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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by josephnivin  What is included in an order of child support?  Basic Child Support Basic child support is meant to provide for a child’s basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and school supplies. The amount of support is calculated via a formula based on the parents’ incomes and how many children there are. Some issues we […]

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by josephnivin  If you are not receiving the child support awarded to you by a court, the first step to take is to use administrative remedies. Staying Out of Court Administrative remedies are actions you can take that don’t require you to go to court. For example, if the order is for direct pay (payments made directly to you […]

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by josephnivin  How to Fight an “Indicated” Finding from Child Protective Services (CPS) Receiving an “indicated” letter from Child Protective Services (CPS) can be a distressing experience. This means CPS has concluded its investigation and determined there is credible evidence of child abuse or neglect. If you’ve received such a letter, it’s crucial to take immediate […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. My office often gets calls where people ask (not an exact quote), “Every time I go to court, they’re always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting custody. I want a new lawyer because they never talk about what I want. They […]

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