by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 18, 2026 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters
When a relationship ends, deciding who keeps the pet can quickly become one of the most emotional parts of the separation. It does not matter whether the couple was married for 20 years, engaged, living together, roommates, or simply sharing a home. To the people...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jun 24, 2026 | All Posts, Child Support, Family, Paternity & Parentage
When people hear “child support changes,” the reactions are usually immediate: “Does this mean a 50/50 schedule will result in no child support?” “Do I need to change my parenting schedule?” “Should I start counting overnights?” Proposed Illinois child support changes...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 26, 2026 | Child Support, Family, Financials
When people think about divorce or parenting plans, they think about schedules. Holidays. Child support. School pickups. Tax credits usually do not make the list, until tax season arrives. In 2026, the Child Tax Credit increased and when tax benefits increase,...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 7, 2025 | Child Support
Raising a child takes financial support, and that responsibility does not disappear across borders. But what happens when a parent responsible for paying child support leaves the country or already lives outside the United States? For Illinois families, enforcing a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 3, 2025 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Post-Decree Matters
In 2025 amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) are set to take effect, bringing many changes to Illinois’ legal area of family law. Whether you’re considering marriage, in the process of a divorce, or involved in...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 18, 2024 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law
The image is courtesy of https://www.ilsdu.com/. When a support order is entered, understanding the steps required before payments are disbursed can help set realistic expectations. The process can be lengthy, and certain actions must occur in sequence to establish...
