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A Washington spouse receives a personal injury settlement during the marriage compensating for lost wages during the marriage and for the spouse's own pain and suffering. How are these two components most likely characterized under Washington community property principles?

Both components are entirely separate property Both components are quasi-community property Both components are entirely community property in all cases Compensation for lost community wages is generally community property, while damages for the injured spouse's personal pain and suffering are often treated as that spouse's separate property

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Compensation for lost community wages is generally community property, while damages for the injured spouse's personal pain and suffering are often treated as that spouse's separate property

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