What should you do if you’re involved in an automobile accident in New York? STOP! By law, you are required to stop and exchange information. With whom? Other drivers Injured persons Owners of damaged property Owners of certain kinds of injured domestic animals Police, if present Do I have to call the police? Yes, if … Continued
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