Partition Actions in Sonoma
Sonoma is a city in Sonoma County, California, located in the heart of the Sonoma Valley wine country. It is known for its picturesque downtown, historic sites, and world-class wineries. The city is home to the Sonoma State Historic Park, which includes the Mission San Francisco Solano, the last and northernmost of the California missions. Sonoma is also home to the Sonoma Raceway, a motorsports complex that hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The city is surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for wine tasting and outdoor recreation.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Sonoma, California is $717,400 as of 2021. As of July 2020, the population of Sonoma County, California is estimated to be 511,845.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Sonoma
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Sonoma 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:
- What are the steps involved in a partition action in California? The first step is to file a partition complaint in California, which is followed by a request for the court to enter an interlocutory judgment of partition, thereby appointing a partition referee under the partition statutes.
- 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.
- How will the court in a California partition action determine how much each co-owner will receive from the sales proceeds? Generally, each co-owner will receive their fractional interest in the proceeds of sale based on their ownership interests. However, this amount can be enhanced or diminished by partition offsets whereby one co-owner paid more than their fractional interest for property expenses.
- What is a partition referee? A partition referee is a neutral third party, often times a lawyer or real estate broker, who completes the sale for the co-owners under court authority. The referee is then paid for their services either on an hourly, flat fee, or commission basis, and is relieved by the court of their duties in the case.
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Kaut v. Kelsey – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Kaut v. Kelsey, 2014 WL 495497, A136094 (7-Feb-2014) , the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two siblings over the ownership of a family home. The siblings had inherited the home from their parents, and the siblings had agreed to partition the home, with one sibling taking the upstairs portion and the other taking the downstairs portion. However, the siblings had not been able to agree on the terms of the partition, and the dispute had gone to court. The court had to decide whether the partition should be done by physical division of the home, or by a sale of the home and a division of the proceeds. The court ultimately decided that the partition should be done by a sale of the home and a division of the proceeds.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Sonoma in the County of Sonoma, 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 (707) 777-6600 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
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