Menlo Park Partition Lawyer

Menlo Park Co-Ownership Disputes

Our team of partition attorneys in San Mateo can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:

• 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.
• What is the average cost of a partition action? The usual cost for a partition action is about $8,000 to $12,000, depending on the complexity. Some cases settle quickly after the defendant receives the partition complaint, while others can drag on longer if there are more complex issues or delay tactics by the defendant.
• Can I recover my attorney’s fees in a partition action? Yes, you can recover your legal fees in a partition action through a motion for attorney’s fees. However, most partitions settle, and most settlements involve a walk-away of attorney’s fees, meaning it important to hire a partition attorney who will handle the matter efficiently since each party is likely to pay their own fees.
• How will the property be divided if a partition action is successful? In most partition actions, the property will be sold, rather than being divided. If the property is eligible for partition in-kind, the court can appoint a referee to prepare a report on dividing the property in a manner that does not damage the value of the fractional interests.
• What are the grounds for a partition action in California? A co-owner is “entitled to partition as a matter of absolute right,” meaning “he need not assign any reason for his demand; that it is sufficient if he demands a severance; and that when grounds for a sale are duly established it may be demanded as of right. To grant it is not a mere matter of grace.” De Roulet v. Mitchel (1945) 70 Cal.App.2d 120, 123-124.

Our Menlo Park Partition Attorneys Know San Mateo County

Menlo Park is a city located in San Mateo County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located between San Francisco and San Jose, and is home to many tech companies, including Facebook, which is headquartered in the city. Menlo Park is known for its tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and vibrant downtown area. The city is also home to several parks, including Bedwell Bayfront Park, which offers stunning views of the bay. Menlo Park is a great place to live, work, and play.

Menlo Park, California was founded in 1854 by two Irish immigrants, Dennis J. Oliver and his brother-in-law, D.C. McGlynn. The two men purchased 650 acres of land from the Mexican government and named the area Menlo Park after the nearby town of Menlo in County Galway, Ireland. The area quickly grew as a farming community and was incorporated as a city in 1874. In the late 19th century, Menlo Park became a popular destination for wealthy San Franciscans looking to escape the city. The area was home to several large estates, including the estate of railroad magnate Leland Stanford. Stanford’s estate, which he named Palo Alto, eventually became the home of Stanford University. In the early 20th century, Menlo Park became a hub for technology and innovation. In 1938, the first transatlantic telephone call was made from Menlo Park, and in the 1950s, the area became home to the first commercial computer company, SRI International. Today, Menlo Park is a thriving city with a population of over 33,000. It is home to many tech companies, including Facebook, which has its headquarters in the city.

In the legal case of San Fernando Farm Homestead Ass’n v. Porter, 7 P.C.L.J. 791 (1881), the issue was whether a partition of a homestead was valid. The homestead was owned by a married couple, and the husband had died. The wife had then attempted to partition the homestead, but the partition was challenged by the husband’s heirs. The court held that the partition was invalid because the husband had not consented to it. The court reasoned that the husband’s consent was necessary because the homestead was held in joint tenancy, and the husband’s death had not severed the joint tenancy. Therefore, the court held that the partition was invalid and the homestead could not be divided.

Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in Menlo Park, California

If you want to end your co-ownership relationship, but your co-owner refuses, a partition action is your only option. Our experienced partition lawyers serving Menlo Park have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your San Mateo County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with a knowledgeable partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (650) 999-3300 or fill out a contact form online.

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