Lilliam A. v. Juan V.

Order, Family Court, Bronx County (Allen G. Alpert, J.), entered on or about February 15, 2012, which denied respondent-appellant’s motion to vacate an order of filiation entered upon default, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The court providently exercised its discretion in denying respondent’s motion to vacate his default, as he failed to demonstrate that he has a meritorious defense. Initially, his affidavit fails to challenge the allegation that he was in a sexual relationship with the mother during the relevant periods of the children’s conception (see Matter of A.C.S. Child Support…