The timeline for a partition lawsuit in Michigan can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the court's calendar, and whether the partition is contested by any of the co-owners. Typically, the process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year.
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 8, 2024 — State Rep. Emily Dievendorf's (D-Lansing) House Bill 4924 passed the Senate today unanimously with bipartisan support. This legislation creates the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, which will provide additional protections to heirs who inherit property as a tenant-in-common.
A forced sale is a legal process (often called a partition lawsuit) by which the co-owner of a property can accomplished a court-ordered sale of the jointly owned property. The sale occurs under court supervision, ending in division of the property or sale proceeds.
A forced sale is a legal process (often called a partition lawsuit) by which the co-owner of a property can accomplished a court-ordered sale of the jointly owned property. The sale occurs under court supervision, ending in division of the property or sale proceeds.
A partition action usually takes between six to nine months depending on the circumstances and the complexity of each case. The most significant factor is whether the partition is being handled by an attorney who practices only in partition law.
Not unlike most legal proceedings, the process begins when one of the owners files a partition complaint. Once the complaint is filed with a court, subsequent owners will receive news of the impending partition action. The mere threat of a partition action may lead co-owners to settle outside of court.
The timeline for a partition lawsuit in Michigan can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the court's calendar, and whether the partition is contested by any of the co-owners. Typically, the process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year.