California Family Code

§ 852

FAM § 852Div. 4 · Part 2 · Ch. 5

Statute text

(a)A transmutation of real or personal property is not valid unless made in writing by an express declaration that is made, joined in, consented to, or accepted by the spouse whose interest in the property is adversely affected.

(b)A transmutation of real property is not effective as to third parties without notice thereof unless recorded.

(c)This section does not apply to a gift between the spouses of clothing, wearing apparel, jewelry, or other tangible articles of a personal nature that is used solely or principally by the spouse to whom the gift is made and that is not substantial in value taking into account the circumstances of the marriage.

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Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.