Moorpark Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Moorpark

Moorpark is a city located in Ventura County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The city is known for its rural atmosphere and small-town charm. The city is home to several parks, including Arroyo Simi Park, Tierra Rejada Park, and Walnut Grove Park. It is also home to Moorpark College, a two-year community college. The city is known for its annual Moorpark Apricot Festival, which celebrates the city’s agricultural heritage. The city is also home to several wineries and vineyards, making it a popular destination for wine tasting.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Moorpark, California is $717,400 as of 2021. As of 2020, the population of the California area of Moorpark is estimated to be 35,945.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Moorpark

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Ventura 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:

• What is the timeline for a California partition action? Most partition actions are resolved in 3 to 6 months by way of settlement. Other cases can take 6 to 12 months to obtain an interlocutory judgment of partition, which generally appoints a referee to sell the property.
• Do I need to go to court to win a partition action? While the partition action must be filed with the court, partition actions rarely involve a trial in which the co-owners appear at court. This means it is extremely unlikely that you will need to step foot in a courtroom. Most partition work is done by motion practice involving tentative rulings with little interaction between the court and the attorneys, let alone the co-owners.
• 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 do I file a partition action? Partition actions must be filed in the county where some or all of the co-owned real property is located by way of a partition complaint. While filing the complaint is relatively easy, reaching the end of the partition as quickly and efficiently as possible requires the skill of an experienced partition attorney.
• 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.