Thanks for visiting my profile. I concentrate in family law and divorce matters as well as guardianship and adoption. I have guided many clients through difficult divorces. I can help with your divorce, parentage (paternity) or post decree matter. Experienced with child support, alimony, child custody, retirement assets, and more. I practice collaborative law, mediation and litigation. I also have experience and expertise to assist you with retirement asset division.
I am a married and have one son. Born in Philadephia, PA and grew up in Long Grove, IL.
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1250 E. Diehl Road, Suite 400, Naperville, IL, 60563
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Posted by Marylore | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer for a QDRO
I have never been so impressed by a lawyer as Emily Carrara at Sullivan, Taylor & Gumina, P.C. She handled a QDRO for me from my divorce years ago. As I approached the age to receive my benefits, from my former husbands retirement fund I was told my QDRO was never finalized at the time of my divor...
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2014 | Appeals
appellate work performed with the greatest satisfaction
she handled my appellate work superb with total concentration, thoroughness and dedication to the best result hoped for. I highly recommend her to anybody without reservation. BHK
Posted by Sean | January 24, 2012 | Guardianship
Great attorney, great friend
Emily handled a complex guardianship matter, with a complex adoption to boot. She kept me focused on the issues and not the drama. She listened to my concerns and worked with my feelings to express things properly. She very knowledgeable and regularly kept me informed of every issue, except whe...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2011 | Family
A Quality Attorney for Family Law
Emily has been my family law attorney since 2004. She has offered expert advice on child support and college expenses for all three of my children. While I've always felt that Emily's number one priority was to look out for me, her client, she has scruplously followed the law in regard to the amoun...
"I have consulted and retained Emily several times related to retirement plan issues in divorce cases. Her knowledge and quick turnaround on QDROs and other retirement related documents is invaluable."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to work with Emily on a highly contested post-decree case. She is an experienced family law attorney with excellent judgment, outstanding litigation skills and a highly professional temperament. I highly recommend her."
"Emily is a tireless advocate for her clients and is extremely knowledgeable, artculate and a strong advocate for her clients. She helps clients negotiate amicable resolutions to disputes but is a skilled litigator when a trial becomes necessary. When a client has Emily as their attorney, that client can be assured they will be more prepared and more informed than their opponent when they walk into court."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Emily is an excellent attorney who listens to her clients and works to reach the best resolution to their complicated divorce/custody matters."
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One of the Eight Women to watch, DuPage County Bar Association
2001 - Present
Partner, Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C.
2001 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
DuPage County Bar Association Young LawyersChair
2003 - 2004
Kane County Bar AssociationChair
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Special Issues in Military Divorce
2014
Retirement Accounts and Qdro
2014
Drafting Pitfalls and Tips for Family Law Agreements
2014
A Primer on Resolving Retirement Issues
2014
Failure to Equitably Distribute Assets
2013
Dividing Retirement Assets
2013
Post-Divorce Considerations
2011
Everything You Want to Know about QDROs
2010
Division of Retirement Accounts
2010
Dividing Retirement Assets
2007
Grandparent Visitation Post Wickham
2016
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