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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 536

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 536 - Counsel fees (2026)

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**N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 536. Counsel fees.** Once an order of filiation is made, the court in its discretion may allow counsel fees to the attorney for the prevailing party, if he or she is unable to pay such counsel fees. Representation by an attorney pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision nine of section one hundred eleven-b of the social services law shall not preclude an award of counsel fees to an applicant which would otherwise be allowed under this section.

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