Partition Actions in Newport Beach

Newport Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean, between the cities of Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach. It is known for its beautiful beaches, luxury homes, and upscale shopping and dining. The city is home to the Balboa Peninsula, a popular destination for beachgoers, and the Balboa Island, a small island connected to the mainland by a bridge. Newport Beach is also home to the Newport Beach Pier, a popular spot for fishing and sightseeing. The city is also home to the Newport Beach Harbor, which is a popular destination for boaters and sailors.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Newport Beach, California is $2,092,400. As of 2020, the population of Newport Beach, California is estimated to be 86,252.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Newport Beach

Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Orange 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 also provide a way for co-owners to force the sale of the property if they cannot agree on how to divide it. The partition statutes also set out the procedures for the sale of the property and how the proceeds of the sale will be divided among the co-owners. The partition statutes also provide for the payment of costs associated with the sale of the property.

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

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.
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 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.
Can I still file a partition if my co-owner has filed for bankruptcy? Yes, the partition action can generally be filed in the bankruptcy court or the bankruptcy court can apply state partition law to allow offsets when the co-owned property is sold by the bankruptcy trustee.
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.

Speak to Our Newport Beach Partition Attorneys Today

Call our Orange County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!

Call us at (949) 888-8800 or contact us below to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation

Hughes v. Devlin – Partition Action Case Study

In the legal case of Hughes v. Devlin, 23 Cal. 501 (1863), the California Supreme Court was asked to decide whether a partition of land between two co-owners was valid. The court held that the partition was invalid because the two co-owners had not agreed to the terms of the partition. The court found that the partition was not made in good faith and that the two co-owners had not agreed to the terms of the partition. The court also found that the partition was not made in accordance with the law and that the two co-owners had not taken into consideration the interests of the other co-owner. The court held that the partition was invalid and that the two co-owners must come to an agreement on the terms of the partition.

Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Newport Beach in the County of Orange, California.

Our partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Call the experienced real estate partition attorneys at Talkov Law at (949) 888-8800 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.