Chicago, IL asked in Divorce for Illinois

Q: My husband divorce attorney filed a motion to attached my son to our divorce. We bought a cash house in my Sons name.

I have to file a response to the motion. There are no verbal or written agreements with my husband and son. The money used to buy the house was from my husband workman compensation money.

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J. Richard Kulerski
J. Richard Kulerski
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  • Oak Brook Terrace, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: If your son is the title holder to your home, the other attorney has every right to join your son as a third-party Respondent in your divorce case. I doubt if there is a valid defense to the Motion.

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