DeBergalis v. DeBergalis

Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: The record supports the determination of the Judicial Hearing Officer that defendant’s conduct prolonged this litigation, thereby justifying the award of counsel fees in the amount of $7,250.98 (see, DeCabrera v Cabrera-Rósete, 70 NY2d 879; Rados v Rados, 133 AD2d 536). Contrary to defendant’s assertion, "[ijndigency is not a prerequisite to an award of counsel fees” (DeCabrera v CabreraRosete, supra, at 881).

We reject defendant’s contention that the denial of plaintiff’s application for an award of temporary maintenance during the…