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Defining Separate vs. Marital Property in Equitable Distribution

Equitable distribution is the legal framework used to divide property during a divorce in New York. Only property that is deemed marital in nature is subject to division. Generally, marital property includes assets and debts acquired by either spouse or both during the marriage. Separate property consists of assets acquired before the marriage or after Read More

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What Is Wasteful Dissipation of Assets That Will Affect Equitable Distribution?

Among the most challenging issues in divorce cases can be how to divide the spouses’ marital property between them. New York follows the rule of equitable distribution, which means all marital assets must be divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. Division becomes problematic when a spouse intentionally or recklessly spends, damages, destroys or disposes of Read More

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Postnuptial Agreements

A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenup, a popular way to decide money and property issues at the start of a marriage rather than leave them for resolution during a divorce. Postnups — created after the parties are married — work much the same as prenups, but they are subjected to a higher level Read More

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How Domestic Violence Can Affect Property Division in a Divorce

Divorce can be a very stressful experience, especially as it relates to the division of marital property. When a couple divorces in New York, unless the parties agree otherwise, the court will divide their property in a way that is fair to both spouses, which is known as equitable distribution. In order to decide what Read More

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Randy S. Margulis
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As a Buffalo divorce lawyer for 28 years, I have devoted myself to solving the problems that affect families throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area and Western New York. As a family law attorney, I make it my goal to create a partnership of trust with my clients. People put their trust in me to handle cases that can potentially have a long-lasting impact on not only their lives, but the lives of their family as well.

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Alexandra M. Rockwood
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Alexandra M. Rockwood is a Senior Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates and has been with the firm since early 2020. She primarily practices in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, child custody, and child support. Alexandra is a practicing matrimonial and family law attorney as…

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