Child Safety Tips Often Overlooked By Parents
June 28th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawYou know that as a parent, you would do everything in your power to keep your child safe. Whether it’s […]
How Illinois House Bill 4113 Would Affect Families
April 16th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawIllinois’ Proposed Equal Parenting Bill Law Would Automatically Divide Parenting Time Equally Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would […]
Paw-rental Responsibilities
March 30th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawIn January 2018, the implementation of Illinois’ pet custody law has re-defined our pets, from the old definition as “property” […]
The New Illinois Pet Custody Law
December 28th, 2017 by Kelly GarverThe New Illinois Pet Custody Law On January 1, 2018, family law in Illinois includes changes regarding the “custody” of […]
How Organized Are You Financially? Four Essential Topics Spouses Need to Plan For…..
February 20th, 2017 by Sterk Family LawHow Organized Are You Financially? Four Essential Topics Spouses Need to Plan For….. What amazes me, as a Financial Planner, […]
Financial Focus: Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families
December 27th, 2016 by Sterk Family LawArticle 9 – Dec. 19, 2016 Adam Underhill Edward Jones Financial Advisor Most of us need to do some type […]
Surviving the Holidays – Six Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues
December 7th, 2016 by Sterk Family LawHolidays are typically both a festive and stressful time for everyone! The traditions of the season bring joy, but also […]
Estate Planning Issues for Divorced Women
December 7th, 2016 by Sterk Family LawBy: Sonia D. Coleman Joan was married to Ed for 10 years and had four children. They divorced and the divorce […]
Financial Planning for Divorced Women
October 21st, 2016 by Sterk Family LawThomas Wagner Wealth Management Advisor GCG Financial, Inc. Three Parkway North Suite 500 Deerfield, IL 60015-2567 847.457.3031 thomas.wagner@gcgfinancial.com www.gcgfinancial.com A […]
How Divorce Impacts Families
September 7th, 2016 by Sterk Family LawAs a licensed mental health professional, I work with many individuals, couples, and families who are affected by divorce. I […]
Family Law and Matters of the Heart
January 9th, 2014 by Sterk Family LawRetainer fees, contract negotiations and court dates. These are some things that may come to mind when you think of […]
A New Perspective: Happy Holidays After Divorce
December 4th, 2013 by Sterk Family LawAs the holidays arrive, so does the familiarity of the season’s routine. The decorating, shopping, and cooking are, once again, […]
How To Forgive Another Person For Past Hurts
April 14th, 2013 by Sterk Family LawNo one gets through life without being hurt by another person. We all have experienced the pain of a thoughtless […]
Support to Empowerment: Divorce Groups for Women
September 29th, 2012 by Sterk Family LawBeyond Support…to Empowerment While scanning the Calendar of Events section in my local paper, I took note of the various […]
Civil Unions in Illinois
August 3rd, 2011 by Sterk Family LawOn June 1, 2011, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act took effect. This law provides for the […]
Divorce Considerations: Gathering Digital Information
June 22nd, 2011 by Sterk Family LawWhen contemplating or in the process of a divorce, one important task is to collect as much information as you […]
Unemployment: Supporting Your Family & Post-Decree Modification
November 27th, 2010 by Sterk Family LawAN OVERVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON SUPPORT Effective August 2010, the unemployment rate in Illinois was at 10.1%, […]
The Cost of Raising A Child: All About Child Support
October 13th, 2010 by Sterk Family LawWHO GETS IT, WHO PAYS IT, AND IS IT EVER ENOUGH? In September of 2010, The New York Post reported […]
Simplicity By Purging: Redirecting Your Energy To Moving Forward With Your Family
March 24th, 2010 by Sterk Family LawRecovery from divorce requires, among other things, the act of purging. Redirecting your energies into tasks that will help you […]