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Amy Silberstein Promoted to Partner
We’re proud to announce that, as of April 1, 2022, divorce and family law attorney Amy Silberstein has been promoted to partner. When Amy started as an associate attorney in 2016, she was the only associate on our team. She has played an important role in our substantial growth as…
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How to Navigate Divorce as the Parent of an Autistic Child
By Nancy Stingle Perkoski, Collaborative Divorce Attorney When a couple with children gets divorced, protecting their children’s best interest is always the biggest concern. For parents of a disabled child, there are additional considerations that need to be taken into account during the divorce process. If your child has a…
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Is My Prenup Valid?
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney A few weeks ago, I shared that we’re seeing an increase in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we’re also helping clients who have realized their existing prenup is invalid. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to create a contract that…
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Amy Silberstein and Evan Compton Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Stern Perkoski Mendez is proud to share that two of our divorce and family law attorneys, Amy Silberstein and Evan Compton, have been recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a national ranking program that recognizes outstanding lawyers. The Illinois chapter honors the top 2.5% of lawyers in…
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How does my 401(k) get split in divorce?
By Joshua Stern, Divorce and Family Law Attorney When dissolving a marriage, dividing your retirement account is one of the many financial decisions you and your spouse will make. Like other wealth and assets, your 401(k) is marital property and will be split during your divorce. While it can be…
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