by Sterk Family Law | Jun 22, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Family, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Questions surrounding a child’s parentage present families with critical considerations, both legal and interpersonal. Children deserve to receive proper emotional and physical support from their parents, and parents have the right to make decisions about their kids’...
by Sterk Family Law | May 31, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Finance, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
Illinois Child Support Guidelines Legal orders for parents to pay child support are not made in an arbitrary way or based on anyone’s opinion. Rather, guidelines governing these important decisions are written into Illinois law and are applied the same way in most...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 14, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
Teenagers don’t often get themselves into college — not really. The process of being accepted to, paying for, and finishing college often requires a team effort including the student and their parents. When the parents are divorced, this challenging...
by Sterk Family Law | Dec 28, 2020 | All Posts, Child Support
Child Support in Illinois In Illinois, the collection of child support is serious business. This state has well-established laws, and clear public policy, that favors the payment of child support, to promote the support of the family. In short: Pay your child support...
by Sterk Family Law | May 2, 2017 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family
Stepparenting 101 5 Tips To Prepare You To Step In With the formation of a stepfamily, it is more than a marriage between two people, it is the combining of two cultures, each with their own dynamics and customs. It is important to always appreciate the connection of...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 4, 2016 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family
The Parenting time process for either parent may bring a mix of emotions for each parent. 6 Tips to Help Co-parenting Time Run Smoothly (updated December 9, 2019) 1. Positivity Remain positive when talking to your children about upcoming visits with the other parent....