By Randy S. Margulis | Published January 8, 2013 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child support, collecting child support, family law, New York family law attorney | Leave a comment
When Your Ex-Spouse Fails to Pay Child Support
Rapper Flavor Flav recently avoided being put in jail by an Albany court by finally paying $25,000 of the more than $111,000 in back child support he owes to the mother of his three children. Celebrities sometimes provide poor role models, making it more difficult to enforce child support laws. If your spouse refuses to Read More
Read MoreHow Federal Laws Can Affect Same Sex Couples
New York legalized gay marriage in June 2011, and it is currently one of only six states to fully recognize same sex unions (the others are Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont and New Hampshire). At present, federal law does not recognize same sex unions and defines marriage as “a legal union between one man and one Read More
Read MoreAdoptive Mom Wins Custody Over Biological Mom in Same Sex Break Up
“Love doesn’t just come from biology,” said Allison Scollar after winning custody of her adoptive daughter over biological mother and former partner Brook Altman. The outcome in this custody case, believed to be the first of its kind in New York State, is a step closer to the law fully recognizing gay families and protecting Read More
Read MoreSpur 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
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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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