Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois
I recently purchased a home (August 2010) with my now ex-fiance. One day in September, he told me, "Don't come home if you know what's best for you." I didn't. I haven't returned since. The locks were changed and i was unable to access the house or any of my personal belongings unless i made arrangements with him. In October, he packed a lot of my personal belongings at sat them out in the driveway. I did not pay my share of mortgage for the month of November.
I've just paid my half for December, I still do not reside there. Yesterday, December 9th, I went to the house only to find the screen door locked and the locks changed to the entry door of the garage. We have "agreed" to put the house up for sale in February, but i'm not so sure he'll be compliant. My question: What are my options? (I don't want any parts of the house.)
3 Answers from Attorneys
I would bet that you would like to get the $ that you paid in, paid back to you. You need a lawyer...no kidding. I noticed that you live in Peoria. Not anywhere near me. But I know a lawyer in Peoria that could help. If you like, you can call, and I'll give you her number.
Hire a lawyer. You probably will have to file what's called a "partition" suit to protect all of the monies you put into the place, and need to be concerned about the possibility of the mortgage being more than the house is worth, plus interim taxes and other bills if they have not been paid in full.
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Stephen is abasolutely right. You may want to read my blog as I discuss cohabitation agreements at some length in a few of the. www.todayslawalert.com
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