David Ivan Bliven

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

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New York

Since 1998

Prosecuting Attorney

NYC Administration for Children's Services

1998 - 2000

New York Law School

J.D. (1997) | Law

1994 - 1997

Honors: Cum Laude

Syracuse University

B.A. (1993) | Sociology, Political Science

1989 - 1993

Honors: Cum Laude

Super Lawyers

Thompson Reuters

2017

Superb Rating

Avvo

2015

"AV" rating

Martindale Hubbell

2014

New York State Bar  # 2887727

Member

1998 - Current

Navigating Your New York Family Court Case

Speakeasy Publishing

June 17, 2020

Navigating Your New York Divorce Case

Speakeasy Publishing

March, 2018

Trying a Shaken Baby Syndrome Case

Nolo.com

2017

Best Practices in Drafting Divorce Settlement Agreements

New York Law Journal

November 20, 2017

Certified Financial Litigator

AACFL

Q. In New York, how often and under what circumstances can a child support be modified?

January 30, 2023

A: The statute (FCA 451(3)(b)) simply states child support is modifiable - among other reasons - once every 3 years from when the order was "entered, last modified or adjusted." Implicitly, this means any aspect of the order. This doesn't mean the order from 2021 cannot be adjusted in 2023, however. The statute goes on to state that child support may be modified if the noncustodial parent's income has gone up by 15% of more. If you suspect it has, then you can retain counsel & have him/her send a subpoena to the noncustodial parent's job (if s/he doesn't voluntarily produce their income info) to obtain their W-2. If the income went up by 15% or more since 2017, then you have yourself a valid case for modification. ... Read More

Q. Can you skip income and medical sections on divorce papers if no one is asking for support or didn’t have joint medical?

January 26, 2023

A: It's unclear exactly which form you're referring to. If there are children involved, you must (at the least) submit the child support worksheet - though it's advisable to submit a full stipulation of settlement. Schedule a consult with a NYC Divorce Attorney for a full assessment.

Q. can a child over the age of 18 receive direct child support payments in new york?

January 26, 2023

A: The answer is yes - so long as the child is no longer residing with the mother. A Child may self-petition for child support pursuant to Family Court Act 422. For a full assessment, schedule a consult with a Bronx Child Support Attorney.