California § 910 - Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the community estate is liable
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 910 — Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the community estate is liable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 910. Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the community estate is liable
(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the community estate is liable for a debt incurred by either spouse before or during marriage, regardless of which spouse has the management and control of the property and regardless of whether one or both spouses are parties to the debt or to a judgment for the debt. (b) âDuring marriageâ for purposes of this section does not include the period after the date of separation, as defined in Section 70, and before a 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 § 910
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 910 cover?
Section 910 ("Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the community estate is liable") 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 § 910?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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