Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York December 20, 2011 (Barcia v. Barcia)

Contrary to the petitioner’s contention, the Family Court did not err in denying her motion pursuant to Family Court Act § 842 (f) for an award of counsel fees in the sum of $5,413.50 on the ground that the respondent is the financially superior spouse (see Family Ct Act § 842 [f]; see also Matter of Amy Cohen L. v Howard N.L.