Partition Actions in Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage is a city in Riverside County, California, located in the Coachella Valley. It is known for its luxury resorts, golf courses, and spas. The city is home to many celebrities, including former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty Ford. The city is also home to the world-famous Mission Hills Country Club, which hosts the annual Bob Hope Classic golf tournament. The city is known for its beautiful desert landscape, with stunning views of the nearby Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The city is also home to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Rancho Mirage, California is $521,400. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Rancho Mirage, California was 17,218.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Rancho Mirage
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Riverside 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 types of properties can be subject to a partition action in California? All co-owned real or personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- Can a partition action be filed for both real property and personal property in California? Yes, all co-owned real and personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- 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.
- What to expect in a California partition action? Partition actions necessarily resolve the conflict between co-owners through an expedited statutory process. A capable partition attorney will assist in expediting the process and producing the most favorable outcome.
- Can I still file a partition if my co-owner has filed for bankruptcy? Yes, the partition action can generally be filed in the bankruptcy court or the bankruptcy court can apply state partition law to allow offsets when the co-owned property is sold by the bankruptcy trustee.
Speak to Our Rancho Mirage Partition Attorneys Today
Call our Riverside County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!
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Thornber v. Colby – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Thornber v. Colby, 2022 WL 1164207, C089687 (20-Apr-2022) , the partition issues revolve around the ownership of a piece of real estate. The plaintiff, Thornber, is the owner of a one-half interest in the property, while the defendant, Colby, is the owner of the other one-half interest. The dispute arises from the fact that Colby has been occupying the entire property, and has refused to allow Thornber access to his one-half interest. Thornber is seeking a court order to partition the property, which would require Colby to either give up his one-half interest or to allow Thornber access to his one-half interest. The court must decide whether to grant the partition order, and if so, how to divide the property between the two parties.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Rancho Mirage in the County of Riverside, 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 (760) 999-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
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