Family Law
Joseph H. Nivin is a Family Law Attorney focusing in divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, orders of protection, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency. Read more
Divorce
A good NYC Divorce Attorney or Child Custody Lawyer can offer valuable guidance when facing an uncontested, collaborative or contested divorce. We offer personal attention and a highly skilled team to help you obtain fair results in cases of child custody, child support, visitation, alimony and equitable distribution. Read more
Mediation
Divorce mediation is a smart plan and saves separating and divorcing couples time and money. You will meet in the privacy of our office which is a less stressful environment than a courtroom. Our trained and neutral mediator will guide you through the process. Read about the benefits and basics of mediation.
Custody & Visitation
Joseph H. Nivin is an experienced New York Child Custody Lawyer who places value on family while understanding the complexities of child custody, child support, visitation and divorce law. He will represent you in Family Court and/or Supreme Court to protect the rights of children, parents, grandparents and legal guardians. Read more
Orders of Protection
Domestic violence victims need a New York Family Law Attorney to protect them by obtaining a temporary restraining order or order of protection. We will work swiftly to submit a family offense petition on your behalf. Read more
Child Abuse & Neglect
If you’ve been accused of child abuse or child neglect, a New York Child Abuse Lawyer will defend you in Family Court. Our team offers experience and investigative techniques that will protect you from false allegations of mental abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault or exploitation and neglect. Read more
A Foster Care Lawyer or NYC Family Law Attorney can assist foster parents, legal guardians, relatives or pre-adoptive parents during a foster review case and permanency hearing. We will represent you during the court hearings to achieve reunification, adoption, permanent placement or legal guardianship. Read more
Child Support & Paternity
A New York Child Support or Paternity Attorney can petition for support, request a support order and represent you if a support petition has been brought against you. Joseph H. Nivin will share his extensive knowledge regarding child support payments, enforcement, modification and paternity. Read more
Juvenile Delinquency
After a juvenile delinquency arrest, you’ll need to take immediate action. The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin will advise you and your child on the next step and represent you in Family Court. Minor children ages seven to 15 years of age have legal options and rights. Our team will work to minimize the immediate and long-term impact on your child. Read more
Appeals
Top rated Queens County Appellate Attorney, Joseph H. Nivin represents individuals and families in appeals court to challenge Family Court orders. As a Queens Family Law Attorney, Mr. Nivin has successfully won at Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department and can defend you in Family Court and Supreme Court. Read more
Immigration
Our team is committed to reuniting families through our family-based Immigration and nationality services. We help undocumented immigrants apply for permanent residency or those in need of a status change. We will explain your options and guide you and your family through the legal process. Read more