Santa Ana Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Santa Ana

Santa Ana is a city located in Orange County, California. It is the second most populous city in the county and the 57th most populous city in the United States. Santa Ana is known for its vibrant downtown area, which is home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. The city is also home to several museums, including the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, the Santa Ana Zoo, and the Discovery Science Center. Santa Ana is also home to several parks, including Centennial Park, Santa Ana River Park, and Santiago Park. The city is also home to several universities, including Santa Ana College, Chapman University, and the University of California, Irvine.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Santa Ana, California is $637,400 as of 2021. As of 2020, the population of the Santa Ana area of California is estimated to be around 334,909 people.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Santa Ana

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Orange 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 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.
• Can you lose interest in a jointly owned home by moving out? Generally, co-owners maintain their ownership interests regardless of whether they live at the property. However, in rare cases, leaving the property for many years without paying taxes or other expenses may allow the co-owners in possession to argue that they have adversely possessed the property. Generally, these co-ownership disputes do not get easier with time, so it is important to act promptly.
• What are the potential outcomes of a partition action? The most likely outcome in a partition action is that the plaintiff receives fair value for their interest in the property either through a sale to a third party or to the defendant. In rare cases, a property can be divided, through this is not applicable to single family residences with no surplus land.
• 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 the costs associated with a partition action? The costs of a partition action generally involve the attorney’s fees, and court costs, but can involve referee fees and broker’s fees if the property is sold.