New York Verified Petition is a legal document used in the state of New York to initiate a variety of court proceedings. It is a sworn statement that is signed and verified before a Notary Public. Depending on the petition, it must be served upon the respondent and other parties, and filed with the court. There are several types of New York Verified Petition, including petitions for divorce, annulment, child custody, spousal maintenance, guardianship, visitation rights, name change, and adoption. Each petition must be drafted according to the laws of the state of New York and must contain the necessary information, such as the facts of the case, the legal grounds of the petition, and the petitioner’s proposed relief.