NYC PRENUP PRICING

A prenup is an act of commitment, not a sign of doubt

Let's be honest. When you're getting ready to be married, the last thing you want to be thinking about is the possibility of a divorce down the line. Imagining the world of divorce lawyers, divorce court, or frankly, even just the possibility that your marriage might not last forever feels like a betrayal in itself.

But the truth is this: taking the time to create a prenuptial agreement — or prenup, as they're often called — isn't a sign that your marriage won't last. And making a prenup with your significant other doesn't mean that you're not both committed to your marriage, either.

In fact, creating a prenup with your significant other is one of the very first ways to show that you are committed to taking care of each other, no matter what. It's a structured conversation about money, expectations, and protection — held while both of you are at your most generous and clear-headed, before any pressure exists to behave otherwise.

That's the case for getting a prenup. The question this page answers is what it should reasonably cost.

Why traditional New York firms charge what they charge

Traditional law firms tend to charge several thousand dollars to create a prenuptial agreement, and there's a reason: their cost structure requires it. A traditional firm carries office overhead, partner-track associates, paralegals, and administrative staff — all paid through billable hours. When you hire a Manhattan family law firm, you're paying for the firm's full machinery, not just the time someone spends on your specific document.

For high-net-worth couples with complex business interests, international assets, trust arrangements, or contested negotiations, that machinery is genuinely worth what it costs. A senior matrimonial partner who has handled hundreds of $50M+ divorces is the right call when the stakes warrant it.

For most couples in New York, though, the stakes don't warrant it. A couple with a co-op, retirement accounts, ordinary savings, and a shared interest in a clean, fair agreement doesn't need a partner-track team. They need a properly drafted document that complies with New York law.

Why NYC Prenup is $799

At NYC Prenup, we offer a solution by bridging the gap between unenforceable templates and traditional firm pricing.

We're licensed New York attorneys who focus exclusively on prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements. That narrow specialization is what makes the $799 flat fee possible. We don't carry the overhead of a full-service family law firm because we don't try to be one. Our online intake replaces what would otherwise be 1:1 attorney-time spent on routine information gathering, which means our attorneys spend their time on what actually requires legal judgment: drafting a document tailored to your situation that satisfies New York's formal requirements.

With us, you can forget about paying thousands of dollars and still receive a professionally prepared, legally valid prenuptial agreement in the State of New York. Through our online interface, you enter the information our licensed New York attorneys use to prepare your prenup, and you receive a draft within 48 hours.

It's the same service you'd get from a traditional firm for the routine drafting work — minus the wait time, the office visits, and the cost.

Our services and pricing

Prenuptial agreement drafting — $799 flat fee. A licensed New York attorney drafts your prenuptial agreement based on the information you provide through our online intake. Delivered within 48 hours. Includes the acknowledgment language and formal requirements New York courts require for enforceability.

Postnuptial agreement drafting — $799 flat fee. The same service, for couples who are already married and want to put a similar agreement in place.

Prenuptial or postnuptial agreement review — $799 flat fee. If your fiancé's attorney has already drafted a prenup, our New York attorneys review the document, flag any provisions that may be unfair or unenforceable, and recommend revisions. This is the most common service when one party has had a different lawyer prepare the first draft. It's a no-nonsense way to confirm that the terms are fair and equitable before you sign.

Additional services available on request. These include language translation, cohabitation agreements, and other specialized matters. Email us at prenup@nycprenup.com with any questions about your specific situation.

How to keep your prenup cost down

Whether you use NYC Prenup or a traditional firm, four practices will reliably keep your total cost lower:

Start at least three months before the wedding. Late-stage signing creates duress arguments that can invalidate the agreement, and rush drafting costs more. Six months out is even better.

Resolve the big questions before lawyers draft. Decide together what you want the prenup to accomplish — what stays separate, what becomes marital, how you'd handle spousal support — before a lawyer's hourly meter starts running. A simple term sheet you and your fiancé draft yourselves, then hand to your attorney, can cut drafting time substantially.

Provide complete asset disclosures upfront. Incomplete disclosures cause two problems: they extend drafting time, and they create grounds for the agreement to be invalidated later. Get your statements together before the first attorney conversation.

Choose flat-fee billing when your situation is straightforward. Hourly billing makes sense for genuinely complex, contested negotiations. For most couples, flat fee is both cheaper and more predictable.