By Randy S. Margulis | Published July 3, 2012 | Posted in Domestic Violence, Family Law | Tagged Tags: accused of domestic violence, divorce lawyer, Domestic Violence, family law attorney in NY, order of protection, spousal abuse, suffered domestic abuse | Leave a comment
Orders of Protection in New York
According to the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, New York State courts issued over 300,000 orders of protection in 2010. Sadly, in that same year, there were also 73 intimate partner homicides, a 19 percent increase from 2009. Sobering statistics Suffering domestic violence — or false accusations of domestic violence — is life-changing. Read More
Read MoreDoes Whirlwind Romance Last?
Kim, Mariah, Britney. Besides beauty and celebrity, what do these women have in common? Brief marriages or brief courtship—or both? The world is probably a little too familiar with the six-month romance of reality television actress Kim Kardashian and basketball player Kris Humphries. Together just 72 days, their impending divorce process lingers longer than their Read More
Read MoreGetting Support: Temporary Maintenance During Divorce
At the outset of divorce, shifts in financial outlook are difficult to handle. Even as spouses separate, mortgage, utilities, and other bills still demand payment. Whether you are the higher- or lower-earning spouse, temporary financial support is an important feature on the divorce landscape. Called durational or periodic support, temporary support assists struggling spouses while Read More
Read MoreSafety Net: High Net Worth Divorce in New York
Most couples work to maintain and plan for a solid financial future, retirement, and support for their children. If those couples reach the end of their marriage, I work to help them keep plans intact even as their marriage dissolves. Preservation of wealth is an important feature of any divorce—for those with modest means or 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 ...
