Nevada Divorce Property Division

What the Law Says

Nevada is one of 9 community property states — property acquired during the marriage belongs to both spouses. On divorce, the community estate is divided equally unless a specific exception applies. Property owned before the marriage, gifts, and inheritances generally stay with the original owner.

Nevada is a community property state with a statutory equal-division command: NRS 125.150(1)(b) requires the court, “to the extent practicable,” to make an equal disposition of the community property, and permits an unequal disposition only for a compelling reason that the court sets forth in writing. The statute also provides for reimbursement of separate-property contributions to certain jointly held property (NRS 125.150(2)), and NRS 125.165 shields a veteran's federal disability benefits from division.

Division Factors (Nev. Rev. Stat. §125.150)

What Nevada courts weigh:

1. The court shall, to the extent practicable, make an equal disposition of the community property (NRS 125.150(1)(b))
2. An unequal disposition requires a compelling reason, which the court must set forth in writing (NRS 125.150(1)(b))
3. Separate-property contributions to property held in joint tenancy may be reimbursed, without interest or adjustment for appreciation (NRS 125.150(2))
4. A veteran's federal disability benefits are protected from division as community property (NRS 125.165)

Common Questions