KAREN V. PAIGE: FAMILY LAW PARTNER, BEERMANN LLP

Karen V. Paige is a family law partner at Beermann LLP with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in both litigation and mediation. Paige has been chosen by Best Lawyers for the past 6 years, and has been chosen as a Super Lawyer, both peer-selected lists. Paige was an early adopter of mediation from the beginning of her career in Southern California, where mediation has long been a preferred option in family law cases.

In addition, Paige represents children’s best interests as a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in the Lake County family-law court system. A problem-solver by nature, Paige utilizes those skills to first assess—in every case—if mediation is an option for the case. Where mediation or problem solving isn’t possible, she and her team are prepared to litigate. Every client presents their own unique case and circumstances, and Paige prides herself on creating a strategy unique to each client.

Another significant component of her practice is acting as the court’s “eyes and ears” to represent the best interests of children when appointed as GAL. Making a difference in the lives of children and their parents is a hallmark of her practice. Paige is the President of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) – Illinois Chapter this year, an international organization. The AFCC is comprised of family law attorneys, mediators, judges, custody evaluators, and other mental health professionals. Its mission—improving the lives of children and families through the reduction of conflict—is constantly evolving to adjust to today’s challenges.

For more information, visit beermannlaw.com/team/karen-v-paige. Resources for families can be found at afccnet.org/resource-center/family-resources.