Community property laws dictate that income earned by one spouse is treated as though it was earned equally by both spouses.

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Community property laws in most states in the US consider income earned by either spouse during the marriage as belonging equally to both spouses. This means that both spouses have an equal right to the income and it must be divided equally in case of divorce or separation.

Community Property Laws Dictate That Income Earned by One Spouse