I had the privilege of working with Ward Family Law, specifically with Jennifer, during what was undoubtedly one of the most challenging times of my life--my divorce. From the moment I walked into their office, I was met with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help. Jennifer, my lawyer, not only provided expert legal guidance but also offered much-needed emotional support throughout the entire process. She took the time to listen to my concerns, understand my priorities, and advocate fiercely on my behalf. What impressed me the most about Jennifer and the team at Ward Family Law was their unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me and my family. They were proactive, strategic, and always kept me informed every step of the way. Navigating a divorce can be overwhelming, but Jennifer made the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. She was responsive to my calls and emails, addressing any questions or concerns promptly and with clarity. Thanks to Jennifer's expertise and dedication, I was able to reach a fair settlement that protected my interests and ensured a brighter future for myself and my children. I cannot thank her enough for her professionalism, compassion, and unwavering support during this difficult time. If you're in need of a divorce lawyer who truly cares about their clients and goes above and beyond to deliver results, look no further than Ward Family Law. Jennifer and the entire team are simply outstanding, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone facing family law matters. They are truly the best in the business! read more

I hired Emily nearly four years ago for my divorce and custody case, and my experience has been nothing short of frustrating. Despite my commitment to resolving this matter, I've faced numerous issues that I feel compelled to share. First and foremost, the lack of communication is alarming. I have left multiple voicemails and emails, only to receive no responses. Emily promised to call back but rarely does. I was never informed about important court dates or any communications with opposing counsel, leaving me feeling completely in the dark about my own case. In terms of progress, there has been none. I've attended fewer than ten court dates, yet nothing has been resolved. I've followed every instruction given and provided all necessary documentation, but instead of moving forward, I've only accumulated debt with no results. It seems that the focus is more on billing than on actually helping me. Emily claims to be minimizing costs, yet I'm being charged for a lack of action. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of, with no regard for my needs or the well-being of my children. If you are looking for a lawyer who will support you in building a better relationship with your kids and advocate for your interests, I strongly advise you to look elsewhere. I regret hiring Emily and wish I could drop her, but unfortunately, I'm stuck for now. Final thoughts - Save yourself the trouble and avoid this lawyer unless you want to deal with unresponsiveness and a lack of progress read more

Jennifer is very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. She walked me through every step by breaking down the legal jargon so I would have a complete understanding, always made herself available and answered any questions I had, and made the process so simple for me. In our phone consultation she was extremely helpful and I felt very confident that she understood my objectives and would advocate for me. I always felt confident that she had my best interests in mind throughout the process. Additionally, she was able to negotiate everything I had requested in my settlement and I was extremely pleased with the resolution. I also found her pricing to be extremely reasonable - the office billed in 6 minute time frames so I could really keep track of the work being done. I can't thank Jennifer enough for making a typically stressful process so simple. I would highly recommend her and her hand-selected team at Ward Family Law to anyone in need of a family law matter. read more

My friends and family have always told me that family law issues are never easy and very complex. I knew that but I didn't truly understand how complex. I met with multiple family law attorneys who claimed they knew what they were doing, but it always seemed as if they were more interested in my money than in my case. I continued to have consultations with different firms until I found one that seemed more honest - Ward Family Law. From the first chat, I felt that Jennifer Ward was listening and that she could hear me. I felt a different feeling. She seemed focused more on my case, the facts, my concerns and was solution oriented. She didn't focus on money, like the previous firms. I felt at ease and that I could just let them take the lead, which was the most important at this point. I would absolutely recommend Ward Family Law and her close-knit group of lawyers, mediators, collaborators to anyone who needs a family law attorney. read more

I was actually given Jennifer's name by a person that I work with. Her and her husband were best friends that happened to get married but realized they were better as friends and needed to get divorced. They really didn't have anything to argue over but also didn't know anything about filing or the process to get the divorce done quickly. My situation was exactly the same except I was moving across the country for work. We did not want to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars when we knew what needed to be put in the agreement and had already agreed on who was getting what. I spoke with Jennifer about this and she walked me through what she called the "friendly" process of divorce and how she could make that happen for us. The paperwork was drafted and signed off on by us and scheduled before the judge in a zoom conference in a month. We were super happy with the outcome and i got to be in California sooner than later. read more

I give my highest recommendation to Ward Family Law. I had an extremely difficult divorce. I originally engaged one of Chicago's larger family firms that came highly recommended but eventually moved to Ward Family Law because I felt that Jennifer and her team would represent me as I would represent myself if I was a lawyer. Emily Alper from Jennifer's team became my primary lawyer. She was absolutely brilliant, kind, empathetic and one of the smartest people I've ever met in any field. I always felt like my daughter and myself were her top priority. I was immensely supported throughout the most difficult moments of my life. I now have full custody of my daughter and we are living happily and in peace. Jennifer & Emily were always transparent and reasonable and this is true when it came to costs as well. read more

I knew for a few years that I needed to get divorced but stayed in couples therapy hoping to see improvement. My therapist actually recommended Jennifer at Ward family law because my situation was getting worse and not better. Looking back on it I realize that my therapist wanted to make sure that I was protected. Jennifer and her team were very good at being patient with me while also pushing me when I needed to get things done or make decisions that would be better for me in the long run. Without their knowledge to push when it was time I probably would have been steamrolled by my ex. Their strategy all along is what got me a settlement far better than I hoped. It also got me a parenting schedule that was fair and best for our kids. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her. read more

I contacted Jennifer at Ward Family Law after my case got to a level where mediation wasn't an option anymore. She was referred by a few different lawyers who knew her, and endorsed her strongly. After having seen her in action in court in a different case, I knew Jennifer was a good fit for my case because she had the right amount of strength and perseverance needed. She developed strategy to get the results I was hoping for, involved a team of professional support necessary to achieve it. I wish I had known about the law firm before since I came to find out that Ward Family Law also has a mediator, a collaborative lawyer, paralegals and other family and divorce team players in the office! I cannot recommend them enough for any family law matter, no matter how big or small. read more

I reached out to Jennifer to help me with a Prenuptial Agreement, as I knew from others that she was the go-to person for complicated financial estates and these types of agreements. I saw the agreement and did not understand the complicated legal language in it. Jennifer was very professional, kind and quick to respond. If you are looking for someone hard-working, thorough and an excellent communicator - Jennifer is your person! Thank you for making a topic so unpleasant and annoying to something so simple - way better to focus on getting married and a happy future knowing that my safety net was secured in place. I will definitely recommend her and Ward Family Law to any of my friends and family who needs an attorney in this field, though I sure hope they don't! read more

Tania Harvey's combination of an impressive reputation, education, teaching/law experience, integrity, and coaching were necessary/key components that helped me through my divorce. Tania was highly recommended by a group of trusted individuals/professionals. My ultimate goal, in my divorce, was to protect my children in every aspect. This was 100% accomplished. Secondly, Tania set my children, and me, up for financial stability. Finally, given this extremely grueling process, my recommendation is keeping your focus on your top priorities. You can completely trust Tania on how to proceed forward. However, you, too, will need to be focused, dedicated, honest, and committed. It's a team effort. Stay hopeful!! read more

I have worked with Tania Harvey since 2013/2014.... she is the most realistic and valuable resource during my case. Her tendency to be the utmost professional with the perfect amount of aggressiveness- made a horrible situation, better for my family. Her dedication and loyalty allowed for a different level of understanding, which has helped us move things along when other parties would not. I would and have recommended Tania, to represent them. Her knowledge of the courts, law, and financial background proved to be a huge factor for us. She holds a phenomenal level of respect from her peers and this was unmeasurable during our time together. You'd be doing yourself a great service by Mrs.Harvey representing you. read more

I had a tricky situation during my divorce but Jen handled it extraordinarily well. Despite how great the US Supreme Court ruling on gay marriages was, sometimes love isn't meant to be. Jennifer handled our case with amazing grace - especially given our case was the first of its kind. My now ex partner and I just realized things didn't work but we had a lot of joint assets to sort out in a friendly manner. She made sure that the process wasn't acrimonious and that both of us felt taken care of in the process. Although I wish divorce on no one, Jennifer was a fantastic advisor and while I hope I never need to use her services again, its great to know she is out there. read more

Jennifer restored my trust in attorneys! I had a bad experience with my previous attorneys and was very happy that Jennifer took over my case. She worked tirelessly on meeting deadlines that were almost missed by my previous attorney. My case was complicated by needing to deal with CSRS( federal retirement) and OPM, but it was no problem for Jennifer. She is very professional and knows what she is doing. She is pleasant to work with. I can't say enough positive things about Jennifer, she is wonderful. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone needing help with dissolution of marriage, especially complicated cases when federal retirement involved. read more

Had an amazing experience with Tania Harvey. She helped me through a difficult and overwhelming process. We went the mediation route and I choose to have her help me walk through the process, since I knew zero about it. She worked well with opposing counsel and really felt like she was fighting for all the right things in my best interest. She was incredibly prepared for every mediation meeting and empathic when I was struggling to come to terms to certain agreements on sticky issues. I would never wish this process on anyone, but if you have to go through it, I'd recommend Tania without hesitation. read more

Ms.Tania Harvey was exceptional throughout the tough and stressful process I had with my ex-husband. She is an amazing lawyer and constantly provided me with insight. She knows her way around the court room and court regulations, her knowledge and expertise is absolutely supreme. She also was very personable, genuine, and transparent in every aspects from her suggestions to the dollar amount I had to pay. I would recommend Ms. Harvey to anyone going through a complicated legal family situation. Tania is simply the best! read more

I approached Jennifer to represent me during a post-decree college expense lawsuit. During the three months, Jennifer was extremely knowledgeable, professional and prompt in her communication and services. She was respectful of my opinions and yet offered excellent advice. I felt I was able to place my complete trust in her which helped me tremendously during this stressful time. She communicates in a no-nonsense and direct manner and is mindful of your time. I highly recommend her for all family law matters. read more

I have known Jennifer Ward for 16 years. We attended law school together and have stayed in touch since. Jennifer is an excellent attorney and the consummate professional. I've watched her grow her practice over the years and she's quite impressive to watch. She's a powerhouse in the courtroom when she needs to be, but also knows how to handle delicate situations with ease. Whatever the outcome you desire, she will work tirelessly for her clients. read more

Jennifer and her team did an excellent job from start to finish in managing my divorce. While I worked out several of the details directly with my ex, she was excellent with advice, always quick on email responses, and made time for calls when necessary. She made sure we got everything completed quickly. She may not be the cheapest atty but she is well worth the fees. I would highly suggest her if you are going through a divorce. read more

Jennifer Ward is an extraordinary legal mind and advisor as well as a compassionate advocate for her clients and friends. I have referred those closest to me to her for legal services and she has handled their situations with grace and the utmost detail. Jennifer is also highly connected to the community and has a vast network of colleagues and friends that have a great deal of respect for her. I highly recommend Ward Family Law. read more