Ordered that the order dated August 3, 2012, is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
A parent seeking to vacate a default in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must establish a reasonable excuse for the default, and a potentially meritorious defense to the relief sought in the petition (see CPLR 5015 [a] [1]; Matter of Martique S.C. [Sharika C.],
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