Property Ownership

Arizona is a community property state. Under Arizona community property law, which of the following is generally considered community property?

AProperty inherited by one spouse during the marriage
BA gift received by one spouse from a parent
CWages earned by either spouse during the marriage✓ Correct
DProperty owned by one spouse before the marriage

Explanation

In Arizona, wages and income earned by either spouse during the marriage are community property, owned equally by both spouses. Gifts and inheritances received by one spouse during marriage are generally that spouse's separate property.

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