Kathleen Marie Walsh, Family Law Attorney

Kathleen M. Walsh is a family law attorney. With a career that began in 1988, she became a legal secretary for two lawyers on LaSalle Street. At 19, Kathleen worked for them. They could see her potential. So, they encouraged her to go to college while working for them full-time. In 1982, she began to attend Chicago Kent College of Law. After passing the bar examination, she became licensed in 1988 to practice law. Mrs. Walsh established her family law practice in 1997. Get ready for a significant change in Illinois child support obligations, which will take effect on July 1, 2017. Last year, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act was significantly changed by Public Act 99-764. The Act replaced the percentage guideline formula with the income shares model for calculating child support. The new income shares model considers the incomes of both parents. It also calculates the actual cost of child rearing using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This complicated model is a more equitable way of calculating child support, and we are available to help you gain a better understanding of it.

Summarily, clients are extremely satisfied with Kathleen Walsh. The praised lawyer is approachable, compassionate, and proactive. Her professionalism, prompt responses, and open communication were particularly appreciated. Almost all commend the thoroughness and efficiency in attaining successful outcomes within a short period. This especially applies to estate planning and family law cases. Clients often highlight her empathy and honesty as assuring in various emotional matters. She explains expectations clearly and sets a fair cost structure, avoiding communication gaps that cause unnecessary anxiety. Consequently, Kathleen's consistent service quality evokes a regular recommendation and embraces all cases, making her a trusted, long-term advisor. Whether divorce or guardianship, clients believe that Kathleen genuinely cares as a trusted consultant and solves their legal issues. She is trustworthy, insightful, and always ready to help every step of the way.