Azusa Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Azusa

Azusa is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California. It is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and is approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Azusa is known for its historic downtown area, which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city is also home to Azusa Pacific University, a private Christian university, and Citrus College, a public community college. Azusa is a great place to live, work, and play, with plenty of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and educational opportunities.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Azusa, California is $521,400 as of 2021. The population of Azusa, California is 50,937.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Azusa

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions provide a legal mechanism for co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes allow a co-owner to file a lawsuit in court to have the property divided, either physically or by awarding each co-owner a certain percentage of the property’s value. The court will then order the property to be divided according to the co-owners’ wishes. The partition statutes also provide that if the court finds that a physical division of the property is not possible, it may order the property to be sold and the proceeds divided among the co-owners.

Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

• Can I still file a partition if my co-owner has filed for bankruptcy? Yes, the partition action can generally be filed in the bankruptcy court or the bankruptcy court can apply state partition law to allow offsets when the co-owned property is sold by the bankruptcy trustee.
• Who pays for a partition action? In California, each party typically pays for their own attorney’s fees (known as the “American Rule”). However, California partition law allows for an exception to this rule, stating that “the court shall apportion the costs of partition among the parties in proportion to their interests or make such other apportionment as may be equitable.” California Code of Civil Procedure 874.040. Indeed, the court may award “reasonable attorney’s fees incurred or paid by a party for the common benefit.” California Code of Civil Procedure 874.010(a).
• What is a partition action and when is it necessary?
• Can we negotiate a settlement instead of going through a partition action? We find that the best solution is to file the partition action, then negotiate a settlement. Defendants often reach a more reasonable settlement when they are being advised by a partition attorney who will explain that the plaintiff is very likely to obtain the sale of the property.
• How does a partition action work in California?