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Can I do my own prenuptial agreement? You do not need an attorney to create or read the prenup before parties agree to it. However, the prenup is much more enforceable if both parties have their own attorney during the prenup process.

Also, many people are unaware that, even if you or your spouse (or both) enter a marriage with no assets, future assets obtained during the marriage can be self-defined as well with a prenuptial agreement.

Couples in California Can Write Their Own Prenups Under the California Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, as long as the contract respects and fulfills the state's legal requirements, it will be viewed as a valid and legally binding agreement with or without input from a licensed attorney.

Prenuptial agreements can't include terms that are considered unconscionable at the time it was signed. This includes provisions that unfairly indulge one spouse or excessively penalize one spouse. For instance, clauses relating to fidelity or infidelity are generally not enforceable.

The prenup must be in writing. The prenup must be signed by both parties. The prenup must be notarized (this isn't true for all states, but it's always better to be safe than sorry) There must be some level of financial disclosure (some states allow waiver of financial disclosure, with stipulations)

However, attorneys fees for prenups usually range between $1,000-$10,000. If you are worried about the cost of a prenup, it may be comforting to know that at Vantage Group Legal Services, our pricing works a little bit differently.