Do I Have a Right to a Hearing Before the Judge Limits My Visitation in a Brooklyn Family Court Article 10 Case?
When parents are accused of abuse or neglect in a Family Court proceeding in Brooklyn or throughout New York State under Article 10 of the Family Court Act, the impact can be swift and severe. Even before a trial is held, judges often issue orders which result in limiting or suspending visitation...
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...
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 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...
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...
Safe Co-Parenting After Domestic Violence: How Technology Can Empower Brooklyn Families
Navigating co-parenting in the aftermath of domestic violence is one of the most difficult challenges a parent can face. As a Brooklyn Family Court attorney with years of experience representing victims of intimate partner abuse, I have seen firsthand how traditional communication methods—texts, emails, even verbal exchanges—can retraumatize survivors and escalate conflict.
Winning a Motion to Dismiss in Family Court: What It Takes to Defeat a Harassment Petition in New York
At The Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, we regularly defend clients facing petitions for orders of protection in New York Family Court—often based on claims of harassment. While these petitions can have serious consequences, not every allegation meets the legal threshold. In some cases, we’re able to file a motion to dismiss early...