Iowa: What a Dismissal With Prejudice Means in a Partition Case
Quick answer When a judge dismisses a partition case "with prejudice" in Iowa, the court has entered a final ruling that ends the particular claim and generally prevents the same plaintiff from bringing the same claim between the same parties again. In other words, the dismissal is final and operates as a bar to refiling […]
Read article →Iowa: How to Force Sale or Division of Real Property You Still Co-Own with an Ex
Your options to force sale or division of co-owned real property in Iowa Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Iowa attorney about your specific situation. Detailed answer — what you can do in Iowa When you and your former spouse still co-own real property after divorce, Iowa law gives […]
Read article →Iowa — How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Deceased Parent's House
FAQ: How partition actions work in Iowa Short answer: In Iowa, any co-owner of real property (including heirs who inherited a decedent’s interest) may ask the district court to divide jointly owned land or order its sale when division in kind is impractical. If your father’s title names multiple owners or the probate distribution left […]
Read article →Iowa: How a Property Sale Works in a Partition Action
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Iowa, a partition action begins when one or more co-owners ask a court to divide jointly owned real property. If the court finds the property cannot be fairly divided “in kind,” it can order a judicial sale and divide the proceeds among the owners after paying liens and costs. The […]
Read article →Iowa — Forcing the Sale of Shared Property: How Partition Actions Work
Detailed Answer If you own real property with one or more other people in Iowa and those co-owners refuse to buy your share, Iowa law gives you a court remedy called a partition action. A partition action asks a district court to divide jointly owned property fairly. If the court finds a physical division is […]
Read article →Iowa: How to Offer to Buy Out Co‑Owners in a Partition Case
Detailed Answer This article explains how a co-owner can try to buy out the other co-owners in an ongoing Iowa partition action before the court orders a sale. It describes the practical steps, the legal posture in Iowa courts, and the paperwork and court filings commonly used to stop a forced sale by reaching a […]
Read article →Recovering Property Taxes and Mortgage Payments in Iowa Partition Actions
How to recover property taxes and mortgage payments you paid on a jointly inherited home in Iowa Detailed answer — Can you recover those payments in an Iowa partition action? Short answer: Yes — often you can recover at least part of the property taxes, mortgage payments, and other necessary carrying costs you paid on […]
Read article →Iowa: What to Do When a Co‑Heir Lives in Inherited Property and Refuses to Move
When a co-heir occupies inherited real estate and won’t leave: A practical Iowa guide Short answer: Under Iowa law, co-owners (including heirs) each have equal rights to possession. If an heir occupies inherited property and refuses to move or to sell their share, you can try negotiation or mediation, request a buyout, or ask a […]
Read article →Iowa: Options When the Other Party Asks the Court Only to Sell the House
What to Do If the Other Side Asks the Court Only to Sell the House (Iowa) Detailed answer When a divorcing spouse or co-owner asks the court to order a sale of the house but does not ask the court to set buyout terms, you have several practical and legal options under Iowa law. Iowa […]
Read article →Risks of Granting a Life Estate Instead of Selling Property — Iowa
Understanding the Risks of Granting a Life Estate Instead of Selling Property in Iowa Short answer — what a life estate does A life estate gives one person (the life tenant) the right to live in and use the property for the rest of that person’s life. After the life tenant dies, the property passes […]
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