New York and New Jersey are equitable distribution states. This means part of final divorce proceedings will be a fair splitting of property. While married parties and their legal representatives will negotiate, the court may decide what is fair based on a series of criteria. Not surprisingly, these negotiations can be tense. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman is in the business …
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Bergen County, New Jersey family law attorney Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. In addition to practicing matrimonial law, Mr. Goldhamer maintains a full schedule of radio and television appearances, teaching, and giving talks to professional organizations. He was a pioneer in providing no-cost public seminars on legal matters in New York and New Jersey. …
Are Prenuptial Agreements Unbreakable?
When crafted and executed correctly by an attorney, prenuptial agreements are almost always iron-clad, and used by thousands of couples who are planning their nuptials. A solid prenup is an invaluable tool for protecting pre-marital assets, including real estate holdings, private possessions acquired before the wedding and other holdings. For many couples, prenuptial agreements provide a platform for honest, open …
Premarital Agreements
Premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements, are guidelines that couples set before getting married, to draw fine lines regarding rights and ownership of certain assets. While premarital agreements aren’t a must, many couples find them to be beneficial. If you or someone you know is interested in obtaining a premarital agreement, contact the law offices of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer …
Divorce
No matter the circumstances, divorce is a very difficult situation for anyone to go through. Setting the legal aspect aside, the emotional stress involved can take a toll on all parties involved. However, given the right legal representation, the situation doesn’t have to be quite so complicated. If you or someone you know needs a family law attorney, contact the …
What Life Events Can Contribute to a Divorce?
The reasons behind crumbling marriages and divorce may vary, but one thing is true—sometimes, specific life events can lead to conflicts in relationships. We bring this up because recently Health.com had an interesting story about which life events can lead to a divorce. The events that were mentioned mostly involved stressors, and the news source spoke to a counselor and …
Are There Positives For Children of Divorce?
A couple of weeks ago in our blog, we discussed tips for speaking to your children about a divorce. Remember, a divorce can be an emotional struggle for all of the parties involved—there is no sugarcoating this. However, this does not mean that the dissolution of your marriage cannot lead to better things. If you are in a marriage where …
Will a Divorce Affect My Credit Score?
Are you worried that a divorce may hurt your credit score? It is true that in some circumstances, your credit can take a hit following a divorce. This is because many relationships involve joint credit accounts, which are closed following the dissolution of a marriage. Remember, sadly, if you are a joint owner, cosigner or an authorized user on a …
KGG Successfully Represents Parents in Custody Battles
Child custody and visitation cases are fraught with difficulty. A skilled custody-visitation attorney is a necessity. At KGG, we have five full-time matrimonial attorneys all of whom are skilled in custody and visitation matters. Custody and visitation often requires you to defend against Domestic Violence (DV) claims; allegations of drug and alcohol use; and many other attacks on your person …
Tips for Speaking to Your Children About Divorce
Are you a parent struggling to keep your household afloat amid troubles with your marriage? Unfortunately, divorce could be an emotional struggle not only for you, but also for your child. It is not without stress for all parties involved. If you are divorcing your spouse and you have children, you will need to effectively communicate what is occurring in …