Question 1

Does a prenup mean you expect the marriage to fail?

Accepted Answer

No. A prenup is a financial planning document, not a prediction about your marriage. Many couples use prenups the same way they use wills — not because they expect the worst, but because they want clarity and protection in place before it is ever needed.

Question 2

Is a prenup worth it if neither of us has a lot of money?

Accepted Answer

It depends. Even without significant assets, a prenup can be valuable if one or both partners are bringing in debt, like student loans, if one partner owns a business, or if one partner expects an inheritance. It can also help establish clear financial expectations for the marriage itself.

Question 3

Can a prenup be changed after marriage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A prenup can be modified or revoked after marriage through a written agreement signed by both spouses. In California, this is called a postnuptial agreement. The same legal standards for fairness and independent counsel apply.

Question 4

What happens if we get a prenup and then don't get divorced?

Accepted Answer

Nothing — the prenup simply never activates. It sits in a file, has no impact on your marriage day-to-day, and is only triggered if you divorce or one spouse passes away.

Question 5

Do both people need their own attorney for a California prenup?

Accepted Answer

California strongly recommends — and in most cases effectively requires — that both parties have independent legal counsel. A prenup signed without independent counsel for both parties is at significantly higher risk of being invalidated by a court.

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