Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the father's contention, the Supreme Court properly denied his motion for a change of custody of the parties' son without conducting a hearing. A parent seeking a change of custody is not automatically entitled to a hearing, but must make a sufficient evidentiary showing to warrant a hearing (see Matter of Johnson v Semple,
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