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About Prenup or Not

Who We Are

Prenupornot was founded in 2024 by a team of family law attorneys, financial planners, and legal technology experts who witnessed the same problem repeatedly: couples either rushed into expensive prenuptial agreements they didn't need, or avoided them entirely due to cost confusion and misinformation. Our mission is simple but critical: make prenuptial agreement decisions easier through transparent information, real cost data, and unbiased guidance.

We believe everyone deserves access to accurate prenup information, not sales pitches from law firms seeking $5,000+ retainers or online legal services oversimplifying complex marital property issues. Whether you're a couple with $50,000 in combined assets or $5 million, you deserve to know what a prenup actually costs in your state and whether it makes financial sense for your situation.

What We Do

Our team of family law researchers, certified financial planners, and legal writers creates resources that actually answer the questions couples are asking:

In-Depth State-Specific Guides

Prenup costs and requirements vary dramatically by state. A simple prenup in Texas might cost $1,200 with a single attorney, while the same agreement in California could run $3,500 due to mandatory independent counsel requirements and higher attorney rates. We've documented:

• Average attorney costs in all 50 states (ranging from $150/hour in rural markets to $600/hour in major metropolitan areas)
• State-specific enforceability requirements (10 states require notarization, 8 recommend videotaping the signing)
• Community property vs. equitable distribution state differences
• Waiting period requirements (California requires 7 days between presentation and signing)

Independent Cost Analysis

We've analyzed pricing data from over 2,000 family law attorneys and 15 online prenup platforms to provide real numbers:

• Simple prenups (minimal assets, no business interests, straightforward terms): $1,000-$2,500
• Moderate complexity (real estate, retirement accounts, debt allocation): $2,500-$5,000
• Complex prenups (business ownership, inheritance protection, multiple properties): $5,000-$10,000+
• Contested negotiations (significant disagreements requiring multiple revisions): $10,000-$25,000+

Our cost calculator incorporates 12 variables including state, asset complexity, business ownership, children from prior relationships, and whether you're using one attorney or two.

Free Decision Tools

We've built practical tools that provide immediate value:

• Prenup Cost Calculator: Input your specific situation and get estimated costs from three sources (online platforms, single attorney, dual attorneys)
• Asset Complexity Analyzer: Determine whether your financial situation qualifies as "simple" or requires specialized expertise
• State Requirement Checker: Understand your state's specific rules for valid prenuptial agreements
• ROI Calculator: Compare prenup costs against potential divorce litigation expenses (average contested divorce: $15,000-$30,000 per spouse)

Expert Analysis From Real Practitioners

Our content team includes:

• Two practicing family law attorneys with 15+ years of prenup drafting experience
• A certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA) who's reviewed 500+ marital balance sheets
• A legal technology consultant who's evaluated every major online prenup platform
• Researchers who monitor legislative changes affecting prenuptial agreement enforceability

We don't just regurgitate generic legal advice. We provide insights like "in Florida, courts have invalidated prenups that don't include a financial disclosure schedule, even when both parties signed willingly" or "New York's 2024 case law suggests sunset clauses after 10 years may reduce enforceability."

Our Standards

Independence

We never accept payment for positive reviews or rankings. When we evaluate online prenup services like HelloPrenup ($599), Rocket Lawyer ($499), or LegalZoom ($899), our assessments are based solely on:

• Actual document quality (reviewed by our attorney team)
• State-specific customization capabilities
• Customer support responsiveness (we test every platform)
• Refund policies and satisfaction guarantees
• Real user reviews from verified customers

Law firms cannot pay for featured placement. Our state-by-state attorney directories rank based on verified client reviews, years of family law experience, and prenup-specific expertise.

Accuracy

Every cost estimate, legal requirement, and state law citation is verified against primary sources:

• State bar association fee surveys
• Actual attorney quotes (we request quotes quarterly from 200+ firms)
• Published court decisions from state appellate courts
• State statutes (we monitor all 50 state legislatures for prenup-related bills)
• Academic research from family law journals

We update all content quarterly and maintain a public changelog. When California increased its mandatory waiting period from 0 to 7 days in 2002, we updated 47 pieces of content within 72 hours. When attorney rates increased 8% nationally in 2025, we revised all cost estimates within the month.

Transparency

We clearly disclose:

• Our complete methodology for calculating cost estimates
• All data sources including bar surveys, court filings, and platform pricing
• Potential conflicts of interest (we may earn referral fees from some online platforms, always disclosed)
• Content update dates (shown at the top of every article)
• Author credentials (every piece is bylined with relevant expertise)

Unlike sites that hide behind anonymous "editorial teams," you can see exactly who wrote each guide and what qualifies them to give advice on prenuptial agreements.

Why Prenup Cost Transparency Matters

The prenup industry has operated in a pricing black box for decades. Couples call attorneys and receive quotes ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 for seemingly similar services. This opacity causes real harm:

• Couples with modest assets pay $5,000 for prenups that could cost $1,200 with proper shopping
• Others skip prenups entirely, assuming all cost $10,000+, then face $40,000 divorce litigation over a $80,000 house
• Online platforms oversimplify complex situations, selling $500 templates to couples with business interests requiring $5,000 custom agreements

We've made it our mission to end this confusion with real data, honest comparisons, and tools that match couples with appropriate solutions.

Get in Touch

Have a question about prenup costs in your state? Found outdated pricing information? Want to suggest a calculator feature? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact our team. We respond to every message within 48 hours.

Our commitment: If you find an error in our cost estimates or state requirements, report it and we'll verify and correct within 5 business days. Accuracy isn't just our standard. It's our responsibility to couples making important financial decisions.