Your questions, answered

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two people who are engaged to be married. The agreement outlines property rights, debt responsibility, and financial arrangements the couple agrees to as a condition of marriage. A prenup lets the parties opt out of their state's default rules about property division in the event of divorce or death, in favor of their own custom arrangement.

HelloPrenup is the first online platform that lets couples create an attorney-backed prenuptial agreement in hours instead of months, for a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. The platform walks both partners through a guided questionnaire, generates a state-specific agreement, and supports e-signature, online notarization, and optional attorney representation through a network of 100+ partner attorneys across 47 states.

HelloPrenup was designed by top family law attorneys to make creating a prenup affordable, fast, comprehensive, and collaborative:

• Affordable: $599 flat per couple, compared to $4,500 to $10,000+ for a traditional law firm prenup. No retainer fees and no hidden costs.
• Fast: Most couples finish the questionnaire in 1 to 2 hours. Same-day completion is possible.
• Comprehensive: Every agreement is drafted to comply with your state's prenup statute, with optional clauses for separate property, business interests, inheritance, alimony, and more.
• Collaborative: Both partners have their own logins and walk through the same questionnaire independently, then negotiate any conflicts in the platform before signing.

It is never too soon. The earlier in the engagement you start your prenup, the better. Starting early gives both partners time to have open financial conversations, review the draft without time pressure, satisfy state-specific waiting periods (such as California's 7-day rule), and consult an attorney if you choose. A prenup signed days before the wedding is much more likely to be challenged for duress or rushed signing.

Ideally, you start the process at least 2 to 3 months before your wedding. This gives time for the initial conversation, completing the questionnaire, optional attorney review, and any state-required waiting periods. California, for example, requires at least 7 calendar days between the final draft being presented and the signing under Cal. Fam. Code § 1615(c)(2). Even where state law does not require a waiting period, agreements signed within a week of the wedding are more likely to be challenged for duress in a future divorce.

A prenup can address most financial matters between spouses, including:

• Classification of property: what counts as separate property vs. marital property
• Debts: who is responsible for which debts brought into the marriage and acquired during it
• Business interests: protection of a business, equity, or partnership
• Inheritance and family property: protecting inheritances and ensuring assets pass to children from prior relationships
• Alimony or spousal support: waiving, capping, or defining payments in the event of divorce (subject to state rules)
• Retirement accounts: 401(k), IRA, pension division
• Lifestyle clauses: in some states, optional clauses for infidelity, social media, sunset dates, and more

Prenups cannot legally address:

• Child support: in the vast majority of states, a prenup cannot waive child support or dictate amounts; courts decide based on state guidelines at the time of any divorce
• Child custody: a prenup cannot pre-decide custody or visitation; those are determined based on the best interests of the child at the time of separation
• Provisions that encourage divorce: states have public policies favoring marriage, so any provision that incentivizes divorce is void
• Illegal terms: like any contract, a prenup cannot require or reward illegal acts

A sunset clause is a provision that gives the prenuptial agreement an expiration date. It specifies a date or anniversary (for example, "the 25th wedding anniversary") at which the prenup ceases to have effect. A sunset clause is a way to get the protection of a prenup early in the marriage while agreeing the agreement will not apply forever. HelloPrenup includes a sunset clause as an optional clause at no extra cost.

No. Research shows that marriages with a prenup tend to be more stable, not less. Money is one of the most common sources of marital conflict, so removing the financial uncertainty by talking openly about it before the wedding reduces a major source of stress. Prenups are about transparency, and transparency contributes to stronger marriages.

Yes, especially. Second marriages typically involve more assets accumulated over a lifetime, often including children from prior relationships, retirement savings, and estate planning concerns. A prenup lets you protect separate property for children from a prior marriage, clarify how household expenses will be shared, define what happens to a business or inheritance, and establish an estate plan to be put in place after marriage. Second-marriage couples often find that the prenup conversation prevents conflict that would otherwise arise from blending two financial lives.

A prenuptial agreement protects your assets, clarifies financial responsibility during your marriage, and defines what happens to your property if your marriage ends in divorce or death. Specifically, a prenup can: designate certain property as separate (not subject to division); protect family inheritances and children's interests; protect a business or equity from being split; clarify how you and your partner will manage assets during the marriage; and avoid lengthy, expensive disputes if you divorce.

Without a prenup, your state's default rules decide how your property is divided. In community property states like California, property earned during the marriage is generally split 50/50. In equitable distribution states like New York, it is divided "fairly" but not necessarily equally. Courts have wide discretion in either case, and the result may not feel fair to either partner. A prenup lets you opt out of these defaults and write your own rules.

You do not have to be rich to get a prenup. The common misconception that prenups are only for wealthy couples is outdated. A prenup is useful for any couple who wants to: protect future earnings or business growth, keep premarital debt separate, set expectations for how household expenses will be shared, protect a family inheritance, or simply avoid surprises in the event of divorce. With HelloPrenup at $599 flat per couple, getting a prenup is accessible to couples at any income level. Traditional law firm prenups at $4,500 to $10,000+ are what made prenups feel "rich-people only" in the past; that price barrier is gone.

Technically yes, but it is risky. A prenup must comply with your state's prenup statute to be enforceable. Each state has its own requirements: written agreement, full financial disclosure schedules, voluntary signing, sometimes a waiting period, sometimes attorney representation. A DIY prenup written without legal expertise is much more likely to be challenged or thrown out in a future divorce because of missing elements, unconscionable terms, or improper execution.

HelloPrenup is the middle path: you write your own agreement through the guided questionnaire (no attorney needed at the drafting stage), and the platform handles the state-compliant language, disclosure schedules, and execution requirements automatically. For added protection, add the $49 Attorney Q&A or full attorney representation at $699 per partner.

A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is signed before the marriage. A postnuptial agreement (postnup) is signed after the marriage. They cover the same kinds of financial arrangements (property division, spousal support, debt allocation, inheritance), but courts scrutinize postnups more closely than prenups because the partners are already married and one may be in a weaker bargaining position. Prenups are recognized and enforceable in all 50 states. Postnups are recognized in most states but with stricter requirements. If you have the option, sign a prenup before the wedding. If you missed that window, a postnup can still set financial terms but expect a higher bar for enforceability.

You should always consider a prenup, not avoid one. The "never sign a prenup" framing is a misconception that comes from a few situations couples should genuinely avoid:

• You don't understand the terms. Like any contract, you should fully understand and agree to every provision before signing. If a term is unclear, get clarification or attorney advice.
• You are being pressured to sign. Duress or coercion voids a prenup anyway. If your partner is rushing you or threatening to call off the wedding, that is a relationship problem, not a prenup problem.
• You haven't seen the other partner's full financial disclosure. Missing disclosure is one of the top reasons prenups are invalidated. Insist on full and fair disclosure before signing.
• You don't have time to seek counsel. If a prenup is presented to you the night before the wedding, that is a red flag. Walk away from the timing, not the prenup.

For most couples, a prenup signed with full understanding, full disclosure, and adequate time is a strong foundation for the marriage, not a threat to it.

The HelloPrenup online prenup is a flat fee of $599 per couple. Optional add-ons:

• E-notarization through Proof: $50 per couple
• Attorney Q&A phone call (20 minutes): $49 per session
• Attorney representation: $699 flat per partner ($1,398 for both, which brings the total to $1,997 for the full attorney-signed package)

Notarization is included with attorney representation. There are no subscription fees, no hourly billing, and no retainers. See full pricing on the pricing page.

According to HelloPrenup's 2024 survey of family law attorneys, a standard prenup drafted by a traditional law firm typically costs $4,500 to $10,000 per couple, with complex cases involving business interests, trusts, or significant separate property running $15,000 to $25,000 or more. Traditional law firms typically bill hourly at $250 to $650 per hour, charge a retainer up front, and bill per draft and per revision.

HelloPrenup is a flat fee of $599 for the online prenup or $1,997 for the full attorney-signed package with representation for each partner. That is roughly 75% to 90% less than a traditional law firm, with the same state-statute-compliant agreement.

HelloPrenup is the premier exclusive prenup partner of LegalZoom. When couples come to LegalZoom looking for a prenuptial agreement, LegalZoom directs them to HelloPrenup. Our $599 flat fee covers the entire online prenup for both partners, with optional add-ons clearly priced. HelloPrenup includes state-specific statute compliance, financial disclosure schedules for each partner, and a network of 100+ partner attorneys across 47 states.

No. Only one partner pays the $599; the fee covers the entire online prenup for both of you. You can link your accounts through your HelloPrenup dashboard so only one partner is charged. There is no fee to invite your partner.

No. The $599 tier does not include an attorney working on your specific prenup. For attorney review, you have two options:

• Attorney Q&A: $49 add-on for a 20-minute phone call with a state-licensed attorney who answers questions in writing about your specific prenup
• Attorney representation: $699 flat per partner ($1,398 for both) for full review, negotiation, and signing as counsel of record

The $1,997 attorney-signed package (online prenup + full representation for both partners) is the option required to enforce a spousal support waiver in Alabama, California, New York, and Washington, and for any enforceable prenup in South Carolina and West Virginia.

No. HelloPrenup is flat-fee with no hidden charges. The $599 covers the entire online prenup for both partners. Optional add-ons (notarization, Attorney Q&A, attorney representation) are clearly priced before checkout. There is no subscription, no hourly billing, no per-draft charges, no fee to invite your partner, and no court filing fees (a prenup is not filed; it's signed and notarized).

You can start your HelloPrenup for free and only pay when you are ready to finalize the agreement. If you decide not to finalize, you have not paid for an unfinished prenup. Once you have paid the $599 to access the full questionnaire, refunds are evaluated case by case. Reach out to our support team for refund questions specific to your situation.

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Both partners log in to HelloPrenup with their own accounts and complete the same guided questionnaire independently. The platform builds your state-specific prenup as you go. The full process is:

1. Each partner fills out their own questionnaire and financial disclosure
2. The platform highlights any conflicts between your answers; you negotiate those in the app
3. Optional: add the Attorney Q&A or full attorney representation if you want a state-licensed attorney involved
4. If you add attorney representation, each partner works with their attorney to finalize the agreement
5. Both partners e-sign and notarize the agreement through the HelloPrenup platform

Yes. HelloPrenup uses a dual-participation model, so each partner needs their own account and completes the questionnaire independently. This is a feature, not a limitation: independent completion of the questionnaire by both partners is a strong indicator of voluntariness, which is a key requirement for enforceability in every state.

Most couples finish their HelloPrenup prenup in 1 to 2 hours of total work. You can save your progress, finish the questionnaire across multiple sessions, and once both partners are done, generate, sign, and notarize the agreement all on the same day. By comparison, a traditional law firm prenup typically takes 2 to 3 months from intake to signing.

Yes. The HelloPrenup guided questionnaire walks you through every clause typically included in a prenup: separate property, marital property, alimony, inheritance, business interests, retirement accounts, debt, and more. You decide what to include or exclude. The platform also includes optional clauses for special situations such as cohabitation prior to marriage, infidelity language where permitted by your state, pet custody, and sunset dates. For anything not covered by a built-in clause, you can add the $49 Attorney Q&A to discuss with a state-licensed attorney before you sign, or add full attorney representation to have your attorney edit the agreement directly in the platform.

As a rule of thumb, choose the state where you plan to reside as a married couple. Each state has different prenup laws (community property vs. equitable distribution, alimony waiver rules, attorney representation requirements, witnessing requirements), so the state you choose determines which statute your agreement is drafted to. If you currently live in one state but plan to move to another, the $49 Attorney Q&A is a good way to get state-specific guidance from a licensed attorney before you commit.

Yes. Full financial disclosure is one of the most important factors in whether a prenup will be enforced. Most states require "full disclosure" or "full and fair financial disclosure" for a prenup to be valid. If a partner later argues they did not know about an asset, the prenup can be invalidated.

In Schechter v. Schechter, 88 Mass. App. Ct. 239 (2015), the Massachusetts appeals court invalidated a prenup because the husband had not disclosed his financial assets and falsely described his primary asset. To give your prenup the strongest chance of being enforced, disclose every asset, account, and liability.

Yes. The HelloPrenup platform supports 10 international currencies for international asset disclosure. Keep in mind that a US-based prenup is enforceable in US courts; if you anticipate divorcing in another country, you may want to consult a local attorney in that country to mirror or adapt the agreement.

You can view part of the questionnaire without paying. Create a free HelloPrenup account and you can complete the Background Information section to get a feel for how it works. To access the rest of the questionnaire and generate your agreement, you pay the $599 flat fee.

The financial disclosure section asks each partner to itemize the assets and debts they are bringing into the marriage. Specifically:

• Assets: bank accounts, retirement accounts (401(k), IRA, pension), brokerage and investment accounts, real estate, vehicles, business interests, equity in private companies, stock options and RSUs, cryptocurrency, valuable personal property
• Debts: mortgages, credit card balances, student loans, personal loans, business debt, tax liabilities
• Income: salary, self-employment income, rental income, investment income

You provide the last four digits of any applicable account numbers and the corresponding account value. Full and accurate disclosure is one of the most important factors in whether your prenup will be enforced if challenged later.

Have these documents handy when you complete the financial disclosure:

• Recent account statements for every bank, brokerage, and retirement account
• Mortgage statements and property tax assessments
• Credit card and loan billing statements
• W-2 forms and 1099 forms from the past 1 to 2 years
• Recent pay stubs or self-employment income records
• Business financials if you own a company
• Vehicle title information

You do not upload any of these documents to the HelloPrenup platform; you just need the figures handy. You and your fiancé can also choose to exchange copies of these documents directly to confirm full disclosure.

Yes. Both partners must complete a financial disclosure for the prenup to be valid, even if one partner has zero or minimal assets. Most states require "full disclosure" or "full and fair financial disclosure" for a prenup to be enforced. A disclosure with $0 assets is still a disclosure: it tells the other partner exactly what they need to know. Skipping the disclosure for the partner with fewer assets is one of the easiest ways to get a prenup invalidated later.

Yes. HelloPrenup offers two attorney services in select states:

• Attorney Q&A ($49 per session): a 20-minute phone consultation with a state-licensed attorney. You can purchase as many sessions as you need.
• Attorney representation ($699 flat per partner): a one-hour consultation, document review and customization, three rounds of revisions, and attorney signature as counsel of record. Notarization is included.

No. One attorney cannot represent both partners in a prenup because it creates a conflict of interest. Each partner needs their own independent attorney for representation to be valid. This is a strict rule across every state's bar.

Yes. If you purchase attorney representation, your attorney reviews your generated prenup before your 1-hour consultation. During the consultation, you discuss any questions and any customizations you want to make to the agreement.

Availability depends on the attorney's schedule, but most attorneys in the HelloPrenup network have same-day, same-week, and weekend availability. The typical turnaround for document revisions after your consultation is 3 business days, with a range of 1 to 7 business days depending on the level of edits.

HelloPrenup partners with family law attorneys who are active and in good standing with their state bar. The network includes 100+ attorneys across 47 states. Each attorney sets their own availability and works directly with their client through the HelloPrenup platform.

Yes. You can hire an attorney outside the HelloPrenup network. The trade-off is that the in-platform document editor is only available to HelloPrenup network attorneys, so if you use an external attorney, you would download the Word or PDF version of your agreement, work with your attorney outside the platform, and then sign the final version through HelloPrenup (or wet-sign and notarize in person if your state requires it).

It depends on your state. In states that do not require attorney representation for both partners, one partner can hire an attorney and the other can waive representation. In Alabama, California, New York, and Washington, both partners must have independent counsel to enforce a spousal support waiver. In South Carolina and West Virginia, both partners need representation for any prenup to be enforceable.

Each partner chooses their own state-licensed attorney from HelloPrenup's network of partner attorneys. You browse the list of available attorneys in your state inside the platform, review their profiles, and book directly. HelloPrenup does not assign attorneys: you choose the one that fits.

Yes. HelloPrenup partners with Proof (formerly Notarize.com) for online e-notarization at $50 per couple. Notarization is included free with attorney representation. In states that require wet signing in person (Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Vermont, and Wisconsin), HelloPrenup walks you through finding a local notary.

You can notarize remotely. Both partners can be in separate locations on separate devices, joining the same Proof notary session over video. You and your fiancé authenticate, sign, and notarize at the same time through the same video call. Proof notaries are available on demand 24/7, 365 days a year, with no appointment needed.

Yes. HelloPrenup prenups have been upheld in court when tested in real divorce proceedings. One recent example is HelloPrenup customer Haley S., who shared her story on video. She created her prenup with HelloPrenup just two weeks before her wedding. In late 2025, her marriage ended. Haley hired an attorney to review the HelloPrenup agreement; the attorney said the document looked great. Haley and her attorney submitted the prenup to the courts, and it was upheld exactly as intended. Every HelloPrenup agreement is drafted to comply with the requirements of your state's prenup statute, which is what makes it enforceable.

A prenup is enforceable when it meets the requirements set by your state's prenup statute. Common factors across most states:

• Proper execution: in writing, signed by both partners, and properly witnessed or notarized as required by state law
• Full financial disclosure: complete and accurate disclosure of assets, income, and liabilities by both partners
• Voluntariness: entered into freely without coercion or duress (which is why signing well before the wedding matters)
• Fairness and reasonableness: terms that are not unconscionable, and circumstances of signing that were fair
• State-specific requirements: waiting periods (such as California's 7-day rule), attorney representation in certain states, witnessing requirements

Courts retain discretion to invalidate or modify provisions, even for prenups drafted by traditional attorneys.

Yes. A prenup made online is enforceable when it follows the same rules as any other prenup: written agreement, full financial disclosure, voluntary signing, no unconscionability, and state-specific requirements satisfied. The medium does not change the legal standard. HelloPrenup was developed by family law attorneys specifically to meet each state's enforceability requirements, and HelloPrenup agreements have been upheld in court (see the Haley S. testimonial above).

The three most common grounds for voiding a prenup:

1. Unconscionability of the terms: the agreement is so one-sided or unfair that a court refuses to enforce it
2. Failure to disclose finances: if one partner did not fully disclose their assets, income, or liabilities, the agreement can be challenged
3. Duress or coercion: if a partner was forced to sign, or signed without time to review (such as the night before the wedding), the agreement can be voided

Other state-specific grounds may apply (failure to satisfy a waiting period, lack of attorney representation where required for a spousal support waiver, etc.).

No. A prenuptial agreement must be signed before the marriage. If you are already married and want to set financial terms in writing, the equivalent agreement is called a postnuptial agreement (postnup). Postnups are valid in most states but are scrutinized more closely than prenups and are not as universally enforceable. If you want a prenup, sign it before the wedding.

Yes. You can download and print your HelloPrenup agreement to sign and notarize in front of a US notary in person. We recommend printing three copies: one for each partner, and one to keep in a joint location. You can also upload the finalized agreement back to your HelloPrenup account so we have a copy on file. In Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Vermont, and Wisconsin, in-person wet signing is required by state law.

No, not when the prenup is properly drafted and executed. The idea that prenups are "easily thrown out" is mostly a myth that comes from old, poorly drafted agreements. A modern prenup that meets the state's requirements (in writing, both partners sign, full financial disclosure, voluntary signing, no unconscionable terms, state-specific waiting periods satisfied) is very difficult to challenge.

The prenups that get invalidated tend to share clear flaws: one partner hid assets, the signing was rushed (the night before the wedding), terms were so one-sided they were unconscionable, or state-specific requirements (like California's 7-day rule or attorney representation for a spousal support waiver) were ignored. HelloPrenup is built to address each of those failure modes by default. HelloPrenup customer Haley S. shared her real story on video about her HelloPrenup prenup being upheld in court during her 2025 divorce.

No. A prenuptial agreement is a private contract between the two partners and is not filed with the court or any government agency at the time of signing. It only becomes part of a public court record if it is later introduced as evidence during a divorce proceeding, and even then, courts often agree to seal the agreement or redact financial details to protect privacy. By default, your HelloPrenup prenup stays between you, your partner, your attorneys (if any), and your notary.

Once signed and notarized, your prenup is complete. You do not file it with a court or any government agency. Best practices for what to do after signing:

• Keep multiple copies: one for each partner, plus one in a joint location like a fireproof safe or safe deposit box
• Upload to HelloPrenup: we keep a copy on file in your account so you can access it any time
• Tell a trusted third party: some couples let their attorney, financial advisor, or family member know the prenup exists and where to find it
• Update your estate plan: if your prenup interacts with your will, trust, or beneficiary designations, work with an estate planner to make sure they align

That is it. The prenup sits in the background of your marriage and only becomes active if you ever divorce or one of you passes away.

HelloPrenup is available in 47 states. We are not currently live in Minnesota, South Carolina, or West Virginia. You can join the waitlist for any of those three states. Each state we support has its own state-specific agreement template drafted to comply with that state's prenup statute.

The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) is a model law drafted in 1983 to standardize how prenuptial agreements are treated across the United States. About 26 states have adopted some version of the UPAA, including California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, and Arizona. The UPAA sets requirements for how a prenup must be entered into (in writing, signed by both parties) and what makes it unenforceable (involuntary signing, unconscionability without full disclosure, etc.).

Even among UPAA states, each state has adopted variations and case law that affect how the rules apply. HelloPrenup drafts to the specific statute in force in your state, whether that is the UPAA, a state-specific premarital agreement statute, or common law.

Two categories of states require attorney representation:

• Required for ANY prenup to be enforceable: South Carolina and West Virginia. Both partners must have independent counsel.
• Required to enforce a spousal support (alimony) waiver: Alabama, California, New York, and Washington. A prenup without a spousal support waiver does not require representation in these states, but the waiver itself is unenforceable without independent counsel for each partner.

In every other state, attorney representation is optional but strongly recommended, because attorney-reviewed prenups are harder to challenge in court.

Under Cal. Fam. Code § 1615(c)(2), prenuptial agreements executed in California after January 1, 2020 must have at least 7 calendar days between the final draft being presented to the signing party and the actual signing. The 7-day window ensures both parties have time to seek counsel and fully understand the terms. Signing a California prenup within 7 days of the final draft makes it presumptively unenforceable. Always start your California prenup at least a few weeks before the wedding so the 7-day window is satisfied with margin.

States divide marital property in one of two ways:

• Community property states (9): Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be owned 50/50 by both partners and is generally split 50/50 in divorce.
• Equitable distribution states (41): every other state plus DC. Marital property is divided "fairly" between the partners, but not necessarily equally. Courts consider factors like length of marriage, each partner's income and contributions, and future earning potential.

A prenup lets you opt out of these default rules and define your own property division. The state you choose for your prenup determines which default rule applies if a court has to interpret any term not covered by the agreement.

You don't always need an attorney to draft a prenup. In most states, you can create one without a lawyer at the drafting stage. However, having an attorney review your agreement before you sign is always a good idea, because attorney-reviewed prenups are harder to challenge. HelloPrenup gives you the best of both worlds: create your agreement on the platform, then add the $1,398 attorney representation upgrade and have a state-licensed attorney review and sign off on your prenup for added peace of mind. Attorney representation is required in South Carolina, West Virginia, and (for a spousal support waiver) in Alabama, California, New York, and Washington.

Citizenship does not affect the HelloPrenup process. You can use HelloPrenup whether one or both partners are US citizens, dual citizens, or non-citizens. If you have immigration-specific questions, HelloPrenup has partner immigration attorneys and family law attorneys who can answer them. Keep in mind that a US-based prenup is enforceable in US courts; if you plan to divorce in another country, talk to a local attorney about adapting the agreement to that country's laws.

A prenup signed before marriage cannot be modified directly after the wedding. However, married couples can sign a postnuptial agreement (postnup) that effectively updates the financial terms between them. Postnups are recognized in most states but are scrutinized more closely than prenups and are not as universally enforceable. If your situation changes after the wedding (new business, inheritance, children, change of state of residence), reach out to the HelloPrenup team about a postnup.

A US-based prenup is drafted to comply with the prenup laws of a specific US state, so it is enforceable in US courts but not automatically enforceable in another country. If you and your partner may live abroad or divorce outside the United States, you have two options: ask an attorney in that country to draft a parallel agreement that mirrors your HelloPrenup, or have an attorney in that country review your HelloPrenup and confirm whether their courts would honor it. Many international HelloPrenup couples take their HelloPrenup agreement to a local attorney in their second country specifically to adapt it. HelloPrenup partners with international and immigration attorneys who can help.