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Partition actions
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Partition of Property Co-Owned with Divorcing Couple (Joinder Family Code § 2021)
By Scott Talkov
Co-ownership disputes are complicated when you co-own with a married couple. However, a forced sale of property owned by a third party and a married couple can be addressed 1)…
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Forcing the Sale with a Deceased Co-Owners Without Probate
By Talkov Law Partition Attorneys
Californians with a deceased co-owner can force the sale of the property without going through probate by filing a partition action. In California, the court can proceed with the partition…
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Why Partition Referees Are Essential in a Partition Action
By Talkov Law Partition Attorneys
For many co-owners facing a partition action, the idea of a court-appointed partition referee can seem intimidating. Some fear that a referee will unfairly take sides, undervalue the property, or…
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What Evidence is Necessary When Requesting Partition Referee for Offsets?
By Scott Talkov
When one co-owner asserts that they have contributed more than their fair share towards property costs, a partition action offers an opportunity to reclaim unequal payments for down payments, repairs,…
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1031 Exchanges in Partition Actions
By Scott Talkov
Partition actions often result in the sale of co-owned property, leaving the court to determine how the proceeds should be distributed among the co-owners. For co-owners interested in reinvesting their…
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What is a Case Management Conference in a Partition Action?
By Scott Talkov
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,…
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Hoarders and Co-Owned Property in California: Legal Remedies Through Partition Actions
By Talkov Law Partition Attorneys
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…
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6 Secondary Sources for Partition Actions in California
By Scott Talkov
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…
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Court Ordered Sale of Brooklyn Property Shared by Siblings Graffeo v. Paciello, 46 A.D.3d 613 (2d Dep’t 2007)
In Graffeo v. Paciello, the Appellate Division, Second Department, reviewed whether a brother could force the sale of a Brooklyn property held with his sister as tenants in common. The…
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Buying and Selling Fractional Interests in Real Estate: Immediate Cash or Full Value?
By Talkov Law Partition Attorneys
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,…