Compassionate Legal Support for Families in Clarendon Hills and DuPage County
If you’re facing a divorce or family law issue in Clarendon Hills, you may be dealing with uncertainty, emotional stress, and important decisions that will shape your family’s future. At Kulerski & Cornelison, attorney Kari L. Cornelison provides steady, empathetic guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our firm has helped countless families throughout DuPage and Cook Counties navigate the complexities of divorce, child custody, support, and post-decree matters. We know how personal these cases are—and we approach each one with compassion, professionalism, and respect for your family’s needs.
Why Clarendon Hills Families Turn to Kulerski & Cornelison
Families in Clarendon Hills appreciate working with an attorney who listens, explains the process clearly, and genuinely cares about helping them find peace of mind. Kari Cornelison has earned a reputation for calm, resolution-focused representation that reduces conflict and promotes fairness
Clients turn to our firm because we:
Kari helps clients make confident decisions by focusing on long-term stability—not short-term victories.
In a Village This Size, You Will Keep Seeing Each Other
Clarendon Hills covers less than two square miles. Most children here go through Prospect or Walker and then Clarendon Hills Middle School, a small part of the village is in Maercker District 60 instead, and nearly everyone shares the same downtown, the same Metra platform and the same school events. After a divorce, both parents are usually still at the same pickups and the same games for years. That is a practical reason to choose a process that ends with two people who can still stand in the same gym. Mediation and collaborative divorce are built for that. A parenting plan written for Clarendon Hills should say who attends what, how the children move between two homes a few blocks apart, and what happens if one parent moves outside District 181.
How Illinois Family Law Works
Illinois family law is designed to support fairness and the well-being of children, even in the most challenging circumstances. With Attorney Kari Cornelison’s guidance, clients understand their rights and responsibilities throughout each step of the process.
Important elements of Illinois family law include:
Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time
Allocated under 750 ILCS 5/602.5 and 602.7. Parents share or divide decision-making over education, healthcare, religion and activities, and a parenting plan is due within 120 days of service.
Child Support
Calculated under the income shares model in 750 ILCS 5/505 from both parents’ net incomes and the overnight count, with a shared parenting adjustment once each parent has at least 146 overnights.
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
Governed by 750 ILCS 5/504. When combined gross income is under $500,000, a guideline formula sets the amount and the length of the marriage sets the duration. Above that, the court works from the statutory factors.
Property Division
Marital assets and debts are divided equitably under 750 ILCS 5/503, which is not always equally. Property owned before the marriage or received by gift or inheritance can stay non-marital if it has been kept separate.
Post-Decree Modifications
Orders can be modified when circumstances change substantially, and a move of more than 25 miles from a DuPage residence with the children requires notice and, if contested, court approval under 750 ILCS 5/609.2.
Understanding these laws helps you approach your case with confidence and realistic expectations.
Family Law Services We Provide in Clarendon Hills
Kulerski & Cornelison represents clients across Clarendon Hills and surrounding areas in a wide range of family law matters, including:
Ready to Move Forward?
You don’t have to face divorce or family challenges alone. Kulerski & Cornelison provides the guidance and support you need to find resolution and peace of mind.
Common Challenges Clarendon Hills Families Face
Even in cooperative cases, families often face challenges such as:
Disagreements over parenting schedules or responsibilities
Uncertainty about child support or maintenance obligations
Emotional strain during separation or divorce
Disputes over how to fairly divide property and assets
Difficulty communicating with a co-parent
Kari Cornelison helps clients overcome these challenges through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a focus on achieving balanced, lasting outcomes.
How Kulerski & Cornelison Helps Families in Clarendon Hills
When you work with Kari Cornelison, you’ll have a trusted advocate who provides calm guidance and clear direction. Our firm helps by:
Clarifying Each Step
So you know what to expect throughout your case
Encouraging Resolution
Using collaboration and mediation to avoid unnecessary conflict
Protecting Your Rights
In negotiation or litigation, when needed
Providing Steady Support
With consistent communication and compassionate counsel
Our focus is on helping families achieve fair results while reducing emotional and financial stress.
Serving Clarendon Hills and Surrounding Communities
Our office is in Oakbrook Terrace, a short drive north of Clarendon Hills, and we also keep an office in Chicago. We represent clients throughout DuPage County and into Cook County, including Hinsdale, Westmont, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Darien, Elmhurst and La Grange. Every DuPage case is heard in the same courthouse in Wheaton, so your address inside the county changes the drive far more than it changes the case.
Meet Attorney Kari L. Cornelison
Kari L. Cornelison is an experienced family law attorney who focuses exclusively on helping clients navigate divorce, custody, and related matters with professionalism and empathy. She believes in finding practical, respectful resolutions that help families move forward confidently and peacefully.
Her balanced approach blends strong advocacy with a deep understanding of the human side of family law.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients often describe us as responsive, compassionate, and relentless. They share stories of how we turned a denied claim into a successful result, how we visited them when they couldn’t travel, and how we provided peace of mind during a stressful time.
“Kari helped me stay calm and focused during a very difficult time. She explained everything clearly and always treated me with kindness.”
Contact Our Family Law Offices
If you’re ready to take the next step toward resolution, we’re here to help. Contact Kulerski & Cornelison today to schedule a confidential consultation with Kari L. Cornelison.
