California · Family Code

FAM §903: A debt is “incurred” at the following time: (a) In the case of a contract, at the time the contract is made.

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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.

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