New York Laws
Article 13 - New York State Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act
301-B - Extension of Benefits to Dependents.

§ 301-b. Extension of benefits to dependents. 1. Dependents of a
person in military service shall be entitled to the benefits accorded to
persons in military service under the provisions of this article upon
application to a court therefor, unless in the opinion of the court the
ability of such dependents to comply with the terms of the obligation,
contract, lease, or bailment has not been materially impaired by reason
of the military service of the person upon whom the applicants are
dependent.

2. If no court proceeding is pending, the dependent claiming
entitlement may initially apply to any agency, private party, business
or other entity to whom the claim for benefit is made. Such agency,
private party, business or other entity shall grant such entitlement
unless the ability of such dependents to comply with the terms of the
obligation, contract, lease, or bailment has not been materially
impaired by reason of the military service of the person upon whom the
applicants are dependent. Such initial application in accordance with
this subdivision shall in no way affect the ability of such dependents
to apply to a court as authorized by subdivision one of this section.

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