Personality Types of Co-owners in Partition Actions
Litigation is about personalities as much as law. With about 98% of the partition actions we handle settling before trial, these co-owner personality types demand careful handling.
Can my Co-owner Contest a Partition in California?
Your co-owner can contest a partition action, but the chances of stopping it are slim because the right to partition is absolute in California.
How Realtors Can Force the Sale of Co-owned Property in California
A difficult co-owner can derail an otherwise easy sale. Here is how Realtors can help clients force the sale of co-owned property through a partition action.
Is There a Statute of Limitations on a Partition Action?
Some co-owners wonder whether there is a deadline to file for partition, such as when a co-owner moved out 20 years ago and never paid the taxes. Here is how California law treats it.
What Are Examples of a Partition Action in California?
A partition action is a court-ordered division of property. Here are common examples of co-ownership disputes that lead to a partition in California.
Can Heirs Property be Sold?
Yes. Many people believe the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act prevents a sale, but it doesn’t. It adds buyout rights, and the property can still be sold.
Unequal Down Payments and Ownership Interests in Property Co-Ownership Disputes (Partition Actions)
One of the most common co-ownership disputes is what happens when one co-owner paid more than their share of the down payment. Here is how a partition action handles it.
How to File a Partition Lawsuit
A partition lawsuit is the court process for ending a co-ownership dispute in California. Here are the basic steps to file one.
Partition by Sale in California
A partition by sale is a court-ordered sale of jointly owned property, with the proceeds divided among the co-owners. It is the most common outcome of a California partition.
Partition in Kind in California
A partition in kind physically divides the property so each co-owner receives a portion of the land. Here are the rules that decide when it is allowed.
