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Partition Actions in Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a city located in Kern County, California. It is located in the Indian Wells Valley, near the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is known for its dry climate and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. Ridgecrest is home to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which is the largest employer in the area. The city is also home to the Maturango Museum, which features exhibits on the area’s Native American and pioneer history. Ridgecrest is a great place to live for those looking for a small-town atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Ridgecrest, CA is $202,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Ridgecrest, California is 29,380.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Ridgecrest

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Kern 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 court may order a partition of the property if the co-owners cannot agree on a division. The court may also order the sale of the property and the division of the proceeds among the co-owners. The partition statutes also provide that the court may award attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party in a partition action.

Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

  • 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.
  • What are my partition rights for inherited property? Co-owners of inherited property generally have the absolute right to force the sale of the property through a partition action.
  • What are the different types of partition in California? Almost all partition actions are partition by sale, though partition in-kind allows the property to be divided, while a partition by appraisal allows the purchase by one-co-owner at an appraised value.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Speak to Our Ridgecrest Partition Attorneys Today

Call our Kern County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!

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    Sting v. Beckham – Partition Action Case Study

    In the legal case of Sting v. Beckham, 105 Cal.App.2d 503 (1951), the issue of partition arose when the parties disagreed over the division of a parcel of real property. The plaintiff, Sting, owned a one-half interest in the property, while the defendant, Beckham, owned the other half. Sting sought to partition the property, while Beckham argued that the property should not be divided because it was held in joint tenancy. The court ultimately held that the property should be partitioned, finding that the joint tenancy had been terminated by the parties’ agreement to divide the property. The court also held that the partition should be made in accordance with the parties’ agreement, rather than by a court-ordered sale of the property.

    Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Ridgecrest in the County of Kern, 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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