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210 A.D.2d 121 (1994)

621 N.Y.S.2d 842

In the Matter of Shaleek Ramel Prince James N., Jr., Also Known as Shaleek J., an Infant. James N., Also Known as James Sha N., Appellant. Children's Aid Society, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

December 15, 1994

Family Court properly exercised its discretion in denying the respondent father's motion to vacate his default in appearing at the dispositional phase of these proceedings. Respondent's conclusory allegation that he was undergoing counseling does not constitute a meritorious defense as the termination of respondent father's parental rights was in the best interests of the child (see, Matter of "Male" Jones,

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