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The Prenup Generation Gap
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 7 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, attorneys Marvin Mendez and Martin Sliwinski take on a topic that is reshaping how younger couples approach marriage: the prenuptial agreement. Marvin and Martin explore the generational divide in how prenups…
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Mediation vs. litigation: Which is the right choice for your Illinois divorce?
When you’re facing a divorce, one of the first decisions you’ll make is how you want to resolve it. Do you go through the courts, with attorneys presenting your case to a judge, or do you sit down with a mediator and work toward an agreement together? This choice affects…
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5 Texts to Never Send During a Divorce or Parenting Case
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 6 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, attorneys Martin Sliwinski and Leo Sokolov tackle a topic that comes up in nearly every divorce and parenting case they handle: the text messages clients send—and shouldn’t. Martin and Leo walk…
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To Move or Not to Move (out of the house)
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 5 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, Josh and Marvin discuss a key early divorce dilemma: Is it better to stay in the home while a case unfolds, or to move out right away? This episode walks through…
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Get to Know Margaret Kawarski
Margaret Kawarski joined Stern Mendez as a partner in December of 2025. She practices divorce and family law, where she combines her strength for problem solving with her passion for supporting people through significant life changes. With a background in bioscience and an upbringing shaped by her parents who immigrated…
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