SJA FAMILY LAW - Key Persons

Recognizing that people are often at their worst when he meets them, Stewart J. Auslander works to educate his client's about their legal rights so they can make an informed decision when it comes to resolving all issues (whether through litigation or settlement) involved in a dissolution of marriage or parentage action. Stewart J. Auslander is a litigator who has practiced in the field of domestic relations since 2003. Mr. Auslander successfully negotiated settlements or litigated issues involving complex financial matters, including business and real estate valuations, maintenance (formerly alimony) and child support calculations and child custody issues. Prior to establishing the Law Offices of Stewart J. Auslander LLC, Mr. Auslander worked at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP ("SDF"), the country's preeminent firm focusing on matrimonial matters. While at SDF, Mr. Auslander honed his skills working alongside and learning from some of Chicago's top divorce litigators. In addition to representing the traditional litigants, Stewart J. Auslander is approved by the Circuit Court of Cook County and the Circuit Court of Lake County to represent minor children who are the subject of custody disputes between their parents. As a child advocate, Mr. Auslander is trusted by Judges to protect the interests of the children who often do not have a voice in the system EDUCATION: Chicago-Kent College of Law, JD (2003) University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, BS Economics (2000)