Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Hi! I got a divorce 4 yrs ago. We had 10 head of cattle, A hay mower and bayler. We didnt do anything with them in the divorce because i stayd at the home and property and my exwife moved away. My ex fathernlaws property connects to mine where we both have fenced off for the cattle to graze on. We both felt my father inlaw wuld be ok with the situation but with time its gotten worse. His property has the barn on it so the cattle stay over there more than on my property! The exfather inlaw didnt invest any of his money into the cattle or equipment. My exwife and father inlaw now dont want me to take any of the cattle or equipment for my use to feed my family! I have all the receipts for everything we bought that has to do with the cattle and equipment. Can i just take them from his property without any legal issues coming back on me?


Asked on 8/14/15, 9:17 am

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

No, self help is not looked on with favor. You have no right to go on his land. IT should have been dealt with in the divorce. As it was not, you now have to deal with it. IMHO you should attempt to discuss a resolution with your father in law, and once that can not be accomplished, then you will have to hire an attorney to sue him and resolve the ownership and rights with respect to various property, including whop owns the cattle.

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Answered on 8/14/15, 9:26 am


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