MATTER OF DONNELL E.


288 A.D.2d 39 (2001)

732 N.Y.S.2d 404

In the Matter of KEVIN DONNELL E., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. CECILIA V. E., Appellant; CARDINAL McCLOSKEY CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided November 8, 2001.


Respondent's motion to vacate her default was properly denied on the ground that her conclusory statements, set forth in her affidavit without supporting detail or documentation, were insufficient to show that she had a meritorious defense to the finding that she had permanently neglected the child. Ample evidence supports the findings that the agency made diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen respondent's relationship with the child, but that respondent repeatedly...

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