QUESTION
How can I take full possession of a property I own 50% of?
Asked on Jul 21st, 2017 on Estate Planning - Texas
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I own 1/2 of a large home. My ex owns the other half. When we separated (never married), he insisted on keeping the home and paying the monthly mortgage. He is about to be 2 months past due. I cannot afford to pay that home and my current home. He has since moved out of that house. He also has since moved in residence from his 2 assisted living facilities (I owned those 2 homes and had him evicted) into the home. He is unreachable. His employees have found drugs many times in the co-owned house. I’m lost. I reported everything to local authorities and nothing has come from it.
Is there anything I can do to take full control to be able to sell it?
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There are a few things. You can do a partition, which is a court ordered forced sale. I will need to review your docs before telling you for sure. I have a few ideas, though. You might be able to sue for breach of contract IF you can prove your agreement and it was in written form.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2017 at 7:52 AM