A partition action enables you to force the sale of property when coowners are refusing to sell. Solving Joint Ownership Problems in Santa Clara.Super Lawyers Rated Partition Attorneys in San Jose. Ending Co-Ownership Disputes in Santa Clara County. For a free, 15-minute consultation with experienced partition attorney at Partition Lawyer California, call (408) 777-6800 or fill out a contact form online. When the coowners of the property cannot come to an agreement, a partition lawsuit may be brought to try to force the sale of the property. ANAND LAW serves as court-appointed partition referee in the Bay Area, and throughout California.