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Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise

Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
Prenuptial agreements, once considered only for the wealthy and famous, have become increasingly popular among younger couples in both the US and UK. Many are drawn to prenups as a way to protect their finances and assets, particularly if they're inheriting wealth or have significant debts. Couples like Celine Tsoi and Charles Mock, who got engaged eight months after meeting, are signing prenups at an alarming rate. While the idea of a prenup may seem unromantic, it can actually bring couples closer together by encouraging open and honest discussions about their financial goals and expectations. In the US, nearly half of married millennials have signed a prenup, while in the UK, around one in ten couples now has a prenup. The rise of online platforms has made prenups more accessible and affordable, with some services charging as little as £1,600 for a fixed fee. Couples are also getting married later in life, which can make them more likely to have significant assets to protect. Becca Gibson, who is set to marry Dave Howells soon, says she was "very open" to the idea of a prenup after her first marriage didn't end well. Lawyers say that a desire to avoid repeating the pain of a previous separation or messy splits is a prime motivation for many couples. However, prenups have also become more about protecting inherited wealth and ensuring that each partner walks away with what they started with in the event of a divorce. Experts argue that prenups have evolved and now benefit women by giving them the chance to clarify their rights from the start. Celine Tsoi says she and Charles haven't had a single argument about finances since signing their prenup, making it a worthwhile "investment" in their marriage.