On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Feb 28, 2020 | Divorce
While most spouses would agree that it’s better to make the divorce process as brief and painless as possible, sometimes the split isn’t that easy. Disagreements often arise over child custody and dividing assets, and middle ground can be hard to find. If you are...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Aug 20, 2019 | Divorce
In Illinois and across the country, more people are choosing to divorce later in life. In the past 20 years, the rate of divorce for people older than 50 has more than doubled. This change has come even as divorce rates in other demographics, especially among young...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Jul 25, 2019 | Divorce
If a marriage begins to experience some rough times, spouses may decide that divorce is the best path to take. It may seem obvious to then begin the dissolution process at this point. However, matters are not always that simple under Illinois laws concerning the...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Jun 14, 2019 | Divorce
Illinois basketball fans may be interested to learn that former NBA star Kevin Garnett’s estranged wife is challenging their prenuptial agreement in divorce court. However, Garnett has petitioned the court to schedule a hearing to enforce the agreement....
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | May 29, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce is not easy for anyone involved, but it might be especially difficult for teenagers who are already going through their own struggles as they navigate the waters of adolescence. On top of dealing with physical and hormonal changes that can be stressful for a...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Apr 29, 2019 | Divorce
There are a number of reasons why couples in Illinois decide to divorce, and in most cases, there are multiple causes for a separation. Counselors and other experts have identified marital issues that are more likely to lead to divorce. For example, some point out...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Apr 4, 2019 | Divorce
Married Illinois couples who decide to split will likely have to resolve disputes regarding a range of issues, including child support and alimony. They may also find themselves having to address what should happen with the family home, which could be one of the most...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Mar 19, 2019 | Divorce
For many divorcing couples in Illinois, selling their house is a major milestone during the divorce process. Selling the house means that they can start to take steps to prepare for their life after divorce, such as purchasing a new home. Some of the proceeds from the...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Mar 5, 2019 | Divorce
People in Illinois, like the rest of the country, are experiencing a worrying trend in marital relations. Though the divorce rate among the rest of the population is decreasing slightly, divorces among older couples are on the rise over the past 15 years or so....
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Feb 8, 2019 | Divorce
The good news for couples in Illinois is that divorce rates are on the decline. Still, there are times when legally wed individuals decide that it’s better to end a marriage. A group of researchers recently collaborated to poll individuals who had previously...
