Partition Actions in Merced County
Merced County is located in the Central Valley of California, east of San Francisco. It is the 18th most populous county in the state, with a population of approximately 255,793. The county seat is Merced, and the largest city is Atwater. Merced County is home to the University of California, Merced, and is known for its agricultural production, including almonds, walnuts, tomatoes, and cotton. The county is also home to several state parks, including Merced River National Wildlife Refuge, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, and Merced National Wildlife Refuge.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Merced County, California is $269,000 as of 2021. As of July 1, 2019, the population of Merced County, California was estimated to be 255,793.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Merced County
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Merced 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 partition must be done in a fair and equitable manner, and that the court must approve the partition before it can be enforced. The partition statutes also provide that the court may order the sale of the property if the co-owners cannot agree on a partition. 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:
- How long does a partition action take in California?” Most partition actions are complete in 3 to 6 months because most cases settle in either a buyout or agreed sale. However, some cases can drag on for 6 to 12 months.
- Can a Trust File a Partition? Yes, a trust can file a partition action as the co-owner of real property in California.
- 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.
- 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.
- Can we negotiate a settlement instead of going through a partition action? We find that the best solution is to file the partition action, then negotiate a settlement. Defendants often reach a more reasonable settlement when they are being advised by a partition attorney who will explain that the plaintiff is very likely to obtain the sale of the property.
Speak to Our Merced County Partition Attorneys Today
Call our Merced County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!
Call us at (209) 600-7700 or contact us below to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation
Buckley v. Superior Court of San Francisco County – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Buckley v. Superior Court of San Francisco County, 102 Cal. 6 (1894), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two brothers, John and William Buckley, over the partition of a piece of real estate that had been inherited from their father. The brothers had agreed to divide the property, but William refused to accept the partition as proposed by John. The court was asked to determine whether the partition should be enforced. The court held that the partition should be enforced, but that the partition should be made in accordance with the wishes of both parties. The court also held that the partition should be made in such a way that each party would receive an equal share of the property. The court also held that the partition should be made in such a way that each party would receive an equal share of the profits from the property.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the Merced County County in the County of Merced, 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 (209) 600-7700 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in Merced County also serve Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, Delhi, and Turlock.
