Law Offices of David Bliven

09/24/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “Alimony Tax Changes You Need to Know” *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

"Since 2019, alimony taxes flipped—and many people still don’t know."
Payers can no longer deduct alimony; recipients no longer report it as income. This affects negotiations. However, that's on the federal side. In New York, it remains deductible to the payor and includible in the recipient's income for tax purposes.
"Let’s structure support to your tax advantage."

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Div...

09/24/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “Alimony Tax Changes You Need to Know” BronxFamilyLaw *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

"Since 2019, alimony taxes flipped—and many people still don’t know."”Payers can no longer deduct alimony; recipients no longer report it as income. This affects negotiations. However, that's on the federal side. In New York, it remains deductible to the payor and includible in the recipient's income for tax purposes.
"Let’s structure support to your tax advantage.”

09/23/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “Protecting Your Privacy in a High-Net-Worth Divorce” *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

“Your finances don’t need to become public record.”
“I file motions to seal sensitive records, limit disclosures, and negotiate confidentiality agreements. Wealthy clients value discretion, and my strategy protects it. If privacy matters to you, call my office.”

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Div...

09/23/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “Protecting Your Privacy in a High-Net-Worth Divorce” BronxFamilyLaw *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

“Your finances don’t need to become public record.”
“I file motions to seal sensitive records, limit disclosures, and negotiate confidentiality agreements. Wealthy clients value discretion, and my strategy protects it. If privacy matters to you, call my office.”

09/20/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “When You Should Consider Forensic Accountants” *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

“If your spouse controls the finances, you need more than an attorney — you need a financial investigator.”
Forensic accountants uncover:
hidden assets
unreported income
unusual transfers
business write-offs masking personal spending
valuation manipulation
Westchester courts use them frequently.
Bronx courts rely on them in contested financial disputes.
If transparency is an issue, call my office. I work with top-tier forensic teams.”

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Div...

09/20/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “When You Should Consider Forensic Accountants” BronxFamilyLaw *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

“If your spouse controls the finances, you need more than an attorney — you need a financial investigator.”
Forensic accountants uncover:
hidden assets
unreported income
unusual transfers
business write-offs masking personal spending
valuation manipulation
Westchester courts use them frequently.
Bronx courts rely on them in contested financial disputes.
If transparency is an issue, call my office. I work with top-tier forensic teams.”

09/18/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “Separate Property in a New York Divorce: Is It Really Yours?” *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

“You owned it before the marriage—so your spouse can’t touch it in a divorce, right? Not necessarily.”
Under New York law, property you owned before your marriage is generally considered separate property. But that doesn't always end the discussion. Let's say you owned a home before getting married.
During the marriage, marital money was used to pay the mortgage or make substantial improvements. Or perhaps your spouse contributed to increasing its value. Now there may be a claim involving the appreciation or marital contributionsassociated with that property. The same problem can arise with businesses, investment accounts, and other valuable assets. And there's another danger: commingling separate and marital funds. If you're facing a New York divorce involving significant assets, don't assume something is protected simply because your name is on the title or you acquired it before marriage.
Get a detailed analysis before making financial decisions. Follow me for more New York divorce strategies, and if you have significant assets at stake, contact my office to schedule a consultation.

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Div...

09/18/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “Separate Property in a New York Divorce: Is It Really Yours?” BronxFamilyLaw *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

“You owned it before the marriage—so your spouse can’t touch it in a divorce, right? Not necessarily.”
Under New York law, property you owned before your marriage is generally considered separate property. But that doesn't always end the discussion. Let's say you owned a home before getting married.
During the marriage, marital money was used to pay the mortgage or make substantial improvements. Or perhaps your spouse contributed to increasing its value. Now there may be a claim involving the appreciation or marital contributionsassociated with that property. The same problem can arise with businesses, investment accounts, and other valuable assets. And there's another danger: commingling separate and marital funds. If you'’e facing a New York divorce involving significant assets, don’t assume something is protected simply because your name is on the title or you acquired it before marriage.
Get a detailed analysis before making financial decisions. Follow me for more New York divorce strategies, and if you have significant assets at stake, contact my office to schedule a consultation.

09/16/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “How Child Support is Calculated” *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

"It’s not just income—the formula is more complex than you think."
Courts consider income, custody time, insurance, daycare, and special needs. Especially if your combined income exceeds $193,000 (as of 2026), then the Court can consider a wide variety of factors in determining how high the support amount is set. The focus is on actual needs of the child, but don't forget the 9 other statutory factors. "Let’s calculate your child support today."

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Div...

09/16/2026

David Bliven, Westchester Divorce & Family Law Attorney - Bronx Divorce & Family Law Attorney: “How child support is calculated” BronxFamilyLaw *** If you appreciated the information in this video, please share, “like,” subscribe & follow. Thank you! ***

"It’s not just income—the formula is more complex than you think."”Courts consider income, custody time, insurance, daycare, and special needs. Especially if your combined income exceeds $193,000 (as of 2026), then the Court can consider a wide variety of factors in determining how high the support amount is set. The focus is on actual needs of the child, but don't forget the 9 other statutory factors. "Let’s calculate your child support today.”