Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My son and his wife lived in a house inherited by my son so it is not marital property. His wife has left the marital home and moved to a new location. Is my son legally obligated to allow his wife access to his house before they are officially divorced?


Asked on 4/21/12, 2:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If it is no longer her home, then an argument can be made that he can change the locks. If she is looking to take her possessions, then logic would say he should allow it, but be there so she does not take anything else

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Answered on 4/24/12, 1:02 pm


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