Marketplace All-in-One First comes love, then comes the prenup
Feb 19, 2026
Sahar Taylor, a family lawyer who drafts prenups and navigates spousal support and asset issues, and Aja Evans, a financial therapist who helps couples talk about money, discuss prenups beyond the wealthy. They cover how prenups protect against debt, link with wills and kids, common misconceptions, surprising clauses like embryos and pets, and how honest money talk can actually strengthen relationships.
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Prenups Are Practical Contracts
- Prenups aren't just for the wealthy; they can protect against debt, future earnings disputes, and other risks.
- Sahar Taylor emphasizes prenups are simply contracts that can address almost anything couples foreseeably need to manage.
Start Prenup Talks At Home
- Talk at home first about real estate, inheritance, and general desires before meeting a lawyer.
- Sahar Taylor advises couples to start conversations privately so the lawyer meeting isn't the first time issues surface.
Host's Personal Prenup Question
- Rima Khrais reveals she is married without a prenup and asks if she should have gotten one.
- Sahar Taylor says it depends and shares advising a wealthy friend not to get a prenup in California.