Hilsair v. Benedetto

In a proceeding pursuant to Family Court Act article 6, the mother appeals from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County (Pagones, *489J.), entered November 27, 1996, which directed her to pay $2,100 as an attorney’s fee to the father.

Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

The award of reasonable counsel fees is a matter within the sound discretion of the trial court (see, DeCabrera v CabreraRosete, 70 NY2d 879). In making an award of counsel fees, a court should consider a number of factors, including the parties’ ability to pay, the nature and extent of the…