Stern Mendez is a distinguished family law and estate planning firm serving clients in Evanston, Chicago, and surrounding suburbs, recognized for its dedicated focus on guiding families through complex legal transitions. The firm stands out for its commitment to transparency, client education, and a results-oriented approach that prioritizes amicable resolutions whenever possible.
With a team of ten experienced attorneys, Stern Mendez combines deft courtroom advocacy with compassionate counsel, specializing in both litigation and negotiated settlements. The firm is highly skilled in handling sensitive matters such as high net worth divorce and LGBTQ+ family law, and is experienced in navigating the courts of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage counties. Their approach emphasizes clear communication, ethical representation, and avoiding billing surprises.
Services Offered
- Adoption Law
- Attorney-Assisted Mediation
- Child Relocation and Removal
- Child Support
- Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)
- Divorce Litigation
- Enforcement of Judgments
- High Net Worth Divorce
- LGBTQ+ (Same-Sex) Divorce
- Maintenance (Alimony)
- Mediation in Family Law and Divorce
- Modification of Judgments
- Negotiated Divorce Settlements
- Parental Allocation (Sole and Joint Custody)
- Paternity
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Property Division in Divorce
- Uncontested and Amicable Divorce
- Asset Protection
- Corporate Planning
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Trust and Estate Litigation
The firm serves clients across the North Shore and Chicago metropolitan area, including Evanston, Oak Brook, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Lincolnwood, Northbrook, Northfield, Rogers Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka. Their attorneys are also quoted in major publications, reflecting their standing in the legal community.
