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6 Steps to Take After Getting Served Divorce Papers
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney It’s been a while since I’ve written about what happens when a person gets served with divorce papers. Below are some practical steps to help you feel organized and confident throughout the process. And while being practical is good, divorce is emotional—there’s…
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Super Lawyers® Recognizes Five Stern Mendez Attorneys
Stern Mendez is proud to announce that five of our divorce and family law attorneys have been recognized on the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers lists! Joshua Stern was named a Super Lawyer for the fifth year in a row, while Amy Silberstein, Evan Compton, Martin Sliwinski and Leo Sokolov were…
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Debunking “Spooky” Divorce Myths: No Tricks, Just the Truth
By Shay Formanek, Divorce and Family Law Attorney As Halloween approaches, we find ourselves surrounded by frightening tales of ghosts, goblins and … divorce myths? Yes, even in the realm of family law, certain misconceptions can seem downright scary. But don’t worry: I’m here to take the fear out of…
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2024 North Suburban Bar Association’s Annual Installation & Recognition Dinner
Stern Mendez was proud to sponsor the North Suburban Bar Association’s Annual Installation & Recognition Dinner! We had a great time catching up with friends and colleagues while celebrating the installation of President Honorable Jeanne M. Wrenn and the 2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors—including our very own Marvin Mendez,…
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Zoom Court: What You Need to Know
By Leo Sokolov, Divorce and Family Law Attorney “I’m here live. I’m not a cat.” Many of us recall this moment in February of 2021 when a district court in Texas published a video of an attorney who signed into Zoom for a hearing with a kitten face filter ……
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