Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
It is well established that a party seeking to be relieved of a default must establish both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see, Matter of Latisha I., 238 A.D.2d 340). Here, although the mother had a reasonable excuse for her default, she clearly failed to make any showing of a meritorious defense. The conclusory assertions contained in her moving papers are insufficient to justify vacating the default (see, Matter of Shirley C., 145 A.D.2d 631, 632).
Miller, J.P., Sullivan, Joy and Florio, JJ., concur.