Ordered that the order dated November 7, 2008, is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The Family Court providently exercised its discretion in denying the motion of the appellant, a "person legally responsible for the child's care" (Family Ct Act § 1042), to vacate the fact-finding order entered upon his default in appearing at the fact-finding hearing, as the record showed that he "willfully refused to appear at the hearing" (id.; see Matter...
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