NY Family Law

Dec 23, 20201 min read

Free Initial Consultation with a Lawyer

Hayes & Simon, an international law firm, is offering a free initial consultation with an attorney in New York. Your legal consultation...

Dec 10, 20201 min read

Divorce and the Alleged Recently Acquired Income Deficiency Syndrome

Divorces, often, result in battles over the amount of family assets and the income and liabilities of the primary monied spouse. In...

Nov 5, 20201 min read

Intestate Succession in New York: Dying without a Last Will and Testament in NY

In a previous article, we emphasized the importance of writing a “Last Will and Testament” and how a will helps protect your loved ones...

Sep 1, 20201 min read

Recognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Divorce Decree in New York

Recognition and enforcement of a foreign divorce decree in New York are via the process of domestication of the foreign divorce decree. ...

Aug 31, 20201 min read

Britney Spears Saga: New York’s Guardianship Law Explained

Britney Spears made headlines with an online campaign that seeks to end the conservatorship (guardianship) of the controversial pop...

Jun 7, 20181 min read

International Divorces in New York Courts: Grounds for Divorce in New York

In New York, a divorce may be granted by a New York Family Court based on a mutual agreement of separation, an order of separation by a ...

Feb 20, 20181 min read

Hearings Necessary in New York Child Custody Disputes

In a significant change in adjudicating New York child custody disputes, the New York's Court of Appeals recently ruled that, in most...

Dec 10, 20171 min read

Hiring a New York Divorce Lawyers for International Divorces in New York Courts

Our law firm’s New York attorneys handle many divorce and family matters for our international clients. The major issues that arise are, ...

May 31, 20171 min read

Every New York Business Owner Needs A Will

No one ever wants to think about it, but sooner or later we all meet our maker and before meeting your maker – have a will drafted that...

Sep 27, 20161 min read

New York Divorce: Residency Requirements and Permissible Grounds for Divorce in NY

Prior to filing for a divorce in New York, you must meet the residency requirement as outlined in New York’s Domestic Relations Law, and...

Aug 16, 20161 min read

NY’s Family Leave Law: What It Means For NY Small Businesses

Earlier this year, New York enacted the NY Family Leave Law, which mandates NY businesses, including small businesses, to provide family...