Property Ownership
Louisiana's system of marital property is based on:
ACommon law separate property principles
BCommunity property law derived from Civil Law✓ Correct
CTenancy by the entirety
DJoint tenancy with right of survivorship
Explanation
Louisiana follows community property law derived from its Civil Law heritage (French and Spanish). Property acquired during marriage is generally community property owned equally by both spouses.
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