Prenuptial agreements are one of those topics that many couples know they should talk about—but often avoid. They’re frequently misunderstood, associated with extreme wealth, or seen as unromantic. In reality, prenups can be one of the most thoughtful, practical tools modern couples use to protect themselves and each other.
In this episode of the Modern Family Finance Podcast, I sit down with Katie Burke, a San Francisco–based family law attorney, to unpack what prenups (and postnups) really do, who they’re for, and why they matter—especially in California.