In short, to force the sale of jointly owned property, you must first confirm title, then attempt a voluntary sale or buyout, file and serve a partition lawsuit, get an appraisal, sell the property, and finally divide the sale proceeds fairly.
A partition action must be initiated with a verified complaint filed in the circuit court of the county where the land is located. 735 ILCS 5/17-101. The verified complaint needs to include a particular description of the premises sought to be divided.
File a petition - you need to file a Petition for Separation with the Circuit Court in the county where your spouse resides, OR you and your spouse last resided as husband and wife; OR if your spouse cannot be found in Illinois, the county in which you reside.
To initiate a class action lawsuit, one or more plaintiffs must file suit and plead the grounds for certifying the case as a class action. The plaintiffs must demonstrate to the court that the lawsuit meets the requirements set out by law, and the court will rule on whether or not to grant certification.
Ing to Illinois easement law, easement maintenance is generally the responsibility of the party who is benefiting from the use of the property. However, depending on the drafting of easement, both parties may share responsibility and, potentially, liability.
The purpose of a partition is to enable various owners to sever their interests and possess, enjoy, and improve the new separate portion. Id. A partition action must be initiated with a verified complaint filed in the circuit court of the county where the land is located. 735 ILCS 5/17-101.
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that in a suit for partition of joint property, every interested party is deemed a plaintiff. This means that each co-sharer has the right to initiate and pursue a partition suit, and no one co-sharer can prevent another from doing so.
Illinois is an equitable division of property state. This means they don't split assets 50/50 down the middle. Instead, the court divides property based on each party's contribution and situation.
A waiver of homestead clause is a contractual provision where an individual voluntarily relinquishes their right to claim a homestead exemption, which typically protects a portion of their primary residence from creditors in case of debt collection or bankruptcy.