In re Luis R.

Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: We reject respondent’s contention that she was deprived of the right to cross-examine witnesses. At the time that the fact-finding hearing was scheduled, Family Court warned respondent that, if she failed to appear, the hearing would be held in her absence and her parental rights could be terminated. Respondent assured the court that she understood the warning, but failed to appear at the fact-finding hearing or at the subsequent dispositional hearing. Respondent’s attorney appeared at the hearings, advised the court that she was ready to…