Practice Areas
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Divorce & Separation
Divorce is a deeply personal journey that can feel overwhelming. We understand that knowing what to expect can provide stability during uncertain times. Having an experienced family law attorney can be crucial for protecting your interests and navigating complex legal proceedings.
We provide skilled guidance through every aspect of the divorce, from property division to custody arrangements. We bring extensive experience to both straightforward and complex divorce cases, always aiming for fair resolutions that secure your future. We handle divorces throughout Kentucky addressing unique challenges such as business valuations, retirement divisions, and high-conflict custody matters.
With us by your side, you'll have clear direction through Kentucky's divorce process, experienced counsel for critical decisions, and strong advocacy for your interests.
Division of Property
In the simplest Kentucky divorces, couples equally divide their modest assets and move on with their lives. However, in many divorces, the math and the legalities of property division are infinitely more complicated. Dividing the estate down the middle might be impractical, and the complexities of certain estates may warrant more creative solutions. There could be significant disagreement about the value of certain assets, or whether a non-marital interest even exists.
Since every case is different, working with a law firm that can knowledgeably address the many issues that may result from a division of an estate is very important.
Custody & Visitation
Child custody and parental visitation are emotional, sensitive and critical aspects in family law. We understand that knowing what to expect can provide stability during uncertain times as this will have a significant impact on your children and yourself.
In Kentucky, courts must consider the best interest of the children when hearing child custody and visitation matters.This standard requires the court to weigh various factors that may be present in your case.
Custody and visitation requires knowledgeable, compassionate and responsive representation.
Modifications
While a divorce decree marks the legal end of your marriage, new challenges can emerge as circumstances change. We understand that Kentucky families often need continued legal support to enforce or modify existing court orders regarding property division, spousal maintenance, custody arrangements, and child support.
Our experience with Kentucky family law enables us to help clients address post-divorce matters effectively. We assist families throughout Kentucky with enforcement actions, contempt proceedings, and modification requests when significant changes warrant adjusting existing orders. Whether you're facing issues with support payments, need to modify parenting time, or require assistance enforcing property division terms, our office provides strategic representation to protect your rights under Kentucky law.
Bowman Legal represents both existing and new clients in post-divorce proceedings, offering the same dedicated attention to detail and thorough understanding of Kentucky family law that defines our practice. We help ensure that your divorce decree continues to serve your needs as life circumstances evolve.
Child Support
Kentucky law establishes clear guidelines for determining child support obligations, designed to ensure children maintain their quality of life after divorce or separation.
Kentucky's child support calculations consider several key factors: both parents' incomes, number of children, healthcare and childcare costs, and the agreed-upon timesharing schedule. We work diligently to ensure all financial factors are accurately represented, including uncovering hidden income or non-traditional revenue sources that might affect support calculations.
Our office provides thorough analysis of your unique situation, gathering comprehensive financial documentation to support fair support determinations. We assist with initial support orders, modifications when circumstances change, and enforcement of existing agreements. Whether you're paying or receiving support, we ensure your children's financial needs are met while protecting your economic interests under Kentucky law.
Appeals
Kentucky law provides specific grounds for appealing family court decisions. At Bowman Legal, we help clients understand when appeals are appropriate and viable under Kentucky appellate rules. Simply being unhappy with a divorce or custody outcome isn't sufficient grounds for appeal - there must be a clear legal error or misapplication of Kentucky law.
Jason A. Bowman brings significant experience in Kentucky appellate practice to help evaluate potential appeals of family court decisions. We carefully review trial records, judicial decisions, and settlement agreements to identify legitimate grounds for appeal. While agreed-upon settlements typically cannot be appealed, we can challenge judgments where the court misapplied Kentucky family law statutes or made procedural errors.