Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
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Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
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At the heart of family law, especially for a divorce attorney in St. Charles, IL, is understanding your unique goals. Recognizing that your needs differ significantly from others, our attorneys focus on creating a strategy that aligns with your objectives. From child custody and support to property division, every decision made has long-lasting implications. Our role is to guide you, ensuring that your choices reflect your priorities and safeguard your future.
Handling child custody and support requires a family law attorney in St. Charles, IL, who understands the nuances of these sensitive matters. Your attorney will navigate these areas, aiming to establish arrangements that serve the best interests of your child while respecting your rights. Whether it's daily caregiving or making significant decisions for your child, our approach is always centered around your child's well-being and your peace of mind.
Navigating a divorce is challenging, but with the right legal support, you can emerge in a position to move forward positively. Our St. Charles lawyers prioritize clear, honest advice, helping you make informed decisions that impact you and your family's future. We remain focused on your goals, regardless of the complexities or emotional dynamics involved, ensuring the best possible outcome for you in both court and negotiation settings.
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Our St. Charles attorneys explain the factors that go into the length of a divorce. The biggest factor in determining how long an Illinois divorce will take is the willingness of the parties to settle versus litigate. An uncontested divorce, in which the parties agree at the outset to nearly all issues takes about 2 months. The length of a contested divorce depends on the complexity of the issues involved, such as child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division, and the ability of the parties to effectively negotiate these issues.
Read the full article by our St. Charles lawyers explaining the duration of an Illinois divorce.
In this article, our St. Charles attorneys explain how to use revocable living trusts in your estate plan to ensure that probate is not required when you pass away. Probate is a court case that is often required in order to distribute a deceased person's assets to his or her heirs. Probate can be costly and typically takes at least a year, during which time the deceased individual's heirs do not have access to his or her assets. Most people who use revocable living trusts as the primary document in their estate plan will not require probate when they pass.
In this article, our St. Charles attorneys explain the most important reasons to hire a probate attorney. We discuss how probate lawyers prevent the executor from being personally liable for his or her estate administration. Hiring a probate attorney will also save the executor time, minimize stress on the family, minimize the potential for disputes, and allow the executor to complete the probate process and distribute assets to beneficiaries more quickly.