Can I purchase a home in Illinois without my wifes signature

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I live in Illinois and she lives in Maryland and we are seprated.  But our divorce is not final yet.
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April 11 2009 - Collinsville
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I'm not sure about Illinois law, but in Az you would likely at least need a disclaimer deed signed by your wife, that she was not going to own the home.
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As long as the property is only in your name and using only your income, credit etc then yes.

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