A partition action takes the dispute to the courts. The document is a partition agreement between two parties to terminate their community ownership of a parcel of land and divide it between them.Under New York' Partition Law, a partition is a remedy available to any person who is a coowner of New York real property. Our firm has vast experience in negotiating partition agreements and in navigating the litigation process on behalf of all interested parties. This article provides a basic overview of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act as enacted in New York State. 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.