Memorandum:
Respondent father contends that his motion to vacate an order awarding custody of the parties' children to petitioner mother upon his default should have been granted. We agree. As the father correctly contends, he was deprived of his right to counsel pursuant to Family Court Act § 262 because, although he did not personally appear in court, it is undisputed
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