Bergen County divorce lawyer Paul Goldhamer, Esq. is a founding partner at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. In addition to practicing matrimonial and estate law, Mr. Goldhamer maintains a full schedule of teaching, speaking engagements, and media appearances. Mr. Goldhamer was selected in 2014 as a “Super Lawyer” by Superlawyers.com. From Paul Goldhamer: When it comes to alimony, the new tax law …
Do You Have to Pay Child Support If You Are Separated?
The breakdown of a marriage is, understandably, an emotional process. Often, spouses going through this breakdown will formalize it with a divorce. But in some cases – such as when the spouses prefer to take their time deciding how to end their marriage, or there are financial or other benefits for remaining married, some spouses decide to separate. Even though …
Who is More Likely to File for Divorce – Men or Women?
American marriages have evolved in many ways over the years – economic structures changed as women joined the workforce, the rate of divorce has risen, and the demographics of those getting married has changed. But one thing has remained consistent – women are much more likely than men to file for divorce. According to studies from 2000 and 2016, women …
3 Surprising Marriage and Divorce Trends
In everyday conversation, probably one of the most often-cited relationship statistics is that half of all marriages end in divorce. Not only is this statistic outdated, it falls far short of capturing the current picture of marriage in the United States. Changing demographics and cultural norms are both causing a shift in the way people approach marriage. Here are some …
New Federal Tax Law Will Reshape Alimony in NY and NJ
According to the current federal law, alimony payments – also known as spousal support – are tax deductible for the spouse making the payments. The newly-approved tax bill, however, shifts the tax benefit from the paying spouse to the receiving spouse. This will have a significant effect on divorce proceedings. About the new 2017 tax law On December 22, 2017, …
10 Examples of Irreconcilable Differences in Divorce Cases
In New Jersey, which allows no-fault divorce proceedings, many couples cite irreconcilable differences as justification for their split. As the term implies, irreconcilable differences is an inability for two married people to resolve disagreements or differing opinions, leading to a hostile and unhappy relationship. In such situations, where marriages are broken beyond any hope of repair, couples may agree that …
What is Considered Marital Property in New York?
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 matrimonial attorney Paul Goldhamer, B.A, J.D. Esq. is a co-founder of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman. In addition to practicing family law, Mr. Goldhamer keeps a busy schedule of teaching, lecturing to professional organizations, making radio and TV appearances and providing free legal seminars to the public in NJ and NY. In 2014, Mr. Goldhamer was selected as a …
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Bergen County divorce attorney Paul Goldhamer, B.A, J.D. Esq. co-founded the law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman in 1975. Mr. Goldhamer was a pioneer in offering free legal seminars to the public in NJ and NY. In addition to practicing family and matrimonial law, he maintains a busy schedule of teaching, lecturing to professional organizations, and appearing on TV …
What are the Grounds for Filing Divorce in New York?
Spouses filing for a divorce in New York are required to state the reason for the divorce..They can request the court to terminate their marriage under certain specified grounds listed in New York’s Domestic Relations Law. The grounds (reasons) for getting a divorce in New York are: Irretrievable breakdown: If the relationship between the spouses has broken down irretrievably for …