Property Ownership
A Connecticut couple holds property as 'tenants by the entirety.' One spouse files for divorce. How does this affect the tenancy by the entirety?
AThe tenancy by the entirety continues during the divorce
BThe divorce filing automatically converts the tenancy to joint tenancy
CUpon divorce, the tenancy by the entirety is typically converted to a tenancy in common✓ Correct
DThe tenancy by the entirety becomes a tenancy in severalty
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety is available only to married couples. Upon divorce (or legal separation in some states), the tenancy by the entirety is automatically terminated and typically converted to a tenancy in common, where each ex-spouse holds an undivided half interest without right of survivorship.
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