Matter of Geoffrey Colin D. v. Janelle Latoya A.

Order, Family Court, New York County (Carol J. Goldstein, Referee), entered on or about January 24, 2014, which denied respondent’s motion to vacate a final order of custody to petitioner, entered on default on or about April 23, 2013, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The Referee’s findings, that respondent failed to substantiate her claims of a reasonable excuse and a meritorious defense, are supported by the record. Specifically, respondent’s claim that she did not receive notice of the April 23, 2013 inquest is credibly refuted by the mailing sent to her by the clerk of the court, to…