On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  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 […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  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 represent a minor […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  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.    See list of types of restraining orders and more info.

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