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 | Aug 5, 2026 | Mental Health, Miscellaneous
When people hear the term “living room”, most people assume the room in a home that is used for relaxing, socializing, or entertaining. But there is another type of living room that has slowly been emerging in communities, and it is time more people...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 30, 2026 | Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Post-Decree Matters
Crypto Isn’t Just for Tech Enthusiasts Anymore A few years ago, owning cryptocurrency felt like something reserved for tech enthusiasts, seasoned investors, or that one friend who couldn’t stop talking about Bitcoin at every backyard barbecue. Today, is a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 13, 2026 | Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Post-Decree Matters
When you think about divorce, your mind probably goes straight to the legal side of things: the paperwork, court dates, splitting up bank accounts, making the parenting schedule and of course, signing that final judgment. Those milestones matter, and they’re a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 20, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Most employees never think about what their personnel file says until something goes wrong at work. Whether you are preparing for a performance review, facing disciplinary action, or leaving a job, it is important to know that in Illinois, you have the legal right to...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Aug 11, 2025 | Education, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
If you are going through a divorce or case involving the allocation of parental responsibilities in Illinois, your attorney may mention something called a pretrial conference. A pretrial conference is often a helpful step for moving a case forward. In many situations,...
