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Partnership Agreement Dispute — partnership dissolution deadlocked

Started by worried_student_2024 · Sep 22, 2025 · 1,081 views · 22 replies
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worried_student_2024 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

partnership dissolution deadlocked. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 15 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $74,000.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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first_time_trader_FL

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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ContractLaw_Priya Attorney

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the implied covenant of good faith. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct commercially reasonable.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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AgentBroker_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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anon_worker_2022

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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LandlordTom_TX

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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asking_for_friend_trader_GA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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confused_trader_WA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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asking_for_friend_seller_2026

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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GigWorker_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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confused_driver_question

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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help_me_contractor_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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ConsumerAdvocate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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worried_tenant_CA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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DevOps_Seattle

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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TenantRights_Advocate

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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seeking_advice_worker_GA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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asking_for_friend_contractor_CO

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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eComm_Seller_2022

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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newbie_contractor_2025

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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