By Randy S. Margulis | Published August 28, 2012 | Posted in Divorce, Pre-Nups | Tagged Tags: Divorce, prenuptial agreements | Leave a comment
Risky Business: Top Five Reasons for a Prenuptial Agreement
There was a time when prenuptial agreements were the domain of celebrities or the wealthy. Times have changed, and prenuptial agreements are now common for couples of all ages anticipating marriage. Defined under Domestic Relations Law 236 (B) (3), a prenuptial agreement is a legal contract describing ownership and disposition of assets if a marriage Read More
Read MoreDoes Father Know Best? Child Custody in New York
Other than the death of a parent, there is likely no more disruptive event in the life of a child than a contentious child custody battle waged by parents unable to agree on a healthy parenting arrangement. Historically, the tender years doctrine used by courts presumed a mother, unless proved unfit, was the best caregiver Read More
Read MoreSame-Sex Divorce: Understanding the Differences
In 2011, New York legalized same-sex marriage. Although all divorcing couples face similar issues of spousal and child support, child custody, and property division, there are differences to consider after a same-sex marriage. Many couples who take advantage of the new law in New York already enjoyed a long-term civil union, accumulating wealth, property, 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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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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