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Same-Sex and LGBTQ+ Adoption in Illinois
What LGBTQ+ Families Should Know About Adoption If you are part of an LGBTQ+ family and are considering adoption, you may have more questions than answers right now. Maybe you welcomed a child through IVF and assumed the birth certificate covered everything. Maybe you and your partner have been together…
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Discovery—What is it?
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 8 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, attorneys Joshua Stern and Marvin Mendez take on the discovery process—what it is, why it matters, and what it actually looks like from the moment a case begins. Josh and Marvin…
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce Mediation (And How to Prepare)
Divorce mediation can be one of the most constructive paths through a difficult process. In our experience working with clients throughout Illinois, most mediation breakdowns are not caused by irreconcilable differences. They are caused by avoidable mistakes in preparation and approach. The good news: when you know what these mistakes…
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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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