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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 9§ 2102 Duties During Legal Separation

§ 2102 Duties During Legal Separation

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§ 2102 Duties During Legal Separation

This law says that when a couple separates, they must be honest and fair with each other about money, property, and business opportunities until everything is officially split. They have to share all important details and can't hide anything.

Key Takeaways

  • •After separating, both people must share all details about money, property, and business opportunities.
  • •If one person gets a big chance (like a new business) because of something from the marriage, they must tell their ex-partner about it.
  • •They must keep being honest until everything is officially split or decided by a court.
  • •If someone hides something important, the court can make them share the profits later.

Example

A couple decides to separate, and one of them starts a new business using an idea they had during the marriage.

The person starting the business must tell their ex-partner about it right away. If they don’t, and the business makes money, the ex-partner could get a share of that money later.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2102 Duties During Legal Separation

(a) From the date of separation to the date of the distribution of the community or quasi-community asset or liability in question, each party is subject to the standards provided in Section 721, as to all activities that affect the assets and liabilities of the other party, including, but not limited to, the following activities: (1) The accurate and complete disclosure of all assets and liabilities in which the party has or may have an interest or obligation and all current earnings, accumulations, and expenses, including an immediate, full, and accurate update or augmentation to the extent there have been material changes. (2) The accurate and complete written disclosure of any investment opportunity, business opportunity, or other income-producing opportunity that presents itself after the date of separation, but that results from any investment, significant business activity outside the ordinary course of business, or other income-producing opportunity of either spouse from the date of marriage to the date of separation, inclusive. The written disclosure shall be made in sufficient time for the other spouse to make an informed decision as to whether the spouse desires to participate in the investment opportunity, business, or other potential income-producing opportunity, and for the court to resolve any dispute regarding the right of the other spouse to participate in the opportunity. In the event of nondisclosure of an investment opportunity, the division of any gain resulting from that opportunity is governed by the standard provided in Section 2556. (3) The operation or management of a business or an interest in a business in which the community may have an interest. (b) From the date that a valid, enforceable, and binding resolution of the disposition of the asset or liability in question is reached, until the asset or liability has actually been distributed, each party is subject to the standards provided in Section 721 as to all activities that affect the assets or liabilities of the other party. Once a particular asset or liability has been distributed, the duties and standards set forth in Section 721 shall end as to that asset or liability. (c) From the date of separation to the date of a valid, enforceable, and binding resolution of all issues relating to child or spousal support and professional fees, each party is subject to the standards provided in Section 721 as to all issues relating to the support and fees, including immediate, full, and accurate disclosure of all material facts and information regarding the income or expenses of the party. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 18. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

opportunityseparationliabilitycommunityinvestmentobligationresolutionmarriage

Related Statutes

  • § 1102 Spousal Control Of Community Property
  • § 17402 Child Support Reimbursement Obligation
  • § 5614 Private Child Support Collector Duties
  • § 17512 Employer Child Support Information
  • § 17514 Child Abduction Records Confidentiality

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2102.
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