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
Category: Collaborative Practice
Holistic Divorce: An Opportunity for Transformation
March 17, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Theresa is a contributing author to the new book Stress Free Divorce. Here’s an excerpt from her chapter, “Holistic
Coming Full Circle in the Collaborative World
June 29, 2016
At the collaborative table, I have sat in many spots: first as a client in my mid-thirties with two young sons … then, because of
Making Peace Out of Discord is Recognized by My Alma Mater, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School
June 22, 2016
On November 7th, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School inducted me into their Hall of Honor along with six other women. I am both greatly
Considering Pets When Reaching Agreements
March 16, 2016
When pets are part of the family, the needs of the pets matter – just ask any pet owner who is also involved in a divorce.
Is the Path to Divorce a Yellow Brick Road?
December 7, 2015
Lynn Torre, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of Financial Transitions, Ltd., hosts the Mind Money Connection on WebTalkRadio. Her podcasts – and corresponding books
Taming the Paper Monster
November 19, 2014
People’s lives can be complicated. When a couple gets divorced, life often gets even more complicated. Many aspects of their lives need to be untangled,
Discussing Collaborative Divorce in Glancer Magazine
July 1, 2014
The end of a marriage does not need to cause collateral damage to the entire family. Downers Grove attorney Theresa Beran Kulat is an expert
Flower of Life – Keeping You at the Center
April 22, 2014
Your whole life is impacted by divorce but it does not need to be defined by divorce. Helping my clients to see and understand this
Let’s Start at the Beginning
November 23, 2013
As a Collaborative professional, I enjoy teaching people about the non-adversarial divorce options that are available, including Collaborative, Uncontested, and Cooperative Divorce. I’ve learned that
Sharing 10,000 Hours of Practice with Others
October 8, 2013
Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers talks about the “10,000 hour” rule – essentially that it takes an average of 10,000 hours of practice to get really
A Gathering to Celebrate New Beginnings at Trinity Family Law
October 2, 2013
On Saturday, September 14th, Trinity Family Law hosted a small gathering for colleagues and friends to celebrate new beginnings, including our new home and new
Warrior – Peacemaker
October 30, 2009
Spiritual teachings applied to the practice of law can lead to a more joy-filled and manageable Life. This article takes a fresh look at “opposites.”