Yes, you can file a partition action in Texas even if you live in Florida. A partition action enables you to force the sale of property when coowners are refusing to sell.File a partition suit (force the sale of the property) and demand an accounting and sue Christina for any funds that you were entitled to receive. Most states will utilize both methods. Texas requires a written agreement to partition. A partition action is brought when there is more than one owner of a property and the owners cannot agree with respect to the disposition of the property. Florida law permits one of the co-owners of a property to file an action for partition if they cannot agree on the asset's use or management.