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Preparing for a Divorce Appeal
Divorce appeals are often long and complex. In the state of Illinois, you must file a notice of appeal within 30 days of the court’s final ruling in your case (which you can read more about in our blog post “How do I appeal my divorce?“). Successfully appealing a divorce…
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Super Lawyers® Recognizes Five Stern Mendez Attorneys
Stern Mendez is thrilled to announce that five of our divorce and family law attorneys have been recognized on the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers lists! Joshua Stern was named a Super Lawyer for the fourth year in a row, while Amy Silberstein, Evan Compton, Martin Sliwinski and Shay Formanek were…
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Get to Know Leo Sokolov
Leo Sokolov joined Stern Mendez as a partner in December 2023. He’s practiced law since 2015 and provides a full scope of divorce and family law services. Leo is fluent in Russian and has an extensive background in pre- and post-decree matters, as well as cases with tax-related issues. He…
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An Introduction to the Lifestyle Analysis Process: Why the Maintenance Formula Doesn’t Always Work
In a divorce settlement, maintenance is the financial support one spouse may be required to pay the other. There are maintenance guidelines and a formula in place, but these don’t always capture the nuances and complexity of a couple’s situation. Look no further than the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of…
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Stern Mendez Attorneys to Present at Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2024
Stern Mendez attorneys Joshua Stern, Marvin Mendez and Martin Sliwinski are honored to present at the upcoming Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2024: The Business of Working with Other Divorce Professionals and Attorneys. Taking place on January 15, 2024, this annual program is hosted by the Illinois Institute…
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