By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. A support petition is a form that tells both your husband (the respondent) and the Judge what you (the petitioner) want.According to current policy, a spouse must meet a 1 year durationofmarriage requirement just before filing for the spousal benefit. Social Security Administration. In New York State, a married person may file a petition in Family Court seeking spousal support from a current husband or wife. Spousal support is an amount of money that the court orders one spouse to pay to the other spouse for his or her reasonable needs. Fill out the contact form or call us at (516) 333-6555 to schedule your free consultation. Name Email Phone Message. To qualify for spousal benefits, you must be married to the disabled person and be at least 62 years old. Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm.