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The attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are proud of their “go green” history, which dates back some 30 years. Throughout his time with KGG, attorney Paul Goldhamer has insisted that tenants located around the law firm’s offices segregate their disposable waste so that it can be recycled. This is done by having people separate waste by metals, plastics …

If you are planning to rely on spousal support or alimony following your divorce to get by, you may want to think again. In many states, a person must make an effort to become independent or self-sufficient to obtain or continue support, regardless of the size of his or her former spouses’ income. Keep in mind, in most divorce cases, …

Our firm handles a variety of cases in New York and New Jersey involving personal injuries, divorce and employment law, in addition to class action lawsuits. Each one of our attorneys specializes in a practice area, with experience and expertise. Paul Goldhamer has several decades of experience with family law and divorce cases. He has been recognized as one of …

Divorce is one of the most mentally challenging hurdles a person can face. It can be incredibly hard if you are in a poor relationship to tell your spouse that you want to leave him or her. Often, there is still a love that exists between spouses, even when their marriage is on the rocks, as they have spent much …

How do you define parental alienation? The term is used in family courts when one parent accuses another of acts that could include allegations of sexual and physical abuse, as well as other behaviors that may deliberately turn a child against the other parent in a manipulative fashion. Allegations of parental alienation are substantial. In New York, courts have regularly …

Have you noticed decreased satisfaction within your marriage since social media applications started becoming popular? It should come as no surprise that social media outlets like Facebook, which allows people to talk to others privately, could affect marriage and encourage infidelity. According to WTOP-TV, a study in the July 2014 issue of the Journal Computers in Human Behavior has concluded, …

With kids beginning summer vacation soon, it should be noted that any child custody and visitation order should specifically plan for and include summer weeks off school. As kids have more free time and flexibility over the summer, it can have a beneficial impact on visitation schedules, particularly for a non-custodial parent who may not have longer periods of time …

According to the New York Daily News, Sherri Shepherd, a co-host on ABC’s “The View”, has filed for divorce from her husband in New Jersey. The filing reportedly comes several days after her estranged husband Lamar Sally filed for a legal separation in California. In her filing, Shepherd did not specify anything related to custody of her and Sally’s unborn …

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 …

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 …