by Sterk Family Law | Nov 8, 2021 | All Posts
Divorce changes everything in two people’s lives. In the midst of divorce proceedings that stretch on for months or even years, circumstances can even change while the couple awaits the final decree. Sometimes while a divorce is playing out in court, one of the...
by Sterk Family Law | Oct 20, 2021 | All Posts
Maintenance, formerly known as alimony, is often awarded to spouses who have divorced as means of financial support after the dissolution of marriage. When determining the amount of maintenance to be received and how long the spouse will receive maintenance, the Court...
by Sterk Family Law | Oct 13, 2021 | All Posts
Does a Grandparent Have Visitation Rights? In some guardianship or divorce disputes, grandparents’ right to visitation may be left undecided or unclear. While there isn’t a federal law governing grandparent rights to visitation, in 2016, Illinois adopted a...
by Sterk Family Law | Sep 24, 2021 | All Posts
The terms “guardianship” and “conservatorship” have been in the news lately, with reports about Britney Spears’ arrangement with her father to manage many of her affairs. The singer contested the arrangement in court, claiming it was not being carried out in her best...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 30, 2021 | All Posts
You’ve taught your child diversion tactics; you told them to ignore it. Maybe you even reached out to the other parent. Nothing has helped — your child is still being bullied. Despite the best efforts of many well-meaning parents, not every bullying situation can be...
