Finding the right attorney for your business needs has become critical as New York’s shift into economic recovery gathers momentum. A recent case of a Long Island woman posing as an Immigration Lawyer highlights the importance of doing your due diligence. The Nassau County District Attorney’s office announced that they
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New New York Laws for 2021
A new year signals a new beginning and sends a message of hope for a lot of us especially when we spent almost the entire year of 2020 in series of lockdowns, quarantines, economic recessions, job losses, and a lot more devastating things as a result of the still ongoing
Continue readingDivorce 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 some cases, the bread earner of the family claims that the bread earners income dropped and liabilities increased, thus, leading to less of an ability to pay maintenance
Continue readingExecuting a Power of Attorney in New York?
Power of attorneys are necessary, in many cases, for individuals or businesses wishing to conduct business via a third party. Under § 5-1501 of New York General Obligations Law, a Power of Attorney is “a written document, other than a document referred to in section 5-1501C, by which a principal
Continue readingIntestate 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 and allows you to determine what happens to your property after you pass. Under New York Law, when a person dies without a will, the Rules
Continue readingRecognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Divorce Decree in New York
Recognition and enforcement of a foreign divorce decree in New York is via the process of domestication of the foreign divorce decree. A foreign divorce decree may undergo a process of domestication which involves the recognition and enforcement of the foreign divorce decree. In short, recognition is when a court
Continue readingBritney 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 star. A judge, in early 2008, ordered a conservatorship with her father and a lawyer as the conservators of her estate. While the following matter does not, directly, deal with New
Continue readingFree Initial Consultation with a New York Lawyer
Hayes & Simon, an international law firm, is offering a free initial consultation with an attorney in New York. Your legal consultation may be schedule at: Schedule a Call. The call shall be with, in most cases, New York Lawyer Sean Hayes. Hayes & Simon, P.C. Hayes & Simon professionals are internationally
Continue readingInternational 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 New York court, for “Fault” attributable to the other spouse or for No-Fault Grounds. A New York court may not grant a divorce
Continue readingHearings 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 cases, NY child custody and visitation orders should, only, be made after the parties have been given the right to a full evidentiary hearing before a New York
Continue readingHiring 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, typically, jurisdiction of the New York courts, service of process and the grounds for the New York divorce. We wrote an article on the Grounds for a New York
Continue readingEvery 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 complies with New York law and your wishes. Small business owners especially need a will, as their businesses can suffer based on
Continue readingNew 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 you must have a legally acceptable ground for the divorce in New York. Domestic Relations Law § 230 outlines the residency requirement that parties seeking a
Continue readingDrafting a New York Prenuptial Agreement
In light of the impending divorce of superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, now is a good time to become re-acquainted with what a prenuptial agreement is and what can and cannot be included in a New York prenuptial agreement. A New York prenuptial agreement is: a contract between future
Continue readingNY’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 leave for most employees. This article is part of our ongoing series of laws that NY small business owners should consider. Under the new law Family Leave Law in New
Continue readingFiling a Contested Divorce in a New York City or County Family Court
If you and your spouse have decided to amicably part ways, you may simply want to consider filing for a New York uncontested divorce. An article on the uncontested divorce procedure, in New York, can be found at: Grounds for Divorce in New York State Courts. An attorney is needed,
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