KGG Law Blog

$500K Capital Gain Exemption on House Sale Explained

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Matrimonial, News

New York & New Jersey estate lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer is a 2014-2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers® honoree. Above and beyond his work in matrimonial law, he keeps up a full schedule of teaching, charity work, and TV and radio appearances. From Paul Goldhamer, Esq.: A house is in …

KGG Law Firm Files Class Action Against Fisher-Price, INC. & Mattel, INC. Over Defective Rock ‘N Play Sleepers

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Class Action

On June 14, 2019, Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. filed a class action against the toy company, Fisher-Price, Inc. and its corporate parent company, Mattel, Inc.  The allegations include violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, breach of implied warranty and merchantability, negligent misrepresentation, consumer fraud and other claims, arising out of the aggressive marketing tactics used by Fisher-Price to sell …

What the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Has to Do with Divorce

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Child Custody, Divorce attorney, News

NY & NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at the NY & NJ law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. Mr. Goldhamer was named by the prestigious Superlawyers.com as a “Super Lawyer” in 2014 for his work in matrimonial and estate law. Paul keeps busy with teaching, lecturing, charity work and as a guest on a …

What Not to Do During Your Divorce

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Divorce attorney

The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale ranks the stress of divorce second only to the death of a spouse or child. Divorce stresses people out more than imprisonment, death of another family member, personal injury or illness, or losing employment. High levels of cortisol stress hormone can alter the brain’s ability to function properly, including: Disrupting synapse regulation Causing a …

Interesting Estate Issue on Joint Accounts

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Family Law Attorney

NY and NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, with office locations in Bergen County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York.  Among many other awards and citations Mr. Goldhamer has accrued over the years, Superlawyers.com honored Paul with its prestigious “Super Lawyer” designation in 2014. When not practicing law, Mr. Goldhamer keeps …

Can Alimony Payments Be Terminated When You Retire?

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Divorce attorney

NY and NJ divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, with office locations in Bergen County, New Jersey and Rockland County, New York.  Among many other awards and citations Mr. Goldhamer has accrued over the years, Superlawyers.com honored Paul with its prestigious “Super Lawyer” designation in 2014. When not practicing law, Mr. Goldhamer …

Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Accident Attorney

The death of someone who is close to you can be emotionally devastating. The emotional impact of that death is especially traumatic when it was caused by another person’s negligence or malfeasance. The wrongful death attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman have prepared this brief guide to help anyone who is experiencing that emotional trauma to determine if they can …

In-Flight Injuries on Airplanes: Who Is Responsible?

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Personal Injury Lawsuits

People are injured every year due to events that happen during their flight. One of the most common causes of injury, for example, is a passenger being hurt by an overhead bin opening and the contents falling out. As airline travelers know, the contents of bins can be heavy luggage. Another frequent cause of injury is caused by food carts. …

2019 Estate Tax Exemptions: See the Numbers

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.Family Law Attorney, News

New York and New Jersey estate lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman in Rockland County and Bergen County. Mr. Goldhamer is proud to have been honored as a “Super Lawyer” by the legal site Superlawyers.com. When not practicing family and matrimonial law, Paul keeps busy with charitable efforts, lectures, public talks and appearances on radio …

Brandon Rothstein, Esq. Named a 2018 Hudson Valley Parent Favorite Lawyer

By Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.News

Brandon Rothstein, Esq. from Kantrowitz, Goldhamer and Graifman has been recognized for exceptional legal care. All year, lawyers at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer and Graifman go above and beyond to provide clients with exceptional legal care. This service has been recognized and appreciated by their clients this year with the coveted title of 2018 Hudson Valley Parent Favorite Lawyer. The lawyers at …