Katie VanDeusen

We won a child support/custody case that lasted over a year. Katie had very good knowledge and intuition during the whole case. We had to deal with a difficult opposing counsel claiming false allegations and demanding as much money as she can. Katie was able to layout and let me weigh the potentia...l options during each step. With her help, I felt we were ready and had a good grasp at all times during the case. My goal was to have a part in my daughter's life and have my rights protected as a father. Unfortunately the mother did not want me to be any part of my daughter's life. I was stuck when my baby was born because the mom didn't want me contacting her or anything. Katie listened to my situation and helped me come up with a game plan. We started the case and I was able to see my daughter for the first time. On the other hand, it was clear parenting and financials were going to be going to be a struggle to finalize with opposing council. Attorney fees are expensive in general and Katie let me take initiative on certain parts of the case that would save on costs. At moments I felt I needed to compromise a lot to see my daughter, but Katie was able to keep my belief in check and advise me the realistic options we have. With this advice, I was able to decide how much I wanted to compromise in effort to finish the case faster, yet hold our ground to protect my rights. With patience and good help from Katie, I felt we finally won when the case closed. I am satisfied with the finalized parenting agreement.

Katie was able to help me with my case which had several years of taxes and child support payments with ease. She took the time to explain the calculations, my options and gave terrific legal advice. Her friendly and professional demeanor eased my anxiety and made what would've been a painful process..., a learning one with positive results.

After interviewing several very experienced "high profile" lawyers in Chicago I was lucky enough to have a consultation with Katie. I hired her on the spot and couldn't have made a better decision. Katie's professionalism, knowledge of the law, and compassion made what is normally a very difficult ...process as good as it possibly could have been. My divorce was finalized today in a brief and painless court visit thanks primarily to Katie. I highly recommend her.