Reports that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were considering a prenuptial agreement before getting married spread as fast as Swift’s chart-topping hits. While most people will never live in that kind of spotlight, the reason for a prenup remains the same: Wealth changes the stakes of marriage. 

For high-net-worth individuals in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, a prenuptial agreement (or “prenup”) is not a sign that two engaged people do not love and trust each other. Rather, it is a practical and forward-thinking step to protect both parties and avoid long, expensive fights in the future.

As of October 2025, Wisconsin remains one of the few states that follows a community property system. Under Wis. Stat. § 766.31, nearly all property acquired during a marriage is presumed to belong equally to both spouses. That means even if one partner earns millions and the other earns none, both are typically entitled to half of the marital estate if they divorce — unless they agreed otherwise in writing before marriage.