By Randy S. Margulis | Published February 28, 2025 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: child custody, disputes, mediation | Comments Off on Who Gets the Last Word in Joint Legal Child Custody Disputes?
Who Gets the Last Word in Joint Legal Child Custody Disputes?
If you have joint legal custody of your child in New York, you and the other parent share responsibility for making major decisions about your child’s life, regardless of who has physical custody. These decisions concern such matters as education, healthcare, religious upbringing and social media activity. Joint legal custody is meant to give a Read More
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“Kyra’s Law” Proponents Say Children’s Safety Should be Paramount in Custody Matters
Many child custody disputes become very emotional. Tensions run even higher when one or both parents has committed or threatened violence. In these cases, courts are put in a difficult position where they must balance the parental rights of an accused individual with the safety of everyone else involved. A proposal currently under consideration in 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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