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Spousal Support

Buffalo Spousal Support Lawyers

Protect yourself from financial peril

One of the most important issues in a divorce or separation is spousal maintenance.  Also known as alimony, spousal support may be required to allow the recipient spouse some degree of financial independence.  Having an experienced family law attorney on your side can be extremely valuable in ensuring that this issue is properly resolved.

At the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis, we help people throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area establish spousal maintenance agreements. Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, is the amount of money paid from one spouse to another in the wake of a divorce or separation. Depending on the circumstances, spousal maintenance can be awarded for a limited amount of time or can be awarded indefinitely. We have years of experience handling this issue for our clients, and you can rest assured that we know how to secure the best possible results in your case.

Temporary spousal maintenance

While a divorce is pending, spouses often struggle to pay their bills or maintain their standard of living. New York has recognized this problem and recently passed laws that allow courts to issue temporary spousal maintenance while the divorce is pending. Temporary support is awarded according to a fixed formula, based on the higher-earning spouse’s income in relation to the lower-earning spouse’s income. These new laws also allow lower-income spouses to be entitled to payment for attorneys’ fees during the divorce process.

Permanent spousal maintenance

In New York, spouses often pay or receive durational maintenance after a divorce or separation. This form of maintenance is intended to help the ex-spouse get on their feet and achieve financial independence.  This is often awarded when the marriage is of a short duration and the couple had no children. However, there are certain cases where an ex-spouse may be dependent on their former husband of wife to provide them with support for a number of years.  Courts are required to weigh a number of factors when determining whether a spouse is entitled to receive long-term or even permanent spousal maintenance, including:

  • The duration of the marriage
  • Income and property held by the parties
  • Present and future earning capacity
  • Ability of an ex-spouse to become self-supporting
  • Amount awarded in equitable distribution
  • Age and health of the parties
  • Non-economic contributions to the marriage

We have had considerable success helping clients protect their assets and receive the support that they needed. Let us put our knowledge and skill to work for you today.

Effective representation. Proven results.

Call the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis today at 716.886.9600 or contact our firm online to schedule an initial consultation.  From our offices conveniently located in Williamsville and downtown Buffalo, we represent clients living throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area and Western New York, including:

  • Akron
  • Amherst
  • Batavia
  • Cheektowaga
  • Clarence
  • Depew
  • Elma
  • Grand Island
  • Hamburg
  • Kenmore
  • Lancaster
  • Lewiston
  • Lockport
  • Orchard Park
  • Niagara Falls
  • Snyder
  • West Seneca
  • Tonawanda
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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
Senior Associate

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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    5.0/5.0

    Divorce is always an unpleasant event and my case was no exception, yet the guidance, professionalism and ethical strategy that Randy Margulis provided was essential in finding the best solutions for my children, my ex-wife and myself. As the proces...

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    5.0/5.0

    Divorce is always an unpleasant event and my case was no exception, yet the guidance, professionalism and ethical strategy that Randy Margulis provided was essential in finding the best solutions for my children, my ex-wife and myself. As the proces...

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    5.0/5.0

    Randy Margulis is knowledgable of Domestic Law, dedicated, responsive, personable, aggressive and effective. I came to him on a friend's recommendation as well as Randy's reputation, and during the initial consultation I liked his approach and track ...

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    5.0/5.0

    Found Mr. Margulis to be a very organized and professional individual to work with. He is well-respected by his peers and is spoken of highly, I believe this helped with my divorce and made things go smoothly. I would highly recommend his services ...

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    5.0/5.0

    Randy is very firm and effective in court while empathetic to his clients. I am a domestic violence victim, and Randy made me feel safe and protected. My financial award was more than I envisioned it to be when I started my divorce. I can't thank ...

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