by Sterk Family Law | Aug 10, 2020 | All Posts, COVID-19, Finance, Other Legal Matters
In response to the economic effect of the pandemic, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an Executive Order that stayed the enforcement of evictions in this state. The Executive Order 2020-30 (hereinafter “Order”) has been amended and extended since it was...
by Sterk Family Law | Sep 12, 2019 | All Posts, Family, Other Legal Matters, Prenuptial Agreements
Though we mostly hear about “prenups” in tabloids and on TV, you don’t need to be a celebrity to sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married. If you think you may want an Illinois prenuptial agreement, read further to understand the benefits of having one in...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 14, 2019 | Family, Other Legal Matters
Rebuilding Trust with Children After an Affair Parents spend a good amount of time trying to keep their children from making mistakes, then helping them when they do. However, when a parent makes the major mistake of engaging in an extramarital affair, they must...
by Sterk Family Law | Sep 19, 2018 | All Posts, Other Legal Matters
The Importance of State Judicial Elections: Why You Should Be Involved Walking into your polling place, you probably feel confident about the candidates you’ll vote for in state, regional and local elections. Then you get towards the end and things get confusing. It’s...
by Sterk Family Law | Jul 11, 2018 | All Posts, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, Other Legal Matters
There’s no single template for a violent or abusive relationship. Anyone can fall victim to domestic violence or threatening behavior from someone with whom they have a relationship. Abuse of this type can turn your life upside-down, disrupting your routines and peace...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 23, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce, Other Legal Matters
Divorce After 50 & The Accompanying Cyber Issues The percentage of divorcing couples has been on the decline, however, the occurrence of “gray divorces” or divorcing couples over 50 years old, has been on the incline. There are a variety of considerations as to...
