Jointly Owned Property Issues in McFarland
Our team of partition attorneys in Kern can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- What types of properties can be subject to a partition action in California? All co-owned real or personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- How much does a partition action cost? The cost of a partition action can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case. A typical partition action usually costs between $5,000 and $12,000, with about $8,000 being the most common cost. However, difficulty locating a defendant, the motion to appoint a partition referee, delay tactics by defendants, and other issues may raise the cost of your partition action. An experienced partition lawyer can mitigate costs and resolve your co-ownership dispute with maximum efficiency.
- Can we negotiate a settlement instead of going through a partition action? We find that the best solution is to file the partition action, then negotiate a settlement. Defendants often reach a more reasonable settlement when they are being advised by a partition attorney who will explain that the plaintiff is very likely to obtain the sale of the property.
- What is a partition action and when is it necessary?
- 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.

Our McFarland Partition Attorneys Know Kern County
McFarland is a small city located in Kern County, California. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, about 8 miles north of the city of Bakersfield. The population of McFarland was 12,707 at the 2010 census. The city is known for its agricultural production, particularly of grapes, almonds, and citrus fruits. McFarland is also home to a large Hispanic population, with over 80% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The city is served by the McFarland Unified School District, which includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. McFarland is a quiet, rural community with a strong sense of community and a commitment to preserving its agricultural heritage.
McFarland is a small town located in Kern County, California, about 7 miles north of the city of Bakersfield. The town was founded in 1906 by James McFarland, a rancher and former mayor of Bakersfield. McFarland was originally a farming community, and the town’s economy was based on the production of cotton, alfalfa, and other crops. In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom as migrant workers from Mexico and other Latin American countries moved to the area to work in the fields. The town’s population grew from 1,000 in 1950 to over 15,000 by the 1990s. In the late 1980s, the town was featured in the movie McFarland, USA, which told the story of a high school cross-country team from the town that went on to win the state championship. The movie was a major success and brought attention to the town and its residents. Today, McFarland is a thriving community with a population of over 20,000. The town is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a movie theater. The town is also home to a number of parks and recreational facilities, including a skate park, a swimming pool, and a community center. McFarland is also home to a number of schools, including McFarland High School, which is the alma mater of the movie’s main characters.
Cloninger v. Moran – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Cloninger v. Moran, 2012 WL 3800824, H036473 (4-Sep-2012) , the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings over the ownership of a family home. The siblings had inherited the home from their parents, and the siblings had agreed to partition the home, with one sibling taking the upstairs portion and the other taking the downstairs portion. However, the siblings had failed to execute a written agreement to formalize the partition. The dispute arose when one of the siblings attempted to sell the entire home without the consent of the other sibling. The court had to determine whether the partition agreement was valid and enforceable, and if so, how to divide the home. The court ultimately found that the partition agreement was valid and enforceable, and ordered the home to be divided in accordance with the agreement.
Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in McFarland, California
If you want to end your co-ownership relationship, but your co-owner won’t agree, a partition action is your only option. Our experienced partition lawyers serving McFarland have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your Kern County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with an experienced partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (661) 999-3300 or fill out a contact form online.
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