Partition of property becomes necessary when multiple family members hold rights in a property and want their individual shares separated. This may happen after inheritance, family disputes, settlement discussions, or when co-owners want clarity on their separate ownership portions. We help clients especially NRIs who cannot manage the process from abroad resolve partition matters smoothly through documentation, negotiation, or court proceedings. Our goal is to ensure each legal heir or co-owner receives a clear, undisputed share.

How We Help You With Property Partition

1. Understanding Your Family Structure and Property Details: We begin by understanding the exact nature of the property and how it came into shared ownership. This involves reviewing inheritance documents, family tree details, co-owner relationships, and the current possession of the property. Once we understand the family structure and the property’s legal background, we identify the most suitable pathway amicable settlement or contested partition based on your goals and the level of cooperation among co-owners.
2. Reviewing Ownership Documents and Legal Rights: We verify all title documents, past transfers, revenue records, municipal entries, and inheritance papers to confirm who legally owns what portion. This step helps identify legal heirs, determine each party’s rights, and confirm whether the property is ancestral, self-acquired, or jointly purchased. A clear ownership review ensures the partition process moves forward without future claims or disputes.
3. Drafting the Appropriate Partition Instrument: Based on the situation, we prepare the right legal document needed to record and formalise the division. This may include a Partition Deed for mutually agreed division, a Family Settlement Agreement when members want to resolve matters peacefully, or a Relinquishment Deed if one co-owner wants to release their share. Each document clearly defines the boundaries, share allocation, rights, and responsibilities of each party, creating a final and binding arrangement.
4. Negotiation and Facilitation for Amicable Resolution: If family members are willing to resolve the matter amicably, we guide discussions, mediate disagreements, and help ensure each person’s rights are fairly protected. Our role is to simplify communication, avoid hostility, and draft a settlement that everyone can accept. This avoids lengthy litigation and provides a quick and cost-effective solution.
5. Court Proceedings for Contested Partition: When co-owners do not agree on the division, we assist in filing or defending a partition suit in civil court. We prepare all petitions, applications, evidence compilations, and representation throughout the litigation. Since we are licensed advocates in India, we handle hearings, arguments, documentation, and progress updates. For NRIs, we manage the entire process with Power of Attorney so you don’t need to travel unless absolutely necessary.
6. NRI Attestation, Apostille, and Power of Attorney Support: If you are living abroad, certain documents may need notarisation, apostille, or embassy attestation. We guide you through each step and prepare the exact formats needed. We also assist with drafting and executing a Power of Attorney so that we can manage filings, appearances, and documentation on your behalf in India.
7. Registration of Partition Deed or Settlement: Once the partition is finalised, our team manages the complete registration process. This includes preparing the deed for execution, coordinating stamp duty and registration fees, scheduling the appointment at the sub-registrar office, and completing the signing process. If you are abroad, your authorised representative can carry out the signing through a valid Power of Attorney.
8. Post-Registration Mutation and Record Updates: After the partition or settlement is registered, we handle all follow-up steps such as mutation in revenue records, updating municipal entries, and coordinating with housing societies or associations for transfer of shares. This ensures each co-owner’s share reflects correctly across all legal records, providing clear and undisputed ownership going forward.

Who Benefits Most From This Service

This service is ideal for individuals and NRIs who want to:

• Separate their share in inherited or family property

• Resolve ownership disputes among siblings or relatives

• Register a formal division of property

• Transfer possession clearly to avoid future litigation

• Streamline documentation when living abroad

• Execute a partition without physical presence

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can NRIs complete partition without coming to India?

Yes. With a properly executed Power of Attorney, we handle everything from documentation to registration and litigation.

2. Is partition possible if one co-owner does not agree?

Yes. In such cases, a civil court partition suit is required. We manage the full litigation process.

3. What if the property is still in the name of parents or grandparents?

We verify the legal heirs, prepare a legal heir chart, and identify the rightful co-owners before partition is done.

4. How long does partition take?

Amicable settlements are much faster, often completed in weeks. Contested cases depend on the complexity and court schedule.

5. Do all co-owners need to sign the partition deed?

Yes, for mutual partition. In disputed cases, a court decree finalises the division.

If you want to divide inherited or joint property smoothly and legally, we can guide you at every stage. Share your property details and we will help you begin the partition process with clarity and confidence.