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Law Demystified Jul 23, 2026
State-by-State: How Prenuptial Agreements Vary Across America (2026 Guide)
Prenuptial agreement laws differ in every state. Here's a plain-language tour of UPAA adoption, property regimes, and the rules that actually shape your prenup in each state.
Planning Jul 23, 2026
The Online Prenup Buyer's Guide (2026)
An online prenup is a premarital agreement built through a guided digital process. Costs, state rules, what to include, and when attorney review matters.
Trends Jul 11, 2026
The Prenup Report (2026): Costs, Couples, and the Shift Toward Modern Agreements
A data-driven roundup of key prenup statistics: how common prenups are in 2026, what they cost, and how marriage and divorce trends are reshaping modern agreements.
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- 211 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
- 212 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
- 213 Planning How do I make a prenuptial agreement in California? Creating a prenup has never been simpler. With First, creating a prenup is as easy as answering a few questions online. First Editorial Team Feb 27, 2024
- 214 Law Demystified 5 Common Misconceptions About Prenups Think prenups are only for the rich and famous? Think again. This article debunks common misconceptions about prenups. First Editorial Team Feb 27, 2024
- 215 Education 6 Essential Rules for Crafting an Enforceable Prenup 6 essential rules for you and your partner to follow as you embark on your prenup journey. First Editorial Team Feb 27, 2024
- 216 Education What makes a prenup enforceable in California? Prenups outline asset division in divorce. But what makes a prenup enforceable under the law? Let’s explore the key factors. First Editorial Team Feb 27, 2024
- 217 News Are prenups always enforceable? In most cases, prenuptial agreements (prenups) are enforceable. But, that’s not always the case. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 218 Law Demystified Can a prenup have a cheating clause? With the right clause in your prenup, you can make sure there are financial consequences if your spouse cheats. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 219 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
- 220 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
- 221 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
- 222 Law Demystified Is a prenup truly necessary? It’s always easier to choose cake tasting over drafting up a legal contract with your lawyers and future spouse. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 223 Law Demystified The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Marriage A U.S. Government Accountability Office report identified 1,138 federal statutory provisions in which marital status determines benefits, rights, and privileges, as of December 31, 2003. Sarah Kauffman Jun 20, 2026
- 224 Prenup Basics First things first: what’s a prenup? A contract that help you protect yourself and your future spouse from conflict down the road. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 225 Prenup Basics The pros and cons of prenups The vast majority of couples would benefit from a premarital agreement, and a pros and cons list is never a bad idea. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 226 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
- 227 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
- 228 Trends 3 metaphors for prenups that may make them easier to talk about The word "prenup" carries weight. These metaphors from family research may make prenup conversations easier. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 229 Trends Why did prenups get so popular with millennials? Millennials increasingly use prenups to safeguard their financial futures. Here are three key factors driving this trend. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 230 Trends Is a prenup a red flag? Prenups signal realistic, modern marriage approaches. Navigate this sensitive conversation thoughtfully as a couple. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 231 Trends Why are prenups controversial? Premarital agreements have a bad rap, but the truth is, they’re really just misunderstood. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023
- 232 Trends Why more women are requesting prenups than ever before Historically, grooms were more motivated to get prenups. Now, the tides are turning—or at least balancing out between partners. First Editorial Team Jul 4, 2023