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Understanding that a divorce, post-judgment dispute, or even the creation of a new partnership can be one of the most emotional experiences in a person’s life is the cornerstone of Kate’s practice. The goal is to proceed through these changes with class and efficiency. Kate’s focus is an empathetic approach incorporating strong statutory and financial knowledge and creative problem solving. Kate also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem and mediator and accepts private cases as a mediator and parent coordinator.

I represent individuals in all matters affecting the family including collaborative practice, mediation, divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody and placement matters, as well as paternity, adoption, guardianship and estate planning.. I have extensive experience representing individuals in the Collaborative Divorce Process and am the past Chair (2011) for the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin (CFLCW) Board of Directors and served as CFLCW's Training Chair for four years from 2007 to 2011.  I frequently train other professionals in Collaborative Practice and have presented at International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Annual Conference, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Italian Institute for Collaborative Law and numerous seminars for CFLCW.. I also have a Masters in Social Work and am trained and experienced as a mediator assisting parents and couples in resolving child-related and financial issues privately and without court involvement.  In 2015 I co-founded the Family Mediation Center with Susan Hansen and we have  offices in Milwaukee and Mequon.  We will open a third office in 2016 in Waukesha and intend to provide a positive resource for families throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

I have represented clients for over 30 years in family, personal injury, bankruptcy, collections, traffic, real estate, adoptions, estate planning, juvenile and probate matters. I am now focusing my practice on family law matters with an emphasis on collaborative and cooperative divorce in Waukesha, Jefferson, Dane, Milwaukee, Walworth and Washington Counties. I served as a judicial court commissioner for over 15 years.

I focuse my practice on Family Law and Mediation. I have specific experience dealing with divorce, paternity, post-judgment custody and support issues, grandparents rights and guardian ad litem work. Over the past five years, I have guided clients and families through many complex emotional and financial situations. I provide legal expertise and practical advice in a flexible, client-centered approach to family law issues.. I also have extensive experience with estate planning and probate. I encourage clients to create a plan for death or incapacity to alleviate the trauma of these events on their families.

I am dedicated to providing legal education and problem-solving assistance to families. My practice is focused on mediation to assist couples as they restructure their families and their finances.  My experience and expertise includes a wide range of both complex financial and child-related issues.. I am co-founder of the Family Mediation Center, that provides low-cost lawyer mediators as a resource for couples who want joint education and guidance, rather than each hiring a lawyer. Our lawyer mediators work with child/family specialists and financial experts as needed to meet the specific concerns of each family.. We provide interdisciplinary divorce mediation training in a skills-based interactive online program. I enjoy travel and often combine trips with trainings for mediation and collaborative professionals to various overseas destinations.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Media attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.