Articles Posted in partition lawyer

What is a Partition Lawyer?
Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

One of the issues a property owner encounters is split ownership of property, whether they want to take all of it or get it off their hands. Where multiple people have an interest in property, especially when they already know each other, disputes can get messy. Where one or both owners disagree on how to…

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A Guide to “Necessary” Parties in a Partition Action (CCP § 872.510.)
Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

The purpose of this blog post is to discuss who must be named in a partition lawsuit. It is important to name all the necessary parties so that the Court can properly issue a judgment at the conclusion of the partition action. As partition lawsuits involve rights to property, it is pretty obvious that the…

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The Costs of A Partition Action
Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

In every lawsuit, one of the biggest consideration is the cost. Frequently, clients are very eager to understand the amount that they will be required to pay to have their case resolved. After all, most people do not have a pot of money set aside for lawsuits, and are forced to eat into their savings…

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Newsweek Recognizes Eli Underwood as Partition Expert
Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

More unmarried couples are purchasing houses together than ever, but there can be some dangerous legal implications if they decide to go their separate ways, an expert told Newsweek. As companies institute return-to-office policies, many couples find themselves needing to live in different locations, complicating the home purchase and mortgage they signed on for. Read…

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