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Applying for Asylum in the United States

Every year, thousands of people who are facing persecution—or are living in fear of persecution or torture—flee their countries to the United States in hopes of gaining asylum. The asylum process is complex and there are variables that determine your unique options. I’ve laid out the initial steps below—but more…

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Evan Compton Celebrates Five Years at Stern Perkoski Mendez

For five years, Evan Compton has been an invaluable member of our team. With an exclusive focus on divorce and family law, Evan helps dozens of individuals who are experiencing divorce reach optimal resolutions—and always with compassion. Evan was also named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the second year…

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Dividing Restricted Stock Units in Divorce

Other than determining child custody and support, dividing assets is the most critical component of nearly every divorce. It all comes down to a central question: what did you acquire or earn during marriage, and how do we break it up? Marital assets such as a house or consistent salary may…

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Joshua E. Stern Speaks to Yahoo Life on State-Mandated Parenting Classes

At Stern Perkoski Mendez, we believe that nothing is more important than protecting your children during divorce. Most people agree with us—which is why 16 states, including Illinois, require a parenting class for all divorcing parents. But state-mandated classes aren’t the best nor only way to support your children. Principal…

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How Are Pensions Split in Divorce?

All dissolution of marriage cases involve dividing your marital estate. The impact of that division may affect you for years to come. That’s why our Illinois divorce attorneys work diligently to consider every aspect of your financial profile—including pensions. Like other marital assets, pensions will be divided during divorce and…

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