Lillian T. v. John T.

*1095OPINION OF THE COURT

Salvatore R. Mosca, J.

This matter is presently before the court for confirmation of a Hearing Examiner’s findings, made ostensibly pursuant to Family Court Act § 156, and for the imposition of an order of commitment. Also before the court are respondent’s objections to the Hearing Examiner’s award of counsel fees.

The decision, findings and order of the Hearing Examiner were transmitted to the court unaccompanied by a transcript of the hearing. This led the court to inquire what the appropriate procedure would be (where no transcript was provided) to confirm the Hearing…