by Gwendolyn Sterk | May 5, 2026 | All Posts, Family, General Family Law
What is a Holistic Approach to Family Law? As a firm concentrating in family law, we often refer to our work as having a “holistic approach.” The term seems appealing to many, yet it confuses some. To many, the word “holistic” is associated with wellness...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 30, 2026 | Divorce, Family, Finance
There’s a moment in almost every divorce where things stop feeling theoretical and get very real. For most, it is once they retain, but for many, it usually happens when they are tasked with completing a financial affidavit. The financial affidavit is a document that...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 26, 2026 | Estate Planning, Family
We all like to think we have plenty of time. It’s a lie that we tell ourselves so we can focus on day-to-day. The truth is that life doesn’t always give you a heads-up. A single phone call or one accident on the highway can change everything. In the span of a...
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 | 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 | Sep 18, 2025 | Domestic Violence, Family
If you’re dealing with domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, or sexual assault and you’re renting, I want you to know something important: there’s help. Really solid help. Illinois has your back through something called the Safe Homes Act, a...
