To win a partition action can take anywhere from a couple of months to reach a settlement agreement to a year or more if it goes to a court trial. The vast majority of partition actions settle out of court, which reduces the time frame from filing to resolution, and makes funds and/or property available …
A partition action allows a co-owner of a property to force a sale of the property, so they can take their share of the proceeds. However, in some cases, the other co-owners may not want to sell the property. While it’s very difficult, legally, to stop a partition action there are alternatives. What is …
What is a partition action? The definition. The definition of a partition action (see California Code of Civil Procedure Section 872.210) is an action taken to divide a California real estate property fairly among its co-owners. When do I need a partition action? In California, most people consider a partition action when they want …