Saint Charles, IL asked in Divorce for Illinois

Q: If I leave the house before the divorce is final. Can she take over the house with out buying me out?

Do I lose out on any claim to the house. If I walk out due to unhealthy situation at the house.

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3 Lawyer Answers

A: If you both own it, it will be factored in when the court divides the assets and liabilities.

A: That's something to be determined by the court. It's marital properly so she probably won't just be able to "take over" the entire house

A: You DO NOT lose any of your property rights to the home by moving out.

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