Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

My girlfriends ex is suing her for 4000 dollars that he says is the value of a washer and dryer and fridge that they bought together with a joint checking acct. He also states that she took more money out of there joint acct then she should had. He says he has receipts for everything, which she states he stole, but if it came out of a joint checking acct, wouldn't the judge just make them sell it and split the money? Those items are currently with my girlfriend. She said that because he made more there her that he can win the case, but it came out of a joint checking. What do you think?


Asked on 8/15/10, 7:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Regarding the appliances, he may be entitled to half of the current value or value atthe time of the split-up. However, if she has a cohabitation agreement ( something I would recomend to all unmarried couples living together) that document would control who is entitled to what.

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Answered on 8/20/10, 8:08 am


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