Options to divide

[ecua67]

I bought a 2 family home with my then mother-in-law in 2/96 - I am now divorced and am renting my apartment. I would like to know what are my options on getting out of the mortgage? The mortgage and deed is in both our names - I am the primary source.

I know we can sell the house but in the case that she does not want to sell can I force her to sell or can I try to buy her out forcibly?

Thanks.

 

[HomeGuru]

Yes. You can file a court complaint requesting a partition action.

 

[ecua67]

Can you please explain what the partition form entails? and approximately how long the process is?

Thanks.

 

[HomeGuru]

Sorry. Every State is different with different court procedures, filing forms and court calendars. I have seen cases take from 6 months to 4 years.