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Code of Civil Procedure 874.020 CCP – Other Actions or Proceedings; Reasonable Expenses (Costs of Partition)

California Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 is the California partition statute that allows the court to award expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred in actions for the common benefit of the property. The statute provides that: The costs of partition include reasonable expenses, including attorney’s fees, necessarily incurred by a party for the common benefit in prosecuting … Read More

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The Secret to Selling Jointly Owned Property

One of the most common questions raised by co-owners of real property in California is how to force the sale of the property when the co-owners do not agree. California Code of Civil Procedure Section 872.210 allow a co-owner to sell co-owned property, even if the other co owner does not consent to the sale, … Read More

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4 Tricks to Remove Your Name from the Mortgage on Jointly Owned California Property

Removing your name from the mortgage on jointly owned property might seem difficult, but there are four possible solutions to get your name off the mortgage.

Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 CCP – Interlocutory Judgment of Partition (Partition Actions)

California Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 is the California partition statute that allows the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby finding that a partition will be entered in the case. The statute provides that: (a) If the court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to partition, it shall make an interlocutory judgment that … Read More

Civil Code 682 – Severing a Joint Tenancy in California

This article seeks to explain the meaning of a joint tenancy as compared to other forms of co-tenancy, explains the meaning and importance of the severance of a joint tenancy, and explains the means by which a joint tenancy in real estate may be severed. Before or after the severance, jointly owned property can be … Read More

Family Code 1100(b) – Spouses Can Gift No More than Half of the Community Property

Community Property Laws Allow Spouses to Give Away No More than Half of the Community Estate, During Life or Upon Death in a Will or Trust While many spouses have tried, the law does not allow a living or deceased spouse to give away more than half of the community property marital estate, including in … Read More

Cori Schumacher Loses Restraining Order, Anti-SLAPP Motion Granted, Court Rules in Victory for Talkov Law

Cori Schumacher, Carlsbad Councilmember, Loses Anti-SLAPP Motion; Court Sides With Talkov Law’s First Amendment Briefing As covered by Volokh Conspiracy and the San Diego Union Tribune, a California court sided with the First Amendment in granting an Anti-SLAPP motion to strike a restraining order petition filed by Carlsbad City Councilwoman Cori Schumacher against three outspoken … Read More

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Talkov Law Selected as Top 100 Legal Blog

Top 100 Legal Blog Award for Talkov Law Feedspot recently announced its list of the Top 100 Legal Blogs, Websites & Influencers in 2021 for Lawyers and Law Students. Talkov Law secured its place as the #54 legal blog in the world alongside such notable blogs as Above the Law blog, SCOTUSBlog, and the ABA … Read More

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What is a Constructive Trust in California?

Constructive Trust in California for Real Estate Co-Ownership What is a Constructive Trust in California Real Estate? A constructive trust is a remedy used by a court to compel a person who has property they are not justly entitled to to transfer it to the intended beneficiary as determined by the court. How can I … Read More

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Title vs. Deed: What’s the Difference?

What is the Difference Between a Title and a Deed? If you are wondering what the difference is between a deed and title, you are not alone! The experienced Real Estate and Quiet Title Attorneys at Talkov Law break down the differences between these terms