Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
Family Court Act § 1042 allows a parent who was not present for a hearing conducted under Family Court Act article 10 to seek a rehearing of a petition. Such a parent is entitled to a rehearing where he or she submits an affidavit demonstrating a meritorious defense to the petition, unless the court finds that the parent "willfully refused to appear at the hearing" (Family...
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