Experienced Partition Attorneys Serving Santa Maria
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Santa Barbara 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:
- What is California’s Partition of Real Property Act? Effective January 1, 2023, California’s new partition law allows defendants to buy out the interests of the plaintiff at an appraised value.
- How does a partition action work in California?
- Can a minority owner force the sale of a property? There is no requirement for a majority vote for partition. Rather, an co-owner of any interest in property can force 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.
- What are the steps involved in a partition action in California? The first step is to file a partition complaint in California, which is followed by a request for the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby appointing a partition referee under the partition statutes.
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Partition Actions in Santa Maria
Partitions are quite common in Santa Maria. According to Zillow, the median home value in Santa Maria, California is $541,400 as of 2021. As of July 1, 2019, the population of the Santa Maria area of California was 106,717.
Santa Maria is a city located in the Central Coast region of California, about 120 miles northwest of Los Angeles. It is the largest city in Santa Barbara County and is known for its agricultural production, particularly strawberries. The city is home to a variety of attractions, including the Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum, the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, and the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. The city also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival and the Santa Maria Valley Wine & Food Festival. Santa Maria is also home to a number of wineries, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Goesele v. Bimeler – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Goesele v. Bimeler, 55 U.S. 589 (1852), the issue was whether a partition of real estate could be made without the consent of all the owners. The case involved a dispute between two brothers, John and Jacob Goesele, who owned a tract of land in Ohio. John wanted to partition the land, but Jacob refused to consent. The court held that a partition could not be made without the consent of all the owners, and that the partition was void. The court also held that the partition could not be enforced against Jacob, as he had not consented to it. This case established the principle that a partition of real estate cannot be made without the consent of all the owners.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Santa Maria in the County of Santa Barbara, 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 (805) 880-8800 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in Santa Maria, California serve Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas including Orcutt, Nipomo, Guadalupe, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo.
