To demand a partition or division of the common property is in with Article 494 of the Civil Code, that is, no co-owner shall be obliged to remain in the co-ownership and that each co-owner may demand at any time partition of the thing owned in common insofar as his or her share is concerned.
Court Fees (if Judicial Partition is Necessary) Filing fees depend on the property value and may range from PHP 10,000 to PHP 50,000 or higher. Additional costs for attorney's fees, publication (if required), and other incidental expenses.
If the co-owners cannot agree on partition, a judicial partition may be sought. This process involves filing a case in court to order the division of the property. Once the court issues a decision, the property will be physically divided, and each co-owner will have their individual portions.
Upon the dissolution and liquidation of the community, the net assets shall be divided equally between the husband and the wife or their heirs. In case of legal separation or annulment of marriage, the provisions of articles 176 and 177 shall apply to the net profits acquired during the marriage.
To divide a property in the Philippines: Verify ownership through land titles, tax declarations, and other documents. Determine the legal context (inheritance, co-ownership, etc.). Pursue an extrajudicial settlement if all parties agree. If disputes arise, seek judicial partition or mediation.
A person who is a joint tenant or tenant in common with another of real property may bring an action to partition the property for the benefit of each tenant. An action for partition may require the sale of the property if it appears that the partition cannot be made without prejudice to the owners.