Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. New York: In New York, where I practice law, there is a legal ...

In New York, courts can award legal fees during and after divorce cases, including appeals, based on fairness and financial circumstances. Fees are granted to ensure justice, especially when there's a ...

The article explains that in New York divorce cases, courts have broad discretion to award counsel fees, usually favoring the less monied spouse. Fees can be denied if the other can pay or if conduct ...