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 | Jul 6, 2026 | Family, General Family Law
When the minimum wage goes up, most people think about one thing: bigger paychecks. If you have a parenting agreement for child support or a spousal maintenance agreement in place, you may be wondering whether a minimum wage increase could affect what you pay or...
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 | Jun 22, 2026 | All Posts, Family, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
“I don’t want to go,” is one of the hardest things a parent can hear or deal with during or after a divorce or parenting case. Maybe they were crying before the exchange or maybe they are quiet and withdrawn. Sometimes when they are older, they may stand there “I’m...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jun 15, 2026 | All Posts, Family, General Family Law
Why Evaluators and Treating Therapists Serve Different Roles in Family Law Cases “My therapist agrees with me.” That sentence comes up more than people might think in familylaw cases. While it may feel important, it usually does not mean what people hope it means. In...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jun 10, 2026 | All Posts, Family, General Family Law
You receive a certified letter in the mail and then you see the word subpoena. Immediately, your brain went to: Am I being sued? Am I in trouble? Why does this sound terrifying? In family law matters, subpoenas are common. More often than not, they are simply a tool...
