Partition Actions in Riverside County
Riverside County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,189,641, making it the fourth-most populous county in California and the 11th-most populous in the United States. The name was derived from the city of Riverside, which is the county seat. Riverside County is included in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Inland Empire. The county is also included in the Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Combined Statistical Area.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Riverside County, California is $385,000 as of 2021. The population of Riverside County, California is 2,485,919.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Riverside County
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 sale. The court will then order the division of the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any proceeds from the sale of the property must be divided among the co-owners in proportion to their respective interests in the property.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- What happens to any debts or liens on the property during a partition action? Secured debts are paid from the sale of the property. Secured lenders named in a partition action are generally dismissed with an agreement to pay the mortgage at the time of the sale.
- When is a partition action right for my dispute? Generally, parties who can reach their own resolution of a co-ownership dispute are not reading websites about partition law. If you are reading this article, chances are that your co-ownership dispute has reached a level where legal options are being considered. Filing a partition action will bring about a certain result to the co-ownership dispute, rather than letting it linger for years on end. However, if the parties are very close to a settlement, it may be wise to consider a resolution.
- 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.
- 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 type of relief can be granted by the court in a partition action? A partition action generally involves the sale or division of the property, along with an accounting of offsets.
Speak to Our Riverside County Partition Attorneys Today
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Ahr v. Ahr – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Ahr v. Ahr, 153 Cal.App.2d 1 (1957), the issue was whether a partition of real property was valid. The plaintiff, Mrs. Ahr, had inherited a parcel of real property from her father. She and her husband, the defendant, had agreed to partition the property, with Mrs. Ahr receiving one-half of the property and her husband receiving the other half. However, the partition was not properly executed, as the deed was not recorded and the property was not physically divided. The court held that the partition was invalid, as it did not comply with the requirements of the law. The court also held that Mrs. Ahr was entitled to the entire property, as she was the sole owner of the property.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving Riverside County, California
Our Riverside County partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Talkov law unlocks access to justice for co-owners by funding your case. For qualified cases, you pay no fees until we successfully partition your property by obtaining a sale on the market or to your co-owner! For a free consultation with California’s first and largest team of partition attorneys at Talkov Law, call (951) 888-3300 or contact us online today.
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