
    In the Matter of Richard M., Respondent, v Princess R.F., Appellant.
    [934 NYS2d 702]
   Family Court correctly found that respondent demonstrated neither a reasonable excuse for her failure to appear in court nor a meritorious defense to the petition (Matter of Amirah Nicole A. [Tamika R.], 73 AD3d 428 [2010], lv dismissed 15 NY3d 766 [2010]). Concur — Saxe, J.P, Catterson, Moskowitz and Acosta, Renwick JJ.  