Alexandra S. O’Shea, Appellant v. Thomas M. O’Shea, Respondent

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that, under Domestic Relations Law § 237(a), a trial court has discretion to award attorney's fees for services rendered before the commencement of a divorce action and for services incurred in connection with a fee‑hearing. Accordingly, the Appellate Division's order deleting those portions of the award was reversed and the matter remanded for further proceedings consistent with this discretion.