Partition Actions in Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. It is bordered by the cities of Lawndale, Gardena, Inglewood, and Lennox. Hawthorne is known for its diverse population, its tree-lined streets, and its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport. The city is home to several aerospace and defense companies, including Northrop Grumman and SpaceX. Hawthorne is also home to the Hawthorne Municipal Airport, which is used for general aviation. The city is served by the Hawthorne School District, which includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Hawthorne, California is $541,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Hawthorne, California was 87,199.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Hawthorne

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles 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:

What to expect in a California partition action? Partition actions necessarily resolve the conflict between co-owners through an expedited statutory process. A capable partition attorney will assist in expediting the process and producing the most favorable outcome.
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.
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.
Who can file a partition action in California? Generally, any co-owner of real property can file a partition action.
What types of properties can be subject to a partition action in California? All co-owned real or personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.

Speak to Our Hawthorne Partition Attorneys Today

Call our Los Angeles County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!

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Hipp for Use of Cuesta v. Babin – Partition Action Case Study

In the legal case of Hipp for Use of Cuesta v. Babin, 60 U.S. 271 (1856), the issue was whether a partition of land could be made between two parties who had conflicting claims to the same property. The plaintiff, Hipp, was the owner of a tract of land in Louisiana, and the defendant, Babin, was the owner of an adjoining tract. Hipp claimed that the two tracts should be partitioned, while Babin argued that the two tracts should remain undivided. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Hipp, finding that a partition of the land was possible and that it should be done in a manner that would be equitable to both parties. The court also noted that the partition should be done in a way that would not prejudice either party’s rights to the land.

Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Hawthorne in the County of Los Angeles, 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 (310) 496-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.