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...
by Sterk Family Law | Jun 1, 2021 | All Posts
Throughout a lifetime, most people will possess a few major assets — things like their home, vacation property, a retirement account, and investments such as stocks and bonds. When people get divorced, they often feel upset that these items that took a lifetime to...
by Sterk Family Law | May 3, 2021 | All Posts
This is the third 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 the...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 26, 2021 | All Posts
Thanks to modern technology, the ability to have children has been opened up for those who need to or desire to pursue methods of alternative reproduction. For decades, the medical community has continued to refine methods for in vitro fertilization and medical...
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...
