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When the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issues a determination under Public Health Law § 2803-d, a nurse, aide, or facility administrator may suddenly find their professional future in jeopardy. The only legal pathway to challenge that determination in court is through a CPLR Article 78 proceeding.

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When spouses separate in New York, the division of assets can quickly become contentious—especially if one spouse may be hiding property or income. As a Brooklyn divorce attorney at Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, I’ve seen firsthand how financial concealment can upend what should be a fair process. In this post, I’ll explain...

At Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, we often hear one anxious question from clients starting the divorce process: “Can my spouse take the property I inherited or owned before we got married?” This is one of the most common and important issues in any divorce case in Brooklyn or anywhere in New York.

At Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC, we know how urgent it feels when you are facing an order of protection in Brooklyn Family Court. Whether you are the petitioner seeking safety or the respondent accused of harassment, the consequences can affect your family, your home, and even your job. An experienced Brooklyn Family...

At Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC in Brooklyn, we know that some of the hardest custody battles happen when a parent wants to relocate with children. Moves out of state—or even out of the country—can disrupt a child’s routine, strain relationships, and force courts to decide between parental rights and the child’s stability.

At Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC in Brooklyn, we know that relocation cases can be among the most emotionally charged custody battles. When a parent seeks to move—whether across New York, across the country, or even overseas—it raises difficult questions about stability, visitation rights, and the best interests of the child.

A custody order from Family Court is among the most consequential rulings a parent can receive. It affects where a child lives, visitation rights, and the parent-child relationship. If you believe the judge made a legal error—or that the decision was unjust—you may have the right to appeal that custody order. A...

When parents appear in Brooklyn Family Court for child support, one of the most common worries is whether the judge can require them to work longer hours or take on a second job in order to meet their child support obligations. Many people come to a Brooklyn family law attorney with the...

How to Get a DNA Test in New York — and When the Court Can Say No

When a child is born outside of marriage in New York, paternity is not automatically established. Many fathers — and alleged fathers — face uncertainty about their rights, whether it’s child support,...