Michigan prenuptial agreements, custom for you
Two ways to get a Michigan-specific prenup online: Self-Serve at $649, or Lawyer Review with an independent attorney for each partner at $3,500. Built around Michigan equitable distribution and the case law its courts apply to prenups.
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Why a Michigan prenup is different
A First prenup is built around the laws of Michigan, and you, from the ground up.
Equitable distribution
Michigan 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 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. See our full Michigan prenup guide
Recognized through case law
Michigan has not adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. Prenups are recognized instead through case law, most notably Rinvelt v. Rinvelt, which means there is no single statute setting out the requirements. In practice that puts the weight on the fundamentals: a written agreement, signed voluntarily and well before the wedding, with each partner having disclosed their finances fully.
Two ways to get your Michigan 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 Michigan, your finances, and your situation.
Included:
- Fully enforceable, drafted on a foundation built with family law attorneys
- Customized to Michigan, 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.
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 Michigan-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 senior counsel, and tailored process for the most sensitive or complicated agreements.
First vs hiring two Michigan attorneys on your own
Key considerations
A Michigan 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 Michigan, where family law attorneys bill $225 to $310 an hour and Detroit sits at the upper end, commonly runs $2,700 to $9,000 for the couple.
Hired separately, that work is billed hourly across two firms, so the final number is hard to predict before you start. 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 Michigan-licensed family law attorneys who hold availability for First couples, so you each pick yours and start.
| Hourly rate | Typical total for the couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan average, all practice areas | $297 | – |
| Michigan family law attorneys | $225 to $310 | – |
| Detroit area, at the upper end of that range | $310 | – |
| Two Detroit-area attorneys hired separately | – | $2,700 to $9,000 |
| 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 Michigan-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 Michigan-licensed attorney for each partner, which carries extra weight in a state without a governing prenup statute.
Complex finances
Bespoke
Dedicated senior counsel and fully custom drafting, for business ownership or the most sensitive agreements.
Rates from the Clio 2025 Legal Trends Report and published Michigan family law rate data. Couple totals are computed from Detroit-area rates. Reviewed for Michigan 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 Michigan, 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.
Real customer
My attorney, Lauren, was excellent! I strongly recommend First and am glad I went through the process!
Real customer
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.
Real customer
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.
Real customer
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!
Real customer
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.
Real customer
First was a no-brainer for us. The entire experience was stress-free and straightforward. I'd recommend it to anybody getting a prenup.
Real customer
The entire process was smooth and I was impressed with the prenup itself. Our lawyers pointed out things we may have otherwise missed.
Real customer
First is incredibly streamlined and the attorneys were super thorough. The whole process was actually fun!
Real customer
First is super sleek. The platform is modern, made it easy for me to digest the questions, and got straight to the point.
Real customer
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.
Real customer
First made navigating our prenup simple and stress-free, which meant one less thing to worry about as our big day approached.
Real customer
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 | – | |
Michigan prenup questions, answered
Is a prenup enforceable in Michigan?
Yes, though Michigan handles it differently from most states. It has not adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, so prenups are recognized through case law rather than a single statute, most notably Rinvelt v. Rinvelt. Without a statutory checklist, courts focus on the fundamentals: a written agreement, signed voluntarily and well before the wedding, with full financial disclosure on both sides.
How much does a Michigan prenup cost?
With First, a Michigan prenup is a flat fee: $649 for Self-Serve, or $3,500 for Lawyer Review, which includes an independent attorney for each partner. Hiring two attorneys separately and billing hourly commonly runs $3,000 to $10,000 or more for the couple, and more where a business or significant assets are involved.
Do I need to find a local Michigan prenup lawyer, or can I use First?
You still get a local attorney with First. Lawyer Review at $3,500 includes an independent Michigan-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. Hiring two local attorneys separately in Michigan commonly runs $3,000 to $10,000 or more for the couple. Self-Serve at $649 is the option without attorneys.
Has Michigan adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act?
No. Michigan is one of the states that has not adopted the UPAA. Prenups are recognized through case law instead, most notably Rinvelt v. Rinvelt. The practical effect is that there is no statutory checklist to point to, so the ordinary safeguards carry more weight: put it in writing, sign well before the wedding, disclose finances fully, and give each partner a real chance to get their own advice.
Can I do a Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
Self-Serve at $649 is a guided, fully online prenup customized to Michigan, 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 Michigan-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 Michigan prenup
A Michigan-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