Divorce & Family Law
Navigating the Holiday Season as a Divorced Parent
By Amy Silberstein, Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Partner If you’re recently divorced or going through the process right now, the holiday season can bring up all sorts of challenges and emotions. Adjusting to new traditions and spending less time with your children during this season is never easy. But…
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Amy Silberstein and Evan Compton Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Stern Mendez is proud to share that two of our divorce and family law attorneys, Amy Silberstein and Evan Compton, have been recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a national ranking program that recognizes outstanding lawyers. The Illinois chapter honors the top 2.5% of lawyers in Illinois…
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How does my 401(k) get split in divorce?
By Joshua Stern, Divorce and Family Law Attorney When dissolving a marriage, dividing your retirement account is one of the many financial decisions you and your spouse will make. Like other wealth and assets, your 401(k) is marital property and will be split during your divorce. While it can be…
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Joshua E. Stern Featured in New York Magazine
We’re excited to share that our partner Joshua E. Stern was recently featured in New York Magazine—answering a question our team receives from stay-at-home moms all the time: If you’re a stay-at-home parent and your spouse walks out on you, what do you do? Josh assures parents not to panic:…
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Love in the Time of COVID-19
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney Over the past two years of living in a pandemic, our team at Stern Mendez has seen some major changes in marriages—and the way couples handle their finances and conflict. The increased stress has led couples to reflect on their relationships and…
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