Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

my and brother-in-law own a family home together, which he currently lives in.My wife wants to sell it , he does not and can't afford to buy her out.what does she do next?


Asked on 3/27/10, 9:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

She can force a sale by bringing an action for partition of the property in NY State Supreme Court in the county where the property is located.

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Answered on 4/01/10, 11:09 am


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