On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Oct 6, 2020 | Family Law
Even though you’re excited about marrying your partner, you’re likely to have some concerns. And for many people, that brings them to consider the benefits of creating a prenuptial agreement. The first step in creating a prenuptial agreement is talking to your partner...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Sep 9, 2020 | Family Law
Taking your children on holiday becomes more complicated when you divorce. When you divorce, you need to draw up a parenting plan detailing how you and your ex will split time with your children. One thing many parents struggle to work out is how to share the...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | Family Law
Courts often decide the final child support amount for divorcing Illinois parents. They make the decision based on factors in both parent’s lives at the time of the divorce. But courts also understand that these factors change. Your life will not stay the same...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Mar 12, 2020 | Family Law
When people are getting a divorce in Illinois, their first instinct may be to vent their frustration and disdain to anyone who is willing to listen. They may feel that sharing their frustration with other people will provide comfort, reassurance and validation. ...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Jun 25, 2019 | Family Law
According to a study by Custody X Change, a typical child support payment in Illinois ranges from about $735 to $880 per month. The study used an average income of $55,000 for the custodial parent and $45,000 for the noncustodial parent. It also assumed that the...
