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Prenuptial Agreement Laws in Nevada

Nevada has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act with a change: an agreement is unenforceable if a party got no fair financial disclosure, did not waive it in writing and lacked adequate knowledge, even if the terms are not unconscionable.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Nevada at a glance

Uniform act
Modified UPAA (NRS ch. 123A)
Adopted in 1989 with changes to the model act's disclosure rule.
Financial disclosure required
Yes, unless waived or already known
Required unless waived in writing or the party had adequate knowledge; unlike the model act, it is a separate ground from unconscionability.
Waiting or review period
No statutory waiting period
The statute sets no minimum time between receiving and signing the agreement.
Independent counsel required
No
The statute's enforcement test does not list independent counsel as a requirement.

Sources

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The rules in Nevada

Has Nevada adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act or a similar uniform law?

Uniform act in Nevada: Modified UPAA (NRS ch. 123A). Adopted in 1989 with changes to the model act's disclosure rule.

Does a prenuptial agreement in Nevada require financial disclosure to be enforceable?

Yes, unless waived or already known. Financial disclosure required in Nevada: yes, unless waived or already known. Required unless waived in writing or the party had adequate knowledge; unlike the model act, it is a separate ground from unconscionability.

Is there a waiting or review period before signing a prenup in Nevada?

Waiting or review period in Nevada: No statutory waiting period. The statute sets no minimum time between receiving and signing the agreement.

Does Nevada law require each party to have an independent lawyer for a prenuptial agreement?

No. Independent counsel required in Nevada: no. The statute's enforcement test does not list independent counsel as a requirement.

Where do the Nevada prenuptial agreement laws come from?

The rules above come from Nev. Rev. Stat. 123A.040 and Nev. Rev. Stat. 123A.080. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

What this means in practice

Sign well before the wedding. Courts may look closely at an agreement presented shortly before the ceremony, and some states set a minimum time between receiving the final draft and signing it. Leaving time to read, ask questions and negotiate helps show the agreement was entered voluntarily.

Exchange full financial information in writing. A schedule of each party's assets, debts and income attached to the agreement creates a record of what was disclosed. Where a party gives up the right to more information, that waiver should usually be in writing and signed as well.

Consider separate lawyers for each party. Even where independent counsel is not strictly required, having each person advised by their own attorney can make the agreement harder to challenge later. Terms about child support or custody are generally not binding, and spousal support waivers can face extra scrutiny, so a local attorney can confirm what is allowed.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.