By Randy S. Margulis | Published March 20, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce | Tagged Tags: Child, custody, parenting time | Comments Off on How New York Courts Allocate Parenting Time After Divorce
How New York Courts Allocate Parenting Time After Divorce
New York family law has undergone a meaningful shift in the language used to describe how parents share responsibility for their children. The terms “custody” and “visitation” have been replaced by the term “parenting time” to describe each parent’s responsibility for a child’s day-to-day care. This change reflects a broader recognition that children benefit from Read More
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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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What to Do if Your Co-parent Violates Your Child Custody Rights
Co-parenting after divorce or separation is not without its challenges, even if both parents get along. But child custody arrangements can deteriorate rapidly when one parent violates the other’s rights. In New York, there is a public policy of encouraging a continued relationship between parents and children after a divorce or separation. This often means 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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