The ‘’Marital Privilege’’ In California - A Quick Primer

You will enjoy several benefits when you get married in California. These include the right to make medical decisions on behalf of your spouse, the right to inherit part of your spouse’s estate, and the right to file joint tax returns. The right to refuse to reveal confidential conversations between spouses and the right to refuse to testify against your spouse are common legal benefits. These rights are known as "spousal privilege" and are the most common legal marital privileges under California law. However, major exceptions...