N.Y. Military Law § 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.