Massachusetts prenuptial agreements, custom for you
Two ways to get a Massachusetts-specific prenup online: Self-Serve at $649, or Lawyer Review with an independent attorney for each partner at $3,500. Built around Massachusetts equitable distribution and the second-look review its courts apply.
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Why a Massachusetts prenup is different
A First prenup is built around the laws of Massachusetts, and you, from the ground up.
Equitable distribution
Massachusetts divides marital property by equitable distribution, and equitable does not always mean equal. If a marriage ends, a judge decides what is fair after weighing the length of the marriage, each spouse's income and contributions, and other factors. A prenup is how you and your partner make those decisions yourselves, in advance, rather than leaving them to a court that has never met you. See our full Massachusetts prenup guide
The second look
Massachusetts has not adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. Enforceability rests on case law, and its courts apply what is often called the second look: an agreement is reviewed for fairness both when it was signed and again when someone tries to enforce it. Independent counsel is not required by statute, but it is among the strongest safeguards that consent was informed and voluntary.
Two ways to get your Massachusetts prenup
Self-Serve - $649
The most comprehensive prenup online, customized for you. Built with top family law attorneys and completed online by you and your partner in days, not months. Tailored to Massachusetts, your finances, and your situation.
Included:
- Fully enforceable, drafted on a foundation built with family law attorneys
- Customized to Massachusetts, not a generic template
- Guided questionnaire both partners complete from any device
- Full financial disclosure tools
- Covers equity, business ownership, real estate, inheritance, gifts, retirement, debts, pet custody, and more
- Online notarization included, no extra cost
- $649 flat. No retainer, no hourly bills, no surprise fees
Best if: you and your partner agree on the basics, your finances are reasonably straightforward, and $649 fits your preferred budget.
Massachusetts has not adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, so its courts review a prenup for fairness both at signing and again at enforcement. Independent counsel is not required, but it is one of the strongest safeguards, which is what Lawyer Review provides.
Lawyer Review - $3,500
The gold standard of online prenups. Everything in Self-Serve, plus two independent attorneys, one for each of you, with drafting, revisions, and online notarization. Save thousands compared with hiring two lawyers traditionally, with no retainers and no hourly bills.
Included:
- Two independent attorneys: you pick yours, your partner picks theirs, from First's vetted Massachusetts-licensed network
- Consultations and revisions included at the flat fee
- The ability to edit the underlying language with your attorney
- Reserved attorney availability, so you can start today
- Online notarization included, no extra cost
- $3,500 flat. Rush service available for $750
Best if: either of you owns a business or has complex assets, either of you has been married before or has children from a prior relationship, or you want each partner to have their own attorney for the strongest possible agreement.
Certain situations call for Bespoke: fully custom drafting for the most complex situations, dedicated counsel for each partner, and tailored process for the most sensitive or complicated agreements.
First vs hiring two Massachusetts attorneys on your own
Key considerations
A Massachusetts prenup with two independent attorneys is $3,500 total through First, with one attorney for each partner, consultations, revisions, and online notarization included. Hiring two firms separately in Massachusetts, where the average lawyer bills $335 an hour, commonly runs $1,500 to $5,000 or more per attorney, so $3,000 to $10,000 for the couple.
Hired separately, that is two fees rather than one, and complex situations involving a business or equity compensation reach $10,000 to $30,000 for the couple. First is one flat price, with no retainers and no hourly bills, and each of you gets your own independent attorney.
The hourly figures also price only the legal work. Hiring on your own means building a shortlist of local firms, calling each one, booking consults, and confirming both fee and availability against your wedding date, then running all of it again because your partner needs a different attorney. First's network is made up of local Massachusetts-licensed family law attorneys who hold availability for First couples, so you each pick yours and start.
| Hourly rate | Typical total for the couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts average, all practice areas | $335 | – |
| Boston and Cambridge | $250 to $500 | – |
| Two Massachusetts attorneys hired separately | – | $3,000 to $10,000+ |
| Businesses, equity compensation or significant asset disparity | – | $10,000 to $30,000+ |
| First Lawyer Review | Flat fee | $3,500, both attorneys included |
| First Self-Serve | Flat fee | $649 |
Under $1,000 for the couple
Self-Serve $649
A Massachusetts-specific agreement you and your partner complete online together, with online notarization included.
Under $5,000 for the couple
Lawyer Review $3,500
An independent Massachusetts-licensed attorney for each partner, which matters more here because enforceability rests on case law rather than statute.
Complex finances
Bespoke
Dedicated counsel for each partner and fully custom drafting with unique provisions, for business ownership or the most sensitive agreements.
Rates from the Clio 2025 Legal Trends Report, published Boston-area family law rate data, and figures published in our Massachusetts prenup guide. Reviewed for Massachusetts in August 2026.
How it works
From start to signed in days, not months
1
Sign up and invite your partner
Create your account, add your partner's email, and you are both in the platform.
2
Complete the guided questionnaire
Walk through assets, debts, real estate, and retirement at your own pace. Save and resume anytime.
3
Review your custom agreement
Your prenup is generated from your answers and built for Massachusetts, not pulled from a generic template.
4
Sign and notarize online
Once both partners are aligned, sign and notarize on the platform.
Real couples, real successes with First®
The #1 customer-rated prenup platform.
Verified customer
My attorney, Lauren, was excellent! I strongly recommend First and am glad I went through the process!
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We were so grateful to have found First. [The process facilitated] meaningful discussions about our marriage, just in time for the wedding itself. The process was easy (as easy as legalese can be!), quick, and affordable.
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We trusted our lawyers completely. I specifically found that my lawyer, Lauren, was great with details. It really felt like I was working with someone one-on-one on my prenup.
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My first (and last) prenup was a breeze with First. The platform itself was virtually flawless and we were impressed with our lawyers. My lawyer, Lars, was a superstar!
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First has exceeded my expectations. It made what could be a stressful complicated process incredibly simple, easy, and affordable. I cannot rave about the experience enough.
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First was a no-brainer for us. The entire experience was stress-free and straightforward. I'd recommend it to anybody getting a prenup.
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The entire process was smooth and I was impressed with the prenup itself. Our lawyers pointed out things we may have otherwise missed.
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First is incredibly streamlined and the attorneys were super thorough. The whole process was actually fun!
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First is super sleek. The platform is modern, made it easy for me to digest the questions, and got straight to the point.
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The process of generating our prenup [with First] was extremely simple. The lawyers answered all our questions and helped us ensure we had an agreement that worked for both of us.
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First made navigating our prenup simple and stress-free, which meant one less thing to worry about as our big day approached.
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Who knew that making a prenup could be such a delightful experience! First's platform made working on a prenup with my partner super easy. The whole experience seemed really well organized – and I have full confidence in the result.
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First Self-Serve vs First Lawyer Review
Trusted by modern couples & top family law attorneys.
| First® Self-Serve | First® Lawyer Review | |
|---|---|---|
| Process & Service | ||
| Guided questionnaire |  | |
| Full financial disclosure | | |
| Ability to edit document | – | |
| Alimony or Child Support Obligations | ||
| Alimony waiver or augmentation | | |
| Existing child support or alimony obligations | | |
| Types of Property | ||
| Inheritance | | |
| Equity interests, including stock, options, RSUs, and carried interest | | |
| Business ownership | | |
| Real estate | | |
| Gifts | | |
| Retirement Accounts | | |
| Postmarital property ownership | | |
| Transmuting existing assets and debts | – | |
| Financial Management | ||
| Household finances | | |
| Reimbursements | | |
| Taxes | | |
| Special Circumstances & Advanced Provisions | ||
| Pet custody | | |
| Reproductive material | | |
| Moving to another state | | |
| Counseling or mediation commitments | | |
| Immigration support | – | |
| Legal Support & Review | ||
| Free online notarization | | |
| Lawyer review | – | |
Massachusetts prenup questions, answered
Is a prenup enforceable in Massachusetts?
Yes, though Massachusetts is unusual. It has not adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, so enforceability rests on case law rather than statute. Massachusetts courts apply a second look, reviewing an agreement for fairness both at signing and again when it is enforced, and they weigh full financial disclosure and independent counsel heavily.
How much does a Massachusetts prenup cost?
With First, a Massachusetts prenup is a flat fee: $649 for Self-Serve, or $3,500 for Lawyer Review, which includes an independent attorney for each partner. Traditional Massachusetts firms typically charge $1,500 to $5,000 or more per attorney for straightforward situations, and most prenups involve two, with complex cases involving businesses or equity running $10,000 to $30,000 or more for the couple.
Do I need to find a local Massachusetts prenup lawyer, or can I use First?
You still get a local attorney with First. Lawyer Review at $3,500 includes an independent Massachusetts-licensed family law attorney for each of you, drawn from a vetted local network that holds availability for First couples, so you get an attorney on each side without building a shortlist of local firms and calling each one. Traditional Massachusetts firms typically charge $1,500 to $5,000 or more per attorney, and most prenups involve two. Self-Serve at $649 is the option without attorneys.
Do you do prenups in Boston?
Yes. First serves couples across Massachusetts, including Boston and Cambridge, the surrounding Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk and Essex county suburbs, and Worcester and Springfield. Lawyer Review at $3,500 includes an independent Massachusetts-licensed family law attorney for each partner, and Self-Serve is $649. Both are completed online, so where in the state you live does not change the process or the price.
How much does a prenup cost in Boston?
Boston-area family law attorneys bill $250 to $500 an hour, at the top of the Massachusetts range, and because each partner needs their own, hiring two separately commonly runs $3,000 to $10,000 or more for the couple. First is flat: $3,500 for Lawyer Review with both attorneys included, or $649 for Self-Serve.
Does Massachusetts require each partner to have their own lawyer?
No, independent counsel is not required by statute in Massachusetts. But because enforceability rests on case law and courts take a second look at fairness when an agreement is enforced, having your own attorney is one of the strongest ways to show consent was informed and voluntary. Lawyer Review gives each partner their own Massachusetts-licensed attorney for exactly this.
Can I do a Massachusetts prenup online and have it hold up?
Yes. Completing a prenup online does not affect whether it holds up. Enforceability depends on the structure of the agreement: voluntary signing, full financial disclosure, drafting to Massachusetts law, and a real opportunity for each partner to get their own advice. First is built around all four.
What is the difference between Self-Serve and Lawyer Review in Massachusetts?
Self-Serve at $649 is a guided, fully online prenup customized to Massachusetts, best when your finances are straightforward and you are comfortable deciding together without an attorney in the room. Lawyer Review at $3,500 adds an independent Massachusetts-licensed attorney for each partner, plus the ability to edit the underlying language, and suits business owners, complex assets, or a prior marriage.
Start your Massachusetts prenup
A Massachusetts-specific prenup, built online and made to hold up. Self-Serve at $649, or Lawyer Review with an independent attorney for each partner at $3,500. Notarization included.
Not sure which fits? Book a free 20-minute consult