Fill in the place and date of the marriage. If you are divorced from the other party, this may not be the appropriate petition.Spouses who are legally married must support each other for as long as they are married and both sides are alive. A support petition is a form that tells both your husband (the respondent) and the Judge what you (the petitioner) want. WHEREFORE, I am requesting that this Court issue an order of support directing. You have to ask the New York State Supreme Court to change your name. New York State for Spousal Support Only IWO's. On IWO Form LDSS-5038 (for Spousal Support Only. New York will grant a divorce when there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, for six (6) months or longer. When completing this section, enter your New York tax preparer registration identification number (NYTPRIN) if you are required to have one.