by Sterk Family Law | May 12, 2023 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Education, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters, Paternity & Parentage
For most children, the transition from their first learning environment to more formal schooling represents a developmental milestone. Children with special needs experience an even greater evolution during this time, as plans are made that will shape their education...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 24, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, Financials, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
While the phrase “get divorced” makes it sound like one action, the process of legally ending a marriage requires a number of legal and emotional steps. It takes time and effort to complete the personal and official tasks that help move you toward a happy, independent...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 15, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, Finance, General Family Law, Post-Decree Matters
When people get divorced, they’re ready to cut ties with their ex-spouse and move on to the future. However, joining your life to another person through the legal process of marriage creates certain bonds that aren’t always easily broken. Having mutual children is one...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 22, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law
Life presents us with certain decisions that will never have easy answers. Regardless of how long we consider, or how many pro-con lists we write, ultimately we must trust ourselves to make the right choice. If you and your spouse have clearly grown apart, you may be...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 16, 2023 | All Posts
Anyone who has ever received unwanted attention from another person knows how unsettling it can be. When someone incessantly follows you around, calls or texts your phone, and messes with your relationships, the situation can turn downright terrifying. Actions like...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 30, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
The last few years have seen more Americans struggling with depression and anxiety, these effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that have put into sharp focus the growing need for mental health services in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental...
by Sterk Family Law | Dec 7, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
During divorce and custody court cases, each party is represented by an attorney they hire to advocate for their interests. Even in amicable divorces, attorneys on both sides work on behalf of their clients. In contentious cases where the allocation of parental...
by Sterk Family Law | Nov 12, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
As the holidays arrive, so does the familiarity of the season’s routine. The decorating, shopping and cooking are, once again, added to the festive to-do list. We welcome the traditional feeling of the holidays, but what if things are different? How does a major life...
by Sterk Family Law | Nov 2, 2022 | Child Support, Family, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Compromise should be the top priority for every couple getting divorced, especially when they have mutual children. Rather than dragging out a case with arguments, it’s better to work hard toward a resolution so that you and your children can find peace and move on to...
by Sterk Family Law | Oct 4, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters
As your life progresses, it may take some unexpected turns, putting you on courses you didn’t count on. Some of these changes could feel unfair, leaving you with bitter emotions and anger toward people in your life. It’s upsetting to get divorced, and some people are...
