You can go to Family Court for a court order for child support from the other parent. Support, Adult Dependent (Developmentally Disabled).In New York State, a married person may file a petition in Family Court seeking spousal support from a current husband or wife. After review, the petition or pleading is sent to the Family Court in the county where the non-custodial parent lives. A support petition is a form that tells both your husband (the respondent) and the Judge what you (the petitioner) want. A spouse can file a petition in New York Family Court for the other spouse to pay spousal support even if they have not yet filed for divorce. 1. Fill out a child support modification petition. 2. File the petition with the Family Court that most recently established your order. 3. We help individuals seeking to obtain spousal support, as well as those who have been ordered to pay. This online program from Family Legal Care guides you through filling out a Petition for Child Support.