by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 12, 2024 | Divorce, Finance, Financials
Cryptocurrencies have become a major component of global financial portfolios in recent years. Sterk Family Law has taken note of this change since the implications of digital assets are becoming increasingly important. Imagine the following scenario: a couple going...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Dec 21, 2023 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Finance, Financials, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Child support is an important aspect of divorce and separation proceedings, designed to ensure that children’s financial needs are met even when parents live apart. In the State of Illinois, the child support system has evolved to embrace what it...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 28, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, Finance, Financials, Miscellaneous, Post-Decree Matters
Divorce is challenging, often involving complex financial arrangements, including spousal maintenance formerly known as alimony. In Illinois, maintenance is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another to help maintain the receiving spouse’s standard...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Apr 24, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, Financials, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
While the phrase “get divorced” makes it sound like one action, the process of legally ending a marriage requires a number of legal and emotional steps. It takes time and effort to complete the personal and official tasks that help move you toward a happy, independent...
