Guam § 6104 - Priorities for Satisfaction of Community Debts.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 6104 — Priorities for Satisfaction of Community Debts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6104. Priorities for Satisfaction of Community Debts.
(a) Community debts shall be satisfied first from all community
property and all property in which the spouses own an undivided equal
interest as joint tenants or tenants in common, excluding the residence of the
spouses. Should such property be insufficient, community debts shall then be
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satisfied from the residence of the spouses. Should such property be insuf-
ficient, only the separate property of the spouse who contracted or incurred
the debt shall be liable for its satisfaction. If both spouses contracted or
incurred the debt, the separate property of both spouses is jointly and
severally liable for its satisfaction.
(b) This Section shall apply only while both spouses are living, and
shall not apply to the satisfaction of debts after the death of one or both
spouses.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6104
What does Guam Code Annotated § 6104 cover?
Section 6104 ("Priorities for Satisfaction of Community Debts.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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