Dismissal With Prejudice in Pennsylvania Partition Cases: What It Means and What to Do Next
What it Means When a Judge Dismisses Your Partition Case "With Prejudice" under Pennsylvania Law Short answer: A dismissal "with prejudice" usually means the court has finally rejected the same claim and you cannot refile that same partition action. It is a final adjudication on the merits for that claim and triggers preclusion rules that […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: Forcing Sale or Division of Co-Owned Real Property After Divorce
What you can do if you remain a co-owner of real estate with a former spouse under Pennsylvania law This FAQ-style guide explains the common legal paths to end shared ownership of real property after a divorce in Pennsylvania. It uses simple, hypothetical facts to show how each option works. This is educational information only […]
Read article →Selling a Co-Owned Property in Pennsylvania to Cover Funeral and Property Tax Costs: FAQ
Detailed Answer When co-owners need to sell shared real estate in Pennsylvania to pay for immediate obligations like funeral costs and property taxes, you have several legal paths. Which path is best depends on how the property is owned, whether one owner died, whether co-owners agree, and whether there are mortgages, tax liens, or other […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Late Father's House — Pennsylvania
Can I force sale of my late father’s house in Pennsylvania? A step-by-step FAQ Short answer If the house is owned jointly with others as tenants in common (or if the heirs or personal representative hold an interest), a co-owner or the estate’s representative can ask the county Court of Common Pleas for a partition […]
Read article →How to Make a Buyout Offer to Co-owners in a Pennsylvania Partition Case
Detailed Answer When co-owners own real property together in Pennsylvania and one of them has started (or threatens) a partition action, you can often stop a court-ordered sale by making a clear, documented buyout offer to the other owners and, when needed, to the court. Below is a practical, step-by-step explanation of how that process […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: Can a Co‑Heir Be Required to Reimburse an Appraisal Before an Estate Buyout?
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. Consult a Pennsylvania attorney before taking action. Short answer Usually no — you cannot unilaterally force a co‑heir to reimburse you for an appraisal unless one of the following is true: an agreement among the heirs requires reimbursement; the appraisal was ordered by the personal representative […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: If an Heir Refuses to Move Out or Sell Their Share of Inherited Property
What To Do If an Heir Refuses to Move Out or Agree to Sell Their Share of Inherited Property (Pennsylvania) Short answer: In Pennsylvania, a co‑owner (including an heir) who lives in inherited property cannot simply block the other owners forever. Co‑owners have equal rights to possess the property, and a co‑owner who refuses to […]
Read article →Pennsylvania: Options When the Other Party Asks the Court Only to Sell the House
Detailed Answer Short answer: If the other side asks the court only to sell the house without setting buyout terms, you have options: you can object and ask the court to set buyout terms or an alternate remedy, negotiate a buyout before sale, request valuation and temporary orders, move for partition in kind or an […]
Read article →Refinancing to Buy Out a Co-Owner in Pennsylvania: Process, Steps, and FAQs
How to refinance and buy out a co-owner of real property in Pennsylvania This is an educational FAQ. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney for guidance tailored to your situation. Detailed Answer If two or more people own real estate together and one owner wants to keep the property, the usual […]
Read article →How to Force a Sale of Jointly Owned Property in Pennsylvania
Can a co-owner be forced to sell a jointly owned property in Pennsylvania? Short answer: Yes. In Pennsylvania a co-owner can force a sale by bringing a partition action in the Court of Common Pleas. If the court finds the property cannot be fairly divided “in kind,” it can order a sale and divide the […]
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