Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion denied.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court erred in directing petitioners to pay $3,500 to respondent's attorney as partial payment for counsel fees incurred by respondent. The court lacked authority to award counsel fees against petitioners in this proceeding seeking grandparent visitation (see, Domestic Relations Law § 237 [b]; Lewin v Caplan,
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