Community Property in Nevada
State-specific overview · Family Law
Nevada is a community property state; most property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses.
How Nevada treats Community Property
Nevada law treats nearly all income and property acquired during marriage as community property, owned 50/50 by both spouses regardless of who earned it. Separate property includes assets owned before marriage, inheritances, and gifts to one spouse alone. Nevada is one of nine community property states and applies this rule strictly in divorce proceedings. Spouses may use prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to characterize or divide community property differently.
The general definition of Community Property
Property acquired during marriage that is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who earned it.
Community property is a legal system used in certain states where most assets and income earned during a marriage belong equally to both spouses. It doesn't matter whose name is on the title or who earned the money—the law presumes it's jointly owned. When the marriage ends, community property is typically divided equally between the spouses. Separate property (owned before marriage or inherited) stays with the original owner.
Read the full Community Property entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.