by Sterk Family Law | Aug 20, 2020 | All Posts, Paternity & Parentage
The birth of a child is almost always a joyful occurrence, with parents celebrating the new life they have brought into the world. However, this can also be an emotionally and legally confusing time for parents whose relationship isn’t traditionally defined. ...
by Sterk Family Law | Nov 20, 2018 | All Posts, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
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 a shared allocation of...
by Sterk Family Law | Sep 4, 2015 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
The infamous “You’ve been served” everyone sees on the latest edition of their favorite legal TV show is common, but what actually is a subpoena and how does it affect your case? A subpoena is usually issued during the discovery phase of a case. For a quick overview...
by Sterk Family Law | Jul 21, 2015 | All Posts, Paternity & Parentage
The public policy of parenting in Illinois is to recognize “the right of every child to the physical, mental, emotional and monetary support of his or her parents.” In Illinois, if a baby is born to married parents, it is presumed the husband is the biological father....
by Sterk Family Law | Aug 8, 2014 | All Posts, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
Child support is a periodic support payment that is often ordered when two parents are no longer living together. Public policy dictates that both parents owe a duty of support to their children; however, in general the non-residential parent pays support. Recent case...
by Sterk Family Law | Jun 30, 2014 | All Posts, Divorce, Paternity & Parentage
Summer vacations are a time for family fun and relaxation. Following Divorce, family trips are certainly different than they used to be, but the notion of vacation remains the same. It is a time to enjoy each other, have fun, get away from your daily duties and relax....
