How to Approach Sealing an Indicated SCR Report After a Family Court Neglect Finding: Legal Strategy and Pitfalls to Avoid

If you’ve been indicated for child neglect and your name appears in the New York State Central Register (SCR), you may be wondering whether you can have that report sealed or amended. For many, this record can create serious barriers to employment—especially in child-related professions. At The Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, we...

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Winning a Custody Battle Against a Narcissist in Court in New York

Custody battles are always challenging, but when the other parent displays traits of narcissism or suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), the stakes—and the stress—are dramatically higher. If you’re co-parenting with someone who exhibits emotional abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, and control, it’s critical to understand how narcissistic behaviors affect custody litigation and how...

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The Role of the Attorney for the Child and Determining the Preferences of the Child in a Custody Battle in New York

In New York child custody litigation, the role of the Attorney for the Child (AFC) is critical—not only as an advocate but as a developmentally informed representative of the child’s expressed preferences. When parents are engaged in a custody dispute, the court may appoint an AFC to represent the child’s legal interests....

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Trauma-Informed Legal Representation for Victims of Domestic Violence in New York City Family Court

If you are experiencing domestic violence and need legal protection, seeking the help of a trauma-informed attorney for representation of victims of domestic violence in Family Court is not just recommended — it’s essential. At our Brooklyn-based family law practice, we specialize in helping survivors obtain orders of protection against abusive intimate...

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The Grounds to Terminate Parental Rights (TPR) in New York Family Court: What Parents Need to Know

When it comes to child welfare law, few proceedings are as serious — or as life-changing — as a termination of parental rights (TPR). Once parental rights are terminated, the legal relationship between parent and child ends permanently, and the child becomes legally free for adoption.

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