Kern County Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Kern County

Kern County is located in the southern Central Valley of California, and is the third largest county in the state. It is bordered by Tulare County to the north, Fresno County to the east, Kings County to the south, and San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties to the west. The county seat is Bakersfield, and the largest city is also Bakersfield. Kern County is home to a diverse population of over 890,000 people, and is known for its agricultural production, oil and gas production, and aerospace and defense industries. The county is also home to several national parks, including Sequoia National Park, Death Valley National Park, and the Mojave National Preserve. Kern County is a great place to live, work, and play, and offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors and residents alike.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Kern County, California is $250,000. As of July 1, 2020, the population of Kern County, California was 899,741.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Kern County

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Kern County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions provide a legal mechanism for co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes allow a co-owner to file a lawsuit in court to have the property divided, either physically or by sale. The court will then order the division of the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any proceeds from the sale of the property must be divided among the co-owners in proportion to their respective interests in the property.

Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

• How will the property be divided if a partition action is successful? In most partition actions, the property will be sold, rather than being divided. If the property is eligible for partition in-kind, the court can appoint a referee to prepare a report on dividing the property in a manner that does not damage the value of the fractional interests.
• Are there ways to make my partition action less expensive? There are numerous ways to obtain a less expensive partition action in California. For example, having your documents organized can ensure you don’t have to pay your attorney to go through a disorganized mess to get the information they need.
• Can I be forced into selling a jointly owned house? Under California’s Partition of Real Property Act, a co-owner will have a right to buyout the property. However, absent a buy out at the appraised price, a plaintiff will likely be able to force the sale of a jointly owned house.
• Who can file a partition action in California? Generally, any co-owner of real property can file a partition action.
• 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.