Application. The application must be made within 10 days prior to admission by: âš« any person with whom the person alleged to be mentally ill resides;. Family Court has special clerks to help people fill out the support petition and file the case.It does not cost any money to start a case in Family Court. (the respondent) and Support. To ask that your Temporary. Assistance be restricted, ask for a "Request For Voluntary Restricted Payments" form, fill it out and return it to your local. Fill out the contact form or call us at (212) 706-2001 to schedule your initial consultation. The Plaintiff must fill out the original and make a copy of the form. New York will grant a divorce when there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, for six (6) months or longer. Can complete, sign, and return the form at childsupport.ny.gov.