When property is classified as CP or SP, it retains its character, except in two instances. One of these instances is transmutation. What does transmutation mean? The couple agrees to change the character of the property from SP to CP or CP to SP The property is moved from a SP to a CP state and it's character changes. The SP and CP are mixed together and the SP can't be clearly proved, the entire mixture will be deemed CP All real property in a CP state is CP