Rachel King on Prenups

Attorney Rachel King explains what a prenup actually protects, why couples put off the conversation, and when a postnup still works after the wedding.

Not ready to call a lawyer but ready to have the conversation? Start at the kitchen table.

 Here are the exact questions to ask before you say I do.

Who is Rachel King tho?

Rachel King is a practicing California attorney who's built a second career translating legal jargon into plain English. Specializing in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. Beyond her law practice, she hosts her own podcast, Gavels Down, and wrote the book Getting Divorced: Now What?for people navigating divorce without a law degree.

A prenup protects more than the person who "has more."
Rachel King pushes back on the idea that prenups only benefit the wealthier partner. They're protection for both people, and the best time to talk about one is early, while the relationship still feels easy, not at the eleventh hour before a wedding.

Avoiding the prenup conversation is its own red flag.
If bringing it up feels impossible, Rachel treats that discomfort as information worth paying attention to, not something to push past. It's often a signal of something else in the relationship that hasn't been addressed.

Already married? Rachel says a postnup covers the same ground.
For couples who skipped the prenup, Rachel walks through the postnuptial agreement as a real, viable alternative, not a consolation prize.

Watch the latest podcast episode below where my guest Rachel King Esq. and I break down the whole game on prenuptial agreements for women and couples! 💕

Prenups protect you on paper. What actually gets you through is everything nobody warns you about after. Three women who've been there share the lesson that hit hardest once the divorce was final.

Read my comprehensive guide on the essential dos and don'ts of divorce that'll save you from costly mistakes and set you up for success.

Listen to full episode :