Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
common law wife
female cohabitation with male
for 10 years recently split
does wife have any claim to
assets?
Asked on 12/03/06, 8:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Re: common law wife
Hello. In Illinois the male's wife does have
a claim to assets that were acquired by male.
All that he acquired was marital property. Should the male and his wife get divorced, his
property acquired during the 10 years of co-
habitation with the other lady will be subject
to a 1/2 division. Will be happy to answer
any additional questions you may have.
Answered on 12/05/06, 2:44 am