On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  New York courts recognize that your family circumstances change over time and that custody orders sometimes must change as well. Before you attempt to modify a child custody order, know the procedure in place to protect yourself and your child from a drawn-out legal case. Requirements for […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. Even though most parents prioritize the emotional well-being of their kids, everyone makes mistakes. You may even lie awake at night thinking of things you could have or should have done differently. Still, as long as you provide for the best interests of your kids, […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are not able to come up with a custody arrangement during your divorce negotiations, you may have to ask a judge to decide for you. In New York, judges have a legal obligation to determine what is in the […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  If you are in the process of divorcing your spouse, your odds of receiving the outcome you want may depend on both New York law and your unique set of facts. If you have kids, though, the state has an interest in ensuring custody aligns […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Going through a divorce is not easy and figuring out a fair child custody arrangement adds another layer to the process. Each case is unique, and the courts can tailor the custody arrangements to accommodate your specific situation. Among others, the following factors play a […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  As a parent, you want to be there for your children and to see them as much as you can. With a two-parent household, it was easier for you to see them even when you had to work, because you could be there are much […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. When it comes to divorce for parents with minor children, few things are more contentious than the amount of support that the New York courts order one parent to pay the other on behalf of the kids. Child support often falls woefully short of covering […]

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by josephnivin As every parent knows, it is impossible to work together without trust. Custody litigation, by its nature, serves to eliminate it. Mediation, whenever possible, is an easier and less expensive process than litigation for your family law clients. It helps them decide between themselves how they will raise their children, even though they will […]

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by josephnivin  As every parent knows, it is impossible to work together without trust. Custody litigation, by its nature, eliminates trust — to the detriment of the children. The most basic reason why the current system for resolving custody issues is so bad for children is perhaps the hardest to cure. When parents are breaking up, […]

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by josephnivin  I have spent most of my career in New York’s Family Court system. I’ve had many people come into my office for consultations who are cynical “veterans” of the system, and others who tell me that they have heard “horror stories.” This series will describe the reasons why the Family Court system generates such […]

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