Has your marriage fallen on hard times? Are you contemplating a divorce? Make sure you avoid dragging your dirty laundry into the public arena through avenues like social media. Remember, any information you post online could potentially be used against you in a divorce case. The last thing you want to do is alienate your spouse, or friends and family …
Do Divorces Increase in January?
Why is January known as the ‘Divorce Month’? CNN recently had an interesting story about how divorce inquiries tend to increase over the month, which is why it has gained its nickname. According to the news outlet, between 2008 and 2011, a rise in the number of divorces filed occurred each January, followed by a gradual increase in February before …
Is My Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Our family law attorneys often run into clients asking about the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement during a divorce case. Here is what you should know—the only way you can determine if you are going to be allowed to keep certain assets following a divorce is to seek out expert legal counsel. Remember, any legally binding prenuptial agreement is one …
What is a Holographic Will?
Have you ever wondered if you could just write down your plans on paper and have your words serve as a will and testament? You should speak to an estate-planning attorney, rather than attempting to do this. A holographic will is a written document created by a person with directions about how to distribute property following his or her death, …
Why Do People Get Divorced?
Have you ever found yourself questioning the motives behind a friend or family member’s divorce? As we have reported previously, marriages fall apart for a number of reasons, including finances, infidelity and general unhappiness. Recently, a pair of researchers from Pennsylvania State University analyzed a survey given to about 200 divorced adult couples to discover why some marriages fall apart. …
Parental Alienation Syndrome: How Does This Affect a Child?
What should you do if the parent of your child is making unfounded allegations about you? Updating a blog post we brought you earlier this summer, actor Jason Patric won a legal battle recently as he was declared the legal parent of his son. Patric, 48, who starred in the films The Lost Boys and Speed 2: Cruise Control, was involved in …
Divorce: What Should I Do When My Spouse Does Not Respond?
Our attorneys often see divorce cases where parties are unwilling to cooperate or are not responsive to legal paperwork. As such, there are legal remedies to these situations. In some cases, you can seek a divorce without another person’s participation by filing for a Request to Enter a Default. When this occurs, a court will notify a person that he …
How Do Finances Contribute to Divorce?
Are you unhappily married? Does the thought of being around your spouse much longer seem too stressful to handle? You should not fret, as each year, thousands of marriages across the United States end divorced. Sometimes, marriages can become intolerable because of issues like finances. In 2012, Psychology Today reported that one of the most significant factors leading to divorce …
KGG’s Paul Goldhamer Named Super Lawyer
The attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are proud to announce that Paul Goldhamer has been named as a 2014 Super Lawyer in the practice areas of family and matrimonial law. According to its website, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a “rigorous, multiphase rating process.” To gain recognition, a candidate is judged by 12 indicators, including peer recognition and …
What Should I Do If I Have Been Served Divorce Paperwork?
Do you have questions about being served legal paperwork? Speak to our attorneys today. In many circumstances, you will be requested to respond to this paperwork in a specific period of time or be asked to show up to court. You need to make sure you receive proper legal advice when it comes to these situations. Common occurrences for being …