Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

To an attorney that understands real estate law and family law.

This office has handled several partition actions. It is not a particularly difficult case. The court will divide property owned by two or several people based upon their contribution to the purchase of the property other ownership claims. It is also an action which "quiets title" or puts an end to unfounded claims. Contact me directly,

Real estate law is the proper specialty. The applicable code sections actually forbid the use of a partition to divide marital property.

If the property to be partitioned is in Concord, I could handle the case. I have just settled a partition case in the Hayward branch of Alameda County Superior Court, and my wife co-owns a business in Concord (for which I am general counsel) so I'm over there often. Also, I successfully partitioned a ranch I once co-owned with two partners after a dispute arose.

I also understand and apply special knowledge relating to co-purchases of houses by unmarried couples that may get you a bigger piece of the pie in the final settlement, and my rates and billing are reasonable.

IF ALL you seek is dividing that one piece of property as 'partners', it is a normal civil lawsuit seeking partition and sale, handled by any experienced civil litigation attorney. If you are adding in anything else, like claims for domestic partnership rights, support, personal property division, etc., then you'll end up in divorce court to handle it all.

The previous answers that this should be a real estate matter are generally correct, but as former cohabitants there might be family law issues that are not apparent from your question. I personally have experience in both areas of the law, primarily on the real estate partition side, and I have an associate who specializes in family law. So I am sure we could assist you. Please contact me if you would like to arrange for a free initial consultation.