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Friday, December 15, 2006

Illinois Divorce Law -- Leaving the House does Not Revoke Ownership

A common question is whether one spouse leaving the marital home renounces or revokes their claim to ownership rights in the home. The answer is that it has no effect. Whether spouses have an ownership interest is based on several factors, including when the home was purchased, who contributed money toward the purchase and upkeep, et cetera.

Also, just because the title (deed) in the home is in one person's name does not mean the other spouse has no claim to ownership.

For more please call attorney Raiford Palmer at 630.434.0400 Ext. 165 for a free consultation.

posted by Raiford Palmer at 10:44 AM