IN THE MATTER OF KASEEM W.


6 A.D.3d 331 (2004)

775 N.Y.S.2d 515

In the Matter of KASEEM W. and Another, Infants. IRENE E., Petitioner. In the Matter of RODNEY W., Appellant, v. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Respondent, and LEAKE AND WATTS SERVICES, INC., Respondent.

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

April 27, 2004.


Family Court properly exercised its discretion in denying petitioner-appellant's motion to vacate his default, since, inter alia, petitioner-appellant made no showing that his consent was necessary for the children's adoption (see Matter of Derrick T., 261 A.D.2d 108 [1999]). Although given the opportunity, petitioner-appellant failed to make any demonstration that he had maintained substantial and continuous or repeated contact...

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