By Randy S. Margulis | Published December 26, 2013 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody, child support, disestablishing paternity, establishing paternity, New York family law attorney | Leave a comment
Proving and Disproving Paternity
In the days before DNA testing was widely available, the husband of a child’s mother was presumed to be the father of the child. Today we can establish with total certainty who the biological father of a child is. There are reasons to wish to establish that one man is the father and another is Read More
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Preparing for Remarriage – Things to Consider
Most people who divorce consider re-marrying at some point. According the U.S. Census study, most people who remarry after divorce do so within four years. If you are considering remarriage, there are a number of things you might want to take care of before taking the leap a second time. First, speak to your divorce Read More
Read MoreSame-Sex Stepparenting
The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) recently won an important battle in Queens County that allows biological parents to bypass adoption procedures when their same-sex partners apply to adopt their children. This second parent adoption initiative removes one major barrier to LGBT adoption, relieving the biological parent from the criminal background check, home study Read More
Read MoreModifying a New York Child Support Order
This past May, supermodel Linda Evangelista and French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault finally agreed on a figure for his support of their six-year-old son. Although the precise amount was undisclosed by the Manhattan court, sources indicate that Evangelista had originally sought $46,000 per month and left the court that day with a smile on her face. 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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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 ...
