Opinion
September 21, 1989
Appeal from the Family Court of Broome County (Ray, J.).
We agree with the reasoning of Family Court as found in its written decisions. We add only that respondent's request for counsel fees is denied. In the absence of any request before Family Court or a cross appeal, respondent inappropriately raises this issue for the first time before us (see, e.g., Matter of Van Alstyne v. David Q., 92 A.D.2d 971, 972).
Orders affirmed, with costs. Mahoney, P.J., Mikoll, Yesawich, Jr., Mercure and Harvey, JJ., concur.