Ukiah Partition Lawyer

Ukiah Co-Ownership Disputes

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

• Can a partition action be stopped or dismissed in California? The truth is that there are very few affirmative defenses in a partition action, and those defenses are rarely applied by courts in California.
• 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.
• Are there methods to resolve a partition situation without a court-ordered sale? The vast majority of partitions are solved without a court-ordered sale. Many times, the defendant will buy out the plaintiff’s interest. Other times, the parties will agree to a voluntary sale on the open market. However, the filing of the partition action is generally what forces the defendant to see the wisdom of settlement. Under California’s Partition of Real Property Act, a defendant can buy out the interest of the plaintiff at an appraised value, meaning that a court-ordered sale is only likely occur where the defendant simply can’t afford to buy the property but still won’t agree to sell.
• Can a Trust File a Partition? Yes, a trust can file a partition action as the co-owner of real property in California.
• 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.

Our Ukiah Partition Attorneys Know Mendocino County

Ukiah is a city located in Mendocino County, California. It is the county seat of Mendocino County and is located on the eastern edge of the Ukiah Valley, about 90 miles north of San Francisco. The city has a population of approximately 16,000 people and is the largest city in Mendocino County. The city is known for its mild climate, its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, and its abundance of outdoor activities. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including wineries, breweries, restaurants, and shops. The city is also home to a number of parks, including the Ukiah Valley Trail System, which offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The city is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Grace Hudson Museum, the Ukiah Civic Center, and the Mendocino County Museum.

The Los Angeles community of Ukiah was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from the Midwest. The town was named after the Native American tribe of the same name, and was originally a farming community. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop, and by the 1920s it had become a popular tourist destination. In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom, and by the 1970s it had become a thriving suburb of Los Angeles. Today, Ukiah is a vibrant community with a diverse population and a variety of businesses and services.

In the legal case of Aurignac v. Aurignac, 2007 WL 2476021, H030490 (31-Aug-2007) , 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 upon their parents’ death, 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 ultimately ruled that the siblings should partition the estate according to the terms of the will, which provided for an equal division of the estate. The court also ruled that the siblings should pay for the costs of the partition, including the costs of appraisals and surveys. The court also ordered that the siblings should pay for the costs of any legal proceedings that may arise from the partition.

Contact an Experienced Partition Attorney in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah have years of experience ending co-ownership disputes in California and can help you unlock the equity in your Mendocino County property. For a free, 15-minute consultation with a knowledgeable partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (707) 777-6600 or fill out a contact form online.

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