Property Ownership
In Maine, a married couple who owns property as tenants by the entirety:
AEach owns an undivided half interest that can be sold independently
BMust have equal ownership shares, with neither able to unilaterally transfer their interest✓ Correct
CCan partition the property at any time by court action
DDo not have right of survivorship
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety in Maine is a form of co-ownership exclusively for married couples. Neither spouse can transfer their interest without the other's consent, and right of survivorship exists.
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