By Randy S. Margulis | Published October 15, 2012 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: family law attorney in NY, family lawyer, new york marriages, prenup | Leave a comment
Spur of the Moment Marriages: Should You Elope?
It is the affordable alternative: enjoy a beautiful day, intimate and free of stress and high-cost. It’s your day, just for the two of you, so claim it! Elope for the weekend. It sounds too good to be true. What is the reality? The average age of eloping couples is going up, with some studies Read More
Read MoreBy The Numbers: Divorce Statistics in New York
It happens every day—couples get married and other couples get divorced. According to the United States Census Bureau, in the United States, the national divorce rate per 1,000 people in 2009 was 9.2 percent for men, and 9.7 percent for women. Closer to home, the U.S. Census Bureau Report Marital Events of Americans notes the Read More
Read More“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
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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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5.0/5.0We use Mr Margulis for our estate planning and wills. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and communicates very well. We trust him with our trusts and will continue to use his services as long as we can. Thankfully we don’t need his divorce services,...
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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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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 ...
