Can a Parent Withhold Visitation Over Missed Child Support in New York?
A parent in New York generally cannot withhold court-ordered visitation just because the other parent missed child support payments. Child support and visitation are treated as separate legal obligations, and trying to use one to punish the other can lead to serious legal consequences. That rule often surprises parents, especially when they...
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Can I Have an Attorney if I’m a Non-Respondent Parent in a New York Neglect Proceeding?
By George M. Gilmer, Esq. | Gilmer Law Firm PLLC | New York City Family Court / ACS Cases
January 31, 2026
Disclaimer: This post is general information about New York Family Court practice. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Proving STI Transmission in a New York Divorce: Medical Records, Timing, and Privacy Concerns
If you are searching for information about STI divorce evidence in New York, you are likely asking a practical question: what proof do courts actually look for?
In New York divorce cases, allegations alone are not enough—especially when a spouse claims that sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission should affect...
STI Transmission as Domestic Violence in New York Divorce
Can giving your spouse a sexually transmitted infection (STI) cost you everything in a New York divorce?
According to 2025 NY Slip Op 51897(U), the answer can be yes. In that case, the...
STI Divorce in New York: Can Giving Your Spouse an STI Affect the Outcome of a Divorce?
When people search for “STI divorce New York,” they are usually asking one urgent question:
Can a sexually transmitted infection affect my divorce case?
Until recently, New York law offered no clear answer. That changed with a significant Supreme Court decision holding that transmission of a...
How Payment Plans Work for Your Divorce Case
Divorce is stressful enough without the added worry of how to pay for a lawyer. At Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, we offer flexible payment plans that make quality legal help more manageable. Whether you are dealing with a complicated divorce or just need help getting the paperwork right, knowing how our payment...
Navigating Pet Custody in New York
When couples in New York divorce or separate, deciding who keeps the family pet can be one of the most emotional parts of the process. Until recently, the law viewed pets as personal property—no different than furniture or jewelry. That changed with the passage of New York’s pet custody law, which...
What Is an Exclusion Hearing in an Order of Protection Case in Family Court?
When a person in New York seeks an Order of Protection in Family Court, the judge can include specific conditions to ensure safety—such as staying away, avoiding contact, or leaving a shared residence.
When a person is temporarily ordered to leave their home, it’s called an exclusion order, and...
Clearing Your Name — How a Parent Fought Back Against ACS and Won Reform
Imagine this: A parent is accused by their child, a case goes to Family Court, and the judge dismisses the claim. It seems resolved—except it isn’t. Even with that dismissal, the parent’s name might still be entered into New York’s child...