Co-Ownership Disputes
Our team of partition attorneys in San Diego can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- Will the plaintiff win a California partition action? The plaintiff almost always prevails in a partition. This is because the right to partition is absolute under California law. Most partition actions result in the Defendant agreeing to sell the property or buyout the plaintiff’s interest in the property, which is generally the plaintiff’s goal.
- How does a partition action work in California?
- 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.
- In a partition action, can I be reimbursed for paying more than my fair share of the down payment? Yes, partition actions allow for offsets whereby one co-owner claims excess payments for mortgage, taxes, insurance, improvements, repairs and other property expenses
- 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.

Our North County San Diego Partition Attorneys Know San Diego County
North County San Diego is a region of San Diego County, California, located north of the city of San Diego. It is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, and Del Mar. The area is known for its laid-back lifestyle, with plenty of outdoor activities, shopping, and dining options. It is also home to some of the best schools in the county, including the University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, and the University of San Diego. North County San Diego is a great place to live, work, and play.
Vu v. Nguyen – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Vu v. Nguyen, 2005 WL 3114227, G034855 (22-Nov-2005), the partition issues revolved around the ownership of a property located in Orange County, California. The property was owned by the Nguyen family, who had purchased it in 1997. The Vu family had been living on the property since 1998, and had made improvements to the property. The Vu family argued that they had an implied agreement with the Nguyen family that they would be allowed to stay on the property and that they had a right to partition the property. The Nguyen family argued that the Vu family had no right to partition the property, as they had no legal ownership of it. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the Nguyen family, finding that the Vu family had no right to partition the property.
Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in North County San Diego, California
If you want to end your co-ownership relationship, but your co-owner disagrees, a partition action is your only option. Our experienced partition lawyers serving have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your San Diego County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with an experienced partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (760) 999-3300 or fill out a contact form online.