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Louisiana is a community property state, meaning:

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B) Property acquired during marriage is generally owned equally by both spouses, and both must consent to sell community immovable property

Under Louisiana's community property regime (Civil Code Art. 2338), property acquired during marriage is community property owned equally by both spouses. Both spouses must consent to the alienation (sale) of community immovable property.

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A
All property is owned by the community
B
Property acquired during marriage is generally owned equally by both spouses, and both must consent to sell community immovable property
C
Property cannot be individually owned
D
Only the husband can own property

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