Our law firm handles the following areas of the law and more:
Our Specialities
Marriage & Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Successions
Estate Planning & Administration
Divorce
We empathize with the anxiety and confusion that often accompany a divorce. Our aim is to guide you through this challenging time, helping you find clarity and closure with a thoughtful and strategic approach.
Child Custody
In Louisiana, child custody consists of two main components: legal custody, which pertains to a parent’s rights and responsibilities in making decisions for the child, and physical custody, which refers to the time the child spends with each parent. The court considers various factors established by the Louisiana legislature to determine what is in the best interest of the child when deciding on both legal and physical custody. We are here to assist you in navigating the legal system and the courts to achieve a custody arrangement that prioritizes your child(ren)’s well-being.
Child Support
Child support can often be a complex issue that necessitates specialized knowledge to accurately assess and calculate income, ensuring a fair resolution either through agreement or court order. The skilled attorneys at Bowman & Howley are ready to help, whether you’re seeking child support or facing a requirement to pay it.
Property Partition
According to Louisiana law, couples with a community property regime consider all property and debts acquired during their marriage as part of the community estate. To understand your rights in the division of this property, contact us for assistance and guidance through the process.
Spousal Support
You might be eligible for spousal support, or you could be required to pay it. Let our firm gather all the relevant facts and circumstances regarding your spousal support situation and guide you in pursuing a fair and equitable outcome.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Ms. Bowman is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Administration. She supports her clients in every facet of estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. With a focus on clarity and practicality, she guides clients through the administration process in a straightforward, step-by-step manner. Ms. Howley also brings expertise in drafting wills and managing successions.
Successions
The loss of a loved one or family member is profoundly challenging. Various interests often emerge during the succession process. With a long and successful career, Ms. Bowman has effectively represented executors, administrators, trustees, conservators, guardians, beneficiaries, and claimants in all matters related to successions. Our firm’s succession attorneys prioritize protecting clients’ interests while ensuring that all legal procedures and requirements are met. Ms. Bowman has achieved multiple victories at both the State and Appellate levels, bringing years of experience to navigate successions to resolution.