Understanding Co-Ownership in Sierra County
Our team of partition attorneys in Sierra 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.
- Are there ways to make my partition action less expensive? There are numerous ways to obtain a less expensive partition action in California. For example, having your documents organized can ensure you don’t have to pay your attorney to go through a disorganized mess to get the information they need.
- 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.
- Do I need to go to court to win a partition action? While the partition action must be filed with the court, partition actions rarely involve a trial in which the co-owners appear at court. This means it is extremely unlikely that you will need to step foot in a courtroom. Most partition work is done by motion practice involving tentative rulings with little interaction between the court and the attorneys, let alone the co-owners.
- How long will it take for the plaintiff to receive his or her share of the sales proceeds? Usually, the property is marketed for sale or purchased by the defendant in 3 to 6 months. If a referee is appointed, that may take 6 to 9 months. With proper drafting of an interlocutory judgment of partition by sale, the referee can be required to disburse the proceeds promptly at the close of escrow or shortly thereafter.

Our Sierra County Partition Attorneys Know Sierra County
Sierra County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,240 making it the second-least populous county in California. The county seat is Downieville. The county is in the Sierra Nevada, northeast of Sacramento on the border with Nevada. Sierra County was formed from parts of Yuba County in 1852. The county derives its name from the Sierra Nevada.
Sierra County is a community located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California. It was established in 1875 and was originally part of the San Gabriel Mission. The area was originally inhabited by the Tongva people, who were later displaced by Spanish settlers. The area was then divided into large ranchos, which were eventually subdivided into smaller parcels. In the late 19th century, the area was developed as a residential community, with many of the homes built in the Craftsman style. The area has since become a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with many hiking trails, parks, and other attractions.
Sandore v. Ferguson – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Sandore v. Ferguson, 2007 WL 3138615, G037922, G037379 (29-Oct-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 dispute arose when one sibling wanted to sell the home and the other wanted to keep it. The court had to decide whether the siblings should be allowed to partition the home, meaning that each sibling would receive a portion of the home. The court ultimately decided that partition was not an appropriate solution, as it would have resulted in an unequal division of the property and would have caused financial hardship for one of the siblings. The court instead ordered that the siblings should sell the home and divide the proceeds equally.
Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in Sierra County, 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 Sierra County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with an experienced partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (530) 999-5588 or fill out a contact form online.
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