Respondent did not appear at the fact-finding hearing and never moved to adjourn the hearing or to vacate his default. Thus, the fact-finding part of the order is not appealable (CPLR 5511; Matter of Miguel R. v Wilda C.,
In any event, the finding of permanent neglect was supported by clear and convincing evidence of respondent's failure to maintain contact with the children and plan for their...
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