Divorce & Family Law
Get to Know Kat Delgado
Kat Delgado joined Stern Mendez as a partner in June of 2025. She has practiced multiple forms of law for nearly 15 years and brings a fresh, unique insight with degrees in law, taxation, and marriage and family counseling. Kat blends her extensive knowledge with authenticity and empathy to help…
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Понимание алиментов в делах о разводе в Иллинойсе
If you prefer to read this post in English, please click here. Автор: Лео Соколов, адвокат по разводам и семейному праву Во всех случаях развода суд обязан руководствоваться основными принципами, которые необходимо соблюдать при решении финансовых вопросов. Проще говоря, суд должен: личные долги, и справедливо разделить совместное имущество и долги…
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Understanding Maintenance in Illinois Divorce Cases
Если вы предпочитаете прочитать этот пост на английском языке, нажмите здесь. By Leo Sokolov, Divorce and Family Law Attorney In all divorces, the court is charged with basic principles it must follow to determine the financial aspects of each divorce. In simple terms, the court must: Identify marital and non-marital…
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Should I get a legal separation or a divorce?
By Martin Sliwinski, Divorce and Family Law Attorney What many individuals do not know is that the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the “Act”) provides two routes for married people to seek resolution for child-related and financial issues. Section 401 of the Act describes a dissolution of marriage…
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Can my spouse legally withhold money from me?
By Joshua E. Stern, Principal and Managing Partner, Divorce and Family Law Attorney We’re often asked by potential clients if their spouse can legally withhold income, assets and other property. As tensions increase in a divorcing household, it’s unfortunately common for spouses to fight about assets and, at times, for…
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