples in the US Same-sex marriage legalization opened new opportunities. Prenups help same-sex couples address unique legal and financial needs.
First Editorial Team Jun 9, 2025
77 Education How Tariffs Are Impacting Wedding Planning—and Prenups 2025 tariffs are driving up wedding costs from flowers to gowns, forcing couples to rethink celebrations and prenups alike.
First Editorial Team Jun 9, 2025
78 Education The prenup talk: 4 tips for healthy communication Talking money with your partner doesn't have to be awkward. Open conversations about finances can strengthen relationships.
First Editorial Team Jun 9, 2025
79 Education How might my prenup be different if I’ve been married before? Been married before? Your prenup now has to account for a divorce decree, children, partly earned retirement accounts, and an estate plan naming someone else.
Sarah Kauffman Aug 21, 2026
80 Education How to Get a Prenup in Washington State: Community Property, No Waiting Period, and What It Costs (2026) Washington is one of nine community property states, meaning everything earned during your marriage is jointly owned by default. Updated for 2026.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 12, 2026
81 Education Why modern couples are reconsidering prenups Like Sharna Burgess, couples are evolving their prenup views. They're now practical tools for trust and financial security.
First Editorial Team May 15, 2025
82 Education Prenuptial Agreements in Arizona: A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples in a Community Property State (2026) Arizona prenups must be in writing, signed voluntarily by both parties, and backed by fair financial disclosure under the state's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. Updated for 2026.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Oct 12, 2026
83 Education Fur-ever Love: Why Your Pets Need a Prenup Too! In most states a pet is property in a divorce. Illinois, California, and New York now weigh the animal's care, and a prenup can settle the question first.
Sarah Kauffman Aug 21, 2026
84 Education Should 50/50 couples get a prenuptial agreement? Should 50/50 couples get prenups? We explore how financial equality intersects with marriage's legal framework.
First Editorial Team Feb 4, 2025
85 Education Understanding Trusts and Their Impact on Prenuptial Agreements Protect your assets and understand how trusts can strengthen your prenuptial agreement strategy.
First Editorial Team Feb 3, 2025
86 Education Do You Need a Prenup for Student Loans and Pets? Student loans signed before the wedding are usually separate debt. See what shared payments, refinancing, and pet ownership do to that line in a prenup.
Sarah Kauffman Aug 21, 2026
87 Education Prenuptial agreement guide: benefits & legal rights Protect your assets and understand prenup terms before marriage with this comprehensive legal guide.
First Editorial Team Jan 18, 2025
88 Education California Prenup Laws: Requirements, the 7-Day Rule, and Community Property (2026) California prenup laws require a written agreement, full financial disclosure, voluntary signing, and a mandatory 7-day wait between delivery and signing.
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
89 Education What Will Happen to My Business if I Don’t Have a Prenup? Appreciation, Goodwill, and Commingling As of December 2025, an estimated 16.63 million Americans were self-employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and for most of them a business is the largest asset a divorce would touch.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Jul 28, 2026
90 Education How a prenup is like insurance for your money Like insurance protects against unforeseen circumstances, prenups are strategic financial tools ensuring peace of mind.
First Editorial Team Jan 14, 2025
91 Education Commingling and your California prenup: what to know Commingling refers to the mixing or "mingling" of separate property with marital or joint property.
First Editorial Team Aug 20, 2024
92 Education Collaborative Divorce Can Create An Amicable Resolution One of the key features of a collaborative divorce is that the spouses commit to resolving the issues in their divorce without litigation.
First Editorial Team Aug 20, 2024
93 Education Prenup vs Postnup: What's the difference? Both prenups and postnups protect assets and outline wishes for divorce or death. Learn the key differences between them.
First Editorial Team Aug 1, 2024
94 Education Crossing Borders: Prenups for International Couples There is no globally enforceable prenup; a cross-border agreement's strength depends on which jurisdiction's law governs it and whether it satisfies each relevant country's formation rules.
Adam Hollander Jun 24, 2026
95 Education Divorce mediation and prenups: how it works Divorce mediation with prenups provides healthier separation, protects children, saves money, and creates custom agreements.
First Editorial Team Jun 18, 2024
96 Education What if things change after I get my prenup? Consider potential life changes when creating your prenup. First helps couples address evolving needs and priorities.
First Editorial Team May 9, 2024
97 Education The Future of Prenups Prenup perceptions are shifting from skepticism to acceptance as couples embrace modern approaches to marriage planning.
First Editorial Team Apr 2, 2024
98 Education Community Property vs. Separate Property Understanding property ownership in marriage is essential to maintain financial transparency and harmony within the relationship.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
99 Education Should I Create a Prenup if I Have No Assets? Learn how prenups can help anyone, even individuals with no assets.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
100 Education What if my Partner Can't Afford a Prenup? Traditional two-attorney prenups cost $3,000 to $10,000 or more per couple. First makes prenups affordable when budgets are tight.
First Editorial Team Oct 7, 2026
101 Education The Right Way to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenup A step-by-step guide on how to bring up the subject of a prenup to your partner.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
102 Education What are the origins of the prenuptial agreement? How long have prenups been around? Learn the origins of the prenuptial agreement and more in this article.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
103 Education The Psychology of Getting a Prenup Drafting prenups helps couples understand each other's priorities, fostering deeper alignment for their marital journey.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
104 Education How Much Does a Prenup Cost? A Complete 2026 Price Breakdown Traditional attorney-drafted prenups typically run $3,000 to $10,000+ per couple, while flat-fee online platforms start around $649 including notarization, according to the 2025 Clio Legal Trends Report and Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data.
Libby Leffler Oct 7, 2026
105 Education Prenups and digital assets Who gets your Bitcoin or Facebook memories? Don't scramble for answers post-breakup—address digital assets now.
First Editorial Team Mar 13, 2024
106 Education Are Prenups Just for the Wealthy? What the Data Says About Who Signs Prenups are financial self-protection for two-earner couples, and women now initiate about half the agreements First facilitates, per First 2026 data.
Sarah Kauffman Sep 16, 2026
107 Education Are Prenups Always Lopsided? Explore the intricacies of marital agreements and their effects on financial fairness.
First Editorial Team Mar 7, 2024
108 Education Why prenups get a bad rap (and why they shouldn't) Prenups may have bad reputations, but with openness and honesty, they strengthen relationships and protect assets.
First Editorial Team Mar 2, 2024
109 Education How Prenups Can Strengthen Your Marriage Addressing financial scenarios in advance empowers couples to plan for the future and navigate uncertainties confidently.
First Editorial Team Mar 2, 2024
110 Education The Evolution of Prenuptial Agreements The history of prenups is a fascinating journey that reveals a lot about changing societal norms and the evolution of legal frameworks.
First Editorial Team Mar 2, 2024
111 Education Navigating Prenuptial Agreements for LGBTQ+ Couples With the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide, the role of prenups has become increasingly crucial for the LGBTQ community.
First Editorial Team Mar 1, 2024
112 Education Does my prenup need to be notarized in California? California doesn't require prenup notarization, but it adds authenticity and credibility to your document.
First Editorial Team Mar 1, 2024
113 Education How can a prenup help you talk about important issues? Wondering how to start the prenup conversation? Enter First—your trusted partner to guide you through this tricky terrain.
First Editorial Team Feb 29, 2024
114 Education What is the 7-Day Rule in California? Learn about the 7-day rule in California, why it exists, and what Barry Bonds has to do with it.
First Editorial Team Feb 28, 2024
115 Education What Makes a Prenup Enforceable? The Ironclad Checklist A prenup holds up when both partners disclosed fully, signed voluntarily with time to spare, had independent counsel, and met state formalities.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Aug 21, 2026
116 Education How can a prenup help your marriage, not just divorce? A prenup can benefit your actual marriage, here are three lesser known ways prenups can set your union on the right path from day one.
First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
117 Education Is a prenup a good idea? It all depends on unique circumstances and priorities. We listed some points to consider.
First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
118 Education Is a prenup public record? Most people want to keep that document private and it depends on the state you get married in.
First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023