Ordered that the order dated January 18, 2011, is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
While this Court prefers to resolve matters concerning child support on the merits, it is still necessary for a party seeking to vacate an order entered upon default to show that there was a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense (see Matter of Proctor-Shields v Shields,
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