Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the father's contention, the Family Court's failure to advise him of the right to retain counsel did not deprive him of due process in the proceeding for a downward modification of support and the cross proceeding for arrears (see, Family Ct Act § 433 [a]). The father initiated the litigation as a pro se petitioner (see, Linder v Linder,
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