Kane, J.
Because Family Court proceeded without assuring that respondent knowingly waived his right to counsel, we reverse. Petitioner filed a petition alleging that respondent willfully failed to comply with a prior child support order. When the parties appeared, the Support Magistrate informed respondent of his right to counsel, to an adjournment to obtain counsel and his entitlement to assigned counsel if he qualified, or that he could proceed without counsel....
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