Property Ownership

Under Washington's Uniform Disposition of Community Property Act, Washington community property retains its character even if a married couple moves to:

AAnother community property state
BA common law property state
CA country with different marital property laws
DAll of the above✓ Correct

Explanation

Washington's Uniform Disposition of Community Property Act (RCW 26.16.220) preserves community property character for property acquired in Washington even when couples move to non-community-property states. The property retains its Washington community property characterization regardless of the new domicile.

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