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• 121 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
• 122 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
• 123 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
• 124 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
• 125 Law Demystified Do You Need Two Lawyers for a Prenup? No state requires two lawyers for a valid prenup, but one attorney cannot represent both partners, and independent counsel is the strongest protection there is.
  Liz Federowicz, Esq. · Aug 21, 2026
• 126 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
• 127 Law Demystified Prenups and Inheritance: How to Keep What You Inherit (or Expect to Inherit) Separate From Marital Property Inheritances are usually classified as separate property by default, but commingling during marriage can quietly convert them into marital property a court will divide in a divorce.
  Sarah Kauffman · Jun 5, 2026
• 128 Trends Should You Let AI Write Your Prenup? What ChatGPT and Other AI Tools Get Wrong AI can explain prenup concepts and draft generic clauses, but it consistently misses the state-specific formalities that determine whether your agreement is enforceable.
  Sarah Kauffman · Jul 14, 2026
• 129 Trends What Sirens Gets Right About Prenuptial Agreements Netflix's Sirens brings prenups into the spotlight. First revolutionizes prenup creation, making it as easy as ordering coffee.
  First Editorial Team · Jun 2, 2026
• 130 Trends Why Travis Hunter Skipped the Prenup & Why You Shouldn't Football star Travis Hunter reportedly skipped a prenup. While we wish him well, here's why you should make a different play.
  First Editorial Team · Jun 2, 2026
• 131 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
• 132 Trends Why Prenups Are Essential for Couples with an Age Gap May-December romances have unique considerations. Prenups thoughtfully address complexities for harmonious futures together.
  First Editorial Team · May 24, 2025
• 133 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 · Sep 3, 2026
• 134 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
• 135 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
• 136 Trends Why Celebrity Couples Talk Prenups & Why You Should Too Hollywood stars know the importance of protecting their futures. Learn what A-listers teach us about prenups and protection.
  First Editorial Team · May 5, 2025
• 137 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.
  Sarah Kauffman · May 31, 2026
• 138 Law Demystified Can I Get a Prenup in Arizona with Only One Lawyer? Can you use just one lawyer for your Arizona prenup? Let's dive into the details and save you from legal headaches.
  First Editorial Team · Apr 10, 2025
• 139 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
• 140 Trends White Lotus & Prenups: Love, Death, and Legal Drama The White Lotus explores prenup complexities through Tanya and Greg's relationship, revealing intrigue about death clauses.
  First Editorial Team · Apr 4, 2025
• 141 News First is Now Available in New York We’re thrilled to announce that our trusted services are now available in New York.
  First Editorial Team · Mar 14, 2025
• 142 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.
  Sarah Kauffman · Sep 3, 2026
• 143 Law Demystified Why is full financial disclosure important for a prenup? Full financial disclosure ensures fairness, transparency, legal validity, and prevents future disputes in prenups.
  First Editorial Team · May 20, 2026
• 144 Prenup Basics How Does a Prenup Affect a Trust? (2026) A prenup can define how trust assets and distributions are treated in divorce, but it generally cannot rewrite the terms of an irrevocable trust whose grantor no longer controls the assets.
  Libby Leffler · Jun 11, 2026
• 145 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
• 146 Planning 5 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing an Attorney Find the right lawyer with these key tips for selecting the best legal representation for your specific needs.
  First Editorial Team · Feb 4, 2025
• 147 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
• 148 Law Demystified What Is a Fair Prenup? How to Tell If Your Agreement Is One-Sided (2026) Under the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, courts can refuse to enforce a prenup that was unconscionable when signed, which is the legal standard for "one-sided."
  Libby Leffler · Jun 11, 2026
• 149 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
• 150 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