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MATTER OF VEAH M.

2863A, 2863.

146 A.D.3d 673 (2017)

2017 NY Slip Op 00540

45 N.Y.S.3d 455

In the Matter of NE VEAH M., a Child Alleged to be Abused and/or Neglected. MICHAEL M., Appellant; ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided January 26, 2017.

The Family Court properly exercised its discretion in denying respondent's motion to vacate his default because his moving papers failed to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for his absence (see Matter of Isaiha M. [Atavia M.], 115 A.D.3d 575 [1st Dept 2014]). Although respondent's counsel appeared at the fact-finding hearing, he notified the court that he would not be participating and presented no explanation as to why respondent...

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