Pay It Forward
September 6, 2023
“Pay it forward” is a phrase that refers to helping someone now with no expectation of a payment in return. Instead, there is an understanding
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Can We Use Just One Lawyer to Get Divorced?
July 12, 2023
By Theresa Beran Kulat, Esq. At Trinity Family Law (TFL), couples often come to us believing they have fully resolved their issues relative to dissolving
Ask. Be. Choose.
August 3, 2022
As a divorce lawyer, I see people after they have had a significant breakdown in one or more of the delicate areas of physical intimacy,
Are We Good Candidates for Divorce Mediation?
May 16, 2022
You feel your marriage has reached its end and you are not sure where to go from here. There seems to be a lot of
A High Touch Approach to Divorce
May 2, 2022
In Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives, John Naisbitt, in 1982, predicted a future that would be “High Tech – High Touch.” (Yes, I
Expanding Our Mediation Toolbox
April 14, 2022
At Trinity Family Law, our mission is “To provide mediation and legal services that empower people to build healthy lives, prosper financially, and co-parent children
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
March 18, 2022
When a couple is struggling – either ready to divorce or contemplating divorce – they are likely also engaging in or avoiding difficult conversations. Perhaps
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation
November 5, 2021
If you and your partner have made the decision to use the divorce mediation process to conclude your marriage, here are some tips that can
What Makes for An Uncomplicated Divorce
October 13, 2021
I can’t count the number of times a new client has come in saying, “This should be easy. Our situation is not complicated.” Sometimes, it’s
Taking the Mystery Out of the Illinois Financial Affidavit
August 30, 2021
Getting divorced requires full and accurate disclosure of each party’s financial information. In Illinois, we use the Financial Affidavit form for divorce approved by the
Expanding Our Divorce Mediation Practice
July 29, 2021
As a law practice dedicated to helping people through one of the most significant and difficult changes in life, we are always looking for ways
A New Space for Collaboration
July 2, 2021
Calm, Welcoming, Safe… These are all words we tossed around when designing the new Trinity Family Law office space. Throughout much of our history, Trinity
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
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