What are the grounds for divorce? Four of the “grounds” in this state are based on the fault of one of the parties: (1) cruel and inhuman treatment; (2) abandonment for one or more years; (3) imprisonment for three or more years; and (4) adultery.   The other (“no fault”) grounds are: (1) one year … Continued

Reporting Animal Cruelty To report animal cruelty, please contact your local county Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“SPCA”) or other humane enforcement agency or contact your local police department. The agency you call must have police powers to investigate, file a report, and arrest. Usually, each county has one agency that possesses … Continued

The Process Applying There are two ways to apply for social security disability benefits: directly with a representative from social security (in person or online), or online, through the social security website: https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ Application Process Time Claims for disability benefits take more time to process than other types of Social Security claims — from 3 to … Continued

Health Insurance One of the most important steps when brining home your new bundle of joy is updating your health insurance to include the new baby. The majority of health insurance companies allow the child to be added to the insurance policy after the birth, regardless of whether it is during an open enrollment period. … Continued

Inspections The home inspection is one of the most important steps in buying a house. In New York State, home inspectors are licensed and trained to check for very specific things. The typical home inspection should include a report on the following in the home: heating and cooling systems, electrical system, plumbing, walls, ceilings, flooring, … Continued