by Gwendolyn Sterk | Apr 24, 2025 | Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Post-Decree Matters
In Illinois divorce proceedings, the marital residence often represents the most significant asset, both financially and emotionally. The question of whether this property can or should be sold before the finalization of a divorce, known as a pre-decree sale, has...
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 | Nov 21, 2019 | All Posts, Divorce
Starting a divorce proceeding feels like beginning any difficult task — you simply want it to be over as quickly as possible. Dissolving a marriage rarely happens quickly, however, as the parties move through a process of legal, personal, familial, financial and...
