Property Ownership
Under California community property law, which of the following is considered separate property?
AWages earned by either spouse during marriage
BA home purchased jointly by both spouses during marriage
CAn inheritance received by one spouse during marriage and kept separate✓ Correct
DRental income from property acquired during marriage
Explanation
California Family Code §770 provides that separate property includes property owned before marriage and property acquired during marriage by gift, bequest, devise, or inheritance, as long as it is kept separate and not commingled.
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