NYC prenup lawyers, one for each of you, at one flat fee
First's Lawyer Review gives each partner in New York City an independent, New York-licensed family law attorney for $3,500 total. Hiring two attorneys separately in the city commonly runs $5,000 to $10,000 or more per couple. If you don't need attorneys, Self-Serve is $649. Online notarization is included in both.1
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Prenup lawyers for NYC couples
These 6 family law attorneys are admitted to the New York bar and work with First couples across the five boroughs. With Lawyer Review, each of you picks your own from this list, so you skip calling city firms one by one to find two attorneys who are available before your wedding and fit your budget.
Every attorney who works with First is vetted, approved and trained on our platform, and holds availability for First couples. See the full attorney network.
Amanda Ribustello
12 Years of Practice
New Jersey / New York
Eve Helitzer
19 Years of Practice
New York
Jeanne M. Frey
25+ Years of Practice
New York
Miguel Molina
18 Years of Practice
New Jersey / New York
Steven Garfinkle
25 Years of Practice
New Jersey / New York
Susan Nasci
35+ Years of Practice
New York
First vs hiring two New York City attorneys on your own
Key considerations
A prenup with two independent attorneys is $3,500 total through First for couples in New York City, with one attorney for each partner, consultations, revisions and online notarization included. Hiring two firms separately in the city, where family law attorneys bill $300 to $600 an hour, commonly runs $5,000 to $10,000 or more per couple.
Hired separately, that work is billed hourly across two firms, so the final number is hard to predict before you start, and complex finances in the city regularly pass $15,000. First is one flat price, with no retainers and no hourly bills.
The hourly figures price only the legal work. Hiring on your own also means building a shortlist of city firms, booking consults, and confirming fee and availability against your wedding date, then doing it again because your partner needs a different attorney.
| Hourly rate | Typical total | |
|---|---|---|
| New York City family law attorneys | $300 to $600 | – |
| Two New York City attorneys hired separately | – | $5,000 to $10,000 or more per couple |
| Complex finances in New York City | – | $15,000+ |
| New York average, all practice areas | $426 | – |
| First Lawyer Review | Flat fee | $3,500, both attorneys included |
| First Self-Serve | Flat fee | $649 |
Self-Serve
A New York-specific agreement you complete online together, built around the state's acknowledgment requirement.
$649
Under $1,000 for the couple
Lawyer Review
An independent New York-licensed attorney for each partner, with consultations and revisions included at the flat fee.
$3,500
Under $5,000 for the couple
Bespoke
Dedicated counsel for each partner and fully custom drafting, for business ownership or the most sensitive agreements.
Complex finances
Rates from the Clio 2025 Legal Trends Report and figures published in our New York prenup guide. Reviewed for New York City in November 2026.
Timing your prenup around an NYC wedding
The prenup comes first, then the license. The legal rules are the same across the state; the New York prenup page and our guide to New York prenup law cover them in full.
Step 1
Start the prenup first
New York sets no waiting period for prenups, but a signing close to the wedding hands a partner who later challenges the agreement an argument. Most couples finish Self-Serve in days, and Lawyer Review usually takes days to a few weeks, so start several weeks before the wedding.
Step 2
Sign and acknowledge it
A New York prenup has to be acknowledged the way a deed is, usually before a notary (Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(3)). Online notarization is included with First where remote online notarization is legally accepted.
Step 3
Then get your marriage license
The City Clerk’s Marriage Bureau works by appointment only, in person or, for the license, virtually, with no walk-ins. Unless a court orders otherwise, the ceremony has to fall at least 24 hours and no more than 60 days after the license is issued (Domestic Relations Law § 13-b).
Real couples, real successes with First®
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Verified customer
My attorney, Lauren, was excellent! I strongly recommend First and am glad I went through the process!
Verified 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.
Verified 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.
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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.
Verified customer
The entire process was smooth and I was impressed with the prenup itself. Our lawyers pointed out things we may have otherwise missed.
Verified customer
First is incredibly streamlined and the attorneys were super thorough. The whole process was actually fun!
Verified customer
First is super sleek. The platform is modern, made it easy for me to digest the questions, and got straight to the point.
Verified 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.
Verified customer
First made navigating our prenup simple and stress-free, which meant one less thing to worry about as our big day approached.
Verified 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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NYC prenup lawyer questions, answered
How much does a prenup lawyer cost in NYC?
New York City family law attorneys bill $300 to $600 an hour, and because each partner needs their own, hiring two separately commonly runs $5,000 to $10,000 or more per couple, and $15,000 or more where finances are complex. With First, Lawyer Review is $3,500 flat for the couple with an independent attorney for each of you, and Self-Serve, without attorneys, is $649.
How do I find a prenup lawyer in NYC through First?
Choose Lawyer Review, and each of you picks your own attorney from First's network of New York-licensed family law attorneys, who hold availability for First couples. That replaces building a shortlist of city firms, booking consults and checking fees and calendars twice, once for each partner.
Do First’s attorneys work with couples in all five boroughs?
Yes. Every attorney on this page is admitted to the New York bar, and Lawyer Review is completed online, so it works the same in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and for couples on Long Island and in Westchester.
Do we each need our own lawyer for an NYC prenup?
New York does not require either partner to have an attorney. Courts look more favorably on agreements where each partner had the chance to consult their own, which is why Lawyer Review includes an independent attorney for each of you, and it is strongly advisable for a spousal maintenance waiver or when one partner has far more assets than the other.
Does an NYC prenup have to be notarized?
In practice, yes. Under Domestic Relations Law section 236(B)(3), a New York prenup must be acknowledged or proven in the manner required for a deed to be recorded, and most couples do that before a notary. Online notarization is included with First where remote online notarization is legally accepted.
When should we sign our prenup if we are getting married in NYC?
Several weeks before the wedding, and before you book your marriage license appointment. New York has no waiting period for prenups, but courts examine last-minute signings for signs of pressure. Unless a court orders otherwise, the ceremony itself has to fall at least 24 hours and no more than 60 days after the license is issued.
Start your New York prenup
Self-Serve at $649, or Lawyer Review with an independent New York-licensed attorney for each of you at $3,500. Notarial acknowledgment included.
1 Free online notarization is included where remote online notarization is legally accepted. You can also print your agreement and use a local notary.