Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
A defendant seeking to vacate a default must demonstrate to the court the existence of excusable default and a meritorious defense to the action (see, CPLR 5015). In matrimonial actions, the court has adopted a liberal policy with respect to vacating defaults (see, Singer v Singer,
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