Illinois Divorce-Non Marital Real Estate is a type of real estate that is owned by one spouse separate from the marriage and has not been acquired as a result of marriage. This type of real estate is considered separate property and is not subject to division during a divorce. Types of Illinois Divorce-Non Marital Real Estate include real estate owned prior to marriage, real estate acquired before marriage but during the marriage, real estate acquired through an inheritance, real estate acquired through a gift, and real estate acquired through a business transaction. In addition, if the real estate was acquired during the marriage, but with separate funds, it is considered separate property. The court will examine the source of the funds used to acquire the real estate to determine if it is considered separate or marital property.