Which of these is an example of community property?

Community property refers to a legal framework governing the ownership of property acquired during a marriage. Under California law, any property that is earned or acquired by either spouse during the marriage is considered community property and is typically owned jointly by both spouses, regardless of who earned the income or whose name is on the title.

In the context of this question, the correct choice highlights that property acquired during the marriage is indeed classified as community property. This means that both spouses have equal rights and interests in such property, and it is usually divided equally in the event of divorce or legal separation.

The other options describe scenarios that typically do not fall under the definition of community property in California. Property inherited by one spouse is considered separate property and remains the sole ownership of the inheritor. Similarly, property owned before marriage is also classified as separate property unless it has been commingled with community property. Lastly, property given as a gift to one spouse typically remains that spouse’s separate property, unless the gift explicitly states otherwise or benefits both spouses.