Who can creditors of spouses, married in community of property, turn to for the recovery of a joint debt?

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The question is asking about legal principles regarding creditors' rights concerning debts incurred by spouses in a community property arrangement. It seeks to identify which estates creditors can claim against for recovery.

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Only the joint estate of the spouses.

The final answer is: Only the joint estate of the spouses.

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The final answer is: Only the joint estate of the spouses.

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In a marriage in community of property, both partners share all assets and liabilities equally, making the joint estate liable for joint debts.

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A common mistake is overlooking that separate estates are not liable for joint debts in a community of property marriage.

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