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Recent coverage of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco highlights a growing trend: prenuptial agreements are increasingly viewed as a sign of mutual respect and thoughtful planning rather than distrust. Here’s what their approach illustrates about prenups — and what couples in California can learn.

Is a prenuptial agreement actually romantic? More couples are saying yes. In California, choosing a prenup isn’t about planning for divorce — it’s about clarity, transparency, and building a marriage on intention. Here’s why a prenup may be the most thoughtful decision you make before saying “I do.”

Bill and Melinda French Gates — once one of the most powerful couples in tech and philanthropy — announced their divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. Without a traditional prenuptial agreement, the couple reached a high-asset settlement that transferred billions to Melinda and her independent foundations. Their divorce highlights how wealthy couples manage complex asset division without prenups.

Fashion designer Rachel Zoe recently revealed that she and her ex-husband divorced without a prenuptial agreement—an admission that underscores how California’s default marital property laws apply when couples don’t plan ahead.

Recent reporting about Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz has drawn attention to how prenuptial agreements can raise concerns not just for couples, but for families as well—underscoring why careful planning and legal guidance are essential.

Recent reporting about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has renewed public discussion around prenuptial agreements and why they are increasingly common for high-earning couples. The story highlights how prenups function as practical financial planning tools, not predictions of divorce.

A recent feature highlights a growing trend among millennials and Gen Z couples who are increasingly viewing prenuptial agreements as practical financial planning tools rather than symbols of mistrust.

A new memoir by NYC heiress Belle Burden highlights the real consequences of prenups and why legal advice matters when drafting these agreements — even for wealthy couples.

Recent reporting surrounding Ariana Grande’s divorce has renewed public discussion about how prenuptial agreements function in practice and why they can significantly simplify the divorce process when properly drafted.

A premarital agreement allows couples to define how assets and income will be treated if the marriage ends, rather than relying on default California community property laws. Learn how prenups work and why planning ahead can protect both spouses.

Prenuptial agreements can be powerful planning tools—but only if they are done correctly. Learn the five most common prenup mistakes couples make in California and how to avoid costly problems down the road.

Prenuptial agreements are often misunderstood. From what prenups can include to who actually needs one, this article debunks the most common prenup myths and explains the legal realities under California law.

Prenuptial agreements are highly technical legal documents, and mistakes can be costly. Learn why working with an experienced attorney is critical to creating a prenup that is enforceable, tailored to your situation, and compliant with California law.

A postnuptial agreement allows married couples to define how assets, debts, and financial rights will be handled if the marriage ends. Learn what a postnup is, when it makes sense, and how California law treats postnuptial agreements.