Meeting Topic: Yours, Mine, or Ours? Understanding Transmutation Law

Meeting Description

When does separate property become community property, and what happens when spouses change how their assets are owned during marriage? Transmutation law can have significant implications for estate planning, asset protection, and divorce. Join us for an informative discussion with attorney Donald “Don” Schweitzer as he explores the legal principles governing the transfer of property between spouses, common planning pitfalls, and the importance of properly documenting changes in property ownership. Attendees will gain valuable insight into how transmutation can affect a client’s financial future and why understanding these rules is essential when navigating complex marital property issues.

Speaker Bio: Donald “Don” Schweitzer

Donald “Don” Schweitzer is a highly respected Pasadena attorney, Certified Family Law Specialist, and founder and managing partner of Schweitzer Law Partners. With more than 30 years of trial experience, Don brings a unique perspective to family law. Before founding his firm in 2003, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County and worked as a police officer, SWAT team member, and homicide detective.

His practice focuses on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence. Don is also a frequent lecturer on family law issues and has appeared as a legal commentator on national television.

Beyond his legal career, Don has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the Pasadena community. He is a past president of the Pasadena Bar Association and the Pasadena City College Foundation, as well as a former chair of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. He has also supported numerous charitable organizations, including Foothill Unity Center and the Fire Family Foundation. In 2024, Don and his wife, Maria, received the Pasadena Museum of History’s Contemporary History Makers Award in recognition of their contributions to the community.

Don’s extensive legal experience and dedication to serving others make him a distinguished voice on the complex issues surrounding marital property and transmutation law.