Spousal support cases are started with a spousal support petition in Family Court. There is no filing fee in Family Court.WHEREFORE, I am requesting that this Court issue an order of support directing. A support petition is a form that tells both your husband (the respondent) and the Judge what you (the petitioner) want. Part 1 – Complete this part to calculate your withholding allowances for New York State and Yonkers (line 1 of Form IT-2104). 1. Fill out a child support modification petition. 2. File the petition with the Family Court that most recently established your order. 3. OCSS services include assistance with locating noncustodial parents, establishing parentage, establishing child support and medical support orders. You may file for divorce in New York if you meet one of these residency requirements: Either you or your spouse has lived in New York for at least one year. 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.