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    Sep 12, 2010, 04:31 PM
    How to file a motion for legal fees in NYS in a child support case
    I need to file a motion for an award of my legal fees in my child support case in NYC. This is in Family Court, before a magistrate. I am now representing myself as I could no longer afford my attorney. I haven't received the final decision on the child support, yet. But it has been over 6 months since the trial ended. The magistrate told me if I want my legal fees that I have to make a separate motion for it at the end of the trial.
    I can't find the correct form to use on E-courts. None of the forms seem to be tailored to this request.
    Also, please let me know if anything I submit to the court for this motion has to be notarized?
    I was going to include copies of my legal bills, tax returns, financial affidavit. Anything else I should include?
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    Sep 12, 2010, 04:34 PM

    Family courts are less formal. If you are seeking reimbursement of legal fees, just subnit your bills with a simple motion to be awarded the fees.
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    Sep 12, 2010, 05:45 PM

    Ok, that sounds simple enough.
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