In a partition action, one owner of a property files suit against another and asks that the property be divided up or sold and the money split. Could you tell me what form I need to fill out to force the sale of a home in Maryland?I was told to file the paperwork. The owner who no longer wants ownership of the property can ask the court to force a sale in lieu of partition. Chapter 400. Partition. A partition is a division of the interest in property. It can be a voluntary partition, where the parties agree to divide the property and negotiate a contract. Most states will utilize both methods. 17 of partition. 18.