Little is more thrilling than starting a new relationship. The raising heart, the light chest, and the all around general high of finding a new love are all feelings we have each experienced. As the relationship grows and matures, thoughts of a future together begin to develop. This can then lead to the excitement of wedding planning, family planning, and house buying. But, those looking toward marriage, and all of the joys associated with it, need to also be sure to protect themselves financially with a prenuptial agreement.

But, when is the right time in a relationship to bring up the prenuptial agreement discussion? Is it ever too early, or too late in a relationship to have this conversation? And when the discussion does take place, what topics should the couple address?

Of course, broaching the prenup subject shouldn’t take place on the first date, and probably not even within the first few months. Neither of you should be even thinking about marriage this early in a relationship. As the relationship progresses, however, and it becomes exclusive and more serious, it is important to have this conversation as early as possible.