by Sterk Family Law | Feb 1, 2019 | All Posts, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
Parental Consent for Treatment of Minors Counselors hold a unique position in society, entrusted with the mental health care of some of our most vulnerable individuals. In the eyes of the law, counselors aren’t like other workers. They are held to standards of care....
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 29, 2019 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law
What is Alimony or Maintenance Law? At the turn of the new year, several new laws went into effect in Illinois. Among them was a significant change to the state’s rules governing alimony payments, now known in the legal world as maintenance. Maintenance or alimony is...
by Sterk Family Law | Nov 20, 2018 | All Posts, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Parenting After Divorce Separation and divorce disrupts the lives of more than just the two people involved. The ripple effect most significantly affects children, who are faced with new home structures, changing rules and an uncertain future dynamic. Many parents use...
by Sterk Family Law | Jul 26, 2018 | All Posts, Finance, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
Preparing for the Financial Affidavit Process If you find yourself headed into family court as a party in a divorce, paternity or parentage case, you’re probably feeling a mix of overwhelming emotions. You should also be prepared for what could be a lengthy process,...
by Sterk Family Law | May 29, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
Break Free From the Paralyzing Pain of Divorce Experiencing a divorce brings about an overwhelming jumble of emotions, leaving people to feel confused and unsure about how to move forward. Sometimes the pain of divorce becomes so intense that a mental paralysis sets...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 30, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
How Divorce in Illinois Relates to Substance Abuse With the changes to Illinois law commencing on January 1, 2016, Illinois truly became a no-fault state when it comes to divorcing your spouse. While “irreconcilable differences” has always been one of the options for...
