In re Cleveland W.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted, order vacated and matter remitted to Erie County Family Court for further proceedings in accordance with the following Memorandum: Family Court abused its discretion in denying the motion of respondent to vacate an order revoking a suspended judgment terminating her parental rights. The order was entered after respondent failed to appear on an adjourned date of the fact-finding hearing and failed to satisfy the court that her excuse was legitimate.
“A parent has a right to be heard on matters concerning her child and the…
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