This Is Uncomfortable First comes love, then comes the prenup
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Feb 19, 2026 Aja Evans, a financial therapist who helps couples talk about money, and Sahar Taylor, a family law attorney who drafts prenups, break down prenups beyond the rich-person myth. They discuss what prenups can cover, protecting against debt, overlooked clauses like wills and childbearing provisions, how to start tough money conversations, and whether prenup talks can actually strengthen relationships.
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Treat Prenups As Insurance
- Do consider a prenup as insurance rather than a prediction of divorce.
- Use it to protect against debt and future financial surprises in marriage.
Lawyer's Personal Prenup Experience
- Sahar negotiated her own prenup over several months and found it brutal but necessary.
- She wanted protection for being a potential stay-at-home parent and for career sacrifices.
Reframe Prenups To Reduce Stigma
- Prenups are commonly misunderstood as planning for divorce when they function like insurance.
- Framing them as preparation can reduce stigma and open conversations.