Partition Action Calculator

Partition actions resolve disputes between co-owners by forcing sale and dividing proceeds.

Property value

Attorney fees

Court + commissioner costs

Forced sale discount %

Ownership %

Net proceeds to owner

$204,000

Total litigation cost

$17,000

Forced sale price

$425,000

How the math works

Forced sale = value × (1 − discount). Net = sale − litigation. Owner share = net × ownership %.

$500k × 85% = $425k − $17k = $408k × 50% = $204,000 net to owner.

How to Use

Enter property value.
Enter attorney fees.
Enter court + commissioner costs.
Enter forced sale discount %.
Enter ownership %.
Read net proceeds to owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partition action mechanics?

Co-owners (joint tenants or tenants in common) can force sale through partition. Two types: partition by sale (most common, court-ordered sale), partition in kind (rare, physical division of property). Filing fee: $200–500. Attorney: $5,000–25,000+ contested. Court costs and commissioner sale fees: $2,000–10,000. Timeline: 6–24 months. Sale price: typically 70–90% of fair market value (forced sale discount). Best alternative: negotiated buyout between co-owners. Common in inherited property disputes.

How is this legal cost calculated?

Legal costs in property transactions and disputes scale with complexity, jurisdiction, and counsel rate. Major market real estate attorneys $400–1,200/hr, midsize markets $250–600/hr. Flat-fee transactions common: lease abstracting $300–800/lease, PSA review $5–25k, loan document review $5–15k. Litigation hourly + costs + experts can run $50–500k+ on contested matters.

Eviction process and cost?

Eviction process varies wildly by jurisdiction: TX 30–45 days, NY 6–12 months, CA 60–120 days, FL 30–60 days. Costs: filing fees $50–500, attorney $1.5–7.5k, sheriff/marshal $200–1,000, lost rent during process. COVID-era moratoria mostly lifted but tenant protections expanded in many cities. Always verify current local rules before filing.

Tenant rights and limitations?

Tenant rights: warranty of habitability, retaliation protection, security deposit return rules, just-cause eviction (CA, OR, WA, NJ, NY for stabilized). Landlord rights: lease enforcement, eviction for non-payment, property access with notice (24–72 hr typical). Mediation, small claims, housing court are common forums. Settlement often cheaper than litigation for both sides.