How to Find an Affordable Child Custody & Visitation Lawyer in Brooklyn
Child custody and visitation cases are deeply personal. When your time with your child is on the line, you need a lawyer who understands what’s at stake — and who won’t make the process more stressful with legal fees you can’t afford.
At The Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC,...
Stages of CPS Investigative Process in New York
For New York parents, few things can be as stressful as finding out that Child Protective Services (CPS) is investigating you for a possible case of child abuse or neglect. This is because a CPS investigation can be invasive of your family’s privacy, and can lead to your child being removed from...
How to Win Pet Custody in a New York City Divorce
More and more divorcing couples in New York City are asking the same question: Who gets to keep the dog? Or the cat, the bird, or even the family ferret. For many, pets aren’t just property — they’re family. When a...
Factors That Can Affect a Mother’s Custody Battle Outcome
Facing down a custody battle to determine who will care for your children is one of the most stressful things a mother can go through. The fear that you may be restricted from seeing your children if you say or do something wrong can leave you feeling paralyzed. If you are worried...
Can I Terminate or Suspend Child Support Payments in New York?
My name is George, M. Gilmer, Esq. I am an attorney licensed to practice my New York State and have offices in Brooklyn. I am a child custody/visitation parental alienation attorney and a child support attorney. Based upon my 20 years of experience, I have seen situations where parents pay child support...
Fighting Indicated ACS and CPS Cases in New York: Asserting Your Rights and Clearing Your Name
For over two decades, The Gilmer Law Firm, PLLC has represented parents, educators, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, and childcare providers who’ve been indicated in ACS (Administration for Children’s Services) or CPS (Child Protective Services) cases. If your name has been flagged in...
What Are the Long-Term Consequences of Abuse & Neglect According to CPS
A child abuse or neglect accusation is serious. People accused of child abuse or neglect may have difficulty rebuilding their lives after the investigation is over. There are many long-term consequences of abuse & neglect cases that could affect future employment and family planning decisions.
If you’re under investigation...
Supervised Visitation In Custody Cases
Courts generally try to support the relationship between a parent and child. Sometimes, however, the parent may engage in risky behaviors, have a violent past, or otherwise pose a danger to the child. Under these circumstances, a court may order supervised visitation. This meets the child’s need to have a relationship with...
Can You Hire a Private Psychologist or Doctor in an ACS Case?
A child abuse or neglect investigation can be frightful and confusing. This is particularly true if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has questioned your mental health as it relates to your parenting abilities. ACS may tell you they must get a mental health evaluation...
