California § 2604 - If the net value of the community estate is less than five thousand dollars (
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2604 — If the net value of the community estate is less than five thousand dollars (, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2604. If the net value of the community estate is less than five thousand dollars (
If the net value of the community estate is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and one party cannot be located through the exercise of reasonable diligence, the court may award all the community estate to the other party on conditions the court deems proper in its judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation of the parties.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2604
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2604 cover?
Section 2604 ("If the net value of the community estate is less than five thousand dollars (") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 2604?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2604 apply to my situation?
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