Susan Marie Pesch

Susan Marie Pesch has been an attorney licensed in Illinois since 1991. Ms. Pesch has concentrated her practice in all areas of family law since she began her own practice 16 years ago. Built largely on referrals, Pesch Law Office handles a variety of domestic relations matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, day care expenses, maintenance claims, and name change petitions. Also, Susan is experienced in post-decree issues such as seeking parent contribution to college expenses and enforcement/modification of child support. Ms. Pesch has represented clients in DuPage County and Kane County throughout her legal career. 100% of her practice is devoted to family law. Susan is also qualified to act as a Guardian ad Litem/GAL or Child Representative, serving the best interest of the children in a contested custody case. Her name is maintained on the Court approved list of individuals available for appointment as Guardian ad Litem. In addition, Ms. Pesch has been trained and certified as a family law mediator. In her role as mediator, she helps parties reach their own agreement without litigation on issues regarding custody and visitation.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

J.D. (1991) | Law

1991

Northern Illinois University

B.S. (1988) | Political Science

1988

Adult Facilitator

RAINBOWS

Current

Adult Facilitator with RAINBOWS Program in Kane County, Ages 9-12

Volunteer

DuPage County, Kane County, Administer Justice

Current

Volunteer Organizations: DuPage County Legal Aid, Pro Bono Kane County Legal Aid, Pro Bono Administer Justice in Elgin, Volunteer

Presenter

Kane County Professional Responsibility Seminar

2008 - Current

Presenter at the Kane County Professional Responsibility Seminar: November 2008

Teacher / Presenter

Kane County mandatory divorce education program

1993 - Current

Presenter at the Kane County mandatory divorce education program entitled Kids in a Divorcing Society or K.I.D.S: Co-teach this two session, 4 hour program quarterly since 1993

Illinois State Bar

Member

Current

Illinois

• Credit Cards Accepted

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

• Child Custody
• College Expenses