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Divorce in New York: Who Pays the Legal Fees (and When)?
Who pays legal fees in a New York divorce? This guide explains New York’s fee-shifting rules, the presumption favoring the less monied spouse, and the difference between interim and final counsel fee awards. Learn what courts consider—from financial disparity to litigation conduct—before deciding whether one spouse must contribute to the other’s attorney’s fees.