A court may cancel or narrow the existing scope of community property further to an application from a spouse if there are compelling reasons to do so. Compelling reasons primarily include the fact that a spouse is profligate or runs excessive risks, or a situation where a creditor demands assets exceeding the value of what belongs solely to that spouse as collateral for a debt. If a spouse starts up a business or becomes a partner with unlimited liability in a legal entity, this may also be viewed as a compelling reason.
The court also has the power to restore community property after cancelling it, especially if the reasons for ending the community property have passed.
A court-appointed regime can be changed by an agreement between the spouses or by a court ruling.