Prenuptial agreements provide a sense of financial security and peace of mind when entering a marriage. However, it can be difficult to navigate the legal intricacies of a prenup without the expertise of a professional, whether that is a traditional prenup lawyer or an online provider such as DivorceOnline. In this article, we'll outline how you could approach finding a preferred prenup lawyer or online provider to draft your prenup.

Prenup Lawyers Vs Online Providers

When getting ready to draft your prenup, one of the main decisions is whether to work with a traditional prenup lawyer or an online prenup provider such as DivorceOnline.

The advantages of a traditional prenup lawyer will typically be the option of face-to-face interaction and greater expertise to help with tailoring the prenup if complex or unusual clauses are required, for example, clauses that relate to business ownership. By contrast, the advantages of an online prenup provider are typically lower costs, quicker turnaround times, and the convenience of completing the agreement from the comfort of your own home.

If you are looking for a simple, cheap prenup with a 50/50 division of assets or each spouse keeping the assets they earned independently, then an online provider may be appropriate. If you require more complex clauses or have a large number of assets (including businesses), a traditional prenup lawyer may be preferable.

If you are struggling to decide or would like to combine the speed of an online provider with the reassurance of a traditional prenup lawyer, an increasingly popular option is to use a hybrid of the two approaches, by getting an initial prenup drafted for a low flat-fee price with an online provider such as DivorceOnline and then having this reviewed by a traditional prenup lawyer. This can save money over using a prenup lawyer from the start, because prenup review costs with a prenup lawyer will typically be substantially lower than the price the lawyer would charge to draft a new prenuptial agreement.

Finding A Prenup Lawyer

After deciding whether to use a traditional prenup lawyer or an online provider, it's time to begin the search and get your prenup drafted. We provide a free comparison tool that shows prices and customer review scores for a number of traditional prenup lawyers and online providers, including DivorceOnline. It could also be useful to ask friends or family for recommendations of prenup lawyers they have used and search local directories to find any other prenup lawyers in your local area. Many prenup lawyers will offer free initial consultations and if you are feeling unsure, you could book these consultations with a few prenup lawyers to see which you feel most comfortable with.

If you do decide to use a traditional prenup lawyer, we would recommend trying to confirm a flat or fixed fee price for your prenup before work begins to avoid any surprises, or at least to ensure that their pricing is transparent. It's also a good idea to verify the credentials of the prenup lawyer, including their licensure and membership in local law associations.