Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

If he owes the money, any transfer to someone else for less than fair market value might be considered fraudulent. Yes they can take his house. He owes the money. It is accruing interest at 9% Probably better to take out a mortgage for less than 9% and pay off the support, or file a ch 13. It might stop the interest.

In addition, your friend should be careful if he has a mortgage. Most mortgages have what is called a "due on sale" clause, which means if he conveys the property to someone else, his entire mortgage can be immediately due in full.