July, 2019 | The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin

Adoption Private Placement Guide, NY

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. | Jul 29, 2019 | Family Law

There are many benefits of adopting a child and starting or expanding a family. This often is a great time in the lives of many, however emotions aside, there is a process that needs to take place when making decisions for the child. Here is a short guide about...

Attorney For The Child (True Stories)

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. | Jul 26, 2019 | Child Custody

There are several names of lawyers who represent minors in Family Court. Many times they are referred to as a child lawyer or a child advocate lawyer. However, under Family Court Act 241, an attorney for the child (AFC) is a court-appointed attorney who is assigned to...

Restraining Order Next Steps

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. | Jul 15, 2019 | Family Law

There are two sides to a restraining order; either you’ve been served or you want to file a restraining order against someone. Here are a few recommendations from an experienced attorney. You want to file a restraining order. What do I do next? Restraining orders...