Lubowicki v. Oxford Resources Corp.

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• holding that public policy favors an adjudication on the merits over the entry of a default in cases dealing with the rights of a parent to the care, custody, and control of a child
• holding that public policy favors an adjudication on the merits over the entry of a default in cases dealing with the rights of a parent to the care, custody, and control of a child
• holding public policy favors an adjudication on the merits over a default when balancing the rights of a parent
• explaining that courts should avoid terminating a parent’s rights if the parent is making a reasonable effort to be present at the hearing but is prevented by circumstances beyond his or her control
• adopting this three-part test for requests to vacate consents entered pursuant to section 39.801 (3)(d)
• contrasting default process for severance from a default under civil procedure rules

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