by Sterk Family Law | Jan 26, 2021 | All Posts, Cohabitation Agreements, General Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements suffer a bad reputation, thanks to years of dramatic depictions in movies and TV shows. Usually, the person suggesting a “prenup” appears selfish, while the other partner is characterized as a victim of avarice whose trust has been shattered. In...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 28, 2019 | All Posts, Cohabitation Agreements
In the world of romance, we’re pretty sure no one has ever uttered the line, “My darling, I love you so much, let’s create a cohabitation agreement together.” Negotiating the legal terms of your relationship is anything but romantic for most people. However, if you’re...
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 3, 2011 | All Posts, Cohabitation Agreements, Family, General Family Law
On June 1, 2011, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act took effect. This law provides for the certification and registration of a “civil union” in the state of Illinois. Civil unions will not, however, be recognized by the Federal government. A...
