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Check out recent blogs discussing topics such as high net worth divorce, property division, tax implications, and Comments on Critical Factors in a High Net Worth Divorce. Law Offices of Buffalo Attorney Randy S. Margulis is committed to providing skilled, compassionate legal support to couples and individuals going a difficult phase in their relationship.
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
2M ago
Many divorcing spouses understand the potential benefits of mediation. Resolving issues such as custody, child support, property division and alimony in a private setting is almost always preferable to litigation in open court. Pursuing a settlement with the assistance of a qualified family law mediator can also cut down on the time, money and aggravation Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
3M ago
Many child custody disputes become very emotional. Tensions run even higher when one or both parents has committed or threatened violence. In these cases, courts are put in a difficult position where they must balance the parental rights of an accused individual with the safety of everyone else involved. A proposal currently under consideration in Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
4M ago
For over a century, New York’s penal code has included a surprising and rarely enforced law that designates adultery as a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail and a $500 fine. As there have only been a handful of prosecutions for this offense over the past half-century, legislators are working Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
5M ago
Divorce is the end of a marriage, but when children are involved, it’s the beginning of a new chapter: co-parenting. The details of jointly caring for children can be burdensome and contentious, especially when there are hurdles to communication. Fortunately, technology offers a helping hand in the form of online co-parenting apps. These apps act Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
6M ago
Division of property in a New York divorce follows the principle of equitable distribution, which involves making a valuation of each marital asset. This includes each spouse’s retirement accounts. However, unlike a simple bank account, retirement funds may have both present and future values to ascertain. What’s more, division of these accounts may have tax Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
7M ago
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 ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
8M ago
Most contested divorces and child custody matters in New York are now referred to mediation: a structured but informal environment where spouses can discuss their issues, negotiate and potentially reach agreements without the need for trial. Known as “presumptive mediation,” this forum is based on the state court system’s general policy favoring alternative dispute resolution Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
9M ago
Child custody evaluators serve an important function in New York divorces where children are involved. When parents are unable to reach a consensus, a child custody evaluator can assemble forensic evidence to help the court make an informed decision. The primary objective of a forensic evaluation is to assess the child’s emotional, mental and physical Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
11M ago
Equitable distribution is the legal framework used to divide property during a divorce in New York. Only property that is deemed marital in nature is subject to division. Generally, marital property includes assets and debts acquired by either spouse or both during the marriage. Separate property consists of assets acquired before the marriage or after Read More ..read more
Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis Blog
1y ago
People who divorce usually want to part ways and move on with their lives. However, this freedom is limited when minor children are involved. A custodial parent — the one with whom the child lives primarily — cannot deny the other parent their allowed parenting time with the child. This can be a point of Read More ..read more