Manhattan Beach Partition Lawyer

Partition Actions in Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is a beachfront city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. It is known for its wide, sandy beaches, excellent surfing, and laid-back atmosphere. The city is home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues, as well as a number of parks and recreational areas. Manhattan Beach is also home to the Manhattan Beach Pier, which is a popular spot for fishing, sightseeing, and watching the sunset. The city is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and is a great place to spend a day or weekend.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California is $2,717,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Manhattan Beach, California was 35,135.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Manhattan Beach

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. A California partition action is a law that allows co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes provide a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide the property without having to go through the court system. The partition statutes allow co-owners to divide the property either by agreement or by court order. If the co-owners cannot agree on how to divide the property, then the court will divide the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any partition of the property must be done in accordance with the laws of the state of California. The legal effect of the partition statutes is that it provides a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide their property without having to go through the court system.

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

• 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.
• What are the different types of partition in California? Almost all partition actions are partition by sale, though partition in-kind allows the property to be divided, while a partition by appraisal allows the purchase by one-co-owner at an appraised value.
• What is California’s Partition of Real Property Act? Effective January 1, 2023, California’s new partition law allows defendants to buy out the interests of the plaintiff at an appraised value.
• How does a partition action work in California?
• How long will it take to get the property partitioned and sold? Most commonly, 3 to 6 months is all that it takes for the defendant to agree to a sale or buyout the plaintiff’s interest in the property for a fair value. Some cases may take 6 to 12 months.