In a California partition action, the case management conference promotes timely resolution through an open hearing involving the attorneys and judge. Its purpose, as mandated by California Rules of Court, is to facilitate communication among parties and ensure essential…

When co-owners of real estate disagree on what to do with a property, a partition action is often the best legal solution to force a sale. However, disputes become even more complicated when one of the co-owners is a…

A property’s title history reveals its ownership trail, liens, and any disputes or irregularities that might affect your rights as the new owner. When purchasing or investing in real property, understanding its title history is crucial.

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California partition lawyers are generally focused on real estate litigation, they must also be knowledgeable in other areas of law that come up in cases including trusts and probate, family law, property tax, agency law, judicial accounting, and…

In California, a partition is an absolute right for co-owners, however, the right can be waived by properly pleading the right has been waived. This article explains what constitutes a valid waiver and how to properly plead it in…

In California, spouses frequently hold real estate as joint tenants, meaning that if one spouse dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving spouse by right of survivorship. However, when a marriage dissolves, one spouse may wish to sever the…

Fractional ownership in real estate can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Whether you inherited a 50% interest in a property or co-own it with a former romantic partner, disputes or differing goals among co-owners often make it…