Property Ownership
In Illinois, how is real property typically transferred between spouses during a divorce?
AAutomatically through operation of law without a deed
BBy a quitclaim deed executed pursuant to a marital settlement agreement or court order✓ Correct
CBy filing a transfer request with IDFPR
DThrough the probate court regardless of whether either spouse is still alive
Explanation
In an Illinois divorce, marital property (including real estate) is divided pursuant to the marital settlement agreement or court order. Real property is typically transferred by having the conveying spouse execute and record a quitclaim deed to the other spouse or to any other party as directed by the court.
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