by Sterk Family Law | May 11, 2022 | All Posts
You’ve finally made the decision to plan for what happens to assets when you eventually die, and you know it’s a smart move to make financial plans for the future. As you dig into the process, however, you’re confronted with a whole new set of terms to sort out....
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 15, 2022 | All Posts
Legal dissolution means the marriage has officially ended, but that step represents only one part of the divorce process. Divorcing your spouse involves shifts in nearly every aspect of life, from your home, emotions, and finances, to your social and even spiritual...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 8, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters
When you’re dealing with the emotional and physical turmoil of getting a divorce, the last thing you need is to learn a whole new confusing divorce legal language. Working with a qualified family law attorney means you’ll have help all throughout your divorce case,...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 14, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
Teenagers don’t often get themselves into college — not really. The process of being accepted to, paying for, and finishing college often requires a team effort including the student and their parents. When the parents are divorced, this challenging...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 7, 2022 | All Posts
When an individual struggles with mental health concerns, a crisis situation may become even more overwhelming for all parties involved. Retired police officer Troy Siewert dedicated the last seven years of his law enforcement career as a Crisis Intervention Team...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 22, 2022 | All Posts
Getting a divorce is a serious decision, probably one of the most significant decisions a person can make in their lifetime. The choice of whether to remain in a marriage has upon it many pressures, from personal changes and family disruptions to changes in religious...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 9, 2022 | All Posts
Your ex is supposed to pick up your son for soccer practice and he’s late — again. You’re starting to wonder if his tardiness is more than just poor time management. He might be doing it on purpose, either out of apathy or a sense of revenge. This situation is...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 7, 2022 | All Posts
If your child or loved one lives with a severe chronic illness, developmental disorder, or other disabling health issues, a supplemental trust can act as a powerful mechanism to protect financial assets that may support their lifestyle needs. Supplemental trusts work...
by Sterk Family Law | Dec 29, 2021 | All Posts
In the event that a loved one passes away, what should do you do if you inherit their firearms? Many people have estate plans, which include items such as wills or trusts to delegate their property and effects to loved ones and friends, but even if no estate plan is...
by Sterk Family Law | Dec 21, 2021 | All Posts
On the other side of divorce, some might say, is when the real work starts. You’re at a fresh starting point, one that allows you to define much of what happens next in your life. It’s not uncommon for people to flounder under this newfound freedom,...