Family Court properly ordered child support to be based upon the needs or standard of living of the child, whichever was greater (see Family Ct Act § 413 [1] [k]). Respondent defaulted by appearing more than two hours late on March 3, 2005. The Support Magistrate reasonably concluded that respondent's default was not excusable (see CPLR 5015 [a] [1]). Respondent's claim that he did not have to appear until 11:30 A.M. is refuted by petitioner's adjourn slip...
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