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What is the Purpose of a Case Management Conference in a California Partition Action?

What is a Case Management Conference in a Partition Action?

In a California partition action, the case management conference promotes timely resolution through an open hearing involving the attorneys and judge. Its purpose, as mandated by California Rules of Court, is to facilitate communication among parties and ensure essential issues are exposed early in the litigation process. However, contrary to what many co-owners may believe, … Read More

Hoarders in Co-Owned Properties – Partition Actions in California

When co-owners of real estate disagree on what to do with a property, a partition action is often the best legal solution to force a sale. However, disputes become even more complicated when one of the co-owners is a hoarder. A property filled with excessive clutter, debris, or hazardous conditions can significantly reduce market value, … Read More

How to Piece Together a Property's Title History

How to Piece Together a Property’s Title History

A property’s title history reveals its ownership trail, liens, and any disputes or irregularities that might affect your rights as the new owner. When purchasing or investing in real property, understanding its title history is crucial. Why is a Property’s Legal Title Important? Legal title is important because Evidence Code Β§ 662 provides that: β€œThe … Read More

Pleading Waiver of Partition

Pleading Requirements for Waiver of Partition

In California, a partition is an absolute right for co-owners, however, the right can be waived by properly pleading the right has been waived. This article explains what constitutes a valid waiver and how to properly plead it in court when seeking to enforce a partition waiver. What is a Waiver of Partition? In California, … Read More

Severance of a Joint Tenancy After the ATRO in a Marital Dissolution

Severance of a Joint Tenancy After the ATRO in a Marital Dissolution: Implications for Partition Actions

In California, spouses frequently hold real estate as joint tenants, meaning that if one spouse dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving spouse by right of survivorship. However, when a marriage dissolves, one spouse may wish to sever the joint tenancy and transfer their half interest to a living trust to ensure the property … Read More

Buying and Selling Fractional Interests in Real Estate: Immediate Cash or Full Value?

Fractional ownership in real estate can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Whether you inherited a 50% interest in a property or co-own it with a former romantic partner, disputes or differing goals among co-owners often make it difficult to decide the best path forward. While the ideal solution to unlock the full value … Read More

What Happens If Your Co-Owner Dies During a Partition Action?

Partition actions are already challenging, but the unexpected death of a co-owner introduces additional complexity. If this happens, your next steps depend on whether the deceased co-owner had an attorney, their ownership structure, and the status of the case. Here’s what to do, including how to handle situations where the co-owner was a trustee of … Read More

How Wildfires Can Affect Partition Actions in Los Angeles

Wildfires are an unfortunate reality in Southern California, with devastating impacts on property owners. For those who co-own property, wildfires can create unique challenges that lead to serious disputes. As the #1 partition lawyers in Los Angeles, we’ve seen how these natural disasters can amplify existing tensions or create new disagreements between co-owners, sometimes leaving … Read More

The Importance of Valuation under the Partition of Real Property Act – California Code of Civil Procedure Section 874.320

Partition actions are often complex, involving multiple co-owners with competing interests in the division or sale of a property. While many parties understand the importance of a fair valuation in cases involving buyouts under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 874.317, the significance of valuation extends beyond buyout scenarios. Even when no buyout is sought, … Read More

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