The Grounds to Terminate Parental Rights (TPR) in New York Family Court: What Parents Need to Know
When it comes to child welfare law, few proceedings are as serious — or as life-changing — as a termination of parental rights (TPR). Once parental rights are terminated, the legal relationship between parent and child ends permanently, and the child becomes legally free for adoption.
In New York...
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in New York?
Losing contact with a grandchild is heartbreaking. If you’re a grandparent in New York hoping to restore that relationship, you might wonder whether you have any legal rights in this situation. In many cases, the answer is yes. New York law gives grandparents the right to petition the courts for visitation, especially...
How to Prepare for a CPS Court Hearing
When Child Protective Services (CPS) gets involved in your family’s life, it can feel overwhelming and frightening. If you’ve received notice of a CPS court hearing in New York City, you may feel anxious and unsure about what comes next. Knowing how to prepare legally and emotionally can help you feel more...
Can ACS Enter Your Home Without a Warrant?
Few things can be as stressful for a parent as finding out that you and your family are being investigated by the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). This agency is charged with protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of children, young people, and families...
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...