Property Ownership

In Washington's community property system, property acquired during marriage is owned:

AEntirely by the higher-earning spouse
BEqually (50/50) by both spouses✓ Correct
CAccording to which spouse earned the money
DBy the spouse whose name is on the deed

Explanation

In Washington's community property system, all property acquired during the marriage by either spouse (except gifts and inheritances) is presumed to be community property owned equally by both spouses.

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