What is the difference between prenups and postnups?
What is the difference between prenups and postnups? Madison Assistant at Parklin Law A prenup is a legal contract signed before the wedding that lays out how you plan to divide your assets in case of a divorce. A postnuptial agreement (or postnup) is an agreement signed after the wedding that works like a prenup, except it's signed after you're already married and at the time of your choosing. You might have heard people call them "prenups" when they really mean postnups. There's a reason for that: The term "prenup" is so common that it's abbreviated as just "the prenup." It's also more common to sign a prenup than a postnup, especially if you're getting married without any assets or children. Prenups and postnups are similar in many ways, but there are some important differences between them. Before making either one, it's important to understand what each one does and why you'd want to make one—or not. Prenups and postnu...