California · Evidence Code
EVID §972: A married person does not have a privilege under this article in: (a) A proceeding brought by or on behalf of one spouse against the other spouse.
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines exceptions to the marital privilege, allowing spouses to testify against each other in certain civil and criminal proceedings, including family law, abuse, child support, and crimes against the spouse or their relatives.
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