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Section § 3500

Explanation

This section states that the definitions given in this chapter should be used to understand and interpret the rules in this division, except when specified otherwise or when the context demands a different interpretation.

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.
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Section § 3515

Explanation

This law says that when we're talking about separate property in a marriage, we're not referring to something called quasi-community property.

“Separate property” does not include quasi-community property.
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