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  If you’ve received an “indicated” letter from Child Protective Services (CPS), you’ve already been through a horrific experience. A caseworker has probably come to your home to speak with your child outside of your presence. He or she has also probably spoken with your child’s pediatrician and day care staff, if your child attends […]

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by josephnivin  To get an order of protection in family court, you will have to prove two things: subject matter jurisdiction and the commission of a family offense. To prove subject matter jurisdiction, you must prove to the court that either you are related to the person against whom you’re seeking an order of protection by blood or marriage, that […]

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by josephnivin  Myth #1 – Divorce Attorneys Are Really Mean A former judge said it best when he told me that I will get further with honey than with vinegar in almost all cases. I, like any other reputable family law attorneys, am not habitually mean. We act in a professional manner to make sure that […]

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