The court must order the property partitioned. Partition is sometimes referred to as a "forced sale.Learn More About Texas Partition Deeds and How They Allow a Property to Be Divided Among Coowners, Ending Joint Ownership of the Property. Platting is required to divide a lot or tract into two or more parcels for development of the parcels. The general rule in a partition case is that all owners of property must be joined. When you no longer wish to own land jointly with other parties, Texas law gives you the right to partition the property.