by Sterk Family Law | Mar 12, 2020 | All Posts, Family
Contributed by: Sue Denk, Psy. D, LCPC Human beings like certainty. We are hard-wired to want to know what is happening when and to notice things that feel threatening to us. When things feel uncertain or when we don’t generally feel safe, it’s normal to...
by Sterk Family Law | Feb 13, 2020 | All Posts, Family
Sometimes it feels like the doctor appointments, therapy appointments, meetings, and the like are never-ending when you have a child with Special Needs. Many parents find the scheduling overwhelming and the constant need for time away from work adds pressure to the...
by Sterk Family Law | Sep 12, 2019 | All Posts, Family, Other Legal Matters, Prenuptial Agreements
Though we mostly hear about “prenups” in tabloids and on TV, you don’t need to be a celebrity to sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married. If you think you may want an Illinois prenuptial agreement, read further to understand the benefits of having one in...
by Sterk Family Law | Jun 3, 2019 | All Posts, Divorce, Family, General Family Law
What Family Law Attorneys Should Do For You More than any other type of legal practice, family law attorneys and their staff members occupy a unique position in their clients’ lives. While it’s serious to be involved in any legal action, family law cases have a...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 17, 2019 | All Posts, Divorce, Family
Helping Children Cope With Divorce at Different Ages Children cope with divorce differently, with hurts, hopes, reliefs and grief unique to him or her. Regardless of age, a child must manage myriad emotions when confronted with the news that their parents are...
by Sterk Family Law | Apr 4, 2019 | All Posts, Family
Grandparents Visitation Rights in Illinois The law doesn’t always operate the way people anticipate, and sometimes its statutes fly in the face of what seems natural to them—this rings true for grandparents visitation rights. Most grandparents greatly value the...
