By Randy S. Margulis | Published March 28, 2025 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: Divorce, judicial, presumptive mediation | Comments Off on Using Mandatory Presumptive Mediation in a New York Divorce
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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Be Sure to Understand Potential Consequences of Accessing 401(k) Funds in a Divorce
Divorce can be overwhelming in so many ways. Along with the emotional strain, many spouses face serious challenges involving money when their marriage ends. A rash decision under pressure could threaten your financial security for years to come, so it is important to get the professional guidance you need before taking any significant steps. One Read More
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“Birdnesting” Flips Visitation Arrangements When Parents Divorce
When most parents divorce, the drop-off/pickup of children becomes a familiar ritual. Whether it occurs at a home or a “neutral site,” such as a fast-food restaurant, everyone involved gets used to shuttling children and their stuff back and forth between parental residences. However, some families have flipped the standard visitation framework in an effort Read More
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Move to Repeal New York’s Anti-Adultery Law Reflects Changes in Divorce Standards
For over a century, New York’s penal code has included a surprising and rarely enforced law that designates adultery as a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail and a $500 fine. As there have only been a handful of prosecutions for this offense over the past half-century, legislators are working 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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