Cal. FAM § 1610
This is the official text of Cal. FAM § 1610, part of California’s Family Code — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence protections, and adoption. This particular section falls under Division 4, “Rights and Obligations During Marriage.”
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Official statutory text
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage.
(b) “Property” means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings.
(a) “Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage.
(b) “Property” means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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