California · Family Code
FAM §2252: The property divided pursuant to Section 2251 is liable for debts of the parties to the same extent as if the property had been community property or quasi-community property.
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Property divided under Section 2251 is subject to the debts of the parties to the same extent as community or quasi-community property.
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The property divided pursuant to Section 2251 is liable for debts of the parties to the same extent as if the property had been community property or quasi-community property.
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