Reisch v. Reisch

An application has been made to this court pursuant to section 438 of the Family Court Act for counsel fees. Petitioner’s attorney has supplemented his request made in open court with an affidavit which delineates the nature and extent of the legal services rendered on behalf of his client. A fee in the sum of $7,500 plus $155 in disbursements has been requested.

Respondent’s attorney has submitted an affidavit in opposition to the request for counsel fees in which he vigorously denies the right of petitioner’s attorney to receive counsel fees from the respondent. Respondent’s attorney raises…