Prosecuting the Partition Archives

What to Do If a Majority Owner Refuses a Partition Action

When the majority owner refuses a partition action, you don’t have to stay trapped—California law is on your side. When co-owners of real estate don’t see eye to eye, disputes are inevitable—especially when one party wants to sell, but the majority owner(s) disagrees. Fortunately, California law provides a clear legal path forward for minority owners … Read More

Partition Action Timeline: What to Expect from Start to Finish

As California’s first, most popular, and fastest partition law firm, we are often asked how long a partition will take. Talkov Law generally completes partitions in an average of just 7 months to obtain a settlement or judgment of partition, which is followed by a sale or refinance- all without a trial. Other firms lacking … Read More

Why Partition Referees Are Essential in a Partition Action

For many co-owners facing a partition action, the idea of a court-appointed partition referee can seem intimidating. Some fear that a referee will unfairly take sides, undervalue the property, or create unnecessary delays in the sale process. In reality, partition referees are intended to be neutral professionals whose primary role is to ensure a fair … Read More

Boilerplate Affirmative Defense Motion to Strike Demurrer

Boilerplate Affirmative Defenses: Motion to Strike & Demurrer [California Form Template Sample]

Many times, when defendants are sued in California they file an answer alleging numerous boilerplate affirmative defenses with no supporting facts. Technically, this is improper, and these defenses may be subject to a motion to strike or demurrer under California law. The authorities below can be used in a motion to strike or demurrer seeking … Read More

What is the Cost of Partition Action in California?

As partition attorneys in California, we are often asked about the cost of a partition action. Since attorneys are the largest cost, the real question is how much are the attorney’s fees for a partition lawsuit in California?

The Trick to Recovering Partition Attorney’s Fees Against an Uncooperative Co-Tenant

How To Recover Attorney’s Fees in a Partition Action Co-ownership of real estate in California can be expensive when one co-owner, known in the law as a co-tenant, does not cooperate in the sale of the property. This often occurs when the uncooperative co-tenant is enjoying the benefits of a property without contributing to the … Read More