Dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS) can be one of the most stressful experiences for any parent or caregiver. At The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C., we help families in Forest Hills, Queens, and Brooklyn navigate CPS investigations, hearings, and the legal system with clarity and confidence. Our goal is to ensure your […]

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Paternity can be a sensitive subject, but it’s essential to be clear on this issue. Legal recognition of the father can have implications for custody, child support, and visitation. Challenging paternity in Forest Hills, NY is a complex area of law that typically requires court action. An experienced paternity lawyer can let you know what […]

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If you pay child support but circumstances have changed since the child support order was made, you may be able to get the child support order changed. A modifications attorney in Queens, NY, explains. One parent must file a petition with the court that gave the original child support order. The petition should give the […]

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If you’re involved with the divorce and need to work out issues with child support, always talk with a Queens, NY child support lawyer to get specific information on your unique case. There are some general guidelines to know, however about what goes into calculating child support here in New York. Calculating Assets and Needs […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. In recent years, many couples have been drawn to mediation as an alternative to going to court. It is an attractive option because of the benefits it offers: less expense, a faster divorce, confidentiality, a less formal way of divorcing and more control for […]

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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.  The amount of child support payments not paid each year is staggering. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that 30.7% of child support was not paid in 2015 and 25.8% of non-custodial parents made partial payments. Even with a court order or formal agreement, a parent […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  Many parents today are self employed. The child support payment process is governed by state law and the judge or support magistrate will decide how much the non-custodial parent has to pay in child support. “Child support is calculated on the parent’s adjusted gross income,” said Family Law Attorney […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  After the court orders a specific child support amount, a parent can go back and ask for a temporary and/or final child support modification. Some of the reasons for seeking a modification include a change of income, a change in the child’s medical or educational […]

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On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.  New York child support guidelines for a self employed parent are calculated using all income sources including wages, rental income, interest income, self employment earnings and royalties. Child support ​and divorce for the self-employed in general can be complicated since in many cases it’s difficult to determine […]

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