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...
by Sterk Family Law | Sep 1, 2022 | All Posts
Issues of child custody, or allocation of parental responsibility in Illinois, are always emotional, and can even become fraught with disagreement and discord. Custody disputes can be even more complicated when a child’s parents live in different states. The...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 11, 2022 | All Posts
Losing a loved one puts people through many difficult tasks, including the emotional labor of grieving their loss and the work involved in settling their estate. Hopefully, the person who passed away had a will that helps direct their loved ones on how to carry out...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 4, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Paternity & Parentage
Beginning a new school year gives a fresh start to improve our behavior during a divorce. The start of the school year is a good time to review the terms of your Allocation Judgment to ensure you are in compliance and to refresh your understanding of your obligations...
