{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3551","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3551","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [3500. - 3830.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [3550. - 3558.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 82, Sec. 32.   (SB 1306)   Effective January 1, 2015.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between spouses are inapplicable under this division. Spouses are competent witnesses to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage.</p>","text":"Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between spouses are inapplicable under this division. Spouses are competent witnesses to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-3551","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}