California · Family Code

FAM §760: Except as otherwise provided by statute, all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.

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Property acquired by a married person during marriage while living in this state is classified as community property, unless another law provides otherwise.

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Except as otherwise provided by statute, all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.

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