Bill > A06421

This bill amends the New York Judiciary Law to standardize compensation for counsel appointed in Supreme Court or Surrogate's Court for certain family-related legal proceedings. Specifically, it changes how attorneys are paid when they are appointed to represent children in cases that could have originally been handled by Family Court. Previously, these attorneys were compensated according to a different set of provisions, but the bill now mandates that they be paid and reimbursed for expenses using the same rate structure established in section two hundred forty-five of the Family Court Act. This means attorneys appointed in Supreme or Surrogate's Court for child representation will now receive the same financial compensation as law guardians (attorneys representing children) would receive in Family Court. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to both pending and new legal proceedings, ensuring consistent compensation across different court jurisdictions for attorneys representing children in family law matters.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6421