CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
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Community Property Issues
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Gifts/Transfers of C/P
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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.