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Truth Revealed: Are Prenups Really Enforceable?

Truth Revealed: Are Prenups Really Enforceable? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia6lwMeAlc0

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How Prenups Can Protect You From Your Spouse’s Debts

How Prenups Can Protect You From Your

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Bringing Up the Idea Of Prenups To Your Fiancé

Bringing Up the Idea of Prenups To

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Why Professional Athletes Must Have A Prenup

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Can I Protect My Inheritance In A Prenup If I Haven’t Gotten It Yet?

Can I Protect My Inheritance In A

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Yes, You’ve Already Got a Prenup: Here’s Why You Need a Customized One

Yes, You’ve Already Got a Prenup: Here’s

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Why Do I Need a Prenup?

Why Do I Need a Prenup? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFugh8oGmdk

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Why You Should Consider a Prenup Even If You’re Not Rich

Why You Should Consider a Prenup Even

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Why It’s So Hard to Protect Premarital Assets Without a Prenup

Why It’s So Hard to Protect Premarital

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The Most Important Financial Conversation To Have Before Marriage

The Most Important Financial Conversation To Have

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Why We Recommend “Title-Based” Prenups

Why We Recommend “Title-Based” Prenups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWh3iVH7TU Understanding

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Flat Fees

The worst thing about working with most lawyers is not knowing the cost of the service until you receive your bill – and then learning that you’ve been charged one-fifth of an hour for every email. We charge simple flat fees – for most couples, $3500 – that you’ll know before you hire us: no surprises or hidden charges.

Fast Turnaround Times

Because we specialize in just preparing prenups and postnups, you won’t have to wait for us to finish our two-week divorce trial to get around to preparing your agreement. You are our priority and our turnaround times – typically under one week – show it.

Much More Than Protecting Premarital Assets

Your average prenuptial agreement is probably fine for identifying the premarital assets that you want protected. But when those agreements need to be enforced, many couples are surprised that their divorce case is just as expensive, long, and messy. They ask themselves “Why did I get a prenup if I still have to spend a year and a half in court?” Far too many prenups are written in a way that requires couples to either track every dollar of spending during the marriage or spend a fortune on forensic accountants if the agreement needs to be enforced.

Our focus is on reducing financial tension in your relationship, before, during, and if necessary, after marriage. We write agreements that are simple to interpret and simple to execute – you shouldn’t need to employ a team of accountants and lawyers to know what’s mine, yours, and ours in your relationship. What’s more: we help you structure your financial relationship with your spouse to prevent arguments over finances during your marriage, eliminating the most common disputes that break apart otherwise happy marriages. There’s a reason we call it the premarital agreement that helps you stay married.

How Do We Work?

From the moment you schedule your consultation, we will send you resources to help educate you on your options, and a short questionnaire so we can learn about your situation before we meet.

During your video consultation, we’ll review the most relevant options for you and brainstorm solutions to fit your marriage.

Once you’ve made your selections, you’ll have a drafted agreement within a week and plenty of opportunity to review it with a lawyer and make any tweaks or revisions you like before signing.

And the entire process is conducted virtually, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home using your computer, phone, or tablet.

Questions? Look no further.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a prenup?

A prenup is a contract with rules defining your financial relationship with your spouse during and, if necessary, after marriage. This is why we say that every married couple has a prenup! You either write your own, or you accept your state’s default rules when you get married.

There isn’t just one type of prenup. Many people assume a prenup means each spouse keeps 100% of their assets and debts, when in reality, prenups range from keeping assets and debts separate, to guaranteeing a 50/50 division of everything owned by either spouse and everything in between.

What is a postnup?

A postnup is similar to a prenup, except they are signed after the wedding date. In some states, you are limited as to what you can include in a postnup, while in most states, anything you can include in a prenup, you can also include in a postnup.

What are the reasons to get a prenup?

Are prenups enforceable?

Yes! The myth that prenuptial agreements aren’t enforceable dates back to the 1970s and early 1980s before the passage of the Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act when the laws surrounding prenups weren’t mature and well settled. Prenups have now been accepted and enforceable in all 50 states for 40 years. Generally, an enforceable prenup is voluntarily signed, negotiated with full disclosure of the financial circumstances of each spouse (assets, debts, income), and with enough time before the wedding that each spouse has the opportunity to hire an attorney and participate in meaningful negotiations. In some jurisdictions, like California, both spouses need to be represented by an attorney, particularly when alimony is addressed. When done properly, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are routinely upheld like other contracts.

Can a prenup protect against debts?

Yes! A prenup can outline not just ownership of assets, but also responsibility for debts, both those that exist at the time of the wedding and those incurred in the future.

What about assets we acquire in the future?

Yes! It’s customary to address how assets will be treated in the future, and whether they will be classified as joint property or separate property.

How soon before the wedding should we get a prenup?

This will depend on each couple, because most of the time associated with getting a prenup should be spent having conversations with your future spouse and getting aligned on how finances will work in your relationship. Most attorneys would recommend anywhere from six weeks to six months, depending on how much you have already discussed with your partner, how much you agree, whether you have complex issues to be addressed, etc. Bottom line: once you’re engaged, start your prenup process – you don’t want to be rushing at the last minute. Some states will be more skeptical of prenups signed within a week of the wedding.

How much does a prenup cost?

The price can vary depending on the provider, location, whether you’re downloading a computer-generated document or working with a licensed attorney, whether the attorney specializes in preparing prenuptial agreements or not, the complexity of issues, and many other factors. We offer flat-fee customized prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, drafted by experienced licensed attorneys, starting at $3500.

What if I’m already married - can I still get a prenup?

As of 2023, every state except for Iowa allows the use of postnuptial agreements, which are similar to prenuptial agreements, but signed after the marriage. In some states, such as California, you may be limited in what you can include in a postnup as compared to a prenup.

Do we need two attorneys?

Any attorney can only represent one of the two spouses, so if each spouse wants to receive independent legal advice, they will need to have separate attorneys. That said, we believe that a prenup or postnup is best prepared as a collaborative effort where the couple educates themselves on their options and comes to an agreement on as many of the terms as possible to reduce back and forth between attorneys, where the intent of the couple can sometimes be lost in translation.

In many states, it’s not legally required that both spouses have separate counsel, just that each spouse has had the opportunity to have separate counsel. In some jurisdictions, like California, both spouses need to be represented by an attorney, particularly when alimony is addressed.

What state applies for our prenup? What if we plan to move?

Typically the state where you and your spouse are currently residents should be the state for your prenup or postnup (rather than the state where your wedding takes place, or a state where you may move to in the future). If you and your spouse live in different states or plan to move immediately after the wedding, ask us during your consultation about what is best for your situation.

Prenups and postnups are customarily written with clauses specifically intended to make them enforceable across state lines, so you don’t have to worry about rewriting your agreement if you move within the United States in the future.

Do we need to meet in person?

No! Our entire process from initial consultation to signing your agreement doesn’t require you to physically come to our office – we use Zoom for videoconferencing.

How long does the process take?

A typical prenup process takes about a month, with much of that time dedicated to the couple having conversations to come to a consensus on the content of their agreement. For couples that have already agreed to most terms, the process can often take just a couple of weeks from beginning to end.