by Sterk Family Law | Apr 2, 2021 | All Posts, Divorce, Finance
This is the second part in a series discussing what happens when a married couple with shared business interests decide to divorce. The first part of the series explains the types of business interests spouses may share. Part of the process involves valuing...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 11, 2021 | All Posts
When confronted with the thought of estate planning, most people come up with reasons to put it off. “I’m too busy.” “I don’t have the money.” “I don’t want to think about it!” Few of us want to face this unpleasant task, which takes time, costs...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 26, 2021 | All Posts, Divorce
Divorce cases get complicated quickly, and sorting out a shared business can cause even more confusion. Couples who co-own or co-operate a business face serious decisions during divorce, including the division of assets and the future of their involvement. Before...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 16, 2021 | Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
There is a saying that the “first step is always the hardest.” Throughout our lives, we take many first steps and some are much easier than others. As a toddler, generally, a child learns to crawl before they gain the courage to pull themselves up and take...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 26, 2021 | All Posts, Cohabitation Agreements, General Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements suffer a bad reputation, thanks to years of dramatic depictions in movies and TV shows. Usually, the person suggesting a “prenup” appears selfish, while the other partner is characterized as a victim of avarice whose trust has been shattered. In...