Florida: How to Refinance and Buy Out a Co‑Owner
How to refinance and buy out a co-owner under Florida law Quick overview: Refinancing to buy out another owner means one owner gets a new loan (or assumes/extends debt) to pay the other owner’s share, then records a deed transferring full ownership. If negotiation fails, a partition action under Florida law is an alternative. Disclaimer: […]
Read article →Florida: Forcing the Sale of Co-Owned Property When Mediation Fails
Short answer Yes. If a co-owner refuses further mediation, Florida law allows a co-owner to ask a court to partition the property. A partition action asks the court either to divide the property among owners (partition in kind) or, if dividing the land is impractical or unfair, to order a sale and divide the sale […]
Read article →Florida: Options to Divide or Force Sale of Co-Owned Farmland When Heirs Disagree
Detailed Answer If multiple heirs own agricultural land together and cannot agree on what to do with it, Florida law provides both voluntary options and a court process called a partition action to divide or sell the property. This section explains the common paths, the court procedure, and practical considerations you should expect. Who owns […]
Read article →Starting a Partition Action Under Florida Law When a Co‑Owner Refuses
Detailed Answer — Partition Actions Under Florida Law Note: Florida does not have a Guilford County. If you meant a county in Florida, the process below applies statewide; venue depends on the county where the property is located. This article explains the practical steps to start a partition action in Florida when a co‑owner refuses […]
Read article →How to Force a Partition Sale in Florida: Co-Owner Rights and Steps
Detailed Answer If you co-own your late father’s house with a sibling in Florida and you want the property sold, you can ask a court to force a partition sale. Florida’s partition law governs this process. See Florida Statutes Chapter 64 for the legal framework: Florida Statutes Chapter 64 (Partition). Quick overview: what a partition […]
Read article →Florida — Defending Against a Co‑Tenant’s Partition Action to Force Sale of an Inherited Home
Detailed Answer How partition actions work in Florida In Florida, a co‑owner of real property can ask a court to partition the property when co‑ownership cannot be resolved by agreement. The governing rules for partition suits are in Chapter 64 of the Florida Statutes. The court may divide the land physically (partition in kind) if […]
Read article →Florida: What Happens If a Co‑Tenant Refinances or Takes a Home Equity Loan Without My Approval?
Can a co‑tenant encumber inherited Florida property without my consent? — Detailed answer This FAQ explains what happens under Florida law if a co‑tenant (another owner) refinances or takes a home‑equity loan on property you co‑own after an inheritance. This is general information — not legal advice. Short answer If the other owner signs a […]
Read article →Florida: Remedies When a Co-owner Sells Property Without Consent
Understanding co-ownership sales and legal options in Florida Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Florida attorney. Detailed Answer When two or more people own property together, Florida law recognizes that each owner holds an undivided interest in the whole. […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings' Interests in a Parent's Property in Florida — Practical Guide
FAQ — Buying Out Co-Owners' Interests in Florida Real Property Short answer: You can often keep a family property by buying your siblings’ shares through a voluntary buyout (preferred), or—if they refuse—by asking a Florida court to allocate the property to you and order payment to the others under the state partition statutes. Which route […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action or Petition to Sell Inherited Real Estate When Heirs Are Minors — Florida
Short answer If co-owners inherit real estate in Florida and one or more heirs are minors, you can still force a sale or seek partition. You must file a partition action under Florida law (Chapter 64), and the court will require special protections for minor heirs — typically a guardian, guardian ad litem, or a […]
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