How to Force a Sale of Joint Property in Alaska
Options to compel sale of jointly owned real estate in Alaska This FAQ-style guide explains the usual steps and legal tools available in Alaska when a co-owner will not continue mediation and you want the property sold. It assumes you own property together (joint tenants, tenants in common, or similar co-ownership) and starts from no […]
Read article →Refinancing to Buy Out a Co‑Owner in Alaska
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Alaska attorney. Detailed Answer — How refinancing to buy out a co‑owner works in Alaska When two or more people co‑own real estate and one owner wants full ownership, a common path is […]
Read article →Alaska: How to Divide or Force Sale of Co‑Owned Farmland When Heirs Disagree
What to do when heirs can’t agree about co‑owned farmland in Alaska Short answer: Start by trying to negotiate (buyouts, leases, or a written management plan). If negotiation fails, an heir can file a partition action in Alaska court asking for either a division of the land (partition in kind) or a sale with proceeds […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Action in Alaska When a Co‑Owner Refuses
Detailed Answer — How to start a partition action under Alaska law Short answer: To force division or sale of jointly owned real property in Alaska when a co‑owner refuses to agree, you typically file a civil partition lawsuit in the Alaska Superior Court for the judicial district where the property is located. The complaint […]
Read article →Alaska: Forcing a Partition Sale of a Co-Owned Home — FAQ
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Alaska law, a co-owner can ask the Superior Court to partition real property when co-owners cannot agree. The court will try to divide the property physically (partition in kind). If physical division is impracticable or unfair, the court can order the property sold and the proceeds distributed among the owners. […]
Read article →Alaska: How to Defend Against a Co‑Tenant's Partition Action to Force Sale of an Inherited Home
What to Know About Defending a Partition Action in Alaska Short answer: If a co-tenant files to force the sale of an inherited home, you can respond by contesting the legal basis of the partition, asking the court for a partition in kind (division of the property) or a buyout, raising equitable defenses (agreement, waiver, […]
Read article →Alaska: Rights and Remedies When a Co‑Tenant Refinances or Takes a Home Equity Loan Without Your Consent
Detailed Answer — What happens when a co‑owner encumbers inherited property without your consent? Short answer: Whether a co‑owner can take out a home equity loan or refinance depends on who holds legal title. If your name is on the deed as a co‑owner, a mortgage signed only by the other co‑owner generally creates a […]
Read article →Alaska: What Remedies Does a Co-Owner Have If a Co-Owner Sells Property Without Agreement?
Detailed Answer — Remedies When a Co-Owner Sells Property Without Your Agreement (Alaska) Short answer: If a co-owner sells real property without your agreement, Alaska law gives you several civil remedies: you can seek to quiet title, ask a court for partition (division in kind or forced sale), rescind or set aside the sale if […]
Read article →Alaska: How to Force a Sale or Division of Family Land You Co-Own
How to force a sale or division of family land you co-own in Alaska Short answer: In Alaska you can ask a court to divide (partition) or order the sale of a parcel when multiple people own it together. Courts prefer physical division (“partition in kind”) when possible but will order a sale if dividing […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Lawsuit in Alaska When Co‑Owners Cannot Agree
FAQ: Filing a Partition Lawsuit in Alaska When Co-Owners Cannot Agree This article explains, in plain language, how a partition lawsuit works in Alaska when co-owners can’t agree about dividing property. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer — How a partition action works in Alaska When two or more people […]
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