{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"903","citation":"Fam. Code, § 903","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>A debt is “incurred” at the following time:</p><p>(a) In the case of a contract, at the time the contract is made.</p><p>(b) In the case of a tort, at the time the tort occurs.</p><p>(c) In other cases, at the time the obligation arises.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-903","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}