Law Firm Overview

"As the mother of young children, I am sensitive to the impact of family law cases on children. I truly believe that we work for our clients and want the client to be involved in every step of the decision-making process in case resolution. I have volunteered with child-abuse prevention organizations for years, believing that children are our most precious resource and deserve to be treated with respect.

While resolution of your case in an amicable manner is an important goal, our extensive experience and attention to the details of your case ensure the highest quality representation in a hearing or at trial. The financial aspects of your case can be significantly more complicated than you anticipate. We aggressively will act as your advocate in valuing any business interests, analyzing cash-flow and lifestyle, obtaining the necessary discovery documents to determine the value of the marital estate, and protecting your nonmarital assets.

As part of our services to your family, it is our pleasure to assist you with the sale and purchase of residential real estate, to help you plan for the future with your estate plan, and to help your loved ones after your death by assisting with the probate of your estate."

Areas of Practice

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Family Law
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Real Estate Law

Honors and Awards

• Child Abuse Prevention Coalition Outstanding Community Service Award., 1993 - 1994
• "Unforgettable Spirit" Award from the Junior League of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties., 1993 - 1994
• Charter Intern, 1988-89 NCAA Women's Enhancement Internship Program, October 1, 1989 - August 15, 1990

Published Works

• "New Article IX: Child Custody Proceedings", ISBA Family Law Newsletter, (Volume 49, No. 9), 2007
• Illinois Senate Bill 454 (revision of 750 ILCS 5/503(g), ISBA, 95th Legislative Session, 2007

Classes and Seminars

• "So You Want to Be a Child Support Guru?", Illinois Paralegal Association, May 5, 2008

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Real Estate Law