by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 6, 2026 | Family, General Family Law
When the minimum wage goes up, most people think about one thing: bigger paychecks. If you have a parenting agreement for child support or a spousal maintenance agreement in place, you may be wondering whether a minimum wage increase could affect what you pay or...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jun 24, 2026 | All Posts, Child Support, Family, Paternity & Parentage
When people hear “child support changes,” the reactions are usually immediate: “Does this mean a 50/50 schedule will result in no child support?” “Do I need to change my parenting schedule?” “Should I start counting overnights?” Proposed Illinois child support changes...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 3, 2025 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Post-Decree Matters
In 2025 amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) are set to take effect, bringing many changes to Illinois’ legal area of family law. Whether you’re considering marriage, in the process of a divorce, or involved in...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 18, 2024 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law
The image is courtesy of https://www.ilsdu.com/. When a support order is entered, understanding the steps required before payments are disbursed can help set realistic expectations. The process can be lengthy, and certain actions must occur in sequence to establish...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Nov 5, 2024 | All Posts, Child Support, Family
Co-parenting is not always easy, especially when effective communication is important to a child’s well-being. Fortunately, parenting communication software is designed to bridge gaps, reduce misunderstandings, and make shared parenting duties easier for...
