If you and your ex-partner own a property together and your ex doesn’t want to agree to change how you own it to tenants in common, or if they want to sell the property, there are ways to protect your share of the property. You still have rights as a co-owner, and your ex-partner can’t just decide to sell without your permission.
Here’s What You Can Do:
Try Mediation:
Mediation is when a neutral person helps both of you talk about the property and find a solution together. This person doesn’t take sides but helps you understand each other. Mediation can be quicker and cheaper than going to court, and it can help you avoid a fight while still working out the problem.File for Partition:
If talking doesn’t work, you can ask the court for something called a partition order. This means the court will step in and help decide what to do with the property. If the property can be split up—like a big piece of land—the court can divide it between you and your ex-partner. If it can’t be divided easil…
