Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
Contrary to the father's contention, the Supreme Court properly denied his motion to change custody of the parties' children without conducting a hearing. A parent who seeks a change of custody is not automatically entitled to a hearing, but must make an evidentiary showing sufficient to warrant a hearing (see, DiVittorio v DiVittorio,
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