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MATTER OF HOWARD M.

6411, 6411A, 6411B.

90 A.D.3d 559 (2011)

936 N.Y.S.2d 11

2011 NY Slip Op 9201

In the Matter of ISAAC HOWARD M. and Another, Children Alleged to be Neglected. FATIMA M., Appellant, JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK, Respondent.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.

Decided December 20, 2011.

The court had discretion to deny the mother's request to adjourn the fact-finding hearing where her nonappearance was not explained (Family Ct Act § 1048 [a]; see Matter of Doran J., 266 A.D.2d 99 [1999]).

The mother's motion to vacate her default was properly denied where she did not provide either a reasonable excuse for her nonappearance or demonstrate a meritorious defense...

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