A partition action takes the dispute to the courts. A partition agreement divides, or partitions, a married couple's community estate into two separate estates.Visit our Forms catalog to find your Agreement for the Partition and Division of Real Property in 2025. A partition action enables you to force the sale of property when coowners are refusing to sell. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and an optional clause. "Partition" is the legal term referring to division of real property among joint owners.