QUESTION
What am I entitled to if we have been marries for 12 years?
Asked on Jan 12th, 2014 on Divorce - Illinois
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I live in Illinois. The house I live in is in a trust under my wife's name. She also owns some property which is worth at least $100,000. My wife has always been the bread winner in our marriage. She is a professional and I am more like a laborer. My wife wants a divorce. Any help regarding this would be great. Thank you.
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Answered on Jan 16th, 2014 at 4:46 AM
If the property was purchased during the marriage, there is a presumption that it is marital property. The title is not relevant to division. So the start would be 1/2 of the assets, if not more.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 3:32 PM