The California Partition Law begins at Code of Civil Procedure section 872.010 and ends at Code of Civil Procedure section 874.323. Within the Partition Statute, section 872.140 clarifies the court’s power to make equitable compensatory adjustments. Code of Civil Procedure section 872.140 states The court may, in all cases, order allowance, accounting, contribution, or other…
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Generally, married couples who buy homes in California are afforded certain rights and protections under California law. These rights and protections do not necessarily apply to unmarried couples who own property as tenants-in-common. Unmarried couples can still take further steps to protect their property rights. Differences Between Married Couples and Tenants-In-Common Married couples in California…
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