Laguna Hills Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills is a city located in Orange County, California. It is situated in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, and is bordered by Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, and Mission Viejo. The city is known for its rolling hills, lush greenbelts, and picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean. It is home to a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational activities. The city is also home to the Laguna Hills Mall, which features a variety of stores and restaurants. Laguna Hills is a great place to live, work, and play, and is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Laguna Hills, California is $817,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Laguna Hills, California was 30,344.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Laguna Hills

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Orange County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions provide a legal mechanism for co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes allow a co-owner to file a lawsuit in court to have the property divided, either physically or by sale. The court will then order the division of the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any proceeds from the sale of the property must be divided among the co-owners in proportion to their respective interests in the property.

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

• Can a partition action be stopped? Generally, a partition action cannot be stopped, but a defendant may be able to buy time to seek a resolution. Eventually, however, the plaintiff can generally force the sale of the property based on the absolute right to partition.
• How long does a partition action take in California?” Most partition actions are complete in 3 to 6 months because most cases settle in either a buyout or agreed sale. However, some cases can drag on for 6 to 12 months.
• 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.
• What type of relief can be granted by the court in a partition action? A partition action generally involves the sale or division of the property, along with an accounting of offsets.
• What happens to any debts or liens on the property during a partition action? Secured debts are paid from the sale of the property. Secured lenders named in a partition action are generally dismissed with an agreement to pay the mortgage at the time of the sale.