Prenuptial Agreement Cost in Oregon
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A prenuptial agreement in Oregon typically costs $2,500 – $5,000 for a simple agreement and up to $10,000 – $20,000 for complex estates. Oregon prenup costs depend on attorney rates, how complex your finances are, and whether both spouses retain their own lawyer. This page isn't legal advice — it's a plain-English summary of how a prenup in Oregon works, what it costs, and what the state requires.
Cost breakdown
| Complexity | Typical cost | Who this fits |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | $2,500 – $5,000 | W-2 income, no business, no kids from prior relationships |
| Moderate | $5,000 – $10,000 | Real estate, retirement accounts, modest separate property |
| Complex | $10,000 – $20,000 | Business interests, multi-state property, expected inheritance |
Average attorney rate in Oregon: $275–$500/hr. Both spouses hiring separate attorneys typically adds 50–75% to the total bill.
What Oregon law requires
- In writing: Yes — required.
- Notarization: Not required, but recommended for evidentiary purposes.
- Independent counsel: Strongly recommended (and often outcome-determinative if litigated).
- Community property state: No — equitable distribution applies in the absence of an agreement.
The controlling statute is Or. Rev. Stat. §§108.700 to 108.740 — read the full text on the Oregon legislature site.
Oregon adopted the UPAA in 1987. Standard UPAA defenses. Notably, Oregon courts may order spousal support if a prenup waiver would leave a spouse eligible for public assistance — overriding the contract in that scenario.
Timeline
Start the conversation at least 90 days before the wedding and sign at least 30 days before.
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