Life Tenancy and Co-Owner Rights in Arkansas
How Arkansas Law Treats Life Tenancies and Co-Owner Possession This FAQ-style article explains the common-law concepts and Arkansas-law considerations when one co-owner occupies property under a life tenancy while another co-owner holds a future interest. It is written for readers who start with no legal knowledge. Detailed Answer What is a life tenancy? A life […]
Read article →Arkansas: Can a Life Tenant Remain in the House During a Partition?
Can a life tenant remain living in the house during a partition action under Arkansas law? Short answer: Yes, a valid life tenant in Arkansas generally has the right to possess and live in the property during the life estate while a partition action proceeds, but that right is subject to the court’s orders, any […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Arkansas When Inherited Co-Owners Won’t Respond
Filing a Partition Action in Arkansas When Some Inherited Co-Owners Don’t Respond Brief answer: In Arkansas, a co-owner (including an heir who inherited property as a tenant in common) can ask a county circuit court to partition land. If some co-owners cannot be located or won’t respond, the court allows alternative service methods (including service […]
Read article →Arkansas: What Happens When a Court-Appointed Commissioner Conducts a Private Sale in a Partition Dispute
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information about Arkansas law and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Arkansas attorney. How Arkansas courts handle a private sale by a court-appointed commissioner when co-owners disagree When co-owners of real property cannot agree, a co-owner can ask […]
Read article →How to Force the Sale of an Inherited Parcel in Arkansas
What to do when a co-owner won’t sell inherited land in Arkansas Short answer: If you and one or more relatives co-own an inherited parcel and one co-owner refuses to list or sell it, you can ask an Arkansas circuit court to force a sale by filing a partition action. The court will evaluate whether […]
Read article →Arkansas: Paperwork Needed to Prove House Expenses in a Partition Case
Proof of House-Related Expenses in an Arkansas Partition Case: What Paperwork You Need This FAQ-style guide explains what documents typically prove expenses on a house in an Arkansas partition action, how to organize and authenticate them, and how the court usually treats those expenses. This is general information, not legal advice. Detailed answer — what […]
Read article →Arkansas: Can I Include Mortgage, Property Taxes, and Other Carrying Costs in My Share of Sale Proceeds?
Can I include mortgage, property taxes, and other carrying costs I paid in my share of the sale proceeds? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on the legal context (divorce, co-ownership/partition, or a contractual buyout), the source of the payments, what title or agreements say, and how Arkansas courts treat equitable adjustments. You need […]
Read article →Arkansas: Filing a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Co-Owned House
Overview If you co-own real property in Arkansas and a co-owner refuses to agree to sell, Arkansas law lets you ask a court to divide the property or force a sale through a partition action. This FAQ-style article explains how partition works in Arkansas, what steps to take before filing, how the court process generally […]
Read article →Arkansas: Can You Require a Co-Owner to Provide Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Dividing Sale Proceeds?
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general information about Arkansas law so you can decide whether to consult an attorney. How co-ownership, mortgage payoffs, and repair costs are treated in Arkansas When co-owners sell real property, the sale process and distribution of proceeds usually […]
Read article →Arkansas: How to Force the Sale of a House You Co-Own
What happens when co-owners disagree about selling a house in Arkansas? This FAQ-style guide explains how a co-owner can force the sale of real property under Arkansas law, what the court can do, practical steps to take, and what to prepare before you talk to an attorney. This is general information and not legal advice. […]
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