Partition Actions in Dixon
Dixon is a small city located in Northern California, in Solano County. It is situated about 20 miles from Sacramento and is known for its agricultural heritage. The city is home to a variety of parks, trails, and open spaces, as well as a historic downtown area. Dixon is also home to the Dixon May Fair, an annual event that celebrates the city’s agricultural roots. The city is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere, making it a great place to live and visit.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Dixon, California is $521,400. The population of Dixon, California is 19,876.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Dixon
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Solano 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 also provide a way for co-owners to resolve disputes over the division of the property. The partition statutes provide that the court may order a partition of the property if the co-owners cannot agree on a division. The court may also order the sale of the property and the division of the proceeds among the co-owners. The partition statutes also provide that the court may award attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party in a partition action.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- How much does a partition action cost? The cost of a partition action can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case. A typical partition action usually costs between $5,000 and $12,000, with about $8,000 being the most common cost. However, difficulty locating a defendant, the motion to appoint a partition referee, delay tactics by defendants, and other issues may raise the cost of your partition action. An experienced partition lawyer can mitigate costs and resolve your co-ownership dispute with maximum efficiency.
- What is California’s Partition of Real Property Act? Effective January 1, 2023, California’s new partition law allows defendants to buy out the interests of the plaintiff at an appraised value.
- What are the steps involved in a partition action in California? The first step is to file a partition complaint in California, which is followed by a request for the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby appointing a partition referee under the partition statutes.
- Can a partition action be filed for both real property and personal property in California? Yes, all co-owned real and personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- Can a minority owner force the sale of a property? There is no requirement for a majority vote for partition. Rather, an co-owner of any interest in property can force the sale.
Speak to Our Dixon Partition Attorneys Today
Call our Solano County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!
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Zaslow v. Kroenert – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Zaslow v. Kroenert, 29 Cal.2d 541 (1946), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two co-owners of a parcel of real property. The plaintiff, Zaslow, sought to partition the property, while the defendant, Kroenert, sought to prevent the partition. The court found that the plaintiff had a right to partition the property, as the two co-owners had an equal right to the property and the partition would not cause any prejudice to either party. The court also found that the defendant had no right to prevent the partition, as the plaintiff had a right to seek partition of the property. The court ultimately ordered the partition of the property, and the two co-owners were able to divide the property in accordance with the court’s order.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Dixon, County of Solano, California
Our Dixon partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Talkov law unlocks access to justice for co-owners by funding your case. For qualified cases, you pay no fees until we successfully partition your property by obtaining a sale on the market or to your co-owner! For a free consultation with California’s first and largest team of partition attorneys at Talkov Law, call (707) 777-6600 or contact us online today.
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