Partition is the legal term referring to division of real property interests among co-owners (tenants in common). 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.A suit for partition is where one owner of a parcel sues the other owner to divide the property. Partition is a legal process that is used when property owners can't reach an agreement on whether and how to sell their property. 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. Texas Landowner Firm has experienced lawyers for partitions, buyouts, and forced sales. Contact us today to help with your lawsuit. A partition is a civil action that property owners can file to force the sale of a jointly owned property. Very generally, the partition of real property is the division of previously undivided interests among joint owners or cotenants1. If you are considering taking or responding to a partition action, having a knowledgeable lawyer on your side can help you understand your legal options.