Co-ownership with a divorcing couples presents a challenge to force the sale of a property when a co-owner wants out due to the high burden of Family Code § 2108. This is where a partition action often becomes the more powerful legal tool. What Does Family Code Section 2108 Do? California Family Code Section 2108 … Read More
Mental illness can create challenges, with property co-ownership being particularly challenging under California law. From refusal to sell to unpaid expenses, behavioral health concerns can complicate co-ownership and often lead to property disputes. Conditions like anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders may cause communication breakdowns, financial mismanagement, or outright refusal to cooperate. These issues often … Read More
Co-ownership disputes are complicated when you co-own with a married couple. However, a forced sale of property owned by a third party and a married couple can be addressed 1) through a partition action filed by any co-owner, or 2) through a family law proceeding if the married couple is divorcing, as explained below. Purely … Read More
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
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