team-member

Theresa Kulat

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Theresa Beran Kulat settles cases. Working as a mediator, a Collaborative lawyer, and a neutral case facilitator, she is passionate about helping families heal. She actively supports the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals as a community member. A Fellow of the Collaborative Divorce Illinois, she has held many leadership positions, including President in 2016 and 2017.She belongs to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the DuPage County Bar Association.Theresa received a B.A. with Honors in Economics from John Carroll University and her J.D. with Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previous employers include the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Proctor & Gamble; and Ottosen Britz, Ltd. Her writing credits include: "Holistic Divorce: An Opportunity for Transformation," published in Stress-Free Divorce, and the "Collaborative Process Act" chapter in Gitlin on Divorce. She provides training and public speaking through her other company, Trinity Collaboration, Inc.Our Mission:  To provide legal representation and mediation services that empower people to negotiate agreements that allow them to build healthy lives, prosper financially, and co-parent children effectively.

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Trinity Family Law17W635 BUTTERFIELD RD, Suite 318OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, 60181-4002

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Joyce
April 6, 2021

I would highly recommend Theresa and her firm for mediation. Divorce is overwhelming both financially and emotionally and Theresa helped alleviate both. We had just signed with Theresa in Feb 2020 before Pandemic quarantine. She remained in communication with us via email and once quarantine was lifted, in Illinois at end of May, we met with Theresa in person. This was so helpful and needed in our process. We continued to meet from June through October with much success. We turned our work with her over to our attorneys. Yet, in February we needed to continue discussions and Theresa was available and ever helpful again. She has a wonderful way of listening to both sides, creating a safe space for all and presenting many options. She helped support us to maintain a healthy communication relationship that will continue to guide us with our young adult children and moving forward. All you have to do is meet with Theresa and you will know she is the right person to support you through a challenging and difficult life transition.

Debby
October 21, 2020

Divorce is awful even when it is the best for everyone involved. Theresa made the process as smooth as possible. She was always supportive, knowledgeable, and did all she could to keep the process moving. We proceeded with the collaborative process. At times the process felt very uncollaborative, though Theresa kept the process moving and continually reiterated the premise of the model when things veered. She kept disputes calm and on point. I did several consultations with other lawyers and selected Theresa after our consult when it was clear her practice matches the philosophy she presents on her website. I am grateful to have had her both lead but also walk beside me during such a difficult journey. I would highly recommend.

anonymous
September 2, 2020

I absolutely recommend Theresa. She is an experienced attorney who explains the process thoroughly and communicates clearly and effectively. I always felt like she “had my back”, and worked to make the divorce process as painless as possible. In addition, her staff were pleasant and easy to work with.

Jack
July 15, 2020

Theresa is an outstanding lawyer. She was always available to talk and counseled me throughout my divorce proceedings. Theresa always had my best interests in mind. I would enthusiastically recommend Theresa if you're in need of an attorney.

Marcie
July 14, 2020

Both Theresa & Yvonne were extremely patient & helpful throughout my divorce process. I always felt heard; never rushed; & comfortable in asking or discussing various points in my case. I never felt that anything was being delayed or rushed. Everything proceeded in a comfortable & reasonable pace. I believe Theresa was the best option for me & my case.

anonymous
June 12, 2020

Theresa provided the perfect level of engagement and neither under- nor over-lawyered my divorce. She would apprise me of the status and seek input when appropriate, and she was pro-active about bringing the matter to a conclusion as quickly and efficiently as possible. She and her staff are organized and responsive. Theresa is knowledgeable about the subject area. She made an otherwise painful process as easy as possible. I highly recommend Theresa.

Steven
November 21, 2019

Divorce can carry a stress that requires an attorney with knowledge of what you'll be going through and understanding to see you through ALL of it. Theresa and her team made sure that I was not only prepared for everything that the divorce entailed, they also made certain I had the tools to be prepared for life after. I was very lucky to have worked with such an amazing team. Theresa is a professional attorney with great personal skills and the experience to assist anyone in such stressful times.

Steve
February 26, 2019

Theresa walked me through my divorce and was with me all the way. She was always available to talk. She even made a visit to my home. Divorce is hard but she helped me get a fair result. I highly recommend her.

MaryBeth
September 2, 2012

Theresa was the best lawyer I have worked with by far. She had my children's best interest in mind the entire time. Very professional & focused....which of course helps in a stressful & emotional situation. Knowledgeable in her field, Theresa was able to keep the other party on task and continuously brought the focus back to my children and the reason we were there.

anonymous
April 22, 2009

While going through a divorce is a very difficult process and thing to do, Theresa helped me tremendously thought the legal process, the negotiations , every step of the way. She is an excellent lawyer and would recommend her to anyone seeking a divorce.

Joyce
April 6, 2021

I would highly recommend Theresa and her firm for mediation. Divorce is overwhelming both financially and emotionally and Theresa helped alleviate both. We had just signed with Theresa in Feb 2020 before Pandemic quarantine. She remained in communication with us via email and once quarantine was lifted, in Illinois at end of May, we met with Theresa in person. This was so helpful and needed in our process. We continued to meet from June through October with much success. We turned our work with her over to our attorneys. Yet, in February we needed to continue discussions and Theresa was available and ever helpful again. She has a wonderful way of listening to both sides, creating a safe space for all and presenting many options. She helped support us to maintain a healthy communication relationship that will continue to guide us with our young adult children and moving forward. All you have to do is meet with Theresa and you will know she is the right person to support you through a challenging and difficult life transition.

Debby
October 21, 2020

Divorce is awful even when it is the best for everyone involved. Theresa made the process as smooth as possible. She was always supportive, knowledgeable, and did all she could to keep the process moving. We proceeded with the collaborative process. At times the process felt very uncollaborative, though Theresa kept the process moving and continually reiterated the premise of the model when things veered. She kept disputes calm and on point. I did several consultations with other lawyers and selected Theresa after our consult when it was clear her practice matches the philosophy she presents on her website. I am grateful to have had her both lead but also walk beside me during such a difficult journey. I would highly recommend.

anonymous
September 2, 2020

I absolutely recommend Theresa. She is an experienced attorney who explains the process thoroughly and communicates clearly and effectively. I always felt like she “had my back”, and worked to make the divorce process as painless as possible. In addition, her staff were pleasant and easy to work with.

Jack
July 15, 2020

Theresa is an outstanding lawyer. She was always available to talk and counseled me throughout my divorce proceedings. Theresa always had my best interests in mind. I would enthusiastically recommend Theresa if you're in need of an attorney.

Marcie
July 14, 2020

Both Theresa & Yvonne were extremely patient & helpful throughout my divorce process. I always felt heard; never rushed; & comfortable in asking or discussing various points in my case. I never felt that anything was being delayed or rushed. Everything proceeded in a comfortable & reasonable pace. I believe Theresa was the best option for me & my case.

anonymous
June 12, 2020

Theresa provided the perfect level of engagement and neither under- nor over-lawyered my divorce. She would apprise me of the status and seek input when appropriate, and she was pro-active about bringing the matter to a conclusion as quickly and efficiently as possible. She and her staff are organized and responsive. Theresa is knowledgeable about the subject area. She made an otherwise painful process as easy as possible. I highly recommend Theresa.

Steven
November 21, 2019

Divorce can carry a stress that requires an attorney with knowledge of what you'll be going through and understanding to see you through ALL of it. Theresa and her team made sure that I was not only prepared for everything that the divorce entailed, they also made certain I had the tools to be prepared for life after. I was very lucky to have worked with such an amazing team. Theresa is a professional attorney with great personal skills and the experience to assist anyone in such stressful times.

Steve
February 26, 2019

Theresa walked me through my divorce and was with me all the way. She was always available to talk. She even made a visit to my home. Divorce is hard but she helped me get a fair result. I highly recommend her.

MaryBeth
September 2, 2012

Theresa was the best lawyer I have worked with by far. She had my children's best interest in mind the entire time. Very professional & focused....which of course helps in a stressful & emotional situation. Knowledgeable in her field, Theresa was able to keep the other party on task and continuously brought the focus back to my children and the reason we were there.

anonymous
April 22, 2009

While going through a divorce is a very difficult process and thing to do, Theresa helped me tremendously thought the legal process, the negotiations , every step of the way. She is an excellent lawyer and would recommend her to anyone seeking a divorce.