Arin Fife is committed to guiding clients through divorce, fostering realistic expectations and helping them achieve a stronger post-divorce position. With a holistic approach, she addresses legal, financial, and emotional aspects.

Professional Background:

• Extensive experience in mediation, conflict resolution, and business.
• Specialization in family law with a focus on parenting, maintenance, child support, and tax-driven divisions.
• Empowers clients to make informed decisions for a smoother transition through divorce complexities.

Career Highlights:

• Legal intern at Chicago-Kent Clinical Law Offices.
• Volunteer mediator at the Chicago Center for Conflict Resolution.
• Previous roles at prominent Lake County, Illinois matrimonial law firms.

Areas of Practice:

• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Divorce
• Family Law
• Mediation

Bar Admissions:

• Illinois, 2008

Education:

• J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois.
• B.S. cum laude in Business Management with a Concentration in Legal Studies, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee.

Published Works:

• “Don’t Let Divorce Derail Your Retirement Plans: Understanding Your Options Before, During, and After Your Marriage”

Professional Memberships:

• Lake County Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Women’s Bar Association
• Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County
• Chicago Bar Association
• Legal Assistance Foundation Volunteer Attorney
• WINGS Metro Associate Council Member

Past Employment:

• Chausow Shafer PC, Associate, 2010 – 2013
• White Scott and White, Associate, 2009 – 2010

Pro Bono Activities:

• Volunteer Mediator, Center for Conflict Resolution

Sororities:

• Kappa Delta
• Delta Sigma Pi