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Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v,
Defendant
CUSTODYIVISIT A TION
CASE NO, O~-I.I-M)
RYAN BENDER,
MOTION FOR HEARING
I, On September 26, 2002, a Complaint in Divorce was filed on behalf of Heather
Bender, Plaintiff,
2, Count III of Plaintiffs Complaint seeks primary physical custody of the minor child
of Plaintiff and Defendant, Abigail Perlin Bender, age 4.
3. Plaintiff desires a hearing on the issue of the custody of the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to assign this matter to a custody conciliator for
resolution,
Respectfully submitted,
RHOADS & SINON, LLP
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Stephanie E, DiVittore
Attorney LD, No. 85906
One South Market Square
P,O, Box 1146
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Stephanie E. DiVittore. Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717)233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HEATHER BENDER,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CASE NO,
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the Court, A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children,
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES, OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CASE NO,
AVISO
USTED HA SIDE DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE, Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion dentro de los
proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier
otra reclamacion 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos importantes
para usted,
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO 0 NO PUEDE PAGARLE A
UNO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE
ENCONTRAR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square. 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HEATHER BENDER,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CASE NO.
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE & FOR CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD
I. Plaintiff is Heather Bender, who currently resides at 699 Bernheisel Bridge Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
2, Defendant is Ryan Bender, who currently resides at 55 Village Court,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4, Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 7, 2000, III Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
5. Approximately 6 to 7 months ago, Plaintiff and Defendant separated, living separate
and apart since that time,
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annuhnent between the parties,
7, The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8, Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9, Plaintiff and Defendant have one child, Abigail Perlin born February 17, 1998,
approximately 2 Y2 years prior to the marriage,
10, A Complaint on behalf of Plaintiff Heather Bender seeking pnmary physical
custody of the child is being filed contemporaneously herewith,
II, Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in military service.
COUNT I
Section 3301(a)(6)
12. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference paragraphs I through 11 above,
13, Defendant offered such indignities to Plaintiff to render Plaintiffs condition
intolerable and her life burdensome, Plaintiff is an injured and innocent spouse,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter a Decree of
Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(a)(6) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa,C,S.A.
s3301(a)(6),
COUNT II
Section 3301(c)
14, Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference paragraphs I through 13 above.
15. Plaintiff reasonably believes that Defendant will consent to a divorce,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter a Decree of
Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S,A. S3301(c).
COUNT III
Custodv of Minor Child
16, Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference paragraphs 1 through 15 above,
17, Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name
Abigail Perlin Bender
Present Residence
Shared
Age
4
18, The child was born out of wedlock on February 17, 1998, approximately 21/2 prior
to the marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant.
19. During the life of the child, she resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name
Heather Bender
Deborah Wolfgang
Mark Wolfgang
Donnie Clark
Ryan Bender
Heather Bender
Ryan Bender
Heather Bender
Ryan Bender
Beth Bender
Relationship
Mother
Plaintiffs Mother
Plaintiff s Stepfather
Plaintiff's Brother
Address
699 Bemheisel Bridge Road, Carlisle
Father
55 Village Court, Mechanicsburg
Mother
Father
55 Village Court, Mechanicsburg
Mother
Father
Defendant's Mother
1054 Tunberry Court, Mechanicsburg
20. The mother of the child is Heather Bender, currently residing at 699 Bernheisel
Bridge Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
21. The father of the child is Ryan Bender, currently residing at 55 Village Court,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
22, The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of mother, The Plaintiff currently
resides with the following:
Name
Deborah Wolfgang
Mark Wolfgang
Donnie Clark
Relationship
Plaintiffs Mother
Plaintiff's Stepfather
Plaintiffs Brother
23, The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of father, Upon information and
belief, the Defendant currently resides alone.
24. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody ofthe child in this or another court.
25. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in
a court of this Commonwealth except for those proceedings taking place in this Court,
26, Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child,
27. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested because the child Heather Bender has been the primary caregiver to the child,
28, Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court enter an order granting primary
physical custody of the child to Plaintiff.
COUNT III
Support for Minor Child
29. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference paragraphs I through 28 above,
30, Plaintiff seeks support for the following persons: Abigail Perlin bender, age 4,
31. Plaintiff is not, at this time, receiving public assistance for the support of Abigail
Perlin Bender.
32. No previous support order was entered against the Defendant.
33. Plaintiff has not received any support from the Defendant
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter an order against Defendant
and in favor of Plaintiff and the aforementioned child for reasonable support and medical coverage,
Respectfully submitted,
RHOADS & SINON LLP
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Stephanie E, DiVittore
P,O. Box 1146
FIanisburg,PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
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HEATIIER BENDER
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-4615 CIVIL ACTION LAW
RYAN BENDER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, September 30, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Monday, November 04, 2002 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin~.
FOR TIIE COURT.
By: Isl
Melissa P. Gree'QY. Esq. tJ
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTIl BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-04615 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BENDER HEATHER
VS
BENDER RYAN
VALERIE WEARY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
was served upon
BENDER RYAN
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1904:00 HOURS, on the 30th day of September, 2002
at 55 VILLAGE COURT
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
RYAN BENDER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
8.97
.00
10.00
,00
36.97
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
me this r~
day of
10/01/2002
RHOADS & SINON
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Sworn and Subscribed to before
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REAGER & ADLER, PC
BY: JOANNE HARRISON CLOUGH, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Defendant
HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 02-4615
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may pro~eed without
you and a Decree of Divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court. Ajudgm~nt may also
be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. ~ou may lose
money or property or other rights important to you.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the office of the Prothonotary at
the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, IrA WYER'S
FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DNORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE
THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. '
,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. '
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty A venue
Carlisle, P A 17013
1-800-990-9108
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REAGER & ADLER, PC
BY: Joanne Harrison Clough, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys fur Derendant
HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
v.
NO. 02-4615
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CML ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAIMAR DERECHOS
,
USTED HA DISO DEMANDANDO EN LA CORTE. Is desea defenderse de las quejas e~puestas en
las paginas siguientes, debar tomar accion con prontitud. Se la avisa que is no se defiende, el caso po/de
proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser emitado en su contra por la Corte. Una
decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja 0 compensaction rec1amado* por el
demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. ,
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignadades 0 rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede
solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del
Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County Courthouse, I' Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. ,
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTACIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO;
FINAL DE DlVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER EL
DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE P APEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO TfENE
o NO PUEDO P AGAR UN ABOGADO, VA YA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA INDlCADA
ABAJO PARA A VERlGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL. '
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
1-800-990-9108
HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
; NO. 02-4615
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
; CIVIL ACTION-LAW
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE AND
ANSWER FOR CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD
AND NOW, this 1'\~y of October, 2002 comes the Defendant, RYAN
BENDER by and through his attorneys REAGER & ADLER, P.C. and respectfully files this
Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce and Custody of minor child and response thereto
avers as follows;
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted. By way of further explanation the Defendant does not desire to
participate in such counseling.
9. Admitted.
10. No responsive pleading is required to this averment.
11. Admitted.
COUNT I
Section 3301(a)(6)
12. No responsive pleading is required to this averment.
13. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendant offered any indignities to the
Plaintiff to render Plaintiffs condition intolerable and her life burdensome. It is further denied
that Plaintiff is an innocent spouse and injured spouse.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Court deny Plaintiff's request
for a Divorce pursuant to Section 330l(a)(6) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. A.
~330l(a)(6).
COUNT II
Section 3301(c)
14. No responsive pleading is required to this averment.
15. Admitted. Defendant will execute a consent to divorce on or after the ninety-one (90)
days from the service of the Divorce Complaint if the economic issues are resolved..
WHEREFORE, Defendant joins Plaintiff respectfully requesting that this Court will
enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Code, 23
C.S.A.~330l(c).
COUNT III
Custody of Minor Child
16. No responsive pleading is required to this averment.
17. It is admitted Plaintiff seeks custody of the child, Abigail Perlin Bender. It is
specifically denied that it is in the best interest and permanent welfare that Plaintiff be granted
sole custody ofthe child.
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the child has resided at times with
the following persons at the following addresses as set forth in Plaintiff's complaint, however, it
is specifically denied that these are the only addresses where the minor child has resided. To the
contrary, the minor child resided with Plaintiff at the residence of JenniferYoung, with Jennifer's
husband and three (3) children for approximately six (6) months from the parties separation from
March of 2002 to August, 2002. It is further denied that the child presently resides with Heather
Bender; rather she resides with her father, Ryan Bender four (4) to five (5) days/nights a week
and Plaintiff/mother two (2) to three (3) days per week.
20. Admitted.
2 I. Admitted.
22. Admitted.
23. Admitted.
24. Admitted.
25. Admitted.
26. Admitted.
27. Denied. It is specifically denied that the best interest and pennanent welfare of the
child will be served by granting Plaintiff primary physical custody of the child. It is further
denied that Plaintiff has been primary care giver to the child. Since the child's birth until the
parties's separation both parties provided the care taking needs of the child. Since the parties
separation Defendant father has served as the primary care taker of the child.
28. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court enter an order granting him
primary physical custody of the child or in the alternative shared physical custody of the child
and grant both parties joint legal custody of the child.
COUNT III (sic)
Support for Minor Child
29. No responsive pleadings is required.
30. Admitted in part; Denied in part. It is admitted Plaintiff seeks support for their child,
Abigail Perlin Bender. It is specifically denied that defendant owes Plaintiff any support
obligations for said child. Defendant has custody of the child four (4) to five (5) days per week.
31. Admitted.
32. Admitted.
33. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has not received any support from
Defendant. To the contrary, Defendant has provided Plaintiff with money, food and other items
to assist her in providing for the child during her periods of physical custody. In addition,
thereto Defendant provides for the day to day needs of the child for four (4) to five (5) days
nights per week directly while he has the child in his physical care, custody, and control.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests this Court deny Plaintiff's request
for support for minor child since Defendant is meeting his child support obligation by directly
providing for the child.
, Esquire
. .
YERlEICA1:IDN
I, RYAN BENDER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing pleading are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ! 0- II - O~
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Ryan Bender
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HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER II COURT
AND NOW, this ~'( day of ~ ' 2002, upon consideration
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, Il'is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Leqal Custodv. The parties, Heather Bender and Ryan Bender, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor child, Abigail Perlin Bender, born February 17, 1998.
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make
all major non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms
of Pa.C.S. ~5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the child including, but not limited to, medical. dental, religious or school records. the
residence address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings and
evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and complete
information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any reports given
to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth certificates, school or
educational records, attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each parent shall be
entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with regard to school
pictures, extracurricular activities, child's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school
night, and the like.
2. Phvsical Custody.
A. Father's physical custody shall be arranged as follows:
(1) Each Sunday at noon until Wednesday morning at 8:30
a.m.
(2) Each Friday after work (approximately 6:00 p.m.) until
Saturday morning between 10:00 and 11 :00 a.m.
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
B. Mother's physical custody shall be arranged as follows:
(1) Each Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. until Friday at
approximately 6:00 p.m.
(2) Each Saturday from between 10:00 a.m. and 11 :00 a.m.
until Sunday at noon.
(3) During Father's working hours when Abby is not in
preschool, Abby shall be with Mother.
3. Transportation. Transportation shall be shared in accordance with the
following plan:
A. Father will provide transportation on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday morning when he drops Abby off at Mother's place
of employment and on Friday when he picks up Abby atter
work.
B. Mother will provide transportation on Monday and Tuesday
evenings at the beginning of Father's custodial periods and on
Saturday mornings.
4. Christmas. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two segments.
Segment A shall be from December 24th at noon until December 25th at noon. Segment B
shall be from December 251h at noon until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In even numbered
years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B. In odd numbered
years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B.
5. Alternating Holidays. The parties will alternate the following holidays to
commence with Father having custody for Thanksgiving 2002: Thanksgiving, Easter,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
6. The holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule.
7. Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to eight (8) consecutive uninterrupted
days for the purposes of vacation each year upon thirty (30) days notice to the other parent.
In the event that the parties have arranged conflicting schedules for vacation, the party first
providing written notice to the other party shall have choice of the vacation time.
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
Additionally, the vacationing parent shall provide a telephone number and location where
they can be reached during the vacation.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Abigail Perlin Bender
February 17, 1998
Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on November 18, 2002 in
response to a Motion for Hearing filed by counsel for the Mother concurrently with the
Divorce Complaint which was filed September 25, 2002. Present for the conference were
the Mother, Heather Bender, and her counsel, Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire; the Father,
Ryan Bender, and his counsel, Joanne H. Clough, Esquire.
3.
The parties reached an agreement in the f7 of Order as attached.
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Date I elissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
: 165288
Stephanie E. DiVittore. Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square. 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg. PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HEATHER BENDER,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - F AMIL Y DIVISION
CASE NO,: 02-4615
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
1, On or about November 4, 2002, a custody conciliation was held before the custody
conciliator, Melissa p, Greevy, Esquire in order to decide the custody of the minor child, Abigail
Bender,
2, On or about November 27, 2002, an Order of Court was entered for custody, a true
and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
3. Pursuant to the Order, parents Heather Bender and Ryan Bender were awarded
shared, legal custody of the minor child, and physical custody was 1:0 be arranged as follows:
A. Father's physical custody:
I. Each Sunday at noon until Wednesday morning at 8:30 a,m.
2, Each Friday after work (Approximately 6:00 p,m.) until Saturday
morning between 10:00 and 11 :00 a,m.
B. Mother's physical custody shall be arranged as follows:
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I. Each Wednesday morning at 8:30 a,m, until Friday at approximately
6:00 p,m,
2. Each Saturday from between 10:00 a.m. and II :00 a,m, until Sunday
at noon,
3. During Father's working hours whe:ll Abby is not in preschool, Abby
shall be with Mother.
4, Since the entry of the Order, however, mother Heather Bender has moved from 699
Bernheisel Road, Mechanicsburg to HC Box 30, Karthaus, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. This
is approximately 21/2 hours away from Father's residence, As a result, the current Order
contemplates a custody arrangement that is no longer feasible.
5. Even more importantly, however, Father Ryan Bender has consistently and
deliberately refused to insure the child is properly transported to school and able to return home
after school.
6. Specifically, Ryan Bender has, on numerous oceasions, failed to transport -- or
arrange for transportation -- for Abigail to attend school.
7. Further, when Abigail is properly taken to school, Ryan Bender has deliberately
failed to be home and outside his residence when the bus arrives for Abigail to return home from
school. The regulations in the School District mandate that the parent or responsible person be
waiting, outside the home, or the bus driver will not permit the child to return home, In these
instances, he has also failed to answer his phone when the District has contacted him to determine
why he was not outside the residence,
8. Instead, on numerous occasions, the bus driver has had to contact the child's
maternal grandmother, Deborah Wolfgang, to make arrangements for Abigail.
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9, Both mother and grandmother have made numerous pleas to Ryan Bender
requesting he remedy this situation, Mr, Bender, however, has failed to take any steps to insure
Abigail attends school and is able to return home upon completion of school.
10, Heather Bender avers and therefore believes that Ryan Bender has no intention of
altering his habit or otherwise making the arrangements necessary for Abigail's proper care,
11. Mr. Bender's actions have caused and will continue to cause harm to the child if
permitted to continue.
12, Therefore, it will be in the best interest of the child to award full physical custody to
mother Heather Bender, with father Ryan Bender entitled to visitation on dates which do not
require transportation to or from school.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Heather Bender, respectfully rl.'quests that the Court modif'y the
existing Order because it will be in the best interest of the child, Abigail Bender.
Respectfully submitted,
RHOADS & SINON, LLP
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Attorney J.D. No, 85906
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
Heather Bender, deposes and says, subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S,A. g4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities, that she is the mother of minor child Abigail Bender, and that
the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody Order are true and correct to
the best of her knowledge, information and belief,
Date: /1/- J ~-u ~
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Heather Bender
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HEATHER BENDER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
v.
RYAN BENDER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ 7 ~ day of ~.<...- , 2002, upon considerati
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed
follows:
1. Leqal C!Jstody. The parties, Heather Bender and Ryan Bender, shall ha e
shared legal custody of the minor child, Abigail Perlin Bender, born February 17, 199 .
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to ma e
all major non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including, but n t
limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the ter s
of Pa.C.S. 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining
the child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, th
residence address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one parent h s
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share th
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make th
records and informa~ion of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall b
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings an
evaluations with rega~d to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and complet
information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any reports give
to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth certificates, school r
educational records, attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each parent shall b
entitled to receive cqpies of any notices which come from school with regard to scho I
pictures, extracurricular activities, child's parties, musical presentations, back-to-scho I
night, and the like.
2. PhYsica~ Custody.
A. Father's physical custody shall be arranged as follows:
(1) Each Sunday at noon until Wednesday morning at 8:30
a.m.
(2) Each Friday after work (approximately 6:00 p.m.) until
Saturday morning between 10:00 and 11 :00 a.m.
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
B. Mother's physical custody shall be arranged as follows:
(1) Each Wednesday morning at 8:30 a,m. until Friday at
approximately 6:00 p.m,
(2) Each Saturday from between 10:00 a.m, and 11 :00 a.m.
until Sunday at noon,
(3) During Father's working hours when Abby is not in
preschool, Abby shall be with Mother.
3. Transportation. Transportation shall be shared in accordance with th
following plan:
A. Father will provide transportation on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday morning when he drops Abby off at Mother's place
of employment and on Friday when he picks up Abby after
work.
B. Mother will provide transportation on Monday and Tuesday
evenings at the beginning of Father's custodial periods and on
S$turday mornings.
4, Christmi:1s. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two segment ,
Segment A shall be from December 24th at noon until December 25th at noon. Segment
shall be from December 25th at noon until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In even numbere
years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B. In odd numbere
years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B.
5. Alternating Holidays. The parties will alternate the following holidays t
commence with Father having custody for Thanksgiving 2002: Thanksgiving, Easte,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day,
6, The holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule.
7. Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to eight (8) consecutive uninterrupte
days for the purposes :of vacation each year upon thirty (30) days notice to the other paren ,
In the event that the parties have arranged conflicting schedules for vacation, the party firs
providing written notice to the other party shall have choice of the vacation time.
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
Additionally, the vacationing parent shall provide a telephone number and location wher
they can be reached during the vacation.
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IN CUSTODY
HEATHER BENDER,
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RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDUR
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of th s
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Abigail Perlin Bender
February 17,1998
Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on November 18, 2002 i
response to a Motion for Hearing filed by counsel for the Mother concurrently with th
Divorce Complaint which was filed September 25, 2002. Present for the conference wer
the Mother, Heather Bender, and her counsel, Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire; the Fathe ,
Ryan Bender, and his counsel, Joanne H. Clough, Esquire.
3.
The parties reached an agreement in the for
Order as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVIC}~
I hereby certify that on this 22nd day of October, 2003, a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody Order was served by means of Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, upon the following:
Ryan Bender
55 Village Court
Mechanicsburg, PAl 7050
Jllanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
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V.
02-4615 CIVIL ACTION LAW
RYAN BENDER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW,
ORDER OF COURT
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Groovy, Esq.
at 301 Market Street Lemo ne, PA 17043 on Tuesday, December 02, 2003
, the conciI"ator,
at 11:30
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Con erence, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a tempoI' ry
order, All children age five or IdeI' may also be present at the conference, Failure to appear at the conference ma
provide grounds for entry of a~emporary or permanent order.
The court hereby dire ts the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Cstody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to schednled hearinl!;.
FOR THE COURT,
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Custody Conciliator
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The Court of C mmon Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americ ns
with Disabilites Act of 1 90, For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled indi 'duals having business before the court, please contact our office, All arrangemen
must be made at least 72 ours prior to any hearing or business before the court, You must attend the sched
conference or hearing,
YOU SHOUL~TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO F OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
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Plaintiff
NO, 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of December, 2003, upon the request for continuance by
counsel for Plaintiff, the Pre-Hearing Custody Conference previously scheduled for
December 2, 2003 is continued, It is hereby directed that the parties and their respective
counsel appear before Melissa Peel Greevy. Esquire, the Conciliator, at 301 Market
Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043 on the 13th day of January, 2004 at 12:00 p.m.
for a Custody Conciliation Conference. At such Conference, an effort will be made to
resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the
issues to be heard by the court, and to enter a temporary order. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide qrounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order,
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection
from Abuse Orders, Special Relief Orders and tody Orders to the Conciliator 48
hours prior to scheduled hearing.
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Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the
court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to
any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or
hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE, IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
Cumberland County Bar Association
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RYAN BENDER,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1, The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Abegale Perlin Bender
February 17, 1998
Mother and Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on December 2, 2002 in
response to Mother's November 23, 2003, Petition for Modification. Present for the
conference were: the Mother, Heather Bender, and her counsel, Stephanie E. DiVittore,
Esquire. The Father, Ryan Bender, did not appear. The Father's prior counsel, Joanne H.
Clough, notified the Conciliator's Office that she had not been retained for the purpose of
the Conciliation Conference.
3. The Plaintiff's counsel reports that Father was served by restricted delivery
mail with a copy of the Order scheduling the Conference on October 31, 2003, The
Conciliator met with Mother and her counsel for approximately one hour. At no time did
Father call or appear for the Conference,
4. Mother's position is as follows: Mother reports that she presently resides in
Perry County with her sister. She works part time driving a school bus in the Cumberland
Valley School District. She filed the Complaint because during Father's period of custody,
the child has had five unexcused absences and seven unexcused tardies from school.
Mother provided school records to support this allegation, The child presently attends
Shepardstown Elementary School for kindergarten. Mother reports that the child likes
school. Mother is concerned that Father is not sufficiently supporting the importance of the
child's education by getting her on the school bus each morning. While she prefers to keep
Father involved in the child's life, she believes that the child's education is sufficiently
important to seek Court intervention. Mother also reports concerns that the child is not
being given breakfast before going to school. Additionally, she reports that the child's
NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
dental hygiene is poor, Although Mother was within her rights to request a recommended
Order be entered in Father's absence, she agreed to continue the matter. to allow Father
one final opportunity to participate in the decision-making regarding the parties' daughter,
prior to asking the Conciliator to enter a recommended Order,
4. Father's position with regard to custody is not known in that he elected not to
attend the Conciliation Conference,
5, The Custody Conciliation Conference will be rescheduled at a time convenient
to Plaintiff's counsel. Plaintiff's counsel will file a Certificate of Service for the Order
scheduling the Custody Conciliation Conference for December 2, 2003, as well as a
Certificate of Service indicating that this Order was s rved on the Defendant. At Mother's
request, the spelling of the child's first name has en co ected in the Conciliation Report,
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Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg. P A 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Plaintiff
HEATHER BENDER,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - F AMIL Y DIVISION
CASE NO,: 02-4615
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
PROOF OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that, as evidenced by Ihe return receipt cards, copies of
which are attached hereto as Exhibit A, a true and correct copy of the Order scheduling a
conciliation hearing for December 2, 2003 and Order scheduling a conciliation hearing for January
13, 2004, were served on Ryan Bender at 456 Allenview Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
17055..
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Stephanie E. DiVittore
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
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NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
HEATHER BENDER,
V.
RYAN BENDER,
Oefendant
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this gf.h day of '-17..7r:u(iI , 2004, upon consideration of
the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, and it appearing that the parties are in
need of a hearing, it is hereby directed that the Order of January 22, 2004 shall remain in
full force and effect pending hearing or an agreement of the parties.
1. A hearing is ~heduled i~rtroom Number 2 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the c-:f!3 day of :I , 2004, at /.. O() o'clock
L.M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mother,
Heather Bender, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro sa shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list
of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated
testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
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NO. 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
v.
RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Abegale Perlin Bender February 17, 1998
Father
2, A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on February 17, 2004, with the
following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Heather Bender, and her counsel,
Stephanie E. OiVittore, Esquire; The Father, Ryan Bender, and his counsel, Joanne H.
Clough, Esquire. The Conference was scheduled to evaluate the parents' progress on
seeing to it that the child gets to school on time, immunizations, medical care and
participating in parenting program.
3, Mother's position on custodv: Mother reports that the child has had the
physical exam as planned, and completed the update of her immunization program on
February 10, 2004. She produced a document reflecting which immunizations had been
provided. Mother reports that she met with the teacher and that she indicated concerns
about the child's progress in reading and math. At this Conciliation Conference, Mother
renewed her request for primary physical custody during the school week because her work
schedule makes her more available to assist the child with school work and because of the
pattern of the child's tardiness and absences while in Father's primary custody. Mother
acknowledges that the child has not been late to school since the last Conciliation
Conference on January 13, 2004. The parties have a factual dispute regarding whether
Father was told that there were concerns about the child's progress at school. Mother is
participating in a program with Parent Works and had her third meeting scheduled with them
on the day of the Conciliation Conference. She indicated that Parent Works was willing to
work with both parents to improve the communication between them. Mother recognizes
that if she has primary custody this will mean a relocation for the child to a different school
district.
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4. Father's position on custodv: Father will not agree to change primary custody
during the week to Mother even if she offers for Father to have custody each weekend
supplemented by evening periods of partial custody during the week. Father claims that
Mother did not share the information regarding the child's report card with him. However, he
also admits that he has not sought a copy of the report card from the school nor attended
parent-teacher conferences. He did acknowledge that Mother shared the information
regarding the school district's offer of enrollment in Title I reading programs for the child.
Father has not begun any work with Parent Works. Nor does he have an appointment
scheduled to begin work with them. Father reports that he has a new employment
arrangement which was scheduled to commence February 23, 2004. He will be working at
the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additionally, he will be working Thursday and Saturday evenings at Ruby Tuesday. Father
objects to the child having to change schools. He also points out that Mother has moved
several times since the parties' separation. Father has an additional objection to the
transfer of primary custody to Mother because it would keep him from seeing the child as
much as he does under the present arrangement.
5. Because the parties do not have an agreement with regard to changing the
custodial schedule, a hearing will be necessary. The Conciliator makes no recommendation
to change the Order as it exists at this time as that will ~rmined by the Court.
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PLAINTIFF
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RYAN BENDER,
OEFENDANT
: 02-4615 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8th day of April, 2004, the custody hearing currently scheduled for
April 23, 2004, is cancelled and rescheduled to Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at 1 :30
p.m., in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
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RYAN BENDER,
Defendant
PRAECIPE OF TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. GROUND FOR DIVORCE:
Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. DATE OF FILING AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT:
a. Date of Filing of Complaint: 9/25/2002
b. Manner of Service of Complaint: Personal Service by Sheriff
c. Date of Service of Complaint: 9/30/02
3. DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE:
a. Plaintiff: 9/19/06
b. Defendant: 9/18/06
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
No economic claims have been raised in this case, and there are no economic claims are
outstanding.
5. DATE WAIVER OF NOTICE IN SECTION 3301 (C) DIVORCE WAS FILED WITH THE
PROTHONOTARY:
a. Plaintiff's Waiver: 9/28/06
b. Defendant's Waiver: 10/5/06
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