California · Civil Code

CIV §687: Community property is property that is community property under Part 2 (commencing with Section 760) of Division 4 of the Family Code.

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Community property is defined as property classified as community property under Part 2 of Division 4 of the Family Code.

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Community property is property that is community property under Part 2 (commencing with Section 760) of Division 4 of the Family Code.

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