Resource Sessions: Legal and Resource Podcasts by Sterk Family Law Group, P.C.

Thousands of south suburban residents are homeless. The team and volunteers at South Suburban Pads works hard to provide assistance for individuals and families facing homelessness and to help build healthier, happier and more sustainable futures. In this podcast, Executive Director Doug Kenshol shares how South Suburban PADS provides emergency shelter, affordable homes and supportive services that enable people to overcome homelessness and find pathways home.

South Suburban PADS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in the south suburbs of Chicago and is being recognized as Sterk Family Law Group's Non-Profit Heroes!  

To learn more, visit www.sspads.org/about/ or call 708-332-7700

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit www.sterkfamilylaw.com

**************  Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

**************  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

Purchasing a home is usually an overwhelming experience on it's own but throw in a divorce, and it is a whole different ballgame. 

If a person is going through a divorce, what things do they need to keep in mind as they embark on process of a major purchase? 

Our guests Kathryn Hoffman, a Certified Divorce Real Estate Specialist, and Larry LoVotere, VP of Mortgage Lending with Guaranteed Rate, sit down with Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk to speak about the process, potential roadblocks, and share some tips for purchasing while going through, or after, the divorce process.

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Kathryn Hoffman is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Specialist. She is certified through the Illumni Institute which is an intensive divorced-focused real estate training program.

She is a member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals and a member of the Real Estate Collaborative, Senior Real Estate Specialist, is a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource, Certified Depressed Property Expert, and a Certified Negotiation Expert.  

To connect with Kathryn, call 630-915-6572 or email [email protected]

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Larry LoVetere has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years and became a loan officer because he wanted to be in a business where he could help people and make a difference in their lives.

To connect with Larry or to schedule a free consultation, visit: www.rate.com/larrylovetere or call (331) 214-5662

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/  

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

#mortgage #mortgagerefinancing #mortgagelending #divorce

Chances are we've all heard about or experienced the effect of the employee shortage in local businesses.  Of late, there has been a substantial shift in the working world and it is a shift that has allowed more negotiating power to the employee or potential employee. 

Over the last few years, many people have taken the time to reflect and many have put their minds to change their career paths. There are also individuals who may have been out of the workforce for many years, who are finding the need, or desire, to establish or re-establish their careers. 

The process of changing or finding a job may feel stressful and overwhelming. You may feel that your skills are out of practice or that your basic understanding of the process of searching for a job is a bit rusty. If you've never been in the workforce or if you haven't worked in years, how can you link yourself into a new career?

While there are many looming questions and concerns, the good news is that there are people like Kim Garcia and the team at Linked Coaching and Support to help you plan for your future and develop the skills needed to succeed. Take a listen to what Kim has to share with Attorney Gwen Sterk in our latest podcast! 

To learn more about Linked Coaching and Support, Inc, visit https://www.linkedcoaching.org or call (630) 296-4151

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815—600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

There are 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and by the year 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million.   

Alzheimer's disease has no cure and is a disease that greatly affects not only those diagnosed but their loved ones as well.  

Thankfully, there are organizations like the Alzheimer's Association to provide information, resources, and support for those who are affected by Alzheimer's disease.   

Sterk Family Law has recognized the Alzheimer's Association as our March 2022 Non-Profit Hero! Thank you to Hadi Finerty, Senior Manager, Education & Community Volunteers, for sitting down with Gwendolyn J. Sterk to share the mission, opportunities, and support that the Alzheimer's Association offers!

Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/illinois   

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/    

**************  Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.  

**************  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

When an individual struggles with mental health concerns, a crisis situation may become even more overwhelming for all parties involved. 

Retired police officer Troy Siewert dedicated the last seven years of his law enforcement career as a Crisis Intervention Team trainer.  Siewert worked with numerous police departments, first responders, local hospitals, mental health providers, and other organizations to educate and create a resource network to build a streamlined crisis response network. 

After his recent retirement, Siewert wanted to continue his passion for raising awareness for mental health and crisis response and has formed Insightful Crisis Response, LLC. to continue his educational mission. 

The organization works to educate both the community and law enforcement and/or first responders to be able to recognize and respond to a mental health situation and how to interact together to get the individual help and treatment.  By training and collaborating with the community, professional organizations, and other local resources, the goal of Insightful Crisis Response, LLC is to create a synergy of awareness, compassion, assistance, and understanding to help alleviate crisis situations. 

To connect with Troy Seiwert, call 708-255-2553. 

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/  

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

When a couple is divorcing, one of the parties often wants to keep the home but may feel overwhelmed about how to go about getting financing or refinancing, the mortgage alone. 

Our guest, Larry LoVetere, VP of Mortgage Lending with Guaranteed Rate sits down to explain some refinancing options that a divorcee has for their mortgage. 

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Larry LoVetere has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years and became a loan officer because he wanted to be in a business where he could help people and make a difference in their lives.

To connect with Larry or to schedule a free consultation, visit: www.rate.com/larrylovetere or call (331) 214-5662

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/  

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

#mortgage #mortgagerefinancing #mortgagelending #divorce 

When a person is facing credit issues such as bankruptcy or massive credit card debt, it is not uncommon for those people to bury their heads in the sand to hide from reality.    Attorney Jim Smith, Fair Credit Attorneys, speaks with Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk, Sterk Family Law Group, to provide some insight and tips on how to dig yourself out of that credit hole and move away from the credit paralysis.  

To connect with Jim or to schedule a free consultation, visit: https://faircreditattorneys.com/ or call 866-825-6787  

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/   

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.     

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

#credit #creditreport #creditscore #bankruptcy #sterk

In the event that a loved one passes away, what should do you do if you inherit firearms? Many people have estate plans, which include items such as wills or trusts to delegate their property and effects to loved ones and friends, but even if no estate plan is in place and a loved one dies and their personal effects include firearms, there are certain legal considerations to keep in mind. 

There are already a lot of emotions and stressors that surface when a loved one passes away and you have to deal with the personal items in their estate. But when beneficiaries of the estate suddenly become in possession of firearms from the estate, there are many other common concerns and problems.

Both Federally and Illinois, there are specific firearm laws for beneficiaries to take into consideration.

If the recipients of the estate do not have a Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID), what steps should they take?

Can an estate be held liable for unregistered firearms?

Attorney Ryan N. Hejmanowski and Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk discuss some legal considerations for families dealing with firearms in a probate matter in Illinois. 

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For more than 15 years, Attorney Ryan N. Hejmanowski has been dedicated to serving the needs of those in Will, DuPage, Cook, and Kankakee County, from Joliet to Chicago Heights, and Orland Park to Kankakee, as well as the surrounding communities.

To connect with Ryan or to schedule a free consultation, visit: https://rnh-law.com/ or call (708) 279-4050

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/  

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and RNH Law It does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

Chances are, we've all hit a point where we feel stuck and unmotivated.  We may be pining to do something, but we don't know what - or where to start. 

Guest Brian P. Swift, founder of Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation, host of the "Everything Inspired" radio show, and four-time published author, joins Gwen Sterk to share how we can all find a little bit of inspiration.  

In 1979 on the day after Christmas, Brian Swift, at the age of 17, broke his neck playing football leaving him a C5/6 quadriplegic, with permanent paralysis from his chest down. In the process of his rehabilitation, he became aware of the importance of recreation for rehabilitation, not only to improve mobility but to improve mental well-being. Brian saw this event in his life as a challenge and an opportunity to assist others. This life-changing event developed into his personal crusade. Swift has pushed through life with his head up, a positive mindset, and has become an advocate and inspiration for everyone around him. 

For more information or to contact Brian P. Swift, visit:  https://soarnonprofit.com/home/about/ or tune into his program on Wednesdays at 12:10pm CST at www.wjol.com 

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/  

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

Many people have a credit card or two in their names, and some people may add or consider adding another user to their credit card accounts for various reasons.  Some parents may add a child to their account to help them establish credit or a couple may add their partner or spouse to their accounts. 

There are two different types of users that may be added to a credit card account: a joint user or an authorized user.  What are the differences between these users though? Are there benefits to adding users to your credit account? Are there risks, like damage to YOUR credit report or personal obligation to repay a debt that you don't directly feel was yours? What happens if your spouse is a user on your account and you're in the process of a divorce, or already are divorced?

Tune in to hear Attorney Jim Smith of Fair Credit Attorneys explain the differences between joint and authorized users to Family Law Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk of Sterk Family Law Group, as well as some of the benefits and risks of each type of user. 

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Attorney Jim Smith has litigated class actions in both State and Federal Court on behalf of consumers, employees, and small businesses. Jim has extensive experience in handling all facets of litigation from drafting complaints, and other persuasive legal papers, to pursuing written and oral discovery, to arguing before various courts and negotiating successful settlements.  He is also an accredited attorney with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

To connect with Jim or to schedule a free consultation, visit: https://faircreditattorneys.com/ or call 866-825-6787

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/  

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.  

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.