New York Petition is a legal document that is used to file a formal request to a court or government agency for a specific purpose. It is typically used to ask for a court order or a government action. New York Petition can be used to: dissolve a marriage, establish paternity, change a name, modify a court order, make a will, or seek compensation or damages for a legal wrong. There are different types of New York Petition, including: Civil Petition, Family Petition, Probate Petition, Tax Petition, and Housing Petition. A Civil Petition is used to start a civil lawsuit or to request a court order or other legal action. Family Petitions are used to file for a divorce, establish child custody and visitation rights, or modify a court order. Probate Petitions are used to request the court to appoint an executor or administrator to handle an estate. Tax Petitions are used to dispute a tax assessment or request a property tax exemption. Housing Petitions are used to challenge a rent increase or request a rent abatement.