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How millennials are redefining marriage & modern prenups

Millennials are rewriting marriage rules. First's modern technology makes prenups quicker, easier, and more affordable than ever.

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Millennials: Making Different Life Choices

Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) are known for doing things differently:

Marrying Later: The average age of first marriage is now 30 for women and 32 for men—years later than previous generations.
Career Focused: Many millennials prioritize career growth, side hustles, and entrepreneurship, often bringing significant assets (or debts) into marriage.
Homeownership Before Marriage: More millennials are buying homes solo or with partners before tying the knot.
Blended Families & Second Marriages: With higher rates of blended families and remarriage, financial complexity is on the rise.
Financial Independence: Millennials value independence and transparency, seeking to protect what they’ve built.

These trends mean that when millennials do decide to marry, their financial lives are often more complex. In turn, this makes their need for clear, fair agreements greater than ever.

Why a Modern Prenup Is the Smart Millennial Choice

For millennials, a prenup isn’t about planning for divorce—it’s about smart planning and open communication. Here’s why it makes sense:

Protect Your Business or Side Hustle: If you’ve built a startup or freelance brand, a prenup can ensure it remains yours, no matter what.
Clarify Debt Responsibility: Student loans and credit card debt are common. A prenup can specify who is responsible for what, protecting both partners.
Safeguard Personal & Family Assets: Inheritances, real estate, or investments can be clearly defined as separate property.
Promote Honest Conversations: Discussing a prenup encourages transparency about finances, goals, and expectations—key ingredients for a healthy relationship.

How First Makes Prenups Easy for Millennials

First is built for the way millennials live and love:

1. Fully Online & User-Friendly

Complete your prenup from anywhere, on your schedule. The platform guides you step-by-step, making legal language easy to understand.

2. Flat, Affordable Pricing

No hidden fees or billable hours—just one transparent price, thousands of dollars less than what it costs to obtain a traditional prenup.

3. Collaborative Process

First encourages couples to work together. In the lawyer-supported product, each member of the couple is also paired with an individual family law attorney who will advocate for them in the final stages of negotiation and drafting.

5. Real-Time Notarization

Finalize your prenup quickly with complimentary online notarization—no need to visit an office.*

Millennials: Protect Your Future, Your Way

Millennials are redefining what it means to build a life together. A modern prenup from First is just another smart, empowering choice—one that protects your hard work, promotes honesty, and sets your relationship up for success. Visit First and book a consultation call today!

*Some states may require additional in-person steps, such as in-person notarization or recordation, for the prenup to be enforceable. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you everything you need to know!

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