Prenup and Postnup Resources

Practical guides, legal explainers, and honest answers to the questions couples actually ask — written by the attorneys at Prenups.com.

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Can You Waive Alimony in a Prenup?

Can a prenup waive alimony? In most states, yes, but support is the part courts watch most closely.
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Didn’t Finish Your Prenup Before the Wedding? Here’s What Happens Next

Didn't finish your prenup before the wedding? The work is not wasted. An in-progress draft can usually continue
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Using a Postnup to Reset How You Handle Money

A postnup is not only for marriages that are ending. It can replace the unspoken money rules behind

Starting a Business During Your Marriage? Why a Postnup Protects Both of You

Starting a business during your marriage? Without an agreement, neither spouse's rights in it are clearly defined. Here
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California’s 7-Day Prenup Rule: What It Means and Why You Can’t Skip It

California requires at least seven days between receiving your final prenup and signing it, for every agreement, even
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How Financial Imbalance Quietly Hurts Modern Relationships

It’s rarely about who earns more. Financial imbalance usually comes down to one partner controlling the information and

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The Spender-Saver Mismatch: How a Prenup Can Actually Help

One of you saves everything, the other spends freely. It's a common mismatch, and it doesn't have to
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Why Do So Many Couples Feel Like Roommates After Marriage?

Usually because they never actually merged their finances into a partnership. Splitting every bill 50/50 regardless of what

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Prenup vs. Trust: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Prenup or trust? For most couples the answer is both. A trust decides who owns an asset and
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Prenup vs. No Prenup: Is a Prenup Worth It?

Weighing a prenup against no prenup? There is no such thing as no prenup. Marriage automatically enrolls you
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Getting a Last-Minute Prenup? Don’t Sign It Yet

Being pressured to sign a prenup with the wedding days away? Stop first. A rushed signature is exactly
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Why Professional Athletes Must Have a Prenup

A five-year marriage costs most people a share of five years of income. For a professional athlete, it