New York Petition is a legal document that is filed with the New York State Supreme Court in order to start a legal action, such as a divorce or a probate proceeding. The petition is the first document filed, and it contains a statement of the relief sought and the facts that support it. New York Petition can be used for a variety of legal matters, including family law, real estate law, and probate law. There are three main types of New York Petition: Civil Petition, Family Petition, and Surrogate's Court Petition. Civil Petition is used to bring civil actions, such as a divorce, probate proceeding, or a personal injury lawsuit. Family Petition is used to bring a family-related action, such as adoption, custody, or guardianship. Lastly, Surrogate's Court Petition is used to bring a probate proceeding or to administer an estate after someone has died.