The testimony at the fact-finding hearing conducted in respondent's absence clearly showed that respondent failed to maintain contact with the children or petitioner agency for well more than the six-month period preceding the filing of the petition and amended petitions in January 1996. Respondent's motion to vacate her default at the fact-finding hearing was properly denied upon a showing that she was personally served with a summons and notice of the March 13, 1996 court...
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