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Sterling Lawyers, LLC is a trusted family law firm serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Our team is regularly featured in media coverage and industry publications for our client-centered approach and knowledge of divorce, child custody, and family law matters. We want to highlight our firm's news, media appearances, community involvement, and press releases that demonstrate our ongoing commitment to supporting families during life's most challenging transitions.
How to Manage Insurance Policies After a Divorce
Issuance needs will change over time, and it is important to use insurance as an invaluable financial planning tool to benefit your future.
What is Estate Planning in Divorce?
There are lots of issues that pop-up during divorce like custody placement, and division of assets. In the end, we get all of those things accomplished but then there’s a question: what is next?
Parenting Through Trauma and Divorce
Talking with your children about divorce and other traumatic events requires the parents to get on the same page. This is difficult when the parents are going through a divorce or are already separated and living in two households.
State Of The Firm Speech: CEO Jeff Hughes
In spring 2020, CEO Jeff Hughes addressed the firm at a company day of training and awards. He told the emotional story of where Sterling Lawyers began and how we were able to get to the point of a healthy and transparent law firm.
All About Crossfit
Blue Aldridge is the owner, operator, and just one of the many coaches at Wisco Fitness Solutions that strive to defeat the stigma that surrounds Crossfit. Blue is a lifelong player of competitive sports. When he moved on from football, he was hungry for competition, camaraderie, and a new challenge. When he was introduced to CrossFit in 2009. He received his first CrossFit certification six months later and opened what is now known as WiscoFit Solutions in 2013.
Why You Should Always Bet On Yourself
Taking risks is a scary thing for most people. And….many people will avoid taking them and leave it up to faith or someone else to do the work for them.
Why? Well, you might get rejected. You might go broke. What if you get sick? What if your plan fails? And on and on…
But here’s the other thing about risks… Usually, you need to take some big ones if you want to achieve great things and live a lifestyle you love.
How to Get the Job You Really Want
If you made a big, career-related New Year's resolution this year, we're betting it's one of three things: finding a new job, getting a big promotion at your current company, or finally venturing out … here are some tips to get started now so you are ahead of the pack.
How to Make Yourself Happy
Are things not working out the way that you expected? Here are 3 tips to learn how to let go and move foward.
Moving Kids Out of State After Custody Orders in Wisconsin
Family law attorneys at Sterling Lawyers frequently get asked by parents if they can move out of Wisconsin with their child. The answer is pretty straight forward. You can’t do this unilaterally. If you need to or wish to move out of the state of Wisconsin, and more than a 100 miles away from the other parent, you’ll need to file a motion with the court. Attorney Austin Miller explains how this process is handled by the courts.
How to Find Money Your Spouse is Hiding
You never want to be taken advantage of – particularly by your spouse. This rule applies whether you are going through a divorce or not. If you are planning or going through a divorce and suspect that your spouse is hiding money from you, you have to begin the work of proving it.
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
How to Stop Feeling Stressed. Life can through us curveballs and the ending of a relationship is one of them. Stop feeling overwhelmed and in control with these simple tips.
Determining Alimony during Divorce in Wisconsin
Money can often create a point of tension for couples going through divorce, but alimony is in place to create equity. Austin Miller of Sterling Lawyers, joins us to explain this concept of spousal maintenance and why it’s so important.
How to Deal with Judgmental People
You are never going to please everyone, ever. Don't let others' negativity push you to live for other people instead of for yourself. Criticism is in your mind. When we stop worrying what others think of us, we feel free to think bigger and pursue our dreams.
How to Deal with Disappointment
Disappointment is a hard and complicated feeling. You will experience more than one feeling at a time including hurt, sadness, anger, frustration and many others feelings. When we are disappointed, we may not want to do the things we need to do, which is why we need to learn skills to get over the disappointment sooner than later. You will learn tips to get over disappointment in this blog.
Tips to Dealing with Divorce
Divorce causes parties to experience a lot of emotion. And sometimes those emotions can become too overwhelming. Learn reasons why talking with a therapist can help you, and tips on how to cope with divorce in my conversation with Dr. Dawn Nelson of the Centre for Human Flourishing.
Tips to Buy or Sell a Home In a Competitive Market
Financial stability requires that you understand how much you need to live comfortably and how much you need to save. There are some of us that require help in order to understand money and how to plan for the future.
Impact of Working with a Weight Loss Coach
Studies show that professional weight loss coaches achieve significant better healthy weight loss than peer-led and mentor-led groups. Losing weight offers health benefits including lowered blood pressure, lowered risk of heart disease and strokes, improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and other lifestyle benefits.
Meet Sterling Lawyers President, Tony Karls
Tony Karls Co-founded Sterling Lawyers with Jeff Hughes with the goal of establishing a client-centered firm that aligned the firm's goals with that of the clients. In this video, get to know the Tony Karls we all work with in his own words.
Our Culture of Customer Service
Family Lawyers need to be in the customer service business. At Sterling Lawyers we are committed to serving the best interests of our clients over the needs of the firm. Learn from President Tony Karls how we are able to align our goals with the client's goals by focusing on fostering a culture of service.
The Importance of Being You
We live in a world where someone is always trying to change us or set expectations on how we should think, feel and behave. But, our thoughts, feelings and actions are soo important. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Here are some tips to help you feel comfortable being yourself.
Can a Custodial Parent Move a Child to Another County?
In Wisconsin, moving within close proximity or county is usually not considered a relocation. Any move over 100 miles will require a relocation motion to be filed with the court. Any move under 100 miles that will make the placement schedule impractical will also require you to file a motion.
Planning for Your Assets after Divorce
As a case is being closed to solved, or solved, it is important to plan your assets for the future after divorce is said and done.
The Power Of Shared Experiences
A team develops relationships by having shared experiences. At Sterling Lawyers, we believe we are called to serve the legal needs of families navigating divorce, paternity and post judgment challenges. Sterling Lawyers builds a client-centered law firm by fielding a team of staff members and attorneys that pull for each other.
Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
With Wisconsin being a “no fault” state, infidelity does not help or hurt someone in the judge's final decision on spousal support. In addition, it has no impact on alimony or property and debt division.
Shape Up Shoppe: Neighborhood Family Fitness
In the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee sits an old school gym that was started over 40 years ago by Julie and Dennis Newman. The Newman’s are known in the neighborhood for volunteering around the community and in their church. It is apparent that family, health, church, and the community are what is important to the Newmans.
How Does Life Insurance Work After a Divorce in Wisconsin?
After a divorce is final, you can usually remove your ex spouse from the life insurance policy unless a court orders otherwise to secure support payments.
Can I Change My Mind After Signing Divorce Papers?
When a divorce is finalized and you change your mind, there's not much you can do. However, if you're int he early stages of divorce, you can ask the court to look at a “significant life change” to determine if changes can be made or you can request to withdraw your petition.
Benefits of Cooking Together as a Family
Shared family experiences are proven to increase family bonds and promote positive behavior in children. By cooking with your kids, you have the opportunity to teach them safety, problem-solving skills, and the value of collaboration.
Urban Gardening as a Solution for Food Insecurity and Development of Communities
What is urban gardening and how could it help your family? With the increasing popularity, it might be time to jump in and help your community with an urban garden.
Can the Courts Modify or Terminate Alimony post Divorce?
Attorney Latrice Knighton of Sterling Lawyers explains how the landmark case Vander Perren v. Vander Perren sets the precedent for how the court rules on how maintenance can be reduced or terminated by the courts years later after the divorce was settled.