Sonora Partition Lawyer

Sonora Co-Ownership Disputes

Our team of partition attorneys in Tuolumne 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.
  • 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.
  • How do I file a partition action? Partition actions must be filed in the county where some or all of the co-owned real property is located by way of a partition complaint. While filing the complaint is relatively easy, reaching the end of the partition as quickly and efficiently as possible requires the skill of an experienced partition attorney.
  • What is recoverable in a partition action? “In a suit for partition it is a general rule that all equities and conflicting claims existing between the parties and arising out of their relation to the property to be partitioned may be adjusted.” Demetris v. Demetris (1954) 125 Cal. App. 2d 440. This means that co-owners can assert offsets or recover payments of the mortgage, taxes, insurance, repairs and improvements in excess of their fractional interests.
  • 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.

Partition Attorney in Sonora, California - Tuolumne County Partition Lawyer

Our Sonora Partition Attorneys Know Tuolumne County

Sonora is a city located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, in Tuolumne County. It is the county seat and the only incorporated city in the county. Sonora is known for its historic downtown, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and galleries. The city is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Sonora Opera Hall, the Tuolumne County Courthouse, and the Sonora Dome. Sonora is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby lakes, rivers, and trails offering opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and more. The city is also home to a number of annual festivals and events, including the Mother Lode Roundup and the Sonora Celtic Faire.

The Los Angeles community of Sonora is a small, unincorporated community located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, California. The area was originally part of the Rancho San Rafael, a large Spanish land grant given to Jose Maria Verdugo in 1784. The area was later subdivided and sold off in the late 19th century. The community was named after the Mexican state of Sonora, and was home to a large Mexican-American population. In the early 20th century, the area was home to a large number of dairy farms and orchards. In the 1950s, the area began to experience rapid growth and development, as the population of Los Angeles increased and the area became more urbanized. Today, the community is a diverse, vibrant neighborhood with a mix of residential and commercial development.

Constable v. Stueve – Partition Action Case Study

In the legal case of Constable v. Stueve, 2006 WL 2556497, E037989 (6-Sep-2006) , the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings over the partition of their parents’ estate. The siblings had inherited the estate after their parents passed away, and the siblings had agreed to divide the estate equally. However, the siblings disagreed on how to divide the estate, and the dispute went to court. The court had to decide whether the siblings should divide the estate according to the agreement they had made or if the court should order a partition of the estate. The court ultimately decided that the siblings should divide the estate according to the agreement they had made, and the court ordered the siblings to divide the estate in accordance with the agreement.

Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in Sonora, 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 Sonora have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your Tuolumne County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with a knowledgeable partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (209) 600-7700 or fill out a contact form online.

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