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You're getting married — not signing your life away. Get straight answers on prenup costs, state rules, and how to bring it up without starting a fight. No legalese. No hourly billing. No sales pitch.
Free forever · Updated for 2026 · Written for real US couples, not lawyers
Rules, real costs, and checklists for every one.
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The three questions every couple asks at 1 a.m.
Do I Need a Prenup?
Six questions that cut through the guilt, the awkwardness, and the fairy tale — so you can decide with a clear head.
The mathIs a Prenup Worth It?
What one actually costs versus what a contested divorce costs. The numbers take about 90 seconds to hit home.
Real numbersHow Much Does a Prenup Cost?
Lawyer hourly rates, online service pricing, and the state-by-state ranges nobody publishes up front.
The tool
What will a prenup cost — in your state?
Pick your state, pick your path (online service vs. attorney), and get a real price range in five seconds. No email required. No "request a consultation" trap.
Open the free cost calculator →Why this site exists
Lawyers charge $350/hr to explain what should be free.
Every engaged couple ends up in the same rabbit hole: forum advice from 2014, law firm blogs hunting for clients, and wedding sites pretending money talks don't happen. PrenupAnswers is the third thing —honest, skimmable, source-checked answers you can read in one sitting and act on today.
We don't draft agreements and we don't sell legal services. When an online service is the smart move, we'll say so. When you genuinely need a lawyer in your corner, we'll say that too.
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- Real numbers, updated for 2026
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