Co-Ownership Disputes
Our team of partition attorneys in San Joaquin can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- What are my partition rights for inherited property? Co-owners of inherited property generally have the absolute right to force the sale of the property through a partition action.
- 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.
- Can a minority owner force the sale of a property? There is no requirement for a majority vote for partition. Rather, an co-owner of any interest in property can force the sale.
- Can you lose interest in a jointly owned home by moving out? Generally, co-owners maintain their ownership interests regardless of whether they live at the property. However, in rare cases, leaving the property for many years without paying taxes or other expenses may allow the co-owners in possession to argue that they have adversely possessed the property. Generally, these co-ownership disputes do not get easier with time, so it is important to act promptly.
- 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.
Our San Joaquin Valley Partition Attorneys Know San Joaquin County
The San Joaquin Valley is a large agricultural region located in the Central Valley of California. It is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, producing a wide variety of crops including grapes, almonds, tomatoes, cotton, and citrus fruits. The valley is also home to a number of cities, including Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, and Modesto. The region is known for its hot, dry summers and mild winters, making it an ideal place for growing crops. The San Joaquin Valley is also home to a number of national parks, including Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park.
Espinosa v. Reyes – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Espinosa v. Reyes, 2007 WL 4510278, B193848 (26-Dec-2007), 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 front portion and the other taking the back 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 property without the consent of the other sibling. The court held that the siblings had agreed to a partition of the property, and that the partition was binding even though it had not been formalized in writing. The court also held that the partition was valid and enforceable, and that the sibling attempting to sell the entire property was not entitled to do so without the consent of the other sibling.
Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in San Joaquin Valley, 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 have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your San Joaquin County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with an experienced partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (209) 600-7700 or fill out a contact form online.
