[WSBAPT] Partition Question

Tue Apr 8 15:23:06 PDT 2014

I actually think that at least in my county the judge would be sympathetic
to the husband if I brought a motion to enforce the terms of the decree.
The decree required a timely sale and seven years is not timely.  The
judge may not immediately give the husband all he is asking at the first
go-round.  After all – he did wait seven years to complain.  I’d ask for
specific relief such as an order requiring the wife to list the property
within 30 days at a price recommended by the realtor chosen/agreed upon by
both parties.  Although it is never a good idea to include in a public
record the obligation to reduce the sale price on a given schedule if no
offers are received, there needs to be some oversight so that the wife
doesn’t get to reject all offers without input from husband.  I would also
include in my motion the request that all rental income be used to pay the
mortgage, taxes, insurance and necessary maintenance with the balance
divided equally.  Then if wife doesn’t comply any of the terms you have
the leverage to return to court on contempt with the remedy being the
husband’s right to take over the listing and sale decisions.

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[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of ROBERT MILLSAP
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 2:28 PM
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Subject: RE: [WSBAPT] Partition Question

Wow.  There should be an easy fair procedure to get this dispute before a
court and I am surprised that there may not be one.

Since rent between Tenants in Common is an issue, isn’t there an action
for an accounting and payment of rents?  

How about the Declaratory Judgment Act (RCW 7.24).  Might that offer some
relief to declare what rights you have under the dissolution decree.

A partition action can really be a lose lose but right now only your
client seems to be losing.  Might be good for leverage.

ROBERT MILLSAP

MILLSAP LAW FIRM, P.S.

7016 35TH AVE NE

SEATTLE, WA 98115

206-583-2740

From: wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com
[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Mike Winslow
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 1:41 PM
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Subject: RE: [WSBAPT] Partition Question

In addition to Eric’s comments, keep in mind that Partition is rarely a
good solution to resolving problems between Tenants in Common or other
joint ownerships. The sale is essentially a fire sale, by auction, not an
arm’s length negotiated conventional sale. So there is no listing with a
Realtor to obtain Fair Market Value. The only way to protect oneself in a
partition is to have sufficient funds to outbid the other owner at the
auction (assuming partition by sale, not physical partition; eg.
Subdivision). Modification of the Decree and settlement agreement would by
preferable in the majority of situations (not having reviewed the
Settlement Agreement for specifics).

Michael A. Winslow

1204 Cleveland Ave.

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Ph. 360-336-3321

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From: wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com
[mailto:wsbapt-owner at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of
amanda_wilson at olypenlawoffices.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 11:55 AM
To: WSBA RPPT Probate & Trust Discussion Forum
Subject: [WSBAPT] Partition Question

This question deals with a Property issue and Family Law.... If anyone can
help it would be appreciated.

Marriage ends in a dissolution.  Dissolution Decree is entered in 2007.  A
Settlement of Property agreement is part of the Decree.  The purpose of
the agreement is to expedite a timely sale of a family home.  However, the
wife who is responsible for the sale has not sold the property.  The
agreement does not give a time frame for when the property is to be sold,
other than to expedite a timely sale.  There are two rentals on the
property.  Income from one of the rentals is in question.  In the
agreement Wife was to live on the property and live in one of the houses
to prepare property for sale and has since moved and is renting out that
house.  My client now wants property sold ASAP, to be in charge of selling
house and wants income from rental.  Is a partition for sale complaint the
proper cause of action?

Amanda M. Wilson, esq.

Olympic Peninsula Law Offices, LLC

219 W Patison St.

Port Hadlock, WA 98339

(360)437-4172 office

(206)331-7851 cell phone

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Angelou

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