Arizona § 25-215 - Liability of community property and separate property for community and separate debts
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-215 — Liability of community property and separate property for community and separate debts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-215. Liability of community property and separate property for community and separate debts
A. The separate property of a spouse shall not be liable for the separate debts or obligations of the other spouse, absent agreement of the property owner to the contrary.
B. The community property is liable for the premarital separate debts or other liabilities of a spouse, incurred after September 1, 1973 but only to the extent of the value of that spouse's contribution to the community property which would have been such spouse's separate property if single.
C. The community property is liable for a spouse's debts incurred outside of this state during the marriage which would have been community debts if incurred in this state.
D. Except as prohibited in section 25-214, either spouse may contract debts and otherwise act for the benefit of the community. In an action on such a debt or obligation the spouses shall be sued jointly and the debt or obligation shall be satisfied: first, from the community property, and second, from the separate property of the spouse contracting the debt or obligation.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 25-215
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-215 cover?
Section 25-215 ("Liability of community property and separate property for community and separate debts") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 25-215?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 25-215 apply to my situation?
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