Lodi Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Lodi

Lodi is a city located in San Joaquin County, California. It is situated in the northern portion of the Central Valley, approximately 60 miles east of San Francisco and 40 miles south of Sacramento. The city is known for its wine production, with over 100 wineries located in the area. Lodi is also home to a variety of parks, museums, and other attractions, including the Lodi Lake Nature Area, the Lodi Arch, and the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center. The city is also home to a vibrant downtown area, with a variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Lodi, California is $364,400. As of July 1, 2019, the population of the California area of Lodi was 64,964.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Lodi

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving San Joaquin 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:

• Can I recover my attorney’s fees in a partition action? Yes, you can recover your legal fees in a partition action through a motion for attorney’s fees. However, most partitions settle, and most settlements involve a walk-away of attorney’s fees, meaning it important to hire a partition attorney who will handle the matter efficiently since each party is likely to pay their own fees.
• What type of relief can be granted by the court in a partition action? A partition action generally involves the sale or division of the property, along with an accounting of offsets.
• 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.
• How long will it take to get the property partitioned and sold? Most commonly, 3 to 6 months is all that it takes for the defendant to agree to a sale or buyout the plaintiff’s interest in the property for a fair value. Some cases may take 6 to 12 months.
• How to force the sale of jointly owned property? A partition action is the only statutory method to ensure the end of the co-ownership dispute.