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Maxine and her team have exceeded my expectations. Divorce isn’t always easy but Maxine and her team at WKO. Focused on the family and doing the right thing for everyone involved. Most importantly, my children. I’m deeply grateful for her efforts.

Maxine Weiss-Kunz and her team helped me seamlessly file a maintenance continuation. The attorney who had worked with me on my original divorce settlement retired, and I needed to identify a new attorney. I was nervous to find an attorney who would understand the details of my case and keep things simple and cost-effective. Maxine and her team did just that. Our consultation was straightforward, and she understood the situation quickly. I felt very confident that she was going to be my advocate 100%. She and her team worked efficiently to prepare everything necessary. I always received timely updates. The team made the final court filing super simple. Their work made a non-event out of what had made me anxious for a long time. What a relief! In this instance my case did not require major negotiation, but I am absolutely certain that in a more trying case Maxine would be a strong legal partner.

Having gone through a divorce 20+ years ago with five different attorneys before it was settled, I was a bit apprehensive when I first was referred to this practice to re-write and update a pre-existing, pre-nuptial agreement as well as add a very complicated addendum. I first spoke extensively about what I needed with Maxine Weiss-Kunz who advised me (with no fee) approximately how much time it might take and how much it would cost to get the job done. After I sent the retainer fee, I then worked with Associate Kelsey, and she was an absolute pleasure as well as extremely professional. The communication was constant and questions were answered promptly and corrections/changes made quickly. The overall cost was very reasonable for the amount of time and attention I was given. I was very happy with the final legal agreement and will definitely use this firm again for my legal needs.

This is a bad firm - steer clear - the lawyers in this firm epitomize everything that is wrong with family law. Innumerable reasons to avoid: your retainer will be obliterated by purposeful ineptitude, unnecessary admin, and billing largely skyrockets because of nonsense emails (perpetuated on purpose) back and forth. Hearings will be mishandled, random representation will occur, there’s an omnipotent lack of ethics, honesty, legal knowledge, and your best interest will not/not/not be the priority - billing hours is the priority. Family law in IL is bothersome and this firm takes advantage of that and of families in crisis. It’s shocking and sad. Multiple complaints have been filed against this firm. There are good firms out there but this is not one of them. As a followup: Our family did find peace and the biggest part of that peace, and our success, was leaving this firm. This business provides obligatory/typical responses to reviews and clients; denial, blame, projection, and subterfuge. Not surprising, but bothersome, nonetheless. Please just do your research and avoid this business. There are open source and FOIA reports available. Again, there are good firms our there, but this is not one of them.

Maxine was the first attorney I met with when my divorce process began. I felt comfortable with her from the first moment. I retained her and it was the best decision I made during the course of my divorce. She was warm, kind and really held my hand throughout the process. At the same time, she was a zealous advocate for me when dealing with opposing counsel. I never felt like a client. I felt like a friend. She is a stellar attorney and I recommend her without hesitation. Her firm is great. Responsive. Smart. Thorough. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Used them for my divorce. Very expensive. Only give you 9 days to pay your bill. Insane. The lawyer handling my divorce, Kasia Knaugle was pregnant when taking my case. Did not know that, and it was not disclosed until when the time came to show up in court, and she did not, someone else filled in for her, because of Covid. This was the very early stages of the pandemic and the virtual hearings were not set up yet. The lawyer that showed up, went in to the judges chambers with my ex-wife's lawyer, and a deal was made. What?????????? A bad deal for me. Then, Kasia went on maternity leave. She was replaced with someone who yelled at me on the phone. I was billed for phone calls made to my ex-wife's lawyer. I feel that if I am billed for an official phone call, I should be part of the discussion. Just like the documents, no documents should be sent to the other lawyer without the person's signature or approval. Which they did ask for my approval for every document. I ended up with about 30K in lawyer fees, all the marital debt, and child support, well higher than what the statutory would be. The law clearly states that the ordinary medical expenses should be covered by the child support. My lawyer argued with me that it does not. 750 IL CS 5/505 clearly states:  A portion of the basic child support      
obligation is intended to cover basic ordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses. I am left with paying 60% of co-pays and 100% of medical insurance.

I am being sincere, and not saying this out of spite, but I really felt like my lawyer did not have my best interest at heart. None of the three + Maxine who were involved in my case.

Stay away at all costs from this place.

Maxine and her entire team were wonderful to work with.  They were professional, attentive, and helped me through a difficult time.  I strongly recommend working with this team and am lucky to have found them.  I'm very grateful for all their hard work and expertise.

I was given the recommendation of the WKO Family Law Practice, Weiss-Kunz & Oliver: Chicago Divorce Attorneys. I was glad that I did, as all of the lawyers, associates, and support staff have been just wonderful. Since this has been one of the most emotional times of my life, it was handled completely and competently by those who I had contact with. Everyone who spoke or emailed with me knew my case and handled it just like it was their own personal law matter. I had a lot of issues that took special attention, and every portion was handled by the law and was presented with full explanations and documentation to the presiding judge. There were steps that were taken to provide my best interests, and every question I had was answered with a rapid response. I would unequivocally make a recommendation to this group, as things could have gone in a different direction, and they never did for my interests. I want to thank them again for representing me in court in the most professional manner.

There are many life situations you'd rather not have to experience, but if you must, I'd highly recommend representation by Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, specifically Kasia Naugle. She is thorough, quick to respond, honest...simply great at what she does. Thank you again!

Maxine and her team is extremely kind and caring, professional and effective. I got my divorce case finalized within 3 months. Attorney fee is very fair and I love working with Maxine!

Beware of this attorney. Within one month of hiring Maxine for my divorce and child custody case, she used up 80% of my retainer fee for some or other unnecessary reason and included her assistant Meghan Troc to work on my case side by side. Meghan Troc is so unprofessional that she use to shout at me and behave so rudely with me on my case details as if she is doing me a favor by working on my case and as if she is working free of cost for me. Maxine and Meghan shared my confidential details to the opposite counsel for their own benefits. She did not put across any of the valid points infront of the judge even though we had discussed before the start of court hearing which shows her poor argument quality and because of which the decision was not in my favor for that particular hearing. Maxine and Meghan are both so manipulative that they forced me to start the parenting time (which was ordered by Judge) 2 days before the order was entered. They both used to scare and threaten me of the consequences even though I followed each and every court order correctly and everytime supported the opposite counsel instructions for their own benefits. She is money minded and never bothers about her client trust and emotions. I could not see any zero star option, so I am forced to give one star otherwise she does not deserve to get one start also. Always I had to argue with them for the unnecessary charges in my billing statement. This firm is so irresponsible that they do not bother to update you on your case matter or if there has been any order passed by the judge. Initially they would make several false promises to you to get themselves hired but once they are hired, they are least bothered about their clients needs.

They say “you get what you pay for” but you can’t put a price on family. WKO’s practice is built on integrity. Expect knowledgeable and forthright explanation and firm representation. *note: spammer’s comment is copy-and-pasted to another law practice’s review-page as well. Disregard.

I love Maxine, I think she an amazing lawyer, she has helped me so many times and and the results always went into my favor. Her leadership skills are amazing, her she would be the best hire for anyone

Maxine Weiss Kunz was great to work with. She clarified complex legal jargon into laymen terms and helped soothe the anxiety I often feel when the law is involved and it is a serious matter. She is very competent in her work, friendly, professional, responsive and down to earth. Grateful to her and her team. Thank you Maxine!

Allison is rude, late and a snot.

I myself am an attorney, though I don't practice family law. Still, I know good attorneys (and bad ones) when I see them. When I needed to file for divorce, WKO was the firm I went to, and I could not have been happier with their services. The attorneys here are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and really make sure that their client’s interests are being fought for and advanced. At the same time, they are friendly and sympathetic with their clients, they really understand the psychological and emotional impact that a divorce has on someone, and their bedside manner reflects this. I felt confident and comforted throughout one of the most notoriously stressful and unpleasant ordeals that a person can go through. I cannot recommend WKO highly enough.

great team. very knowledgable. understands you personally and your case needs. highly recommend

WKO refuses to pay staff for time worked. I had 5 attorneys at 1 time and Kasia always comes in after 3:30 with 5 clients' 30 page work.  WKO doesn't want to pay overtime although computers freeze while printing Kasia's drafts. Receptionist doesn't answer phones and disappears daily for hours for 1 person to do it. Julie McCormick deletes your e-filing motions because she cant get a date. The angered the judge at their client the judge was yelling. Then let same client fall when GAL called stating she was an alcoholic-I literally gave them legal advice and I'm not an attorney.

This law firm helped me with what I thought, was going to be an impossible task, I literally hadn't heard from my estranged husband in nearly 20 years McKenzie and Maxine helped me tremendously, they even worked out a payment plan for me that's truly girl power in action thanks, Ms Evans without the hyphen lol