by Gwendolyn Sterk | Apr 23, 2026 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Other Legal Matters
Most people think filing for divorce is the starting line, but once the process is started, it also activates a pause button. The moment a dissolution case is filed in Illinois, something important kicks in behind the scenes: it is called an automatic stay, or an...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 12, 2026 | All Posts, Divorce
How Mortgages and Refinancing Impact Illinois Divorce Deciding who keeps the “marital home” is one of the most emotional hurdles in a divorce. While much of this desire is centered on memories and stability for children, the financial reality is often...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 3, 2026 | All Posts, Family, Paternity & Parentage
The Equality for Every Family Act updates Illinois parentage laws to better reflect how families are legally formed today. The Act includes expansions to incorporate LGBTQ+ families, blended families, and families created through assisted reproduction, such as...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 16, 2026 | All Posts, Domestic Violence
Illinois Law Expands Domestic Violence Protections for Employees Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois employees will have legal protection if they use a work-issued phone, computer, or other device to document domestic violence or another violent crime committed...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 5, 2026 | All Posts, Estate Planning
Effective September 12, 2026, Illinois’ End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act allows eligible terminally ill adults to request medication that they may choose to self-administer. Participation by physicians and other health care providers is voluntary,...
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...
