N.Y. Family Court Act § 536: Counsel fees

§ 536. Counsel fees. Once an order of filiation is made, the court in

its discretion may allow counsel fees to the attorney for the prevailing

party, if he or she is unable to pay such counsel fees. Representation

by an attorney pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision nine of section

one hundred eleven-b of the social services law shall not preclude an

award of counsel fees to an applicant which would otherwise be allowed

under this section.