'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Summary
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common among younger couples and everyday people, not just the very rich. These legal contracts clarify how money and property will be handled if the marriage ends, and many couples see them as a fair way to talk about finances before problems occur.Key Facts
- Celine Tsoi and Charles Mock, a young couple, chose a prenup to discuss finances openly before marriage.
- In the US, nearly half of married millennials and over one-third of Gen Z couples have prenups; about one in five married couples overall do.
- In the UK, around one in ten couples has a prenup, with about one in three married under 35 signing one.
- Demand for prenups is rising among professionals like entrepreneurs and social media influencers, not just the wealthy.
- Prenups often protect inherited wealth or savings and help couples clearly define financial expectations.
- Becca Gibson and Dave Howells signed a prenup to ensure fairness, especially since they each have children from previous relationships.
- Prenups are viewed as practical tools to avoid disputes and protect individual assets rather than signs of mistrust.
- Lawyers report increased interest in prenups as more people want to secure their financial futures realistically.
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