OUR PROCESS

Our online process is built for couples who want a properly drafted, legally enforceable New York prenuptial agreement without paying traditional law firm rates or scheduling weeks of in-person meetings. Here's exactly what happens after you decide to work with us.

The five-step process at a glance

Step 1 — Choose your service and pay a flat fee.

Select the service that fits your situation: prenuptial agreement drafting ($799), review of an existing agreement ($799), or postnuptial agreement drafting ($799). Pay through our secure online payment center. There are no hidden fees, no hourly billing, and no surprises later.

Step 2 — Complete the intake.

Within 24 hours of payment, we'll email you a secure intake form. It takes most couples less than 30 minutes to complete. We'll ask for the information our New York attorneys need to draft an agreement tailored to your situation: each person's approximate assets and debts, income, business interests, expected inheritances, and the specific outcomes you want the prenup to accomplish. You don't need exact numbers down to the dollar, but the more accurate your disclosures, the stronger your agreement is against future challenge.

Step 3 — Receive your draft within 48 hours.

A New York–licensed attorney drafts your prenuptial agreement based on your intake. The agreement includes the formal acknowledgment language for the document to be valid under DRL §236(B)(3). You'll receive the draft by secure email along with a plain-language summary of what each section does.

Step 4 — Review, revise, and share with your fiancé.

Read through the draft carefully. If anything needs to change, let us know — reasonable revisions are included in your flat fee. Your fiancé should also review the agreement, and ideally have their own attorney review it on their behalf. New York courts look favorably on prenups where both parties had the opportunity for independent counsel, and we can arrange a discounted consultation with a separate attorney for your fiancé if helpful.

Step 5 — Sign, notarize, and store your prenup.

Once both of you are ready, sign the agreement in front of a notary public. New York requires the acknowledgment to be executed with the same formality as a real estate deed — the notary must include specific acknowledgment language, which our agreement provides on the signature page. Most banks offer notary services to account holders, and many UPS Stores have notaries on staff.

You don't need to file your prenup with any New York court or government office; prenups are private contracts, not public records. Keep the original in a secure place — a home safe, a fireproof document box, or a safe deposit box. We recommend each spouse keep a signed original copy, and we'll keep an electronic copy on file in case you ever need a replacement.

Then enjoy your wedding!

How long does this take?

The drafting itself takes 48 hours. The full process — from payment to a signed, notarized agreement — typically takes one week, depending on how quickly you complete the intake, how much revision is needed, and how quickly you can schedule a notary. We strongly recommend starting at least three months before your wedding date. New York courts have set aside prenups signed under last-minute pressure, so the more time between signing and the wedding, the stronger your agreement.