Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My brother was divorced in Feb of 2015 while residing in Illinois. There was property inherited by my family in Minnesota and it was put into the divorce decree that it belongs to the solely my brother (excluding his ex-wife of ownership). We are now trying to sell the property located in Minnesota but my brother's ex wife is not signing the quick claim deed in-order for the sale to go through. I'm finding out that even if the divorce decree from Illinois states she owns no interest in the property, it does not override Minnesota law per ownership. Can he file a Contempt of Court in Illinois due to her failure to sign over the property? Thanks for your input.


Asked on 8/27/15, 12:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elfreda Dockery Law Office of Elfreda Dockery

Yes; however, I am confused. If the property was inherited, why would your former sister-in-law have to sign a Quit Claim Deed? Her name should not be on the deed. I can be reached at 312-372-5600.

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Answered on 8/27/15, 1:21 pm


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