by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 5, 2026 | All Posts, Estate Planning
Beginning in late 2026, Illinois will enact legislation allowing physicians to prescribe medication that terminally ill patients may choose to self-administer at a time of their choosing, although participation by medical providers is voluntary. The new law...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Dec 5, 2025 | Post-Decree Matters
Divorce is rarely an easy process. Somewhere down the road, your living situation may change, which can leave you to wonder if you received a fair settlement, especially when it comes to spousal maintenance (formerly alimony). If you find yourself in this situation,...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 20, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Most employees never think about what their personnel file says until something goes wrong at work. Whether you are preparing for a performance review, facing disciplinary action, or leaving a job, it is important to know that in Illinois, you have the legal right to...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 4, 2025 | All Posts
When you begin a divorce or family law case in Illinois, there may be required documents that must be filed before your case can move forward. One of those is the Affidavit as to Military Service. While it may look like a routine form, it serves an important role in...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Sep 18, 2025 | Domestic Violence, Family
If you’re dealing with domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, or sexual assault and you’re renting, I want you to know something important: there’s help. Really solid help. Illinois has your back through something called the Safe Homes Act, a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Sep 18, 2025 | General Family Law
One of the biggest concerns people have when entering a family law matter, such as a divorce or parenting matter, is the cost. Attorney’s fees are often an unavoidable part of protecting your rights and navigating the process due to the complexity of the situation. In...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 21, 2025 | All Posts
Life is made up of cycles: beginnings, changes, and endings that shape our personal journeys. Each stage brings its own opportunities, challenges, and emotional shifts. At Sterk Family Law Group, we recognize that legal needs often align with these life...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 21, 2025 | All Posts
In Illinois, couples who have entered into a civil union have the same legal rights, protections, and responsibilities as those who are married. This includes the right to end the legal relationship through the court system. The process for dissolving a civil union is...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 11, 2025 | Education, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
If you are going through a divorce or case involving the allocation of parental responsibilities in Illinois, your attorney may mention something called a pretrial conference. A pretrial conference is often a helpful step for moving a case forward. In many situations,...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 8, 2025 | All Posts
Revenge porn—the act of sharing intimate or explicit images without someone’s consent—can be emotionally devastating. It invades privacy, damages reputations, and creates lasting harm. In Illinois, there are clear legal protections for victims. Whether you’re facing...
