Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

house owned before marriage

Is the house that I purchased before a marriage considered community or martial property in Illinois ?


Asked on 11/28/06, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Sprude Frank Sprude, Attorney at Law

Re: house owned before marriage

Generally, assets purchased before marriage are NOT marital property. HOWEVER, non-marital property can be considered converted to marital property after marriage.

Therefore, an attorney would have to have more information to answer whether your house is considered marital or non-marital property.

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Answered on 11/28/06, 10:41 am


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