Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Property - Non-married couples
My fiancee and I are breaking up. We have been together for 4 years and recently bought a house as joint tenants. We had been married and divorced. We were attempting to re-marry for the last two years. She put up the down payment. Do I have any rights to the house?
Asked on 9/06/05, 1:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Re: Property - Non-married couples
Hello. Yes. You have rights to the house. You
are on the deed. It may be necessary for you
to file a partition suit which is a term used
in the equity courts to describe a court proceeding where the court separates interest
in property, business, etc. Since there is no
marriage between you and your fiance, this is
probably the best approach. Should you have any
more questions, I will be happy to answer them.
Answered on 9/07/05, 12:10 am