by Sterk Family Law | Dec 7, 2022 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Paternity & Parentage
During divorce and custody court cases, each party is represented by an attorney they hire to advocate for their interests. Even in amicable divorces, attorneys on both sides work on behalf of their clients. In contentious cases where the allocation of parental...
by Sterk Family Law | Mar 14, 2022 | All Posts, Child Support, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Miscellaneous, Paternity & Parentage
Teenagers don’t often get themselves into college — not really. The process of being accepted to, paying for, and finishing college often requires a team effort including the student and their parents. When the parents are divorced, this challenging...
by Sterk Family Law | Jan 31, 2018 | All Posts, Divorce
Marriage, from a legal standpoint, is a civil matter — and so is divorce. The state of Illinois grants both the marriage license and the divorce decree. The state may be in charge, but in this state, your Illinois divorce process is as unique as your marriage. You...
by Sterk Family Law | 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...
by Sterk Family Law | Dec 28, 2017 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law, Other Legal Matters
The New Illinois Pet Custody Law On January 1, 2018, family law in Illinois includes changes regarding the “custody” of pets or as it is being referred to, “the pet custody law.” When a couple divorces, property is divided between them, including...
