Meet Theresa

Theresa Beran Kulat, Esq.

Have we met in real life? If so, you know that these words represent a fraction of who I am. If you have a particular need, you will read this through that lens. Welcome to my website. May you learn something and be inspired.

I have lived a lot of years – more than I ever expected. Raised Catholic, I became a student of metaphysics very early age (13) and have been integrating my inner spiritual self with the outer world for decades.

In 2000, I met Stu Webb, who “birthed” Collaborative Law in the 1990s at an International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers Conference. Working with my spiritual director at the time, I was searching for a way to integrate my spiritual life (I led retreats and did astrology readings) with my legal training (At that time, I represented units of local government). At that conference, I met my people. I could feel how my commitment to a better world could actually be played out in the world. These people were bringing new ways to practice law into reality.

In 2002, my then husband and I used Collaborative Law to end our marriage. We were the first couple to do this in Illinois. In October of that year, I took the first training offered in Illinois and the rest is history. I opened my compassionate family law practice where I only did mediation, Collaborative Law and cases where people wanted to settle. Eventually, I added services like prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. I also started coaching people and couples.

Along the way, I raised two fine young men. I spend most of my free time taking classes, seminars and retreats in personal growth and transformation. Playtime includes singing in community groups, swing dancing and yoga. I’ve done formal studies in astrology and sacred sexuality. All these aspects of myself come together to support you in your transformation. I love humans even the messy ones. Families bring out all sorts of stuff. We love each other. We do our best. Sometimes the best isn’t good enough and we need to keep loving through the turmoil. Reach out if you’d like to know more.

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What People are Saying

Theodora Ntovas-Roth

I strongly recommend Theresa Beran Kulat and her services. My husband and I found the experience to be helpful in guiding us through our divorce while also helping us maintain a relationship. In additon, her services are about keeping people together rather to "not divorce" or to maintain a friendship after the divorce. If you don't want to go through a resentful process reach out to Theresa I think you'll find her very helpful. Thank you Thersa!!

Gary Palsis

Theresa is exactly the kind of person you want handling your divorce if you are trying to make it through as amicably as possible. She was the guiding light that I needed to help me through this trying time. She is also just an all around warm and kind person.

roman ebert

Theresa explained the process and what to expect very well. She and her staff helped guide us through the uncomfortable process and was patient. Very responsive when needed. The collaborative approach is a less stressful and more compassionate approach and I know I made the right decision.

Michael Tirman

Sandra was thorough, professional, patient and flexible with me. She did a wonderful job advocating on my behalf and I would recommend her services to anyone needing help.

Mary Ennis

My ex and I are so happy that we chose Theresa to lead us through our emotional divorce journey. We were impressed with her incredible warmth, professionalism, and depth of knowledge. Personally, I am grateful for the way she educated me in bite size pieces on the financial aspects of divorce, and wouldn't move on to the next step until I understood the first. We encountered a few obstacles, and inevitably it was Theresa who pushed the ball down the field. If you are hoping to end your marriage with dignity, respect, and dare I say friendship with your ex..... you've come to the right place. A million thank-you's, Theresa.

Susan J

My husband and I engaged Trinity Family Law and Theresa Kulat at a critical decision point about our long-standing marriage. Theresa laid out the full range of options (from status quo to divorce) clearly in our introductory session; we embarked on a Transformational Mediation journey to determine the appropriate path forward. Theresa’s compassionate, creative approach to discussions about difficult and intimate issues has greatly improved our ability to connect more deeply and honestly. She brings a varied toolbox of exercises and prompts that she customizes for each person’s particular situation and state of mind. Her process drives towards resolution, but embraces all the emotional challenges that come with confronting the need for change in life and relationships. We would highly recommend Theresa as a mediator and facilitator.

Wayne A

I worked with Theresa Beran Kulat and the Trinity Family Law team to complete my divorce in less than one year. I had hope to use the Collaborative process but, in the end, followed a non-adversarial, uncontested approach. Theresa clearly explained what a judge would allow in the asset division and where there was room to negotiate. I appreciated her approach in being honest in presenting the facts and data but negotiated hard for the best settlement. When obstacles were encountered Theresa presented me with different approaches to deal with the barrier. What initially sold me on Theresa was the upfront time she spent explaining the process, even before I retained her. That was very helpful in my selection of an attorney versus other approaches, such as, litigation or DIY divorce. In my professional career I have work with many corporate attorneys and learned quickly divorce attorneys do not have the same sense of urgency and are extremely slow. Theresa and the TFL team did an extremely great job of keeping the case moving forward, following up on open items and keeping me updated along the way. Great! I would highly recommend Theresa and Trinity Family Law for a Collaborative or uncontested divorce.

Susanne Johnson

Theresa & her staff are both knowledgeable as well as compassionate. Theresa did a fantastic job explaining the ins and outs of the collaborative divorce process, and did not pressure to pursue this type of process. She was a consummate professional & I would highly recommend her!

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