Divorce Mediation – What it Is and Isn’t
November 20, 2020
As more and more people see the inefficiencies – and expense – of fighting over the details of their divorce in court and through their
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Collaborative Divorce via Zoom
May 14, 2020
As social distancing and shelter-in-place have become the norm, the legal world – like other business sectors – is rapidly adapting to serve the needs
Families and COVID-19
March 21, 2020
As Illinois adjusts to the new circumstances that COVID-19 has brought to us, families are feeling the strain. An intact family will face challenges of
What is Lifestyle Analysis and Why is it Important?
November 25, 2019
We each have a unique relationship with money in terms of how we save and how we spend. Habits that began in childhood often carry
Marriage. Money. Divorce. Disclosure.
October 4, 2019
“No matter how a couple shares financial information during their marriage, in a divorce, both people have the right to be fully informed.” – Theresa
The Divorce Process – Let’s Start at the Beginning
August 5, 2019
Earlier this year, we redesigned our website with the intention to provide resources for people in the Chicagoland area who are considering divorce and who
Theresa Beran Kulat Named to 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers List
December 12, 2018
I must admit – I never thought this could happen. The 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list includes – me! Given the long history of recognizing
Appointment to the ISBA Family Law Section Council
July 16, 2018
Theresa is honored to receive an appointment to the Family Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Comprised of judges and experienced
All Endings are Beginnings
November 6, 2017
Over the next few weeks, I will be wrapping up my term as President of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII). A member since
What Makes a Divorce Truly Collaborative
October 19, 2017
Here’s a great article that just published in the Chicago Tribune’s Barrington Courier-Review this week that explains what Collaborative is about and who is a
Why Collaborative Process is More Important Than Ever in Illinois
September 18, 2017
Collaborative Process is getting more play in Illinois with the passage of the Uniform Collaborative Process Act and the timing couldn’t be better: New child
Fighting for Love – Theresa is Featured Guest on Mari Frank’s Radio Show May 15th
May 11, 2017
Mari Frank’s weekly radio show Fighting for Love features interviews with thought leaders in various fields, including Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret; William
The Essence of Collaborative
May 8, 2017
“There has to be a balance of head and heart, where both are engaged and both are honored,” Kulat said. “You can’t be all gushy-gushy
Non-Adversarial Divorce – What Exactly Does this Mean?
April 26, 2017
As a non-adversarial divorce attorney, people say to me: “Can you really advocate for your client if you are non-adversarial?” I interpret this to mean