Contracts
Nevada is a community property state. In a community property marriage, real property acquired during the marriage is generally owned:
ASolely by the spouse whose income purchased it
BEqually by both spouses as community property✓ Correct
CBy the spouse listed first on the deed
DBy the spouse who manages the household
Explanation
Nevada is a community property state. Property acquired during marriage with community funds is owned 50/50 by both spouses, regardless of whose name is on the title.
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