By Randy S. Margulis | Published September 25, 2012 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce | Tagged Tags: child custody, custodial arrangements, custody trials, Divorce | Leave a comment
“I Want To Go Home”: Child Preference in Custody Cases
No aspect of divorce is more painful than disagreements over child custody. Even if parents are able to remain civil, children are very sensitive to the unhappiness of their parents—and their own participation in that unhappiness. Divorce is never easy on any family member. At the same time spousal relationships are dissolving, parental relationships to Read More
Read MoreNot Quite Ready: Separation in New York
Prior to October 2010, separating in New York was the only option for couples seeking divorce without having to claim a fault ground of divorce. A separation agreement details necessary marital issues like property division, spousal maintenance, child custody, and related financial concerns. After separation of a year or more, the agreement converts into a Read More
Read MoreResources for Domestic Violence Victims
If you or your children face threats from your spouse, you need help. It will not get better and it may get worse. Though men are also victims of domestic abuse, the New York State Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) reports 85 percent of the victims of intimate partner homicides in 2010 were Read More
Read MoreAre Inheritance Monies Subject to Equitable Distribution?
I work daily with individuals concerned about division of assets during their divorce. Properly valuing a marital estate is key to fair division of property at the end of a marriage. New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning without other agreement, a court makes property awards that equitably distribute assets and liabilities of the Read More
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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.
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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5.0/5.0Divorce 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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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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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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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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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 ...
