Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part.
Chapter 1 - Definitions
California Family Code — §§ 900-903
Sections (3)
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
“Debt” means an obligation incurred by a married person before or during marriage, whether based on contract, tort, or otherwise.
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
A debt is “incurred” at the following time:
(a)In the case of a contract, at the time the contract is made.
(b)In the case of a tort, at the time the tort occurs.
(c)In other cases, at the time the obligation arises.