David Ivan Bliven
Former Family Court Prosecutor - Personalized attention!
Attorney David Bliven graduated with honors from Syracuse University in 1993 with a B.A. in Sociology. He went on to serve as a judicial intern and statistician with the NYS Commission on City Court Judicial Reallocation with the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge.
David Bliven then attended law school at New York Law School, where he graduated with honors and ranked within the top 15% of his class.
He then worked in private practice for a year, doing mostly matrimonial work, before serving as a prosecutor for nearly 3 years with the NYC Administration for Children's Services. There he prosecuted child support, child abuse/neglect and foster care cases on behalf of the City of New York.
After leaving the prosecutor position, Mr. Bliven opened his present practice in 2000. His philosophy is to provide quality legal representation at affordable prices. His practice is approximately 99% divorce & Family Court cases, along with 1-2% police/governmental misconduct cases.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Juvenile Law
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New York
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- English
- Prosecuting Attorney
- NYC Administration for Children's Services
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- New York Law School
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Syracuse University
- B.A. (1993) | Sociology, Political Science
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- New York State Bar # 2887727
- Member
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- Navigating Your New York Family Court Case
- Speakeasy Publishing
- Navigating Your New York Divorce Case
- Speakeasy Publishing
- Trying a Shaken Baby Syndrome Case
- Nolo.com
- Best Practices in Drafting Divorce Settlement Agreements
- New York Law Journal
- Certified Financial Litigator
- AACFL
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Would our marriage be valid if his divorce is not finalized?
Would our marriage be valid if his divorce is not finalized?
Can you keep your health insurance if you get legally separated?
Can you keep your health insurance if you get legally separated?
How does an annulment affect custody and child support?
How does an annulment affect custody and child support?
Who can serve divorce papers?
Who can serve divorce papers?
What is spousal support? Is it the same as alimony?
What is spousal support? Is it the same as alimony?
How do I file for divorce?
How do I file for divorce?
Is there a simplified process for getting a divorce?
Is there a simplified process for getting a divorce?
Can I get a legal separation or an annulment instead of a divorce?
Can I get a legal separation or an annulment instead of a divorce?
What are the grounds for divorce in New York State
What are the grounds for divorce in New York State?
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
Can I get full custody if spouse doesn't pay?
Can I Get Full Custody if spouse doesn't pay?
If the children live with me, what happens to child support?
If the children live with me, what happens to child support?
What do I need to file a restraining order?
What do I need to file a restraining order?
When can my child legally move out?
When can my child legally move out?
He has hidden income. What can be done to make him pay?
He has hidden income. What can be done to make him pay?
When is it considered abandonment?
When is it considered abandonment?
Do I have to inform my ex?
Do I have to inform my ex?
Can I change my sons name to his stepdads?
Can I change my sons name to his stepdads?
Should I get a court order for custody?
Should I get a court order for custody?
I want my husband or wife to leave! What do I do?
I want my husband or wife to leave! What do I do?
White Plains, Westchester and Bronx NY Divorce Lawyer
White Plains, Westchester and Bronx NY Divorce Lawyer
- Q. Last page of my prenup was not signed by notary, only the appendices. Does this invalidate the document?
- A: If the notary stamp & signature was not on the acknowledgement page, then it would appear the prenup is invalid. One is best advised to have it re-notarized - though definitive advice can only be given after a review of the document. Thus, please call a NYC Family law attorney for a full assessment.
- Q. Can my sons father take my son from me?
- A: First, you should begin audio and video-taping him. Capturing his threats & verbal abuse would be good evidence in court. Second, if he drinks to the point of intoxication, you should get a video of him in his drunken stupor. Third, you don't have to put up with domestic violence. Put in writing to him that you feel he's been abusive & cite specific instances. State to him the abuse must end or you must separate yourself from the situation, if he threatens you again, it's best to leave & go to a domestic violence shelter. Schedule a consult with a Westchester Family Law attorney for a full assessment.
- Q. How do I collect arrears?
- A: You should file a violation petition - with the aim of obtaining a money judgment. Among other things, the money judgment accrues 9% interest on the arrears. It also allows you to take action if SCU isn't - you can (via an attorney) move to garnish wages, seize money from his bank accounts, etc. Schedule a consult with a Westchester/Orange Co. Child Support attorney for a full assessment.
