Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion denied.
Memorandum:
Petitioner contends that Family Court abused its discretion in directing her to pay a portion of respondent's attorney's fees. We agree. The record establishes that the court assigned an attorney to represent petitioner because petitioner was "financially unable to obtain counsel". Furthermore, the record shows that respondent voluntarily withdrew violation petitions
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