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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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Protecting Your Immigration Status During Divorce
By Jason Shore, Divorce and Family Law Attorney Family relationships are integral to immigration law. Family-based admission into the United States and marital relationships constitute a majority of visas issued each year. Divorce cases that involve someone who has immigrated to the U.S. are also not uncommon. When a marriage…
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I want a divorce. Where do I start?
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney Divorce is hard. It takes energy, time and money—but an excellent attorney can make things easier along the way. If you feel overwhelmed, don’t know where to start or are simply looking for reassurance about the process, keep reading. I break down…
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