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A New Perspective: Happy Holidays After Divorce

by Sterk Family Law | Nov 12, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous

As the holidays arrive, so does the familiarity of the season’s routine. The decorating, shopping and cooking are, once again, added to the festive to-do list. We welcome the traditional feeling of the holidays, but what if things are different? How does a major life...

What to Know About Parenting Evaluations During Divorce Proceedings

by Sterk Family Law | Nov 2, 2022 | Child Support, Family, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage

Compromise should be the top priority for every couple getting divorced, especially when they have mutual children. Rather than dragging out a case with arguments, it’s better to work hard toward a resolution so that you and your children can find peace and move on to...

Everything You Should Know About Peter Pan Syndrome in Relationships & Divorce 

by Sterk Family Law | Oct 4, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters

As your life progresses, it may take some unexpected turns, putting you on courses you didn’t count on. Some of these changes could feel unfair, leaving you with bitter emotions and anger toward people in your life, especially those with Peter Pan syndrome. ...

Back To School – Quick Tips For Parents

by Sterk Family Law | Aug 4, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Paternity & Parentage

Beginning a new school year gives a fresh start to improve our behavior during a divorce. The start of the school year is a good time to review the terms of your Allocation Judgment to ensure you are in compliance and to refresh your understanding of your obligations...

Getting to Know Legal Parentage Terms

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’...

How Child Support in Illinois is Calculated

by Sterk Family Law | May 31, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Finance, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage

Though child support decisions come during an emotionally fraught time for parents, it’s important to remember that such court orders are not punitive. Rather, they are created in the best interest of the children they stand to benefit. For this reason, legal orders...
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