Partition

Partition of real property can occur when two or more people own an interest in the property. There are specific legal procedures that must be followed to carry out a partition. In some instances the law provides that the property must be sold if it is incapable of fair partition. Partition can occur in many situations, among them is when heirs may inherit real property and one or more of the heirs desires to have his portion divided and set over to him. Or, friends may own property jointly want the property partitioned upon dissolution of the friendship. At the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC, we have handled partition suits for plaintiffs and defendants. We can help if you are facing a partition suit or claim.

Partition among co-owners

When two or more people own land together, often after a parent dies without a will, any co-owner can ask the chancery court to divide the property. The court may divide the land itself (partition in kind) or, when a fair physical division is not practical, order the property sold and the proceeds divided. Costs and attorney’s fees may be shared among the owners.

The law offices of john r. reeves, pc represents co-owners who want to divide inherited or jointly owned property, as well as owners who oppose a sale. Related matters often include heirship determinations.

This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation depends on its own facts, and reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.