By Randy S. Margulis | Published May 15, 2022 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: equitable distribution, marital property, postnuptial, prenuptial | Comments Off on Benefits and Drawbacks of Postnuptial Agreements
Benefits and Drawbacks of Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenup, a popular way to decide money and property issues at the start of a marriage rather than leave them for resolution during a divorce. Postnups — created after the parties are married — work much the same as prenups, but they are subjected to a higher level Read More
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How Domestic Violence Can Affect Property Division in a Divorce
Divorce can be a very stressful experience, especially as it relates to the division of marital property. When a couple divorces in New York, unless the parties agree otherwise, the court will divide their property in a way that is fair to both spouses, which is known as equitable distribution. In order to decide what Read More
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Brooklyn resident Craig Dershowitz is embroiled in a fierce custody battle — over his dog, Knuckles. Dershowitz and his former girlfriend Sara Brega have filed in both New York and California courts for an order of custody for the dog they once shared. The Puggle (part beagle, part pug) is currently living with Brega in 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 is a Senior Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates and has been with the firm 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…
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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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