Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

if a couple is separated amd one of them wins money or property-does it become marital property


Asked on 2/19/10, 8:35 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald Boyd The Boyd Law Firm, P.C.

Probably yes. Most property that comes into ownership during the course of the marriage would be considered marital property and subject to equitable distribution. So, if you are separated, but still married, the property would probably be marital.

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Answered on 2/24/10, 8:45 am
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If they are legally separated, then it is not marital property. If you are merely separated, then it is marital property.

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Answered on 2/24/10, 9:38 am


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