Legal Process
Debunking “Spooky” Divorce Myths: No Tricks, Just the Truth
By Shay Formanek, Divorce and Family Law Attorney As Halloween approaches, we find ourselves surrounded by frightening tales of ghosts, goblins and … divorce myths? Yes, even in the realm of family law, certain misconceptions can seem downright scary. But don’t worry: I’m here to take the fear out of…
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2024 North Suburban Bar Association’s Annual Installation & Recognition Dinner
Stern Perkoski Mendez was proud to sponsor the North Suburban Bar Association’s Annual Installation & Recognition Dinner! We had a great time catching up with friends and colleagues while celebrating the installation of President Honorable Jeanne M. Wrenn and the 2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors—including our very own Marvin…
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Zoom Court: What You Need to Know
By Leo Sokolov, Divorce and Family Law Attorney “I’m here live. I’m not a cat.” Many of us recall this moment in February of 2021 when a district court in Texas published a video of an attorney who signed into Zoom for a hearing with a kitten face filter ……
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Super Lawyers® Recognizes Five Stern Perkoski Mendez Attorneys
Stern Perkoski 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…
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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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