How much does a lawyer-prepared premarital agreement cost?
Depending on your locale, you may expect to pay $700-800 for an attorney-prepared prenuptial agreement. The cost of a premarital agreement is also based upon the complexity of the couples’ finances and the amount of negotiation necessary to reach an agreement. There may be additional costs if it is necessary to hire an appraiser to value a business, collectible property (such as art), or real estate property. If there is a time pressure to complete and sign the premarital agreement (such as a wedding date) your lawyer may charge a higher hourly rate because more of the day-to-day resources of the law firm will be devoted to your premarital agreement. Attorneys who draft and/or evaluate premarital (prenuptial) agreements typically request an initial retainer and charge an hourly rate for their services.
