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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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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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