Donnelly v. Wetzel

Will My Ex Obtain Half the Equity in a Partition?

A common misperception in co-ownership of real estate in California is that ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends will each get half the proceeds of sale in a partition. This myth is often repeated by exes who put in less than half the money on the property, but want half now that the romantic relationship has ended since … Read More

Unequal Down Payments in Property Co-Ownership Disputes & Partition Actions

Unequal Down Payments and Ownership Interests in Property Co-Ownership Disputes (Partition Actions)

One of the most common issues that arises in California real estate co-ownership disputes and related partition actions is the remedy for a party who pays more than their fractional share of the down payment. For example, perhaps Sally and Joe purchase a home together, with Sally paying $100,000 of the down payment, while Joe … Read More

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