McFarland Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in McFarland

McFarland is a small city located in Kern County, California. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, about 8 miles north of the city of Bakersfield. The population of McFarland was 12,707 at the 2010 census. The city is known for its agricultural production, particularly of grapes, almonds, and citrus fruits. McFarland is also home to a large Hispanic population, with over 80% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The city is served by the McFarland Unified School District, which includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. McFarland is a quiet, rural community with a strong sense of community and a commitment to preserving its agricultural heritage.

According to Zillow, the median home value in McFarland, California is $232,400. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of McFarland, California is estimated to be 13,722.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving McFarland

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 awarding each co-owner a certain percentage of the property’s value. The court will then order the property to be divided according to the co-owners’ wishes. The partition statutes also provide that if the court finds that a physical division of the property is not possible, it may order the property to be sold and the proceeds divided among the co-owners.

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.
• How does a partition action work in California?
• Can a Trust File a Partition? Yes, a trust can file a partition action as the co-owner of real property in California.
• What are the costs associated with a partition action? The costs of a partition action generally involve the attorney’s fees, and court costs, but can involve referee fees and broker’s fees if the property is sold.
• Can a partition action be stopped or dismissed in California? The truth is that there are very few affirmative defenses in a partition action, and those defenses are rarely applied by courts in California.