North Carolina Family Law
Full-service family law firm in Durham
Whether you are experiencing the pain of marital conflict, dealing with custody or child support issues, anticipating adoption, or facing another legal issue close to home, John Bowman at Maxwell, Freeman & Bowman, PLLC listens to your needs, understands your concerns and helps you reach solutions to your legal problems.
We have served families in the Durham area for many years. John Bowman provides family law services across a wide spectrum of areas, including:
- Adoption
- Alimony
- Parent Coordinator
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Child support modification and enforcement
- Divorce
- Juvenile delinquency and dependency proceedings
- Mediation
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Grandparent visitation
Adoption
Adopting a child brings happiness to families, but when something goes wrong, there is a chance of substantial heartache. We assist families with the complex legal process of adoption, so you can feel secure about your child’s future well-being.
Alimony
Divorce is difficult, but it should not lead to a financial crisis. We help you establish fair and equitable spousal support so you can continue to live as comfortably as you did before your marriage ended.
Child custody and visitation
For every parent, child custody is the most heart-wrenching aspect of divorce. We advocate for your parental rights so you can raise your children in an appropriate and healthy home.
Child support
Both parents share the responsibility of raising a child. We help ensure your child receives the financial support required for a healthy, happy upbringing.
Child support modification and enforcement
Child support payments remain the same unless and until the court modifies the child support order. If either parent experiences a significant change in financial circumstances, we can guide you through the proper legal procedures to modify your child support payments accordingly.
Divorce
Throughout your divorce, we stand by you. We accompany you through mediation or litigation, depending on which is likely to obtain the best possible results for you — including fair distribution of assets, division of the marital home, child support payments and child custody rights.
Juvenile delinquency and dependency proceedings
When authorities interfere with your parental rights, you need a compassionate advocate who understands the bureaucratic red tape. We are skilled at maneuvering through the complex laws of North Carolina to protect your parental rights.
Mediation
Mediation puts the decisions in your hands, and can often provide more expedient, predictable results than a trial. We can help you obtain the most favorable divorce settlement using mediation.
Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
When you marry your beloved, you may not foresee the potential problems that can eventually lead to divorce. We expect the unexpected and draft premarital agreements that protect both spouses’ interests and that can alleviate some of the stress should you ever divorce.
Contact Durham family law attorneys you can trust
Call Maxwell, Freeman & Bowman, PLLC at 919-493-6464 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with John A. Bowman. Our office is conveniently located in Durham, North Carolina.
