
Experienced Partition Attorneys Serving San Mateo County
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving San Mateo 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 allow co-owners to divide the property either by agreement or by court order. If the co-owners cannot agree on how to divide the property, then the court will divide the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any partition of the property must be in accordance with the laws of the state of California. 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:
- 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.
- Will the plaintiff win a California partition action? The plaintiff almost always prevails in a partition. This is because the right to partition is absolute under California law. Most partition actions result in the Defendant agreeing to sell the property or buyout the plaintiff’s interest in the property, which is generally the plaintiff’s goal.
- 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.
- How does a partition action work in California?
- 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.
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Partition Actions in San Mateo County
Partitions are quite common in San Mateo County. According to Zillow, the median home value in San Mateo County, California is $1,541,400 as of 2021. As of July 1, 2019, the population of San Mateo County, California was 771,991.
San Mateo County is a county located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It is the seventh most populous county in the state and the third most populous in the Bay Area. The county seat is Redwood City. San Mateo County is home to a variety of attractions, including the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the Half Moon Bay State Beach, and the Crystal Springs Reservoir. The county is also home to several major tech companies, including Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Facebook. San Mateo County is known for its diverse population, with a mix of cultures and backgrounds. The county is also known for its excellent schools, with some of the highest test scores in the state.

Balkins v. Norrby – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Balkins v. Norrby, 64 Cal.App.2d 848 (1944), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two co-owners of a parcel of real property. The plaintiff, Balkins, sought to partition the property, while the defendant, Norrby, argued that the property should not be partitioned. The court ultimately held that the property should be partitioned, but that the partition should be made in such a way that the interests of both parties were taken into account. The court also held that the partition should be made in such a way that the interests of the public were taken into account. The court also held that the partition should be made in such a way that the interests of the parties were not unduly prejudiced.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the San Mateo County County in the County of San Mateo, 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 (650) 999-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in San Mateo County also serve the nearby areas of Alameda County, Santa Clara County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, Santa Cruz County including Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Foster City, Burlingame, Millbrae