By Randy S. Margulis | Published June 28, 2025 | Posted in 401k | Tagged Tags: Actuarial analysis, divorced spouse, QDRO | Comments Off on What to Know About Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
What to Know About Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
In a New York divorce, assets and debts acquired during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution, which means they are divided fairly but not necessarily equally. Among the assets to be divided are retirement accounts owned by either spouse. However, these accounts are subject to special considerations concerning their valuation and tax treatment. The Read More
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What Remedies Are Available When a Child Refuses Visitation?
In New York, a parent with primary child custody has a legal obligation to ensure that the visitation order established by the court is complied with. When a child refuses to spend visitation time with the other parent, it presents a complex situation that requires careful handling by both parents and, potentially, the courts. The Read More
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New York Introduces Uncontested Joint Divorce Procedure
Starting in January 2025, New York has a new law in place that significantly streamlines the divorce process for couples who are in mutual agreement about the essential terms of dissolution of their marriage. With an uncontested joint divorce, you and your spouse can jointly file a single petition in court, rather than the traditional Read More
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Using Mandatory Presumptive Mediation in a New York Divorce
Since 2019, the New York State Unified Court System has required divorce and family law disputes to be submitted initially to mediation before moving forward with litigation. Mandatory presumptive mediation, as it is called, empowers couples to negotiate terms of their divorce with the guidance of a neutral third party, rather than having a judge 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 has been with the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates 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 well as a trained social worker. This combination of…
Ashleigh E. Lymburner is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates, PLLC, and has been with the firm since August 2024. She primarily practices in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, child custody, and child support. Her experience includes serving a Judicial Externship under Judge Sharon…
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