First Things First®: a prenup is an essential part of your pre-wedding checklist, whether it’s your first or third time saying "I Do." If you’ve been married previously, it is very likely that you have different considerations than you did the first time you heard wedding bells. Luckily, First’s patent-pending platform contains several features to make sure second marriages start off on solid ground.
A prenup from First can help you:
1. Protect Your Children’s Inheritance One of the most compelling reasons for a prenup in a second marriage is to safeguard the financial interests of children from previous relationships. Without a clear agreement, a surviving spouse could unintentionally diminish what children are meant to inherit. A First prenup allows you to contract for certain assets to remain separate during marriage, so that you can continue to grow what you plan to pass on without the risk of it being diminished in a divorce.
2. Keep Debts Separate By the time you enter a second marriage, you or your partner may have built up significant assets—real estate, investments, a business, or even family heirlooms. These assets can also come with debts, such as mortgages or business loans. A prenuptial agreement will clearly define what you and your partner wish to treat as separate property and what you wish to treat as marital (also called community) property, protecting both partners from becoming liable due to financial commingling. Similarly, if either partner brings debt into the marriage, a First prenup can reflect your wishes that those obligations remain individual responsibilities.
3. Clarify Financial Responsibilities Blended families often mean new financial obligations—alimony, child support, or ongoing expenses for children’s education. A prenup will specify who is responsible for what, minimize misunderstandings, and help both partners feel secure about their roles and contributions. With a First prenup, you can choose whether you and your partner will share expenses for minor children during the marriage, keep them separate, or create a bespoke arrangement in which certain expenses are shared and others are kept separate.
4. Preserve Family Businesses and Legacies If you own a business or have a family legacy to protect, a prenup can ensure these assets remain with you and can reference an existing trust that outlines your intended heirs, regardless of what the future holds. Without a prenup, your business assets might be subject to division in the event of divorce. First’s platform includes state-specific provisions so that you can feel confident your business will stay in one piece and in your hands.
Conclusion A prenuptial agreement in a second marriage isn’t about mistrust—it’s about maturity, planning, and protecting the people and things that matter most. By addressing potential challenges upfront, you give your marriage the best possible foundation for lasting happiness and security. Book a consultation call with First today!
