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David Ivan Bliven
Former Family Court Prosecutor - Personalized attention!
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Biography
Established in 2000, the Law Offices of David Bliven assists individuals and families in the Westchester and Bronx County with divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. Attorney David Bliven leverages his nearly 30 years of experience, including prosecutor work, to provide comprehensive and strategic legal counsel. He is ranked in the top 5% of Family Law attorneys in the NYC metro area and has the highest possible rating for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards. He has been published in numerous periodicals and has authored several books, including "Navigating Your New York Divorce Case" and "Navigating Your New York Family Court case."
Education
- 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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Professional Experience
- Prosecuting Attorney
- NYC Administration for Children's Services
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Navigating Your New York Divorce Agreement Case: Prenups, Separations, Settlements & Mediation
- Speakeasy Publishing
- Navigating Your New York Contested Divorce Case
- Speakeasy Publishing
- Navigating Your New York High Net Worth Divorce
- Speakeasy Publishing
- Navigating Your New York Family Court Case
- Speakeasy Publishing
- Navigating Your New York Divorce Case
- Speakeasy Publishing
Certifications
- Certified Financial Litigator
- AACFL
Awards
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar  # 2887727
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- 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
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. Do I need to share evidence with my ex's lawyer in a child custody case?
- A: Text messages are a form of evidence which could potentially be entered into evidence at trial. I do not recommend merely "brining them to court." Instead, I recommend communicating with opposing counsel stating you have no issue sharing such evidence - with the proviso it's reciprocal. Further, I recommend to serve them via Notice to Admit. Finally, if the Father is represented & you are not, then I highly recommend asking the Court to assign you a lawyer, or hiring one. You'll be at a severe disadvantage if you try to litigate such an important case on your own.
- Q. How to prevent grandmother's visitation rights after I moved to South Carolina?
- A: Are there any prior orders of custody/visitation in New York? If not & if you've been residing in S.C. for more than 6 months, then S.C. would have jurisdiction over any conceivable grandparent visitation issue. If that's not the case, however, then you should schedule a consult with a NYC Child Custody Attorney for a full assessment & evaluation of your case.
- Q. How can I locate my daughter after her mother moved her to Puerto Rico without custody agreements?
- A: You would need to hire a P.I. in an attempt to locate her. Neither the Courts nor lawyers can assist you with that process. Bear in mind, however, that if they've been residing in P.R. for more than 6 months, then P.R. may have jurisdiction over any custody issue. Schedule a consult with a NYC Child Custody Attorney for a full assessment.
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