by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 18, 2024 | Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Finance, Financials, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Supporting children, especially those with disabilities, can be difficult for a family. Caring for a non-minor child with disabilities presents a unique set of considerations, particularly when navigating legal and financial support structures. At Sterk Family Law, we...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Dec 21, 2023 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, Finance, Financials, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
Child support is an important aspect of divorce and separation proceedings, designed to ensure that children’s financial needs are met even when parents live apart. In the State of Illinois, the child support system has evolved to embrace what it...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Sep 27, 2023 | All Posts, Paternity & Parentage
The Illinois Supreme Court issued a major decision regarding the confidentiality of mental health treatment in 2011 when it decided the case of Johnston v. Weil. The Court needed to decide whether any part of a custody evaluation, performed by an appointed...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 7, 2023 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Other Legal Matters, Paternity & Parentage
In a significant move to prioritize the well-being and best interests of children involved in divorce and paternity cases, the Illinois Supreme Court recently adopted a new rule establishing a Parenting Coordination Program. This groundbreaking...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | 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 Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 30, 2023 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
The last few years have seen more Americans struggling with depression and anxiety, these effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that have put into sharp focus the growing need for mental health services in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental...
