Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

This is a complicated question and I recommend speaking with the attorney that handled your divorce. Oftentimes the divorce decree will outline who gets the property, and what steps need to be taken in order to effectuate that transfer (for instance, the spouse relinquishing custody must sign a quitclaim deed).

I agree w/ Mr. Goldberg. There SHOULD be a marital settlement agreement as part of the divorce decree that sets out your respective rights and obligations with regard to the property. I have seen terribly drafted settlements, however, and attempting to go back to court to modify the decree may be difficult and costly. Do see an attorney -- and perhaps two -- first I would have a real estate attorney review the settlement, and if he/she does divorce work great, but if not have a divorce attorney then give you an idea of what it might take to get the settlement modified..... Since the property is in Texas, by the way, was the divorce HERE or THERE? If here, you'll want Illinois counsel. If Texas, well, you'll want Texans. It may not be worth your while, or it could be.