PER CURIAM.
J.J., the minor child's natural father, appeals from a default order of dependency. We find that the trial court abused its discretion by failing to grant a continuance and by ordering a default judgment and consent to an adjudication of dependency as against the natural father. We reverse and remand for further proceedings at which the court shall allow the natural father to be present and to make his defense.
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