By Randy S. Margulis | Published January 20, 2026 | Posted in Pre-Nups | Tagged Tags: asset protection, prenup, prenuptial agreement | Comments Off on Prenups Are No Longer the Province of the Rich and Famous
Prenups Are No Longer the Province of the Rich and Famous
For many decades, prenuptial agreements — also known as “prenups” — were largely tools of the wealthy elite, used to safeguard substantial fortunes in the event of divorce. However, modern perspectives have evolved and prenups are now widely recognized as a prudent financial tool for anyone considering marriage, regardless of the size of their estate. Read More
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Who Gets the Pets in a New York Divorce?
Even when both parties agree to a divorce, it can be a stressful and combative process, and decisions about who gets the pets can add to the friction. For many people, pets are like their children and contests over possession become akin to custody battles. Historically, in the state of New York, pets were largely Read More
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How Fast Can I Get Divorced?
Divorce takes some time, but the exact amount of time it takes to get divorced varies. A simple, uncontested divorce can take as little as 60 days, but that is a rarity. If a couple has any issues to resolve — such as division of assets or child support — the divorce takes longer. Here Read More
Read More…Then Comes Marriage…No Wait…
Prenuptial agreements in New York Love at first sight. Or love after long friendship. Regardless of how it came about, your relationship is leading toward marriage and it is a happy time. In the best circumstances, love matures into solid partnership that lasts a lifetime. But even with a state divorce rate below the national 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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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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