CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Community Property Issues
......Gifts/Transfers of C/P
.........Between Spouses
6 Cards On This Topic:
  • Spouses may transmute property between themselves without consideration.
  • An automobile is not a "tangible article[] of a personal nature" capable of being gifted without a writing pursuant to FC 852(c).
  • Jewelry that was substantial in value, taking into consideration circumstances of the marriage, is subject to no oral transmutation rule; gift card must meet requirements of Fam. Code §852.
  • Use of asset without more is insufficient for "donee" to establish gift. Donative intent on part of "donor" must be shown.
  • Gifts/transfers of c/p between spouses.
  • Transmutations between spouses.