- Clause's Custom Clause feature lets you add provisions beyond the standard agreement — like IP protection, relocation terms, or career-specific agreements.
- Describe your situation in plain language and AI drafts a formal legal clause, then a second AI reviews it for strength and internal consistency.
- One custom clause is available as a $49 add-on, or unlimited custom clauses are included with Attorney Review.
- Some topics (child custody, child support) cannot be included in prenups. Lifestyle clauses (infidelity, weight) are flagged as high-risk.
Why custom clauses exist
Clause's standard agreement covers the provisions that matter to most couples: property division, debt allocation, spousal support, business interests, financial disclosure, and a range of optional clauses from pet custody to digital assets. But every relationship is different, and sometimes you need a provision that doesn't fit neatly into a standard template.
Maybe you're a freelance photographer who wants to ensure your portfolio and licensing income stay separate. Maybe you and your partner want to agree that if either of you relocates more than 100 miles for work, the other can request renegotiation of support terms. These are legitimate, enforceable provisions — they just don't appear in a standard prenup checklist.
How it works
The Custom Clause feature appears near the end of the Agreement Builder, after you've completed all standard and optional clauses. The process is straightforward:
- **Describe your situation in plain language.** No legal jargon needed — just explain what you want the clause to accomplish.
- **AI drafts a formal legal clause.** Clause's legal AI creates a provision written in the same rigorous style as the rest of your agreement, with lettered sub-sections, precise triggering conditions, and severability-friendly structure.
- **A second AI reviews the clause for strength.** An independent review scores the clause as Strong, Moderate, or Needs Review — checking for clarity, completeness, internal consistency, and potential conflicts with your existing agreement.
- **You review and add it to your agreement.** Read the plain-language summary, review the legal text, check the strength score, and decide whether to add it or refine your description.
What makes a good custom clause
The best custom clauses are specific, financial or procedural in nature, and balanced between both parties. Strong examples include intellectual property protections, relocation and career-change provisions, specific asset handling (like a family heirloom or a jointly-funded investment account), education funding commitments, and business non-competition terms between spouses.
Vague requests produce vague clauses. Instead of "I want to protect my stuff," try "I want my photography portfolio, all licensing agreements, and any royalty income from my work to remain my separate property regardless of when the work was created." The more specific your description, the stronger the output.
What custom clauses can't do
Some topics are off-limits in prenuptial agreements — no matter how they're drafted. Child custody, child support, and visitation cannot be predetermined in a prenup. Courts universally hold that children's interests must be evaluated at the time of separation, not negotiated in advance. Clause will not draft clauses involving these topics.
Lifestyle clauses — such as penalties for infidelity, weight or appearance requirements, religious practice mandates, or social media restrictions — are technically draftable but carry high risk. Courts in many jurisdictions consider these provisions unconscionable, and they're frequently struck down. Clause will draft these if requested, but they're automatically flagged with enforceability warnings and a strong recommendation for attorney review.
Pricing and availability
One custom clause is available as a $49 add-on for any plan. If you've added Attorney Review to your order, custom clauses are unlimited at no extra charge — your attorney can review them along with the rest of your agreement.
Custom clauses are AI-drafted using the strongest legal intelligence available, but they have not been reviewed by a human attorney. We strongly recommend attorney review before signing any agreement that includes custom provisions.
Start your agreement on Clause today — and make your prenup as unique as your relationship.
Clause is not a law firm and this article is not legal advice. Custom clauses are AI-drafted and should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before signing. Consult a family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.