Learn: Prenup Basics

Build your understanding of essential prenup principles.

24 articles

01 Prenup Basics Are Prenups Unromantic? What the Financial Disclosure Rule Requires Every enforceable prenup requires full financial disclosure under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, making honesty about money a legal condition, not an optional nicety.
Sarah Kauffman Oct 2, 2026
02 Prenup Basics What Is a Guided Prenup With Two Independent Attorneys? (2026) A guided prenup with two independent attorneys gives each partner their own lawyer to advise, negotiate, and revise before signing. How it works and the cost.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Sep 3, 2026
03 Prenup Basics How Prenups Handle Irregular and IP Income: Lessons From Athlete and Creator Contracts, Scaled Down About 11.9 million U.S. workers, or 7.4% of employment, are independent contractors with irregular income, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023), and a prenup lets couples define how that lumpy income is treated.
Adam Hollander Jul 14, 2026
04 Prenup Basics What Happens to Premarital Assets That Disappear During Marriage? A Prenup Gap Explained Under many states’ default divorce-property rules, a separate-property claim often requires tracing the asset to a separate source; if it is spent, retitled, or commingled beyond tracing, the claim may be lost or reduced. A well-drafted prenup defines what remains separate and how commingling, proceeds, substitutions, and appreciation are treated, subject to governing state law.
Sarah Kauffman Jul 14, 2026
05 Prenup Basics Prenups for Content Creators and Influencers: Who Owns the Channel, the Content, and the Income The U.S. creator economy is a multibillion-dollar market, and a prenup is how creators define who owns the channels, content, and income they built.
Liz Federowicz, Esq. Jul 28, 2026
06 Prenup Basics New Jersey Marriage Law 101 Marriage in New Jersey is more than a celebration, it’s a legal contract with lasting rights and responsibilities.
First Editorial Team Sep 26, 2025
07 Prenup Basics Texas Marriage Law 101 Marriage in Texas isn’t just about romance, it’s also about law. From licenses to community property, Texas has unique legal requirements that affect couples before, during, and (if needed) after marriage.
First Editorial Team Sep 5, 2025
08 Prenup Basics Why Florida Couples Are Choosing First for Prenups Why Florida couples are choosing First: Secure your future with an easy, affordable Florida prenup—protect assets, reduce stress, and gain peace of mind.
First Editorial Team May 11, 2026
09 Prenup Basics Score a Buzzer Beater with First March Madness and NBA Finals are about teamwork and strategy. Ready to take your relationship to the next level? Get a prenup.
First Editorial Team Jun 25, 2025
10 Prenup Basics How First is reinventing prenups for the digital age Modern prenups aren't about distrust—they're smart planning. First makes prenups easier, affordable, and more collaborative.
First Editorial Team Jun 11, 2025
11 Prenup Basics Why Asking for a Prenup is a Sign of Maturity, Not a Red Flag Prenups are no longer about distrust—they're signs of maturity. In 2025, perceptions are rapidly changing for the better.
First Editorial Team Jun 2, 2026
12 Prenup Basics Why Getting a Prenup Isn’t a Red Flag: Debunking Common Myths Getting a prenup isn't ominous—it's one of the smartest, most caring things you can do for your relationship.
First Editorial Team Jun 9, 2025
13 Prenup Basics Prenup provider red flags: Essential checklist for security Not all prenup services are equal. Here's your checklist of red flags and why First is the smart, safe choice.
First Editorial Team Jul 14, 2026
14 Prenup Basics First is Now Available in Arizona and Washington State We’re thrilled to announce that our trusted services are now available in four states!
First Editorial Team May 21, 2025
15 Prenup Basics New York Prenuptial Agreement Requirements: DRL §236(B)(3), Acknowledgment, and Enforceability (2026) Under New York Domestic Relations Law §236(B)(3), a prenup must be in writing, signed by both parties, and acknowledged in the same manner required for a deed to be recorded. Here is what that means for validity and enforceability in New York's equitable distribution system.
Adam Hollander Oct 12, 2026
16 Prenup Basics How Does a Prenup Affect a Trust? (2026) A prenup can set how trust income and distributions are treated in divorce, but it generally can't rewrite an irrevocable trust. Here's how they work together.
Libby Leffler Oct 14, 2026
17 Prenup Basics Understanding Community Property States: A Guide for Couples Explore how community property states impact marriage, finances, and asset ownership for couples.
First Editorial Team Feb 3, 2025
18 Prenup Basics What is the Purpose of Prenups? Prenups serve as invaluable tools for protecting assets by clearly delineating what constitutes separate and marital property.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
19 Prenup Basics What happens if you have a prenup? Financial transparency and planning help couples embark on marriage with confidence and a sturdy foundation.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
20 Prenup Basics What Happens to My Assets if I End Up Divorcing? Without a prenup, asset division depends on negotiation or a judge's decision. Prenups provide clarity and control.
First Editorial Team Mar 14, 2024
21 Prenup Basics What You Can and Can't Include in Your Prenup Know what you can and can't include in your prenup before drafting this legally binding document.
First Editorial Team Mar 5, 2024
22 Prenup Basics Understanding Community Property: What You Need to Know Let's break down the concept of community property and what it means for couples in community property states.
First Editorial Team Mar 5, 2024
23 Prenup Basics Is a prenup worth it? While individual circumstances vary, prenups can be very much "worth it" for most people, even without wealth.
First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
24 Prenup Basics Why are prenups important? Here are just some of the ways the prenups can be important—even the most important legal document of your life.
First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023