Dagaev v. Dagaev

This proceeding was commenced by petition and order to show cause pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 651 of the Family Court Act, requesting the custody of a minor child.

On the return date a hearing was held at which the petitioner, husband, did not appear personally or by his attor*963nev, and the petition was therefore dismissed. At that point, counsel for respondent made an oral application for an award of counsel fees. Respondent’s attorney has now supplemented his request made in open court with an affidavit which delineates the nature and extent of the legal services rendered on behalf…