We reject respondent's contention that Family Court erred in directing him to pay petitioner's counsel fees. In support proceedings, the question of whether counsel fees should be awarded is within Family Court's discretion to decide (see, Family Ct Act § 438 [a]; Goldstein v Goldstein,
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