Law Offices of David Bliven

"I have a support order over 40k in arrears and somehow he is a free man! He is working...Should I hire a lawyer?" See my answer to this and similar queries on my blog! blivenlaw.net/blog

"I just became a volunteer fire fighter, do I have to pay child support from the stipend I make?" See my answer to this and similar queries on my blog! https://www.blivenlaw.net/blog/

"Can my son's father take my son from me?" See my answer to this and similar queries on my Blog! blivenlaw.net/blog

"Last page of my prenup was not signed by notary, only the appendices. Does this invalidate the document?" Great question! We welcome you to read my answer to this and similar queries on my Blog! blivenlaw.net/blog

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What Is The Process To Petition For A Modification To A Child Custody Order In New York? In family court, you would file a petition with the court. In Supreme Court, you would file an order to show cause, which is a type of motion or application that usually needs to be drafted by an attorney. The court can help you draft it if you are representing yourself, but it is usually advisable to go through an attorney. A lot of attorneys, especially post-pandemic, offer arrangements... where they will help draft applications for potential clients just to get them into court, without necessarily taking on the retainer. They may charge a reduced fee for just helping a person draft a petition or an order to show cause to get into court. Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net/what-is-the-process-to-petition-/ #ChildCustody #AttorneyAtLaw

"As a general rule, any debt which accrues during a marriage is marital debt regardless of who’s name the card is in. If your husband’s earning adequate income..." Read the query that I am answering on my blog! blivenlaw.net/blog

Will The New York State Supreme Court Or Family Court Hear The Petition To Modify A Custody Order In New York? If the original order was created in Supreme Court pursuant to a divorce filing, then the parties have the option of either going back to the Supreme Court or filing in family court for the custody modification. If the custody or visitation is the only issue you are bringing back to court, you are probably better off going to family court than to Supreme Court. Supre...me Court is better set up to consider multiple issues at once. If there are intertwined issues of custody and visitation but also child support and property distributions, all of that can be lumped together in a Supreme Court filing. If there is only one issue going on and that is the custody or visitation aspect, then you are better off just going to family court. Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net/will-the-new-york-state-supreme-/ #ChildCustody #AttorneyAtLaw

"Can my son’s father take my son from me?" -- See the answer to this & similar queries on my Westchester Family Law Attorney blog: https://www.blivenlaw.net//westchester-family-law-attorney/

How Common Are Child Custody Modification Petitions In New York? Child custody modification petitions are almost as common as initial petitions. Over time, things tend to change for a variety of reasons. A lot of times, people establish custody when the children are relatively young. Then, as the children age or different circumstances happen, they need to modify custody or visitation. Unfortunately, some people can never solve their initial conflicts. They just fester over t...ime and one parent or the other petitions for sole custody. Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net/how-common-are-child-custody-mod/ #ChildCustody #AttorneyAtLaw

"I have an index number that expired on 04/06/2021..." See my response to this query on my Blog! https://www.blivenlaw.net/blog/

"Chances to gain 50/50 custody of my almost 4 year old and possibly reducing child support in NYS?" See my answer to this and similar queries on my blog! https://www.blivenlaw.net/blog/

"Do I have to serve Judgment of Divorce to my ex-spouse?" See my answer to this inquiry on my blog! https://www.blivenlaw.net/blog/

What Advice Do You Give Clients About Communicating with Their Ex in A Divorce? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-advice-do-you-give-client/ #Divorce #AttorneyAtLaw

What Are the Tax Implications of a High Asset Divorce In New York? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-are-the-tax-implications-/ #HighAssetDivorce #AttorneyAtLaw

Should I Agree to Unfavorable Terms Just to Expedite the Divorce Process? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//should-i-agree-to-unfavorable-/ #DivorceAttorney #AttorneyAtLaw

What Are Some Common Questions That Clients Ask in A High Asset Divorce Case? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-are-some-common-questions/ #DivorceAttorney #AttorneyAtLaw

FOR THOSE LOOKING TO FILE NEW CUSTODY, VISITATION OR CHILD SUPPORT CASES IN NYC (ESPECIALLY WHILE NYC FAMILY CT. IS STILL CLOSED FOR SUCH NEW FILINGS), THERE'S SOME SUPPORT FOR BEING ABLE TO DO SO IN SUPREME CT. INSTEAD. SO IF U NEED TO FILE ASAP, CONSIDER AN OSC IN SUP. CT.

How Should Someone Proceed In Filing A Divorce In New York? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//how-should-someone-proceed-in-/ #Divorce #FamilyLawAttorney

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, UNTIL JANUARY 2, 2021, BOTH OF OUR OFFICES WILL BE PHYSICALLY CLOSED. THAT SAID, WE'LL CONTINUE TO ACCOMODATE PHONE OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS. IF YOU NEED TO SEND US PAPERWORK, BEST TO MAIL IT AS WE'LL BE PERIODICALLY CHECKING MAIL DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

What Qualities Should I Look For In A Family Law Attorney? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-qualities-should-i-look-f/ #FamilyLawAttorney #Divorce

How Is Child Support Allocated In A Divorce Case? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//how-is-child-support-allocated/ #ChildSupport #Divorce

How Is The Division Of Assets Handled In The Divorce Process? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//how-is-the-division-of-assets-/ #DivisionOfAssets #Divorce

What Are The Top Misconceptions People Have About The Divorce Process? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-are-the-top-misconception/ #Divorce #AttorneyAtLaw

"Do I Need To Have An In-Person Consultation Prior To Hiring An Attorney?" You should definitely have an in-person consultation with a potential Divorce Attorney.

"What Can I Learn From You In The First Consultation In My High Net Worth Divorce Case?" In the first consultation, you should not only expect to have your questions answered, but you should also have that attorney walk you through the divorce process.

What Are The Options Available To Someone In The Divorce Process? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-are-the-options-available/ #Divorce #AttorneyAtLaw

Can You Provide A Brief Timeline Of The Divorce Process? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//can-you-provide-a-brief-timeli/ #Divorce #AttorneyAtLaw

Who Is Collaborative Divorce Right For? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//who-is-collaborative-divorce-r/ #CollaborativeDivorce #FamilyLaw

What Is Collaborative Law Practice Under Family Law? Learn here: https://www.blivenlaw.net//what-is-collaborative-law-prac/ #CollaborativeLaw #FamilyLaw