
Partition Actions in Stockton
Stockton is a city in the Central Valley of California, located approximately 80 miles east of San Francisco. It is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd largest city in the United States. Stockton is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant downtown. The city is home to a number of attractions, including the Stockton Arena, Stockton Ports baseball team, and the Stockton Asparagus Festival. The city is also home to a number of universities, including University of the Pacific, San Joaquin Delta College, and Humphreys College. Stockton is a great place to live, work, and play, and offers a variety of activities for all ages.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Stockton, California is $299,000. As of July 1, 2019, the population of Stockton, California was 311,178.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Stockton
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving San Joaquin 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:
- How will the court in a California partition action determine how much each co-owner will receive from the sales proceeds? Generally, each co-owner will receive their fractional interest in the proceeds of sale based on their ownership interests. However, this amount can be enhanced or diminished by partition offsets whereby one co-owner paid more than their fractional interest for property expenses.
- In a partition action, can I be reimbursed for paying more than my fair share of the down payment? Yes, partition actions allow for offsets whereby one co-owner claims excess payments for mortgage, taxes, insurance, improvements, repairs and other property expenses
- Can I be forced into selling a jointly owned house? Under California’s Partition of Real Property Act, a co-owner will have a right to buyout the property. However, absent a buy out at the appraised price, a plaintiff will likely be able to force the sale of a jointly owned house.
- 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.
- Are there ways to make my partition action less expensive? There are numerous ways to obtain a less expensive partition action in California. For example, having your documents organized can ensure you don’t have to pay your attorney to go through a disorganized mess to get the information they need.
Speak to Our Stockton Partition Attorneys Today
Call our San Joaquin County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!
Call us at (209) 600-7700 or contact us below to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation

Bridges v. Bridges – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Bridges v. Bridges, 125 Cal.App.2d 359 (1954), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings over the partition of a family ranch. The plaintiff, the brother, sought to partition the ranch into two separate parcels, while the defendant, the sister, sought to keep the ranch intact. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the plaintiff, finding that the partition of the ranch was necessary to ensure that each sibling received their fair share of the property. The court also noted that the partition would not cause any significant harm to either party, and that it would be in the best interests of both parties to divide the ranch into two separate parcels.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Stockton in the County of San Joaquin, 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 (209) 600-7700 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
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