My $0.02,
If he feels he needs a prenup- then he shouldn’t get married. The only time I could see it being appropriate is if you have someone marrying into “family” money and the prenup is to protect the heirs. Based on your brief summary both of them have few assets at this point- so that any wealth created would be during the marriage and it may not stand up in a community property state ( but i’m no lawyer).
I understand the concern given todays climate of “no fault” divorce- but I wouldn’t feel comfortable asking for a prenup given their situation.
“I understand the concern given todays climate of “no fault” divorce-”
I’m guessing that a pre-nup over-rides the no-fault divorce stuff? When my wife and I got married we were young, not much money and no pre-nup. When my mom re-married after my dad died there was a large gap in wealth with her second husband so they had a pre-nup. Of course being older, they both realized it was the prudent thing to do, and nothing to do about trust or love.
A young couple only hoping for future wealth down the road and doing a prenup? I think that WOULD say something about their trust and love for each. OTOH - it is sometimes better to learn from others mistakes than your own.