recieve a nice settlement my wife has been a house wife at least 4 of the years can my wife take me for a percentage of my settlement mind u we live in illinois please help
2007-03-21 17:34:45 · 5 answers · asked by karen.cervac@yahoo.com 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I just looked up what states are community property states...Illinois is not one of them, meaning that she is not automatically entitled to half of the settlement.
The next step for you is to contact an attorney. There are some that will give free consultations, so take advantage of those attorneys. Have all your questions ready and give them the details. They will be able to advise you of what to expect.
2007-03-21 17:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
here's an excerpt.....the entire link is below...good luck, get a lawyer
Property Distribution: Since Illinois is an "equitable distribution" state, the marital property shall be divided in an equitable fashion. Equitable does not mean equal, but rather what is fair. The court will encourage the parties to reach a settlement on property and debt issues otherwise the court will declare the property award.
If the parties cannot otherwise agree, the court will equitably divided the marital property. Marital property is defined all property acquired by either spouse subsequent to the marriage, except the following, which is known as "non-marital property": (1) property acquired by gift, legacy or descent; (2) property acquired in exchange for property acquired before the marriage or in exchange for property acquired by gift, legacy or descent; (3) property acquired by a spouse after a judgment of legal separation; (4) property excluded by valid agreement of the parties; (5) any judgment or property obtained by judgment awarded to a spouse from the other spouse; (6) property acquired before the marriage; (7) the increase in value of property; (8) income from property acquired.
2007-03-22 00:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Illinois but in my state the woman gets at least half of everything whether or not she works outside the home or not. Good luck.
2007-03-22 00:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by mojo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd call a practicing Attorney in Your state!
2007-03-22 00:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your wife can take you for half. Are you planning on leaving her or do you think she is planning on leaving you?
2007-03-22 00:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by Lovebug123 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋