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Happy holidays from Sethna Cook Law. We hope that you find time to celebrate with family and friends. We hope that you take time to relax and enjoy the season. We hope that you have a wonderful and warm holiday. If you should need any support with family law, criminal law, real estate law, or personal injury law, don't hesitate to contact us. Contact Us
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but they can also be extremely stressful. Our criminal defense lawyer has seen that there's often an increase in crime during the holiday season. People are out and about more, which means there's more opportunity for crime. If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime, our criminal defense lawyer at Sethna Cook can help. Holiday Stress May Contribute to Crime It is important to note that holiday stress can lead to problems with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Increased alcohol consumption is also common during…
Handling the Holidays after divorce The holidays are upon us, which means it's time again to try and figure out how to keep your kids smiling through the season. If you're divorced, family law attorney Darius Sethna has some tips on how you can make the holiday season more peaceful and enjoyable for everyone. Your traditional holiday plans were probably built over a number of years and have become part of what makes this time of year so special. Now, during the holidays, you need to make sure both parents get quality time with their children. You need to make…
The holiday season is here and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are usually big holidays. It may be a surprise to learn that these days can be a great time to sell real estate. As real estate attorneys in Illinois, we have found that there are actually some good reasons to sell around the holidays. Buyers may be more motivated during the holidays People want to buy during the holidays. You may have heard about how many people are moving around the holidays or about how many people like buying houses as gifts for their families and there's plenty of…
Driving is one of the safest ways to travel, but it can also be dangerous, especially during the holidays. Our personal injury lawyer Jason A Cook has seen the effects of car accidents and has some tips for holiday driving. After all, this is when many people start drinking and driving, going on road trips when they're tired from traveling all day, or driving in bad weather conditions like snow or ice. In fact, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal car accidents spike during holiday periods, such as Thanksgiving weekend, compared with other times…
If you're considering divorce, it can be a scary proposition. Your entire life is about to change and the future is uncertain. It doesn’t have to feel like such a daunting task. Family Lawyer Darius Sethna has vast experience making the divorce process as easy as possible for clients. There are many things that you can do in preparation for your divorce that will make the process feel more manageable. These tips can help you make sure you are in a position to take care of yourself, your family, your finances, and your future. Decide Whether Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, Or…
Divorce Attorney Darius Sethna knows that child custody can be one of the most contentious issues in family law. The Illinois legislature has attempted to make the process by which parents choose a child custody arrangement easier by creating clear guidelines for judges and attorneys to follow. But even with these guidelines, it can be difficult to understand what factors they consider when making their decision. If you are struggling with a divorce or other family law issue related to your children, contact divorce attorney Darius Sethna today for more information about your situation and how we may be able…
You or your spouse may have said, "I want a divorce," and the idea of ending your marriage is painful. Our divorce lawyer, Darius Sethna, will make sure you understand the process and help you plan for your future. We'll go through 6 tips for getting divorced in Illinois, so you can feel confident when navigating your separation from your spouse. The difficulty about divorce is that it is both a legal process and an emotional one. In addition, it can be expensive and it may take some time to complete. The following tips will help guide you through this…
As a criminal defense lawyer in Wheaton, we’ve had many clients that don’t understand the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony. Many people think that all crimes are automatically felonies, but misdemeanors are actually more common than felonies in Illinois. The main thing to remember about misdemeanors is that they are less serious, which could mean community service, a fine, or prison time. A felony is more serious and will likely result in a fine and prison time. Although these two categories of crime share many similarities, it's important to note their differences so you know what kind of…