{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"902","citation":"Fam. Code, § 902","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS DURING MARRIAGE [700. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 3. LIABILITY OF MARITAL PROPERTY [900. - 1000.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-4/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [900. - 903.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Debt” means an obligation incurred by a married person before or during marriage, whether based on contract, tort, or otherwise.</p>","text":"“Debt” means an obligation incurred by a married person before or during marriage, whether based on contract, tort, or otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-902","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}