Legal Question in Family Law in California

Well, you could put the date of transfer on the deed as a date in the past, but the recording of the deed is later when you actually record it with the County Recorder, and in regard to creditors, the recording date would take priority as to whatever you're trying to do, e.g., trying to avoid certain creditors placing liens or levying the property. Also, not sure how it would protect the couple's credit as you think.

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