Prenups for modern couples with divorce attorney Aaron Thomas / 44

Would you sign a contract governing half your assets and your entire financial future without reading it first? Because that's exactly what happens when you get married without a prenup.Harvard lawyer Aaron Thomas spent years watching couples drain their savings in divorce court before he realized something crucial: marriage is already a financial contract. You're just letting the state write the terms instead of writing them yourself.In this episode, Aaron makes the case that prenups aren't about planning for divorce — they're about having the money conversations most couples avoid until it's too late.✨ Episode Highlights ✨[1:00] How one Love Is Blind moment captured the classic misconception of prenups[3:00] What Aaron learned after 1,000+ divorces that completely changed his mind about prenups[10:00] The #1 money issue destroying marriages — lack of transparency and what it really means[17:00] Why prenups are MORE important for middle-class couples than wealthy ones[21:00] How marriage has changed from garage startup to corporate merger since the 1960s[28:00] What lower-earning partners should ask for in a prenup (and why it protects them)[32:00] Aaron's exact script for bringing up the prenup conversation without causing drama[39:00] What about postnups? Yes, you can still protect yourself if you're already married[45:00] If Aaron were dictator: Why prenups should be the default for everyoneSupport the show📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/