by Sterk Family Law | Mar 30, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
In January 2018, the implementation of Illinois’ pet custody law has re-defined our pets, from the old definition as “property” to the new definition of “companion animal.” With the new definition comes a new law, which provides that, during the divorce, if a...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 23, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce, Other Legal Matters
Divorce After 50 & The Accompanying Cyber Issues The percentage of divorcing couples has been on the decline, however, the occurrence of “gray divorces” or divorcing couples over 50 years old, has been on the incline. There are a variety of considerations as to...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 9, 2018 | All Posts, Finance
2018 has brought upon a few changes in Illinois family law, but there have also been some changes with federal tax reform and home loan deductions. During a divorce, it is common that a client may consider refinancing the marital home. Will refinancing a mortgage...
