Partition Actions in Colton
Colton is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. It is situated just east of the city of San Bernardino and is part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area. The city is known for its diverse population and its proximity to major transportation hubs. Colton is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The city is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Colton Golf Course and the Colton Community Center. Colton is a great place to live, work, and play.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Colton, California is $310,000. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Colton, California is 54,818.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Colton
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving San Bernardino County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. A California partition action is a law that allows co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes provide a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide the property without having to go through the court system. The partition statutes allow co-owners to divide the property either by agreement or by court order. If the co-owners cannot agree on how to divide the property, then the court will divide the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any partition of the property must be in accordance with the laws of the state of California. The legal effect of the partition statutes is that it provides a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide their property without having to go through the court system.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- Can I still file a partition if my co-owner has filed for bankruptcy? Yes, the partition action can generally be filed in the bankruptcy court or the bankruptcy court can apply state partition law to allow offsets when the co-owned property is sold by the bankruptcy trustee.
- What are the potential outcomes of a partition action? The most likely outcome in a partition action is that the plaintiff receives fair value for their interest in the property either through a sale to a third party or to the defendant. In rare cases, a property can be divided, through this is not applicable to single family residences with no surplus land.
- What is a partition action and when is it necessary?
- Can a Trust File a Partition? Yes, a trust can file a partition action as the co-owner of real property in California.
- How do I file a partition action? Partition actions must be filed in the county where some or all of the co-owned real property is located by way of a partition complaint. While filing the complaint is relatively easy, reaching the end of the partition as quickly and efficiently as possible requires the skill of an experienced partition attorney.
Speak to Our Colton Partition Attorneys Today
Call our San Bernardino County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!
Call us at (909) 577-3300 or contact us below to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation
Mohun v. Ebright – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Mohun v. Ebright, Not Reported in Cal.Rptr.2d (2002), the court was tasked with determining the validity of a partition agreement between two parties. The partition agreement was created to divide a parcel of land between the two parties. The court found that the partition agreement was invalid because it was not properly executed. The court found that the agreement was not properly executed because it was not signed by both parties, and it was not properly witnessed. Additionally, the court found that the agreement was not properly recorded in the county records. As a result, the court found that the partition agreement was invalid and the parties were not bound by its terms.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Colton in the County of San Bernardino, California.
Our partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Call the experienced real estate partition attorneys at Talkov Law at (909) 577-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in Colton also serve San Bernardino, Rialto, Fontana, Bloomington, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, Highland.
