Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

I borrowed money to my mother and stepfather a little bit ago. It was a large sum of money (around $15,000) that they agreed they would pay back. Now they are getting divorced and my mother advised me to try and find a way to get the money back because my stepfather says he is not going to pay it back. I have the bank statements showing the transfer of funds but what I can do to assure I will get the money? Is there anyway to put a lien on the house so that when it sells, I can be assured I will be repaid?


Asked on 6/02/10, 1:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

The only thing you can due is sue both of them . A divorce court can not order you to do anything unless you are brought in as a party. Any agreement they may reach is not binding on you. Until you get a judgment you can not lien anything.

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Answered on 6/02/10, 5:51 pm


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