Nottage and Ward, LLP Earns the Trust of Clients

The filing of a petition for divorce in Illinois signifies that it's time for the rules to change. Spouses who relied on one another to contribute to their common good now find that they have to rely on themselves as individuals. But they don't have to rely on themselves alone.

During divorce, it can be difficult to know who to turn to, especially when you're uncertain or when communication with your spouse breaks down. That's why, at Nottage and Ward, LLP, our Chicago family law attorneys focus on developing a relationship of mutual trust based on two highly-valued principles: confidentiality and honesty.

Our Honesty, Your Confidence

State laws often require attorneys to keep client information confidential. At Nottage and Ward, LLP, however, we see client confidentiality not as a legal burden, but as a key factor in building a personal relationship with each client. Divorce is an emotionally charged process, often riddled with setbacks and pitfalls that our clients don't expect and that can make them feel lost or vulnerable.

Since our entire practice focuses on family law, we have the legal resources and dedicated experience to take your concerns and fears into account. We encourage our clients to tell us what they're thinking, feeling, or wondering. When it comes to your future, no question is too small.

Not only do we strive to build a relationship of trust based on confidentiality, but we also build trust through honesty. Our clients can rely on us to give them the full picture that includes both the pros and cons of making certain plans or using a particular strategy in court.

For example, one of the most emotionally-charged questions in many divorces is who gets to keep the family home. Many people love their homes and want very much to keep them, even though keeping a house with a large mortgage or equity loan attached risks putting the client in serious financial jeopardy. At Nottage and Ward, LLP, we won't hesitate to explain the truth of the situation: that, while you love your house, keeping it puts your financial safety and stability at risk.

Focused & Forthright

By building a relationship of trust with our clients, we develop a bond that the client can rely on when facing the unknown. The old rules of relying on and trusting one's former spouse no longer apply. During a divorce proceeding, the focus is on what you need to survive and thrive once the marriage ends. We work with you to plan a method of attack and an exit strategy that gives you the financial, legal, and emotional strength to build a life beyond divorce.

At Nottage and Ward, LLP, we've dedicated our practice to Illinois family law because we believe that only by focusing on family law alone can we provide the best possible representation for our clients. We strive to be worthy of each client's trust and to work with our clients to navigate the divorce process. If you're considering a divorce in Illinois, contact us today to see if our experience is right for you.