Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I put my partner on the deed to the house when I bought a new house

We are now broken up

How much is she entitled to if any?


Asked on 12/22/12, 8:57 am

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

You made a gift. She has a claim for 1/2 of the equity unless you can persuade a judge you merely put the partner on for convenience, which will be very difficult and expensive to do.

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Answered on 12/22/12, 11:55 am


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