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...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 20, 2021 | All Posts
Facing the emotional prospect of divorce is enough stress for any person. However, people who want to end their marriage also must deal with the legal process of dissolving the union. Though you may feel intimidated by the prospect of filing for divorce and...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 18, 2021 | All Posts
Having a child with special needs provides so many special circumstances. One such circumstance is when that ‘child’ turns age 18 (when your child turns age 18, however, because of a disability...
by Sterk Family Law | Jul 30, 2021 | All Posts
To help assist people experiencing intimate violence, in 2003 the Illinois legislature passed a law called the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA). The law allows for people to take four to 12 weeks of unpaid time off work per year to seek help for...
by Sterk Family Law | Jun 29, 2021 | All Posts
This is the fourth 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. The second part of...
by Sterk Family Law | Jun 23, 2021 | All Posts, General Family Law
The Value of Consultation Who says you can’t get something for nothing? We all tend to be skeptical of anything that is “free”, but in the world of Family Law and Estate Planning, a free consultation is both valuable and free of charge. The definition of value in this...
