by Gwendolyn Sterk | Mar 25, 2025 | Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Post-Decree Matters, Prenuptial Agreements
Identifying Non-Marital Retirement Accounts and Assets in Illinois Dividing assets during a divorce can be one of the most complex and emotional aspects of the process. Retirement accounts, in particular, often raise questions about whether they are considered...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 24, 2025 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Post-Decree Matters, Prenuptial Agreements
Being served with divorce papers can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. Understanding what happens next and how to respond can help you manage the process more effectively. In Illinois, divorce follows specific legal procedures, and taking the right steps...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 26, 2021 | All Posts, Cohabitation Agreements, General Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements suffer a bad reputation, thanks to years of dramatic depictions in movies and TV shows. Usually, the person suggesting a “prenup” appears selfish, while the other partner is characterized as a victim of avarice whose trust has been shattered. In...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | 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...
