Rolling Meadows Uncontested Divorce Lawyer

Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Serving Schaumburg, Palatine and Surrounding Areas

For many couples, the mere thought of getting divorced can be frightening and overwhelming. This is often true even when a divorce is truly the couple's best option. At the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley, we understand the long list of challenges that could arise during a divorce. We have the knowledge and resources to assist you in navigating the process while keeping hostility and bitterness under control. Depending on your circumstances, we can even help explore the possibility of an uncontested divorce, which could save you and your spouse a great deal of time, money, and stress.

Attorney Donald J. Cosley has more than 25 years of experience in the practice of the law. He and his team realize that divorce is often a cruel and unforgiving process, but it does not need to be this way. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Cosley has helped many clients complete amicable, uncontested divorces, allowing them to move forward with their lives quickly and without unnecessary expenses.

Why Choose an Uncontested Divorce?

Before you commit to pursuing an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse need to be sure that you are able—and willing—to work together to resolve the issues associated with ending your marriage. You and your spouse must reach an agreement, at least in principle, on the major considerations of your divorce. While you might not have all of the specific details worked out yet, an uncontested divorce means that there are no elements that still need to be resolved through mediation or litigation.

As with any dissolution of marriage, your uncontested divorce must include provisions for:

• Identifying, evaluation, and dividing marital property;
• Spousal support, also called maintenance;
• Arrangements for parental responsibilities (child custody) and parenting time (visitation);
• Child support; and
• Any other considerations that are important to you and your spouse.

Simplifying Divorce in Schaumburg and Palatine

At our firm, we believe that couples who can work together throughout the divorce process are setting themselves for a happy, healthy future. However, it is important to keep in mind that, even with a spirit of cooperation, a simple uncontested divorce will not work in every situation. For example, if you and your spouse have substantial, complex investment holdings, determining how to divide them in your divorce is not something you should try to handle on your own. While there might not be any hostility regarding these assets, untangling them will likely require many hours of work by both financial and legal professionals.

If, however, you have a relatively modest marital estate and a straightforward agreement on all of the primary considerations of your divorce, a simple uncontested divorce might be a perfect fit for your situation. The team at Cosley Law Office understands how to complete the process quickly and efficiently. In certain situations, your case might even qualify for a flat-fee arrangement instead of hourly billing. This option could potentially save you even more money as you prepare to move on to the next chapter of your life.

Contact a Barrington Uncontested Divorce Attorney

For more information about a simple, uncontested divorce in Illinois, contact our office to discuss your available options. Call 847-253-3100 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a skilled member of our team today. Cosley Law Office serves individuals and families in Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Barrington, and the rest of northwest Cook County.