Legal Opinion
Bolsinger v. Bolsinger
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 7, 1988PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
In an action for a divorce and ancillary relief, the plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County (Benson, J.), entered April 6, 1987, which, inter alia, awarded a fee of $3,500 to the guardian ad litem appointed for the defendant, payable by the plaintiff.
Ordered that the order is modified, on the facts and in the exercise of discretion, by reducing the amount of the fee to $2,000; as so modified, the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
A court may allow a guardian ad litem, duly appointed pursuant to CPLR 1202, "reasonable compensation for his services…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- In re the Accounting of BecanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1966
- Hines v. HinesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1959
- In re Lydia E. Hall HospitalNew York Supreme Court · 1982
- Perales v. CuttitaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987
- Rapp v. RappNew York Family Court · 1979
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