How retirement accounts get divided during divorce
June 11th, 2019 by Sterk Family LawHow retirement accounts get divided during divorce Whether we have been working for 10 years or 40, most of us […]
What Family Law Attorneys Should Do For You
June 3rd, 2019 by Sterk Family LawWhat Family Law Attorneys Should Do For You More than any other type of legal practice, family law attorneys and […]
Gray Divorce: 5 Unique Emotional Challenges
May 6th, 2019 by Sterk Family LawGray Divorce: 5 Unique Emotional Challenges When your heart is breaking, it really doesn’t matter how old you are. The […]
Helping Children Cope With Divorce at Different Ages
April 17th, 2019 by Sterk Family LawHelping Children Cope With Divorce at Different Ages Children cope with divorce differently, with hurts, hopes, reliefs and grief unique to […]
4 Realistic Changes to Make in the New Year
January 10th, 2019 by Sterk Family LawIt’s a new year and it feels like you should get a reboot, a chance to wipe the slate clean […]
Self-Care During Divorce is Critical to Mental Health
October 1st, 2018 by Sterk Family LawWhether we get divorced in our 20s or 60s, whether it happens quickly or it’s a long time coming, divorce […]
Preparing for the Financial Affidavit Process
July 26th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawPreparing for the Financial Affidavit Process If you find yourself headed into family court as a party in a divorce, […]
Staying Positive Through Challenging Times
June 8th, 2018 by Sterk Family Law3 Simple Tips for Staying Optimistic in Tough Times “Chin up! Everything will be OK.” “You just need to be […]
Break Free From the Paralyzing Pain of Divorce
May 29th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawBreak Free From the Paralyzing Pain of Divorce Experiencing a divorce brings about an overwhelming jumble of emotions, leaving people […]
Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Divorce
April 30th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawHow Divorce in Illinois Relates to Substance Abuse With the changes to Illinois law commencing on January 1, 2016, Illinois […]
How Illinois House Bill 4113 Would Affect Families
April 16th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawIllinois’ Proposed Equal Parenting Bill Law Would Automatically Divide Parenting Time Equally Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would […]
Paw-rental Responsibilities
March 30th, 2018 by Sterk Family LawIn January 2018, the implementation of Illinois’ pet custody law has re-defined our pets, from the old definition as “property” […]
Awareness is Power: Cyber Issues and Divorce After 50
March 23rd, 2018 by Sterk Family LawDivorce After 50 & The Accompanying Cyber Issues The percentage of divorcing couples has been on the decline, however, the […]
Tips For Moving On After a Divorce
February 22nd, 2018 by Sterk Family LawYou’ve probably asked yourself, “Will I ever get over my divorce?” Divorce often may feel like an end to a […]
The Illinois Divorce Process
January 31st, 2018 by Sterk Family LawMarriage, from a legal standpoint, is a civil matter — and so is divorce. The state of Illinois grants both […]
2018 Will Bring More Changes to Maintenance Guidelines
January 8th, 2018 by Kelly GarverOnce again, the maintenance laws are going through some changes. Effective June 1, 2018, new guidelines will be in effect […]
The New Illinois Pet Custody Law
December 28th, 2017 by Kelly GarverThe New Illinois Pet Custody Law On January 1, 2018, family law in Illinois includes changes regarding the “custody” of […]