By Randy S. Margulis | Published January 15, 2013 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: Divorce, future finances, New York divorce attorney, tax implications | Leave a comment
The Tax Implications of Divorce
A 2011 Kings County case demonstrates that serious consideration of tax implications is crucial in a divorce. The husband’s gross income was $107,953 and the wife’s was $11,660. After payment of alimony, child support and taxes, the husband took home $41,000 per year and the wife’s income was $58,253. Be sure to review IRS Publication Read More
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
Divorce can be harder on your children than it is on you. Marital difficulties disrupt all relationships, and a failure to recognize your children’s feelings may set a negative pattern that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Talking to children about divorce is not easy, but the following suggestions may Read More
Read More“I Want To Go Home”: Child Preference in Custody Cases
No aspect of divorce is more painful than disagreements over child custody. Even if parents are able to remain civil, children are very sensitive to the unhappiness of their parents—and their own participation in that unhappiness. Divorce is never easy on any family member. At the same time spousal relationships are dissolving, parental relationships to Read More
Read MoreNot Quite Ready: Separation in New York
Prior to October 2010, separating in New York was the only option for couples seeking divorce without having to claim a fault ground of divorce. A separation agreement details necessary marital issues like property division, spousal maintenance, child custody, and related financial concerns. After separation of a year or more, the agreement converts into a 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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