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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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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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  “Why are they always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting custody?” My office often gets calls where people ask (not an exact quote), “Every time I go tocourt, they’re always talking about my ex’s visitation, but never about me getting custody. […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  While a parent’s hope is that after a custody and parenting time schedule is agreed upon, litigation is over. Unfortunately, to enforce or modify the order, going back to court is unavoidable. One parent may want to change the schedule.  A parent may be frustrated because […]

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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.  No two child custody cases are the same as everyones relationships are different. An experienced family lawyer or child custody lawyer will advocate or defend for your child or children’ wishes. A good lawyer will listen and can help your whole family through this emotional process. What […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Guardianship vs. custody are legal terms that may be used interchangeably. However, there are specific and clear differences between the two. Guardianship: An order of guardianship provides an adult with the legal power to make decisions for another person, usually a minor or an adult […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Written by Louise Lingat Paternity establishment is the process for determining the legal father of a child. Every child has a biological father, but if a child is born to parents who are not married, the child does not have a legal father, unless the […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  When people describe their experiences in Family Court and contested divorce cases, they often call it “being put through the ringer.” The process can feel like pure hell when your ex is alienating the children from you. I have had clients tell me that their children refuse to speak […]

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