Protecting Your Property In Denton County Real Estate Disputes

Whether your home, office or another source of income, your real property is a valuable asset deserving the utmost protection. You may have issues with trespassers, title to your property, nuisances being created by outside forces or damage to your property-or you might be defending any claims of these sorts. Whatever the case, whatever side you may be on, you deserve peace of mind.

The Yale, Weaver & Phillips proactively protects the interests of our clients’ property. Our successful history on either side of these disputes gives us the confidence to resolve your property problems successfully. That is our bottom line.

What Personal Attention Brings To Your Case

We are a small firm located in Denton, Texas. That does not mean that we lack the resources to handle your case. On the contrary, part of our strength is our cohesion as a team. We do not lose sight of you, the client. Instead, we can give you that comfortable, small town feel and charm while providing big-city results. Our personal attention means:

• Your priorities are the most important thing in your case;
• Your real estate dispute is argued by people who know you and what you value; and
• We keep you informed of every change in your litigation.

Our goal is to manage every aspect of your litigation from beginning to end so you can focus on your life. We will tell you the prospects of your case from the outset and not waste your time or money with idleness or false promises. Understand that your lawsuit may be against your neighbor or neighborhood, or might be against family members, which means you likely have to see your opponents on a regular basis long after the lawsuit is completed. With this in mind, we aim to handle your dispute with grace and tact, while standing firm on your position.

Frequently Asked Questions About Partition and Co-Ownership Lawsuits in Denton County

When co-owners can’t agree, Texas law provides a way out. We know how to use it. Below are answers to some common questions we receive from clients about partition and co-ownership disputes.

Partition lawsuits: how do I force the sale of a jointly owned house?

If you co-own property in Texas with a sibling, an ex, a former partner, or some other arrangement, and the other owner won’t agree to sell, you have a powerful right most people don’t know about: partition. Texas law gives a co-owner the right to have jointly owned property divided or, far more commonly with houses, sold and the proceeds split. The other owner generally cannot veto it. A partition suit also sorts out the money: who paid the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and repairs, and how those contributions adjust each owner’s share. If you’re stuck in a property you can’t use and can’t exit, partition is usually the answer.

How do I sell a jointly owned house when the other owner won’t cooperate?

Start with a real offer to resolve it: a buyout at a fair number or an agreed sale. When that fails, the partition process supplies the leverage. In our experience, many co-ownership standoffs settle shortly after a partition suit is filed, because the unwilling owner realizes the sale is going to happen with or without their cooperation, and cooperating usually nets everyone more money. We handle the full arc: demand, negotiation, filing, and if necessary the court-ordered sale, for co-owners across Denton County.

What happens with inherited property when heirs disagree?

Inherited property is where co-ownership disputes get personal. One sibling lives in the house rent-free while others want to sell; one heir has paid the taxes for years and wants credit; someone made improvements and wants reimbursement. Texas partition law gets extremely complicated in this instance. The Texas Constitution brings in certain protections for a surviving spouse in an Estate, so parties must tread lightly and get creative in determining solutions. A surviving spouse’s life estate in the home may also create complications, as these life estates can carry a high value.

These cases sit at the intersection of family and money, and we handle them with directness about the law and realism about the relationships. If the family can’t reach an agreement, the law can supply one.

Taking Action On Your Property Dispute

Going to court over a real property dispute can be intimidating. Our ability to fight for your interests and get results on your behalf is the proud center of our practice. We are direct and unflinching. You deserve to use your property in the way you see fit.

If you are in the middle of a property dispute, contact our lawyers to get a consultation. We can be reached by email or by phone at 940-222-8025.