By Randy S. Margulis | Published April 29, 2024 | Posted in Divorce, Visitation Rights | Tagged Tags: custody, Divorce, parenting time | Comments Off on How Parenting Time is Awarded in a New York Divorce
How Parenting Time is Awarded in a New York Divorce
When a divorce involves children, one of the most important considerations is parenting time, formerly known as visitation. “The term “parenting time” emphasizes the ongoing and significant role both parents play in a child’s life despite living in separate households. There are two main types of post-divorce parenting arrangements: sole custody and joint custody. In Read More
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Preparing for a Child Custody Case in New York
Child custody could be the most contentious issue you have to litigate in your divorce, so if you have to go to court, you must be thoroughly prepared. Courts decide child custody issues based on what they deem to be the “best interest of the child,” so it’s incumbent on you to appear as the Read More
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New York’s New Spousal Support Law Corrects Problems of 2010
New York’s no-fault divorce law of 2010 introduced guidelines for temporary spousal maintenance that were meant to standardize awards, but those guidelines created unintended consequences that the legislature has now acted to correct. According to the New York Law Journal, by relying on disparity of income rather than need, the 2010 guidelines often produced a Read More
Read MoreStreamlining your Divorce – Taking Care of the Details
Even under the most peaceful circumstances, divorce can be difficult. The process of untangling two lives can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. An experienced divorce attorney can help you sort through some of the more mundane procedural aspects of divorce so you can focus on emotional healing and caring for your children. While you 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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