MATTER OF SHAKYRA M.


270 A.D.2d 941 (2000)

705 N.Y.S.2d 549

In the Matter of SHAKYRA M. and Another, Infants. ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent; DONNA M., Appellant.

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

Decided March 29, 2000.


Order unanimously affirmed without costs.

Memorandum:

Family Court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion of respondent to vacate an order of disposition entered upon her default, which terminated her parental rights. Respondent was in court when the date for the hearing was set. Therefore, her contention that she did not receive written notice of the hearing date does not constitute a reasonable excuse for the default, nor has respondent demonstrated...

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