Pendrys v. Szymber

HERSEY, Judge.

The proceedings which ripened into this appeal were initiated by a petition filed in the probate division of the. circuit court seeking a determination as to whether property constituted a homestead for purposes of descent and distribution. The trial court answered this query in the negative.

Edwin and Pauline Pendrys were divorced in 1977. The Illinois court approved a settlement agreement providing for joint custody of two minor sons with Edwin agreeing to furnish their full support and maintenance. In January of 1982, Timothy, age 16, became uncomfortable living in *403Illinois…