Shay Formanek

Ms. Shay Formanek is a zealous advocate with a background in family law and approaches each case with strategic and assertive representation. Ms. Formanek concentrates her practice in all areas of matrimonial and family law. She represents clients who require assistance with complex financial issues, division and valuation of property, relocation, spousal maintenance, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support,  and preparing and negotiating settlement agreements. In addition, she is proficient in preparing pre-martial and post-marital agreements.

Ms. Formanek’s Experience

As a child of divorced parents herself, Shay was particularly drawn to family law at an early age. Due to her first-hand knowledge and experience, Ms. Formanek provides her clients with compassionate support and steadfast representation throughout their case.

Ms. Formanek’s Education

Shay received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. While in school, she dedicated her time to clerking in the area of family law, volunteering at the Legal Assistance Foundation’s Divorce Clinic, as well as working with the Cook County Office of the Public Guardian. Shay is also mediation certified through Chicago’s Center for Conflict Resolution, an invaluable skill in the world of divorce and family law.

A Wisconsin native and Chicago transplant, Shay graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University in North Carolina with a degree in political science. Ms. Formanek is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.