Section 536. Counsel fees


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  • Once an order of filiation is made, the court in
      its discretion may allow counsel fees to the attorney for the prevailing
      party, if he or she is unable to pay such counsel  fees.  Representation
      by  an attorney pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision nine of section
      one hundred eleven-b of the social services law shall  not  preclude  an
      award  of  counsel fees to an applicant which would otherwise be allowed
      under this section.