Settle a divided property dispute with a partition action and the help of our Massapequa real estate attorney. Call today to schedule a case evaluation.A partition action is a legal proceeding in which co-owners of a property seek a division of the property or a sale of the entire property. When two or more owners cannot agree on the disposition of the property in question, any of the owners can file a partition action in the appropriate court. A partition sale is generally sought when there is a disagreement regarding the use of the property. Steps to Partition a House. Once other options have been exhausted, the co-owner wishing to sell their share of co-owned property can petition the court. Partition actions serve as a legal mechanism to resolve disputes between co-owners when they cannot reach an agreement on the future of a property. Before filing a petition for partition, you should try to talk with the other co-owners so you can come into an agreement regarding the property.