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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 5§ 851 Transmutation Fraudulent Transfer Rules

§ 851 Transmutation Fraudulent Transfer Rules

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§ 851 Transmutation Fraudulent Transfer Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If you try to hide or give away your stuff to avoid paying debts, it's not allowed.
  • •The rules about hiding stuff to cheat others apply here too.
  • •You can't just move your things around to trick people you owe money to.

Example

You owe someone money, so you give your car to your friend to hide it.

This is not allowed because you're trying to trick the person you owe money to. The law says you can't do that.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 851 Transmutation Fraudulent Transfer Rules

A transmutation is subject to the laws governing fraudulent transfers. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

transmutationfraudulent transfers

Related Statutes

  • § 852 Spousal Property Transmutation Rules
  • § 853 Will Statements And Transmutations
  • § 1000 Spousal Liability Exceptions
  • § 17800 Child Support Complaint Process
  • § 17801 Child Support Complaint Appeals

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 851.
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