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What to Know as a Stepparent Looking to Adopt
By Evan Compton, Divorce and Family Law Attorney How we define “family” has greatly changed and now extends beyond the traditional idea of a married couple and their biological children. Many of us are familiar with the term “modern family.” The concept has become more common in the last 20 to…
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Martin Sliwinski and Evan Compton Promoted to Partner
We are proud to announce that, as of June 1, 2024, divorce and family law attorneys Martin Sliwinski and Evan Compton have been promoted to partners. Since joining us in 2020, Martin has brought a wealth of experience in family law, particularly in handling high-conflict divorce cases, pre- and postnuptial…
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Custody Arrangements Are Out, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Are In
When I’m working with a client who is a parent, I often hear things like, “I want sole custody.” “How do I figure out child custody with my spouse?” and “If I request sole custody, what does that mean for my ex?” While the term “custody” has been part of…
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Amy Silberstein and Leo Sokolov Join the ISBA Family Law Section Council
Stern Perkoski Mendez is proud to announce that Amy Silberstein and Leo Sokolov have been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Family Law Section Council Committee. This one-year engagement provides Amy and Leo an opportunity to further support the ISBA’s 27,000 members and their peers in the Family…
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We’ve Moved to the Davis Center!
On May 1, Stern Perkoski Mendez moved from 1600 Orrington Avenue, Suite 800, Evanston, to the Davis Center located at 500 Davis Street, Suite 1000, Evanston. Our welcoming new office is centrally located with easy access to Metra and CTA and less than a mile down the road from our…
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