Interlocutory Judgment Archives

Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 CCP – Interlocutory Judgment of Partition (Partition Actions)

California Code of Civil Procedure 872.720 is the California partition statute that allows the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby finding that a partition will be entered in the case. The statute provides that: (a) If the court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to partition, it shall make an interlocutory judgment that … Read More

CCP 704.965 Automatic Homestead Exemption California Declared Homestead Exemption

CCP 704.965 – Automatic Homestead Exemption Defeats Outdated Limits on Declared Homestead Exemption in Bankruptcy

Debtors Can Still Claim California’s Increased, Automatic Homestead, Despite California Code of Civil Procedure § 704.965 Effective January 1, 2021, the California homestead exemption increased to $300,000 to $600,000 depending upon the median sales price in the county of residence, up from a meager $75,000 to $175,000 the year before. In turn, creditors have looked … Read More

Family Code 1100(b) – Spouses Can Gift No More than Half of the Community Property

Community Property Laws Allow Spouses to Give Away No More than Half of the Community Estate, During Life or Upon Death in a Will or Trust While many spouses have tried, the law does not allow a living or deceased spouse to give away more than half of the community property marital estate, including in … Read More

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Homestead Exemption California: The Ultimate Guide

While many California homeowners have heard of bankruptcy exemptions like the homestead exemption, few understand how this powerful tool can be used to ensure that homeowners stay in their homes, despite creditors, judgments, and even bankruptcies. Below, the experienced California bankruptcy attorneys at Talkov Law provide the tips and tricks to maximize your California homestead … Read More

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Actual Malice Standard for Defamation of Public Figures in California

Public Figures Bear a Heavy Burden to Show Actual Malice for Defamation in California Many public figures have trouble understanding that they enjoy very limited protection from defamation. Instead, they are required to meet a heavy burden to establish actual malice, which can rarely be proven. “To show actual malice, plaintiffs must demonstrate [that the … Read More

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Rhetorical Hyperbole Defense to Defamation Under the First Amendment

Defamation Defense of Opinion Means that “Rhetorical Hyperbole, Vigorous Epithets, Lusty and Imaginative Expressions of Contempt” are Protected by the First Amendment Many politicians and others in the public eye are bothered by those who express opinions about them that they believe are false. Despite their disappointment, the First Amendment protects rhetorical hyperbole and imaginative … Read More

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Lis Pendens Requirement Checklist [Notice of Pending Action California]

What is a Lis Pendens (Notice of Pendency of Action) Under California Law? Formerly known as a “lis pendens,” a notice of pendency of action is a written document, recorded with the county recorder, that provides constructive notice of a pending court action (i.e. a lawsuit) that affects title to, or possession of, real property. … Read More

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How Much Equity Can a Debtor Have in Their Home and Still File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

How Much Home Equity Can a Debtor Exempt in California Bankruptcy? As California bankruptcy attorneys, we are often asked how much equity a debtor can have in their home and still file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? The answer is simple: anyone can file for bankruptcy, but it may not be wise to if the debtor’s … Read More