The New York Family Court Poor Person Application is a form used by those who are unable to afford legal representation and wish to apply for legal assistance from the court. This form is used in all Family Court proceedings in New York State, including matters related to divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, and adoption. The application is used to determine if the applicant qualifies for public assistance in the form of a court-appointed lawyer or other forms of legal assistance. There are two main types of New York Family Court Poor Person Applications: the original petition and the amended petition. The original petition is used to apply for legal assistance in the Family Court, while the amended petition is used to update information if circumstances have changed since the original application.