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Here Are Your 3 Potential Pathways To a California Prenup Agreement

If you are a California resident (or soon will be) and you have an impending marriage or domestic partnership, you have only three pathways to obtain a California prenup agreement (prenup). Here they are:

DIY

You buy a 450-page prenup book online for $30 and/or then spend 3 or 4 months trying to understand it and scratching around the web for samples, templates and insights. It’s cheap. It CAN be done, but it will be highly stressful if you have a job or a life.

But here’s the real reason DIY is a false economy in California prenup agreements. Under California Family Code 1612(c), a prenup agreement provision regarding spousal support shall not be enforceable against either of you unless that person was represented by independent counsel (means a different lawyer for each of you) at the time the prenup was signed. That means you must hire those lawyers (NOT just consult them) and be able to prove to a future court that both of you hired his or her own lawyer.

When the lawyers you hire to cover that legal requirement after you have put together your own DIY prenup agreement see what you’ve done without them and at no cost, what do you think those lawyers will try to do? They will not appreciate your initial attempt to avoid them. They will seek to recover what they deem to be lost income by punishing you with all kinds of criticisms concerning your DIY prenup agreement. Everything will be wrong with it, and SOME things will likely be wrong. All of that will lead to a higher fee just for the review of your prenup. That’s what lawyers are like!

And those lawyers will know exactly how much cash and credit you have because you must tell them all of your finances as part of the disclosure required for your prenup agreement.

Don’t do DIY! You’re better off to spend far less than those dishonest lawyers’ bloated fees on Online Prenup Lawyer and our panel attorneys who will NOT think you’ve tried to cheat them out of a fee – because they appreciate the business we refer to them.

And the prenup agreement process through Online Prenup Lawyer will take 1 to 5 days, if you want to move quickly, NOT the 3 to 5 months DIY will take!

Traditional Prenup Lawyers

These are your grandparents’ prenup lawyers. The work they do for you will be of high quality. But you will pay them an up-front retainer of $4-10K plus all kinds of costs and up-selling nonsense.

In the more competitive modern prenup agreement market, you can occasionally see a lawyer at about $1500-$2000 for a prenup agreement. The $2K lawyer is NOT a traditional lawyer because s/he must use some form of online prenup agreement software to get their fee that low. And good for them for doing so, but remember that $2K is ONLY for the creation of the prenup. If you and/or your fiancé have business interests, complex or large portfolios, medical requirements and/or complex inheritance trusts, that $2K fee will disappear quickly.

The bulk of traditional lawyers remains in the $4-10K range and they will very effectively scare the crap out of you if you suggest that you could find a prenup lawyer to do the complete job at $2K. And they will have many realistic stories designed to scare you into paying their fees. They are very skilled at the “fear” game because it’s all they’ve got.

Non-Lawyer Apps With Available Lawyers On Demand

This is the Best of Both Worlds pathway to use to get your California prenup agreement. It keeps your total cost way down because it uses powerful apps to crunch the huge and complex task of creating a prenup/postnup to cover many potentially complex and varied scenarios. You get appropriate professional support at the correct times in the process, and your lawyer cost (the biggest portion of your overall cost) is kept to a minimum because you only use a prenup lawyer where you need a prenup lawyer.

There are only a few outfits that fit this group: Online Prenup Lawyer (that’s us), Hello Prenup, This First and Trusted Prenup. There are a few more, but these are the specialists. We don’t mind telling you exactly whom our competitors are – because we beat them hands down on cost (see Why Online Prenup Lawyer ) and the out-of-the-box quality of our prenup software (see Online Prenup Lawyer in Action).

Conclusion

We have laid out above the three California prenup agreement pathways available to you, the California prenup consumer. We’ve explained the pros and cons of each and their respective costs and how they work.

DIY is time-consuming, complex and stressful. It also becomes problematic when you get to the “independent legal representation” stage (after you’ve created your prenup and are ready to sign it). Stay away.

Traditional lawyers with retainer fees (and hourly fees after they’ve ripped through your retainer) are very good and extremely expensive. They have an illogical one-size-fits-all mentality and they are not entirely honest. Good quality work. Way over-priced.

We suggest that your path is clear…

Welcome to Your California Prenup Agreement Journey With Online Prenup Lawyer – the Best of Both Worlds

Love Smart, Plan Smart: Craft Your California Prenup Agreement Online with Ease and Just a Little Bit of Legal Magic

Planning a wedding is all about dreaming big—venues, vows, and that perfect cake. But let’s sprinkle in some practical magic with a prenup agreement that protects your future without dimming the romance. At Online Prenup Lawyer, we make crafting a California prenup agreement simple, transparent, and even a little fun. With our expert online interview and huge (and ever expanding) library of prenup agreement clauses, you’ll create a prenup agreement that reflects your values, secures your assets, and lets you focus on the “I do” glow. Ready to love smart and plan smart? Let’s get started.

How to Create Your Prenup Agreement: A Stress-Free Guide

Drafting a prenup agreement doesn’t have to feel like decoding a legal puzzle (see our comments on DIY above). With California’s clear laws and our streamlined process, you’ll have a rock-solid agreement in no time. Here’s how to make it happen:

Start with a Heart-to-Heart
Sit down with your partner and talk money—openly and honestly. Discuss your financial goals, concerns, and dreams. This isn’t just about assets and finances; it’s also about building trust for the journey ahead.
Map Your Financial World
Gather the full picture: assets (that vintage guitar collection), debts (those pesky student loans), income, and expenses. A clear financial snapshot ensures your prenup covers what matters most and that it will be enforced later if you ever need it. Our online prenup interview leads you both through this process of disclosure.
Choose Your Terms
Decide what goes into your agreement—property ownership confirmation, spousal support, or debt responsibilities. Our modifiable library of prenup agreement clauses plus your ability to create and import your own custom prenup agreement clauses helps you cover all the bases in your specific circumstances without missing a beat. And we are always improving and adding to our library of prenup agreement clauses as we find more.
Use Our Expert Tools
Kickstart your draft with our California-compliant online interview to gather all property/debt and financial disclosures. These disclosures (from each of you) are designed to meet California’s legal standards and assure the enforceability of your prenup agreement.
Get Legal Backup
Consult (by calling 1-888-4PRENUP) one or more of our Online Prenup Lawyer panel of independent attorneys to answer intermediate questions and to review your draft agreement when you get to that stage. Our panel attorneys are experienced and cost effective. Lawyers’ expertise ensures your prenup agreement is fair, enforceable, and tailored to protect both of you.
Sign and Celebrate
Finalize your prenup agreement with signatures in front of a notary, as California requires. Then, pop some champagne—you’ve just set a strong foundation for your future.

Why a Prenup Agreement? The Perks of Planning Ahead

A well-crafted prenup is like a seatbelt for your marriage or domestic partnership—there for safety, not because you expect a crash. Here’s why it’s a game-changer:

Crystal-Clear Finances
Lay out who owns what, eliminating guesswork and fostering trust from day one.
Asset and Debt Protection
Safeguard your personal treasures and ensure you’re not stuck with your partner’s credit card bills or student loans.
Smoother Separations
If things don’t work out, a prenup agreement streamlines divorce proceedings, saving time, money, and stress.
Financial Harmony
Align your money goals during marriage, from buying a home to setting up a joint checking account to planning for retirement and/or safeguarding your assets for your heirs.
Peace of Mind
Sleep easy knowing your financial future is secure, letting you focus on building a life together.

Take Control of Your Future Today

A prenup agreement isn’t just a legal document—it’s a promise to plan thoughtfully and love confidently. With our comprehensive online interview, our California-compliant library of agreement clauses, which you can adapt to your own requirements, and capped off with the expert support from our panel of attorneys, you’re never alone in this process. Whether you’re protecting a family heirloom or just want clarity for the road ahead, we’re here to help you build a secure foundation for your marriage.

Ready to Start?

Don’t let uncertainty cloud your future. Call 1-888-4PRENUP today or click one of the “Buy the $397 Prenup Now” Buttons. Take the first step toward a prenup that protects your assets and strengthens your bond. Because love is grand, but a smart plan is forever.

Online Prenup Lawyer Pricing Options

$ 397 Flat Fee Covers Both of You

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Prenup/Postnup Agreement Preparation Included
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OPL

Low Flat Fee Based on the Circumstances and Complexity of Your Situation

Consultation is Completely Optional; You WIll Need Consultation ONLY if You Require Legal Advice to Prepare and Complete Your Prenup/Postnup
Consult and Ask Questions of Our Online Prenup Lawyer Closest To You On An Incident-by-Incident Basis
Of Course, You Can Also Consult and Ask Questions of Your Own Trusted/Preferred Lawyer On An Incident-by-Incident Basis at His or Her Consultation Rates, Which Will Be Based Upon the Circumstances and Complexity of Your Situation
Retention (Hiring) of Any Lawyer is Also Completely Optional; However, It May Well Be Needed Upon Completion of Your Prenup/Postnup to Satisfy the California Family Code Requirement That Each of You is Independently Represented at the Time of Signing the Prenup/Postnup
At Your Request, We Will Allow Either Our Panel Attorney or Your Trusted Attorney Full Access to Your Online Prenup Lawyer Account
Again, Retention (Hiring) of An Online Prenup Lawyer From Our Panel of Experienced Prenup Lawyers is Entirely Optional; You Can Always Satisfy the "Independent Representation" Requirement By Retaining ANY California Lawyer(s)
Keep In Mind That Because California Law Requires Independent Legal Representation For Each of You, Two Separate Lawyers Must Be Retained - One By You and the Other By Your Fiancé; You Will Need To Retain Some Combination of Two of Our Panel Attorneys or Your Preferred/Trusted Attorneys

OPL+

Low Flat Fee Based on the Circumstances and Complexity of Your Situation

This Means That You Would Retain/Hire One of Our Panel of Experienced California Prenuptial Lawyers UP FRONT to Prepare, Review and Handle ALL Aspects of Your Prenup/Postnup Agreement Preparation
That Retention/Hiring Would Satisfy the California Family Code Requirement For Independent Representation At the Time of Signing Your Prenup/Postnup, but ONLY For One Of You - the Party Who Hired That Lawyer. If YOU Hired the Lawyer to Handle an OPL Premium Agreement for You, the Other Party (your fiancé) Would Still Have to Retain/Hire His or Her Own Lawyer, Who Can Be Another One of Our Panel of Lawyers or a Lawyer of Your Fiancé's Choice.
The Lawyer You Retain for OPL Premium Will Use the Same Excellent Online Prenup Lawyer Software That Online Prenup Lawyer Uses
That Lawyer Will Have Full Access Not Only To Our Library of 200 (and growing) Prenup Agreement Clauses But Also to His or Her Own Private Library of Prenup Clauses That Lawyer Has Developed Over Time and Inserted Into the Online Prenup Lawyer Software.
You Would NOT Pay Online Prenup Lawyer's $397 Fee
The Fee You Pay For OPL Premium Will be More Than $397, as the Services Provided Will Include the Lawyer's Services As Well, but It WIll Not Be Anywhere Near That of a Traditional Lawyer With No Prenup Software

OPL Premium

Please note that it is POSSIBLE, depending on your circumstances, that you will use more than one of the above pricing options, namely the OPL $357 prenup creation package PLUS the OPL+ lawyer consultation/retention fee for consultation, lawyer review of your prenup and to satisfy the California requirement for “independent legal counsel.”

Remember that you can always use your own preferred lawyer, not ours, for your consultation and review.

If you use OPL Premium, that’s the only pricing option you will use because it includes everything except independent legal counsel for the fiancé who did NOT purchase the OPL Premium option. Again, if you purchase the OPL Premium option, you do not pay the $397 OPL package or the OPL+ package. OPL Premium includes everything you will need.