by Sterk Family Law | Jan 28, 2014 | All Posts, Divorce
10 Tips for Filing Taxes During Divorce Your marital status on December 31st determines whether you can file your taxes as a married or a single person. Many couples time the finalization of their divorce based on tax consequences and choose to finalize their divorce...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 20, 2014 | All Posts, Paternity & Parentage
Effective January 1, 2014, Illinois has passed a law specifically authorizing the right of first refusal with respect to child care. The right of first refusal is an express provision in an Order that basically states that whenever a parent needs someone to watch the...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 12, 2014 | All Posts, Other Legal Matters
The new health care law has expanded health insurance with more benefits for more people and more affordable coverage for many who were unable to afford health insurance previously. One of the key goals of the new law is to give many Americans who have been uninsured...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 9, 2014 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law
Retainer fees, contract negotiations and court dates. These are some things that may come to mind when you think of any legal matter. A legal means to an end is sometimes necessary, but how is this process different when your family is the topic of negotiations? In...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 3, 2014 | All Posts, General Family Law
Welcome to our Family Law blog! Gwendolyn J. Sterk and the Family Law Group practices all areas of Family Law in Cook, DuPage and Will Counties in Illinois. Practice areas include Divorce, Child Custody/Support, Guardianship, Paternity, Post-Decree, Adoption,...