53% of Millennial, Gen Z Couples Sign Prenups, Up 11 Points Since 2022
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Updated · WISH TV Indianapolis, IN · Aug 21
53% of Millennial, Gen Z Couples Sign Prenups, Up 11 Points Since 2022
2 articles · Updated · WISH TV Indianapolis, IN · Aug 21
Summary
A July 2026 Harris Poll found 53% of engaged Millennial and Gen Z couples have signed a prenup, showing the agreements have moved well beyond wealthy households.
Student debt and inherited wealth are helping drive that shift: 38% of Millennials carry student loans, while Boomers are expected to pass down about $80 trillion to younger generations.
Family history and later marriages also shape demand, with 24% of Millennials having divorced parents and HelloPrenup saying the average age of marriage among its users is 37.
Cost is another factor, as traditional prenups can run $5,000 to $10,000 with separate lawyers, versus $599 per couple on HelloPrenup's online platform.
Half of U.S. adults now support prenups, reflecting a broader view of them as routine financial planning before marriage rather than preparation for divorce.