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How to Start a Divorce in Illinois: What You Need to Know

by Gwendolyn Sterk | Feb 21, 2025 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law

Deciding to get a divorce is never easy, and the process can feel overwhelming. If you’re considering filing for divorce in Illinois, understanding the steps, gathering necessary documentation, and finding the right attorney can help make the process smoother. This...

Break Free From the Paralyzing Pain of Divorce

by Gwendolyn Sterk | May 29, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous

Experiencing a divorce brings about an overwhelming jumble of emotions, leaving people to feel confused and unsure about how to move forward. Sometimes the pain of divorce becomes so intense that a mental paralysis sets in and, laden with guilt and sadness, a person’s...

2018 Will Bring More Changes to Maintenance Guidelines

by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jan 8, 2018 | All Posts, General Family Law

Once again, the maintenance laws are going through some changes. Effective June 1, 2018, new guidelines will be in effect for maintenance  for Illinois family law. This change affects not only the maximum gross income ceiling for guideline maintenance, but also the...

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