Can I make husband buy my 1/2 of home so I can move?
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Can I make husband buy my 1/2 of home so I can move?
He does not want to move. We’ve lived here 46 years. I want/need to move.
Asked on June 25, 2018 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, you cannot compel him to buy your share of the house, unless you and he divorced and there had been a divorce settlement (voluntary agreement) or decree (court order) that he has to buy you out--in that case, you can enforce the terms of that settlement or agreement in court, by a legal action, if necessary. But without such an agreement or settlement, it is up to him whether or not to buy you out. All you can do is try to negotiate with him and get him to agree to something you are both comfortable with.
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