By Randy S. Margulis | Published February 20, 2026 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: Assets, Divorce, family | Comments Off on Gray Divorce: What Seniors Ending a Marriage Need to Know
Gray Divorce: What Seniors Ending a Marriage Need to Know
According to national studies, the divorce rate for Americans over 50 has roughly doubled since the 1990s and may triple by 2030. “Gray divorce,” as this is called, carries not only emotional weight but also significant financial and logistical complexities that may not be present for younger spouses. Preparing for divorce with informed guidance can Read More
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Family Law Matters That Can Be Readily Resolved by Mediation
Mediation offers significant advantages in family law cases, providing a confidential, cost-effective and less adversarial alternative to traditional litigation. By encouraging cooperation, mediation empowers parties to create personalized solutions that foster lasting agreements and reduce emotional strain—especially important when children are involved. Working with a neutral mediator helps families address deeply personal concerns in a Read More
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What Are the Complications of a High-Net-Worth Divorce?
A high-net-worth divorce generally refers to the dissolution of a marriage where the marital estate exceeds $1 million in liquid assets. This threshold encompasses not just cash, but also real estate holdings, business interests, diversified investment portfolios, retirement accounts, intellectual property and valuable luxury items such as art collections and fine jewelry. High-net-worth divorces are Read More
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Using Mandatory Presumptive Mediation in a New York Divorce
Since 2019, the New York State Unified Court System has required divorce and family law disputes to be submitted initially to mediation before moving forward with litigation. Mandatory presumptive mediation, as it is called, empowers couples to negotiate terms of their divorce with the guidance of a neutral third party, rather than having a judge 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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