Understanding Human Trafficking: The Family Law Attorney’s Role in Representing Survivors
Gilmer Law Firm PLLC | Brooklyn, NY | 718-864-2011
Human trafficking is a hidden crisis taking place in every community—including right here in Brooklyn. Family law attorneys are often the first professionals to encounter signs of trafficking, especially in cases involving custody, orders of protection, or child neglect. Recognizing...
Can You Be Indicated for Neglect for Leaving Your Kids Alone? Brooklyn ACS Defense Lawyer Explains What Happened in the Charlotte MM Case
By George M. Gilmer, Esq. | Gilmer Law Firm PLLC | Call 718-864-2011
What Every Parent in Brooklyn Needs to Know About OCFS Indicated Reports and Article 78 AppealsIf you live in Brooklyn or anywhere in New York City and you’ve been “indicated”...
When Co-Parenting Breaks Down: How Three New York Mothers Fought for Sole Custody—and Won
Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC | Brooklyn Family Law Attorney | Call 718-864-2011 for a Consultation
At Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, located in Brooklyn, New York, we understand how challenging custody arrangements can become when co-parenting stops working. While many families begin with joint custody agreements—often in the hope of...
Can Name-Calling and Arguments Lead to an Order of Protection in New York Family Court?
At the Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, located in Brooklyn, New York, we are often asked by clients whether a heated argument with a spouse or partner—particularly one involving name-calling, accusations of drinking, or shouting—can result in a Family Court order of protection. The short answer: not necessarily. While the court takes all...
Fighting Back Against Indicated Reports: Why the Court Was Wrong in Jeter v. Poole and How We Help Clients in OCFS Article 78 Appeals
By George M. Gilmer, Esq. | ACS and SCR Defense Attorney | Gilmer Law Firm PLLC | Brooklyn, NY | Call 718-864-2011
If you’ve been cleared by Family Court but still have an “indicated” report in the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR), you’re...
Joint Custody Upheld Despite Family Conflict: A Look at Christina E. v. Clifford F. and the Best Interests of the Child
In the recent custody decision Matter of Christina E. v. Clifford F., 200 A.D.3d 1111 (3d Dept. 2021), the Appellate Division, Third Department upheld the Family Court’s order granting joint legal custody of a child, with primary physical custody to the mother, despite allegations of corporal punishment and sibling conflict in the...
When Deception Backfires: Appellate Court Reverses Custody Decision in Brooklyn Family Court Case
In a significant appellate decision from the Second Department, Matter of Chaloeicheep v. Hanrahan, 192 A.D.3d 1014 (2d Dept. 2021), the court reversed a Brooklyn Family Court order awarding residential custody to the father, despite serious credibility issues surrounding his conduct. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of truthfulness...
What Is the Difference Between Neglect or Abuse Proceedings in Family Court and Administrative Hearings to Amend an Indicated Report with OCFS?
When someone is accused of child abuse or neglect in New York, it’s crucial to understand which legal process applies—and what’s at stake. At The Gilmer Law Firm PLLC, located in Brooklyn, New York, we represent parents, caregivers, and alleged perpetrators in both Family Court Article 10 proceedings and administrative hearings to...
How do I Get a DNA Test? Can the Court Deny It? Understanding Paternity in New York Family Court
When a child is born outside of marriage, establishing legal fatherhood is not automatic in New York. At the Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, based in downtown Brooklyn, we often assist parents—especially fathers—who are uncertain about their rights, obligations, or next steps when it comes to establishing paternity. One of the most common...
What Is an Acknowledgment of Paternity? What if I don’t sign it? Understanding Your Legal Rights and the Consequences of Signing
An Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) is a voluntary legal document signed by unmarried parents to officially establish the child’s legal father. It’s often presented for signature at the hospital when the child is born. Both parents must sign the form voluntarily. Once...