Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The Family Court properly exercised its discretion in denying the mother's motion, in effect, for leave to vacate her default in appearing at the dispositional hearing in the neglect proceeding. The mother's failure to appear at the dispositional hearing was willful (see Family Ct Act § 1042).
The mother's remaining contentions are...
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