Partition is the legal term referring to division of real property interests among co-owners (tenants in common). A partition agreement divides, or partitions, a married couple's community estate into two separate estates.This is a document through which the parties agree that particular property will be "separate property" and will not be divided. Partitioning in Texas can be a dicey matter. Do it right -- talk to The Weaver Law Firm, serving Houston and San Antonio. . The partition deed is the legal document that allows a property to be divided among coowners, ending joint ownership of the property. Partition sale would only be advantageous if boy had significant equity in the property. 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. Our Houston co-owner dispute lawyers can help resolve all types of property disputes. We can negotiate on your behalf and represent you in court.