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J. Richard Kulerski Esq.

58 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Family Law
Illinois

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Biography

J. Richard Kulerski is a partner in the Oak Brook (and downtown Chicago) divorce law firm of Kulerski and Cornelison. Richard has over four decades of trial experience in the divorce courts of Cook and DuPage counties, IL. and is a Harvard trained mediator and settlement negotiator. Richard and his partner, Kari Cornelison, are staunch advocates of the settlement approach to divorce and both are active in divorce mediation, collaborative divorce law and in the rapidly growing cooperative divorce movement.

Education

Loyola University Chicago: Undergraduate

DePaul University: J.D.; 1960 - 1963

Benedictine College: Undergraduate

Professional Experience

member - Board of Directors: Mediation Council of Illinois; 1998 - 2002

Publications

Articles & Publications

The Secret to a Friendly Divorce: Wasteland Press; August, 2009

Divorce Buddy System: Author House; September, 2008

Professional Associations

Illinois State Bar: Member; Current

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois: Fellow; 2002 - Current

DuPage Bar Association: Sustaining Member; 1989 - Current

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Illinois
Since 1963

Practice Areas

Arbitration & Mediation: Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Legal Answers

Q. Hello, I have I guess a question about child support back pay and who that is owed to after the child leaves the home.: February 10, 2022; A: Enforcement of a child support arrearage may be brought in the divorce court no matter how old the child(ren).

Q. What is a conflict of interest between an attorney and third party?: January 26, 2022; A: If I understand the facts you presented, it could be a conflict of interest. You should consider filing a Motion to Disqualify the attorney and let the judge decide if there is a conflict.