The attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are proud to announce that they have presented a PC Pre Law Scholarship to an outstanding graduating Rockland Community College (RCC) student. Each year, for more than two decades, our attorneys have awarded a financial scholarship to an outstanding RCC graduate who has expressed the intention to complete his or her education …
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Does Your Child Not Want to Visit With Your Ex?
There is no doubt that divorce can be stressful for all parties involved, most notably for children. With this in mind, it is important for you to talk to your children about visitation if you have gone through a divorce or you are thinking about one. It is not unusual, especially among teens, for a child to pick a “favorite …
Rockland County Resident Injured in Thruway Accident
According to CBS News, nine people were injured, including a Rockland County resident, in a vehicle accident on the New England Thruway in the Bronx on April 25. The news outlet reported that the accident occurred at 5 a.m. near the Connor Street exit. The vehicle, a Cadillac Escalade, slammed into a wall near the exit ramp on the northbound …
Former NY Governor Spitzer Finalizes Divorce
According to the New York Daily News, former governor Eliot Spitzer and his ex-wife have finalized their divorce, with Eliot handing over $7.5 million as part of the settlement. The news outlet reported that Silda Spitzer would also retain the family’s Fifth Avenue property, receive a new car every five years, money for “entertainment and activities expenses” and up to …
Numerous Violations Reported in NYC Scaffolding Accident
Updating a previous blog post, the Department of Buildings said that there were more than three dozen violations at a Manhattan construction site where a worker fell 13 stories to his death last month. The accident occurred on April 2, at around 2:10 p.m., near the Dream Hotel, at 210 W. 55th St., in Midtown. The worker, Lukasz Stolarski, 34, …
“Scandal” Star Accused of Domestic Violence, Wife Seeks Divorce
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Columbus Short, a star on ABC’s hit television show Scandal, has been accused of domestic violence and his wife has filed for divorce. According to the Times, Short’s wife, Tuere Tanee Short, filed for divorce earlier this month in Los Angeles County Superior Court and was also granted a temporary restraining order against …
Math Teacher Charged in DUI Accident That Left Officer Critically Injured
According to NorthJersey.com, a Lodi High School teacher was charged last week in connection to a drunk driving accident that left a Bergen County police officer critically injured. The news outlet reported that Michael Ettz, 36, a math teacher and coach, has been charged with aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily …
Who Is Responsible For Student Loan Debt After a Divorce?
Last week, the Wall Street Journal had an interesting story about student loan debt responsibility following a divorce. The Journal reported that college students and alumni are now more in debt than ever because of student loans, with students who earned bachelor’s degrees in 2012 having an outstanding loan balance of $29,400, with those with advanced degrees having even more. …
Ten Employees Charged In Rochester Nursing Home Abuse Case
A press release issued by New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman last month indicated that criminal charges were filed against 10 employees of a Rochester nursing home over allegations of abuse and neglect. According to the release, the employees, who worked for Blossom North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, are accused of mistreating a former resident. An investigation, conducted …
Study: Twitter Users More Likely to Cheat and Divorce
According to TIME, people who utilize social media applications like Twitter are more likely to be in relationships that end in divorce due to infidelity. The news source reported that an online journal, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, published a story recently indicating that people who are active on Twitter are more likely to be involved in the type of …