Attorney Donald J. Cosley has been practicing family law for more than 17 years. He has a comprehensive knowledge of Illinois child support, visitation rights and child custody law. He fights hard for clients' rights and operates on the principle that the well-being of the children always comes first.
Child Custody Solutions for Illinois Families
Child custody disputes can be complex and contentious. At the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley, we will handle all of the legal complications of your child custody dispute so you can focus on maintaining your relationship with your children. If you are seeking a divorce, we can handle your case comprehensively.
Attorney Donald J. Cosley is an experienced courtroom litigator who handles every case personally. We seek favorable resolutions through negotiation and mediation when possible, but are always prepared to fight in court for our clients' rights and the rights of their children. We represent both custodial and noncustodial parents.
Child custody can vary depending on your particular situation. Physical custody means where a child lives on a daily basis. Legal custody is the right to make decisions in raising a child, including decisions about his or her health, education and religion.
Generally, parents opt for joint custody. This usually means one parent has primary custody of the child and the other parent maintains a visitation schedule. Both parents then have joint legal custody. Occasionally is sole custody awarded.
The scope of our child custody practice includes:
- Parenting and visitation agreements
- Child support
- Modification of orders
- Income evaluation
- Support enforcement
Paternity Law
If you are involved in a paternity dispute, Illinois law provides a way to petition the courts to force the other party into taking a paternity test to determine the father of a child. Proof of paternity is required if you intend to seek child support payments through the state system. Paternity suits may also be pursued by men who refute allegations that they are the father of a child, when the mother is seeking child support.
Likewise, men who are seeking parenting rights with a child they believe to be theirs, may pursue a paternity test to provide the necessary proof to obtain parenting rights. Our firm can answer your questions and provide representation throughout the complete paternity process.
From offices in Rolling Meadows, the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley represents clients in Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, Illinois, and communities throughout the greater metropolitan Chicago area. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Rolling Meadows family law lawyer today.
