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I have been licensed in Illinois since 1974, practicing in the Cook County State's Attorney's office for 3 years (1974 - 1977); My family lived on Long Island, New York for several years, so I also became licensed in New York in 1981 and worked for several years in the Queens District Attorney's Office (1985-1986); we returned to Illinois in 1986 and I worked in the Lake County State's Attorney's office from 1987 to 1991.. I have been in private practice since 1991.  My practice is a general practice -handling adoptions primarily, residential real estate closings, probate, guardianship (both disabled adults and minors), juvenile matters, preparation of wills and trusts. I am also an experienced criminal defense attorney and will accept clients with felony or criminal cases, including DUI and traffic violations.

I have practiced exclusively in the area of family law for my entire legal career. I have extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, allocation of parenting time and parental responsibilities, removal of children across state lines or internationally, child support, maintenance, property identification and distribution, high asset marital estates, qualified domestic relations orders, post-decree matters, parentage cases and appellate matters.. Understanding that every case is unique, I openly communicate with my clients to ensure that they are informed every step of the way. I strive to zealously represent my client’s interests, whether it be through contested litigation or settlement negotiations.. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2004  in Economics and Psychology. I then attended law school and earned my J.D., cum laude, from Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana, in 2007. During law school, I was awarded the Dean Konop award for excellence in my work as a GAL for minor children and was selected as a member of the Journal of Legislation. Active in the legal community, I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association. Additionally, I serve as a volunteer alumni recruiter for the University of Michigan. I reside in Wheaton with my family and enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring with my kids outdoors, traveling and reading.

Megan is a long time resident of DuPage County, having graduated from St. Francis High School, in Wheaton, Illinois. She attended the University of Arizona, where she majored in Political Science. During her undergraduate studies, she received honors such as the Academic Award of Distinction and initiation into Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honorary.  Megan was also selected for a legislative internship with U.S. Senator Jon Kyl.  Additionally, she was active in College Republicans and the Catholic Newman Center Club.. At Michigan State University College of Law, Megan made the Dean’s List.   As a student clinician for the Housing Law Clinic, she represented low income clients with complex landlord-tenant and foreclosure issues.  She was a research assistant for Professor Brian Gilmore, head of the Housing Law Clinic. While at law school, she also participated in clubs such as the Christian Law Society and the Federalist Society.. During an internship with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, she worked in the DUI courtroom, representing the State of Illinois pursuant to IL Sup. Ct. Rule 711.. Megan is a certified Guardian ad Litem in DuPage County for Family Law and Probate. As a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association, she is an active member of the legal community.  Her husband, Brandon, is also an attorney. They are active members of St. Michael’s Parish and St. Daniel's Parish in Wheaton. They volunteer for non-profit organizations such as the ALS Association (Chicago Chapter). Megan is also fluent in American Sign Language.

Katherine “Kat” Delgado is a partner at Stern Mendez where she practices trust and estate planning, probate litigation and family law. With degrees in law, taxation, and marriage and family counseling, Kat brings a unique blend of legal insight, financial acumen and empathy to her work.. Kat is especially passionate about the intersection of trust and probate litigation and family law, two areas that might seem distinct but often share similar emotional stakes: family dynamics, legacy planning and care for children. Her goal in both is the same—to help clients thoughtfully achieve realistic outcomes while considering how the non-legal consequences of legal actions will impact their lives for years to come.. Kat’s professional path was shaped from an early age. Her mother is a family law attorney, and Kat grew up watching people navigate deeply personal transitions. This experience inspired her to pursue an education and career where she can provide people going through difficult times with support and common-sense advice. Whether guiding clients through divorce or resolving family conflict in probate, she’s known for using her shared lived experiences to ask the right questions, prioritize children’s needs and help clients move forward with confidence.. Kat believes in always brining authenticity to the table, and her clients value her for her relatability, humanity and collaborative approach. Her work is also shaped by a strong sense of community responsibility. She has served as a court-appointed attorney for juveniles, mentored young women, is deeply invested in public education and believes in opening doors for others wherever she can.. Kat is proud to be part of Stern Mendez and to work with a team that shares her commitment to collaboration and always putting the client first.

Tony has extensive experience in representing both men and women in all areas of Family Law including Custody Disputes, Child Support, Visitation, Removal from the State of Illinois, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Property Settlements. Tony is both a Guardian Ad Litem and a Certified Mediator.. Tony is a member of the Board of Governors for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and the Co-Chairperson of the Bar Association’s Matrimonial Law Committee for whom he organizes as well as lectures at seminars highlighting domestic relations, judges, custody evaluators, mediators, private investigators, financial planners and real estate professionals, in an effort to provide information and education to attorneys and clients alike. Tony counsels his clients to prepare to deal with what is often a very trying time and focuses on how to best insulate the children from the process.. Tony uses his litigation skills in providing a defense for those clients that have been accused of both misdemeanors and felonies. Tony has extensive experience in contract negotiation, corporate formation and residential and commercial real estate transactions, including negotiations with architects, general contractors, municipalities, brokers, syndicators and financial institutions.

University of Chicago Law graduate servicing the Chicago area.

Attorney David P. Gonet comes to family law with a background in appellate law and intellectual property law. A business major in college, David went on to get his law degree from the University of Houston College of Law, where he participated in clinical work, researching and drafting state and federal appeals, and petitioning for writs of habeas corpus. Prior to practicing exclusively in the area of family law, David worked at a law firm concentrating in civil appeals, were be drafted appeals to the Illinois Court of Appeals, State of Illinois Supreme Court, Federal Court of Appeals, and drafted writs of  certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.  Attorney David Gonet now practices exclusively in the area of family law. Mr. Gonet has litigated many high net worth divorces and is a zealous advocate for his clients.

Mr. Stange is not taking new cases at the present time, but other lawyers at the firm are accepting new clients. When Mr. Stange does take new cases, please note that he only practices in and around St. Louis, Missouri. Please do NOT email or contact Mr. Stange on AVVO. Mr. Stange does not monitor or respond to emails here. If you are interested in representation at Stange Law Firm, PC, call or email the law firm directly. Otherwise, any response may not be forthcoming quickly or at all.  Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Kirk Stange is responsible for the content. Principal place of business 120 South Central Ave, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois/Kansas nor The Missouri/Illinois/Kansas Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Past results afford no guarantee of future results and that every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.. Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partner Kirk Stange is licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.

The Law Offices of Paul Marinov, P.C. focuses its practices in the area of family law. We are a results-oriented law firm dedicated to serving our clients’ needs and finding practical solutions to even the most complex legal issues. We will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and fully explain the laws involved in your case. We will work tirelessly to provide the legal assistance you need so that your case is resolved as quickly as possible while achieving the best possible outcome. Based on our extensive experience in a wide verity of family law cases , we can offer most of our services on a flat-fee basis. For complex contested divorce cases, we offer reasonable hourly rate. Please explore our website to learn more about our expertise and the services that we provide in the area of your interest.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude, in 2008 from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan with a Juris Doctorate degree. His undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree was obtained Cum Laude in Computer Information Science from West Virginia Wesleyan. I joined Lois Kulinsky & Associates, Ltd. first as a paralegal and then as an associate attorney with the firm. I am now the principal attorney at Lois Kulinsky & Associates, Ltd. I am currently a member of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, American Bar Association and Illinois Bar Association. He has interned for Judge Jeffrey Lawrence in the Circuit Court of Cook County and a Chicago-based family law firm. I am a member of the Lake County Bar Association. I primarily practice in family law, probate, guardianship, disabled estates and estate planning. I am also trained in divorce mediation, and act as a guardian ad litem in guardianship and disabled estate cases in the Lake County court system. Commencing in 2015 and every year since I have been in the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ 10 best family law attorneys' for client satisfaction.