Effective date: September 22, 2026 | Rockford Family Law | www.rockfordfamilylaw.com
WEBSITE DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE
Purpose and acceptance: These Terms govern your use of this website, operated by Rockford Family Law. By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree, please discontinue use.
General information only: This website provides general information about Illinois family law, including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, child support, maintenance, post judgment matters, orders of protection, and related matters. Its content is not legal advice and does not substitute for advice from an attorney about your circumstances. Laws and court procedures change, and information may not reflect the latest developments. Do not act or refrain from acting solely because of information on this website. Consult a qualified attorney before acting or refraining from acting based on this website.
No automatic attorney-client relationship: Viewing this website or contacting our firm through a contact form, email, or telephone does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship. Do not assume we represent you unless we have confirmed our acceptance of your matter and the scope of our representation, by signing a retainer agreement and paying the required retainer fee.
Confidential information and communications: Before sending confidential information or documents, contact us so we can check for conflicts and explain how to provide information securely. An unsolicited submission does not automatically become protected by the attorney-client privilege. Electronic communications may carry security risks. Nothing in these Terms waives confidentiality protections or duties owed to clients or prospective clients under applicable law and professional-conduct rules.
Deadlines and emergencies: Contacting us does not extend a court deadline or mean we have agreed to protect your rights or take action. If you have an approaching deadline or urgent legal issue, promptly contact an attorney and confirm whether the attorney will assist you. Website submissions are not continuously monitored; do not use them for emergencies or urgent deadlines.
No guarantee of results: Any case results, testimonials, or examples describe individual circumstances and do not guarantee or predict outcomes. Each matter depends on its facts, applicable law, and other circumstances.
Practice and outside resources: References to family law describe our practice focus and do not imply certification as a specialist. This website does not offer services where our attorneys are not authorized to practice.
Permitted use and ownership: You may access, download, and print website materials for personal, noncommercial use while preserving ownership notices. Other reproduction or distribution requires permission, except as permitted by law. Do not use the website unlawfully, impersonate others, transmit malicious code, attempt unauthorized access, or interfere with its operation. Website materials belong to the Firm or their respective owners.
Third-party links and privacy: Links to outside websites are provided for convenience. The Firm does not control or guarantee their content, security, or practices. Any posted Privacy Notice separately explains the Firm’s handling of website information.
Website availability and warranties: To the extent permitted by law, this website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties concerning accuracy, completeness, uninterrupted access, or freedom from technical errors. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for legal malpractice, waives nonwaivable rights, or alters the Firm’s professional obligations.
Governing law and updates: Illinois law governs these Terms, subject to applicable federal law. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date and apply prospectively, subject to applicable notice and assent requirements. If a provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective to the extent permitted by law.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE
Artificial Intelligence: Rockford Family Law may use artificial intelligence (“AI”), including Lexis+ AI and ChatGPT, Claude AI, etc. to assist with research, drafting, and other services. AI can produce errors or omissions. Our attorneys review and verify AI-assisted work as appropriate and remain responsible for the firm’s final work product. AI does not replace professional judgment. Website content is general information, not legal advice; attorney advice provided during representation remains legal advice regardless of AI assistance. We evaluate confidentiality risks and obtain informed consent when required before using client information with AI tools.
Electronic Communications and Storage: We may use email, telephone, facsimile, text messaging, secure portals, electronic signatures, and third-party cloud services to communicate and process or store information, including confidential client information. We make reasonable efforts to safeguard information and select appropriate providers consistent with applicable law and Illinois professional obligations. Electronic communications and storage cannot be guaranteed secure. This notice does not waive confidentiality protections or limit our professional responsibilities.
Text Messaging Terms: By separately opting in, by signing the retainer agreement or texting START, you authorize Rockford Family Law to send recurring informational SMS/MMS messages to your designated mobile number about consultations, case developments, document reviews, signatures, court appearances, appointments, deadlines, and billing. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is optional and is not a condition of purchasing or receiving legal services. Providing a phone number, visiting this website does not, by itself, constitute text-message consent. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. You may receive one confirmation message; no further program messages will be sent unless you opt in again. We also honor other reasonable requests to stop texts. Reply HELP for assistance or contact 815-904-6246 or email Service@rockfordfamilylaw.com. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Opting out does not terminate representation; arrange another reliable communication method with our office. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text-message opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties, except service providers necessary to deliver the messaging service. See our Privacy Policy below, and our Terms of Use above.
Protect Your Information: Provide safe contact information and promptly report changes or security concerns. Shared devices, shared accounts, or shared phone plans may expose communications to others. Request a secure alternative when needed. Messages are not continuously monitored; call our office about time-sensitive matters and call 911 in an emergency. Contacting us does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship.
PRIVACY POLICY
Rockford Family Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle personal information collected through www.rockfordfamilylaw.com, which provides information about our Illinois family law practice.
Information We Collect: We collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, and inquiry details. Our website and hosting providers may also collect technical information, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and access times.
How We Use Information: We use information to respond to inquiries, evaluate potential representation, check conflicts of interest, communicate with you, operate and protect our website, and meet legal and professional obligations.
Sensitive Information and Confidentiality: Please limit initial inquiries to basic contact information and a general description of your matter. Do not submit Social Security numbers, financial account information, children’s identifying information, or sensitive case documents through ordinary website forms or email. Contact us for an appropriate method of transmitting sensitive materials. Visiting this website or submitting an inquiry does not, in itself, establish an attorney-client relationship. We nevertheless honor applicable confidentiality obligations to clients and prospective clients.
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Information Sharing: We may share general information with service providers supporting our website, communications, and business operations, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security protections. We may also disclose information with your authorization or as permitted or required by applicable law and professional obligations. No information is sold or shared for targeted advertising and state the actual practice.
Security and Retention: We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information, but no transmission or storage method is completely secure. We retain information as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including conflict checks, recordkeeping, and applicable legal and ethical obligations. Client-file retention is governed separately by our engagement terms and applicable obligations.
Your Choices: Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information you provided. Requests remain subject to identity verification and applicable legal, ethical, and recordkeeping requirements. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the instructions provided.
External Links and Updates: Other websites have their own privacy practices. We may update this policy by posting a revised version and effective date.
James O. Teeter, Jr.
Rockford Family Law
124 N. Water Street, #304
Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: (815) 904-6246
Email: jamesteeterjr@rockfordfamilylaw.com
