Can ACS Keep Filing New Allegations After Losing in Court? Understanding Double Jeopardy Like Protections in New York Neglect Cases
You just won your Article 10 neglect case in New York Family Court. The judge dismissed the petition because ACS didn’t have enough evidence. But a few weeks later, you receive a new petition — and the allegations look eerily similar.
Is ACS allowed to come after you again...
Mandated Reporter Reform in New York: Protecting Children with Disabilities from Misinterpreted Neglect
In November 2023, New York passed a law with profound implications for child abuse investigations—especially for families of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Chapter 646 of the Laws of 2023 amends Social Services Law §§ 413 and 421, requiring the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to update its mandated...
Forensic Evaluators in Custody Cases: New York’s Push for Domestic Violence-Informed Practice
In custody and visitation cases in New York Family Court, the opinions of forensic evaluators can carry tremendous weight. These evaluators—typically psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers—are appointed by the court to assess the mental health of the parties, the needs of the children, and each parent’s capacity to provide safe and appropriate...
Unwed Fathers and Adoption in New York: A Shift Toward Fairness in Public Adoption Cases
In New York State, the rights of unwed fathers have long been the subject of complex and often contentious legal battles, especially in the context of public adoptions. Recent amendments to Domestic Relations Law § 111 and Social Services Law §§ 383-c and 384-b, codified under Chapter 828 of the Laws of...
The Psychological Impact of Divorce on Children: What Every Brooklyn, NY Family Law Attorney Should Know
By George M. Gilmer, Esq. – Brooklyn, NY Custody Lawyer
As a New York family law attorney, I have represented countless families navigating the painful process of divorce and custody disputes. One of the most difficult but essential aspects of this work is understanding the emotional and psychological toll...
Establishing LGBTQ+ Parentage in New York: What the Matter of Sabastian N. Means for Non-Biological Parents
By Gilmer Law Firm PLLC – Brooklyn Family Law Attorneys
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In today’s evolving legal landscape, more New York families are formed through assisted reproduction, including same-sex couples and non-traditional parenting...
Who Controls Embryos After Divorce? A Landmark Look at Kass v. Kass and the Future of Reproductive Rights in New York
Gilmer Law Firm PLLC – Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in Brooklyn, NY
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In today’s complex world of assisted reproductive technology (ART), divorce no longer just divides homes and...
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...