
Experienced Partition Attorneys Serving Sunnyvale
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Santa Clara 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:
- How long does a partition action take in California?” Most partition actions are complete in 3 to 6 months because most cases settle in either a buyout or agreed sale. However, some cases can drag on for 6 to 12 months.
- What is a partition action and when is it necessary?
- 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.
- Can a partition action be filed for both real property and personal property in California? Yes, all co-owned real and personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- Can heirs force the sale of property? Heirs can force the sale of real property in California once that property is distributed to them. However, sometimes, the property is still held in a trust where the trustee will sell the property. When there is no trust, the probate court may decide that the probate administrator will sell the property before it is distributed in fractional interests to the heirs.
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Partition Actions in Sunnyvale
Partitions are quite common in Sunnyvale. According to Zillow, the median home value in Sunnyvale, California is $1,541,400 as of 2021. As of 2020, the population of Sunnyvale, California is estimated to be 145,862.
Sunnyvale is a city located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, California. It is one of the major cities in the San Francisco Bay Area and is home to many high-tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Yahoo. Sunnyvale is known for its mild climate, excellent schools, and diverse population. The city is also home to a variety of parks, trails, and recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.

De Uprey v. De Uprey – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of De Uprey v. De Uprey, 27 Cal. 329 (1865), the issue was whether a partition of property between two siblings was valid. The plaintiff, a brother, had purchased a piece of land from his sister, and the sister argued that the partition was invalid because it was not done in accordance with the law. The court found that the partition was valid, but that the brother had to pay the sister for her share of the property. The court also found that the brother had to pay the sister for the improvements she had made to the property. The court also found that the brother had to pay the sister for the value of the improvements she had made to the property. The court also found that the brother had to pay the sister for the value of the improvements she had made to the property, and that the brother had to pay the sister for the value of the improvements she had made to the property.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Sunnyvale in the County of Santa Clara, 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 (408) 777-6800 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in Sunnyvale, California serve Santa Clara County and surrounding areas including Santa Clara, Mountain View, Cupertino, San Jose, Palo Alto