by Sterk Family Law | May 12, 2023 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Education, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters, Paternity & Parentage
For most children, the transition from their first learning environment to more formal schooling represents a developmental milestone. Children with special needs experience an even greater evolution during this time, as plans are made that will shape their education...
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. It’s upsetting to get divorced, and some people are...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 8, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Other Legal Matters
When you’re dealing with the emotional and physical turmoil of getting a divorce, the last thing you need is to learn a whole new confusing divorce legal language. Working with a qualified family law attorney means you’ll have help all throughout your divorce case,...
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
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? 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 a prenuptial agreement, read further to understand the...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 14, 2019 | Family, Other Legal Matters
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 recognize their own bad behavior before they can...