Ordered that the order dated March 11, 2010, is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
A parent seeking to vacate an order entered upon his or her default in appearing at a dispositional hearing in a proceeding for the termination of his or her parental rights must establish that there was a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the disposition sought by the petitioner (see CPLR 5015 [a]; Matter of Princess M.,
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