A New York Affidavit In Support of Application Pursuant To CPR 1101(f) (Filing Fee Reduction) is an affidavit filed by a party or attorney seeking to reduce the filing fee associated with a civil action or proceeding in the state of New York. The affidavit must include a statement of financial hardship and a breakdown of the party’s or attorney’s financial resources, and should be accompanied by other supporting documents such as proof of income, proof of assets, and proof of liabilities. The affidavit is reviewed by the court and, if granted, the court will reduce the filing fee to an amount deemed appropriate. The two types of New York Affidavit In Support of Application Pursuant To CPR 1101(f) (Filing Fee Reduction) include an In Form Paupers Affidavit and an Affidavit of Financial Hardship. The In Form Paupers Affidavit is used when the party or attorney is claiming poverty and is unable to pay the fulfilling fee. The Affidavit of Financial Hardship is used when the party or attorney is able to pay the fulfilling fee but is unable to do so due to extreme financial hardship.