by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 30, 2026 | Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Post-Decree Matters
Crypto Isn’t Just for Tech Enthusiasts Anymore A few years ago, owning cryptocurrency felt like something reserved for tech enthusiasts, seasoned investors, or that one friend who couldn’t stop talking about Bitcoin at every backyard barbecue. Today, is a...
by Gwendolyn Sterk | Jul 13, 2026 | Divorce, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Post-Decree Matters
When you think about divorce, your mind probably goes straight to the legal side of things: the paperwork, court dates, splitting up bank accounts, making the parenting schedule and of course, signing that final judgment. Those milestones matter, and they’re a...
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 | Aug 11, 2025 | Education, General Family Law, Miscellaneous
If you are going through a divorce or case involving the allocation of parental responsibilities in Illinois, your attorney may mention something called a pretrial conference. A pretrial conference is often a helpful step for moving a case forward. In many situations,...
