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How do I appeal my divorce?
Not all divorce rulings are final. If you feel the judge who presided over your case made a mistake in their decision, misapplied the law or abused their discretion, you may have grounds to appeal your case. The appeal process applies to all civil cases, including divorce and parentage. Cases…
Read MoreLeo Sokolov Joins Stern Mendez as Partner
We’re excited to announce that Leo Sokolov, divorce and family law attorney, joined Stern Mendez as a partner in December 2023. Leo has practiced divorce and family law in Illinois since 2015. He specializes in a full scope of services, with an extensive background in pre- and post-decree matters and…
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Jason Shore Celebrates One Year at Stern Mendez
It’s been a year since we welcomed Jason Shore as a partner to our firm. In this short time, he’s built a reputation with our client base for being empathetic, attentive, thorough and fiercely loyal. Jason specializes in a multitude of divorce and family law services and is deeply passionate…
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Stern Mendez Sponsors Guitars Over Guns Event in Support of Local Students
Stern Mendez is proud to join other local businesses in support of Guitars Over Guns’ Chicago event, Band Together, which takes place on September 20 from 6 to 9 pm at Bridge 410 in Fulton Market. The backyard chic evening celebrates community and collaboration. The event will feature award-winning barbecue…
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Get to Know Shay Formanek
Shay Formanek joined Stern Mendez as a partner in July 2023. She has exclusively practiced divorce and family law for more than 10 years. Shay believes in building personalized relationships with each client, and she brings a strategic mindset and empathetic approach to each of her cases. We’re thrilled to…
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