Family Law and Divorce Attorneys in Chicago, Elmhurst, and Park Ridge, IL
Experienced Illinois Lawyers Handling Collaborative and Family Law Issues
The attorneys at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC have the experience which comes from working for and against some of the top family law firms in Chicago. The experience garnered from working for a boutique Chicago family law firm allows us to bring top-level skills to our clients, while providing them with small firm attention and case personalization. Our attorneys have worked with a significant number of high-end clients, negotiating successfully against other boutique firms.
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Mediation & Collaborative Law ExperienceOur attorneys are committed to helping clients explore alternate dispute resolution options, as we believe it empowers individuals to maintain control over the outcome of their case. This collaborative approach not only reduces conflict but often leads to more satisfying and lasting resolutions, ensuring our clients are happier with both the process and the result.
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Boutique Feel, High-Level ExperienceWe provide a tailored, deeply personal approach to family law, combining years of high-level experience with a commitment to understanding your specific needs. Our goal is to guide you through every stage of divorce with empathy, ensuring your family’s future is protected and your peace of mind restored.
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Personalized Service, Exceptional ValueWe pride ourselves on offering the same high level of expertise and experience as other boutique family law firms in downtown Chicago, Park Ridge, and Elmhurst. Our commitment to providing clients with more reasonable fees and direct access to the founding members of our firm, ensuring personalized attention and a deep, hands-on approach to each case.
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"I needed an attorney who would fight for me and also keep me focused, and Maxine had my back."Maxine was very professional and worked efficiently to complete our case. Highly recommend!- Gloria B.
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"As a client of WKO, I highly recommend Amanda Oliver."She has extensive experience to address family law issues efficiently and effectively. She is direct, informative, knowledgeable, resourceful and well-respected in the legal community. I love how she anticipates and mitigates potential issues, strategizes next steps, and keeps me informed along the way. If you have to go thru the divorce process, you want Amanda in your corner. HIGHLY recommend!- Angela L.
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"Divorce isn’t always easy but Maxine and her team at WKO make it so."Maxine and her team have exceeded my expectations. Focused on the family and doing the right thing for everyone involved. Most importantly, my children. I’m deeply grateful for her efforts.- Stephen G.
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"I am so glad I chose Amanda & her team."I highly recommend Amanda Oliver & her team at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver. Everyone I dealt with was professional, empathetic & compassionate. They make their clients their priority. Their fee structure was fair & very transparent.- Amy S.
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"Maxine is very competent in her work, friendly, professional, responsive and down to earth."Maxine Weiss Kunz was great to work with. She clarified complex legal jargon into laymen terms and helped soothe the anxiety I often feel when the law is involved and it is a serious matter. Grateful to her and her team. Thank you Maxine!- Nina K.
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"Thank you, Amanda for being a powerful advocate when I needed one most."You handled my case with empathy, patience, and delivered with passion. You exceeded my expectations, and your work was brilliant! Weiss-Klunz & Oliver are not only knowledgeable of the law, the entire team is responsive, supportive, and really care about their clients. Thank you for taking my situation and turning it into a positive outcome.- Rosa
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"I needed an attorney who would fight for me and also keep me focused, and Maxine had my back."
Maxine was very professional and worked efficiently to complete our case. Highly recommend!
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"My experience with Maxine was great from start to finish."
Easy to communicate with and we developed a well thought out plan to get what we needed out of a legal dispute with my ex wife. Maxine was very thoughtful though out the process and did not waste my time or money unless it was necessary. I highly recommend their firm.
- Brandon B.
About Our Attorneys
While Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC has the same skills and experience as other boutique family law firms in downtown Chicago, Park Ridge, and Elmhurst, our clients receive the benefit of more reasonable fees and access to the original founding firm members.
Additionally, with a high level of mediation and collaborative law experience, too, our lawyers understand that alternative dispute resolution is often better for the family. The client is almost always happier when he or she controls the outcome of their case. On any given day, the judge in a divorce trial (for example) may be dealing with his or her own set of emotions, and this can negatively affect the outcome of trials.
That being said, we are never hesitant to litigate a case when necessary, and we possess the skills to do so. Attorney Maxine Weiss Kunz has successfully tried cases involving complex asset distribution, custody, and matters involving contested premarital (antenuptial/prenuptial) agreements. The Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC attorneys are especially capable of dealing with high-conflict cases involving addiction or mental health issues and believe clients should be allowed to handle the emotional fallout of their divorce while the attorneys handle the legalities.
Bottom line, our law firm believes communication is key. Phone calls and e-mails are returned within 24 hours, whenever possible, and usually within mere hours unless the attorney is involved in a trial. Clients receive timely copies of all documents related to their case, and always have access to their files.
The law firm of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC offers experienced, knowledgeable legal assistance in family law and collaborative law areas. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Divorce and Legal Separation;
- Contested Divorce;
- Uncontested Divorce;
- Family Law;
- Child Custody and Child Support;
- Spousal Support/Maintenance (Formerly Known as Alimony);
- Litigation Involving Health Issues;
- Child Custody Evaluators and Other Professionals;
- Appeals and Judgment Enforcement;
- Collaborative Law and Collaborative Divorce;
- Adoption;
- Prenuptial (Premarital) and Postnuptial Agreements;
- Paternity Matters (Children Born out of Wedlock);
- Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection;
- Same Sex Marriage and Divorce;
- Mediation; and
- Child Representation.
Meet Attorney Maxine Weiss Kunz
Attorney Maxine Weiss Kunz, Founding Partner at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, has practiced family law since 2005, including traditional litigation, adoptions, and collaborative law. Maxine is certified for appointment as a child representative and Guardian ad Litem in Cook County. She is also certified to practice collaborative law throughout the state of Illinois. Maxine is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and a certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution and the Cook County courts. She is also licensed in Illinois Federal Court and has handled numerous appeals, including the decision of In re Marriage of Doermer.
Maxine is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association (where she sits on the committee that provides grants for children, including children of divorce or other children exposed to litigation for any variety of reasons) and the DuPage County Bar Association. Maxine was rated 10.0 on Avvo and is a Rising Super Lawyers Star. She is respected and known throughout Cook, DuPage and Lake Counties.
Maxine Weiss Kunz received her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law and her B.A. from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Meet Attorney Amanda m. Oliver
Amanda M. Oliver, Founding Partner at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law for nearly 20 years. She has received multiple honors for her work including The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s prestigious 40 Under Forty Award and annual Super Lawyer Recognition. Amanda is a certified mediator, has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court, has published multiple articles, and has been asked to speak on a variety of family law topics.
Amanda is known for her ability to aggressively handle the most complex of cases while always being mindful of an opening for settlement. She has represented multiple professional athletes and high net worth individuals and has mediated resolutions for same.
Amanda received her Juris Doctorate from UIC John Marshall Law School and her B.A. in Political Science from Millikin University.
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