HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4789AARON VASSAR,
VS.
MUR1EL VASSAR,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBE~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 0;).-
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 divome 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 Jose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
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.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square, 4th Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 240-6200
NOTICIA
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LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO 1NMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square, 4t~ Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 240-6200
~ich~el-D. Rentschler, ~squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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AARON VASSAR,
VS.
MURIEL VASSAR,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, thi~_~'~y of October, 2002, comes the Plaintiff, Aaron Vassar, by her attorney
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, and respectfully requests the following:
1. Your Plaintiffis Aaron Vassar, an adult individual, who currently resides at 13 Poplar Street,
Worruleysburg, Cumberland Cotmty, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Muriel Vassar, an adult individual, who currently resides at 4368 Kansas
Street, Apt 1, San Diego, CA 92104.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of one minor child, namely, Aaron
Christopher Jounte Vassar, bom February 28, 1992, in California (hereinafter "Child").
4. There is a custody order dated fi.om Califomi~ A true and correct copy of said Order is
incorporated herein, made a part hereof, and attached as Exhibit "A". Defendant has agreed to permit
Plaintiff to enroll Child in Pennsylvania. Contemporaneous with the filing of this Complaint is an
Emergency Relief Petition, which requests that an Order be issued based on immediate educational needs
for child. Said Order for Custody is necessary to enroll the Child in school. Child did not attend school in
California last year, is not enrolled in school this year, and has missed the first month of school this year.
5. In addition to the immediate need to obtain a custody Order to authorize his enrollment in the
West Shore School District, the Plaintiff, Aaron Vassar, believes it is in Child's best interest that he be
granted primary physical custody of the Child, with partial custody rights granted to the Defendant Muriel
Vassar, for the following reasons:
a. Plaintiffbelieves that the Child has been abused while living with the Defendant;
b. Defendant has not adequately provided for the Child in that the Child has not
been attending school, or otherwise receiving adequate educational training,
c. As a result of the lack of educational training, it is believed and, therefore,
aveired that the Child does not posses the necessary knowledge to attend a grade
level commensurate with his chronological age.
d. The Plaintiffhas a home with suitable arrangements for the minor child to
reside with him, and
e. Defendant has permitted Child to live in Pennsylvania with Plaintiff.
7. The minor child has resided at numerous addresses in the San Diego, California area over the
last five years.
8. The Court of Conunon Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdietion in this case as a result of
the emergency relief as the Defendant and the minor child resides in Cumberland County, Pennsylvani~
9. There has been no prior action for custody of the minor child in Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Aaron Vassar, by his attorney Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire,
respectfully prays your Honorable Court to grant him primary physical custody and joint legal custody of
his child, Aaron Christopher Jounte Vassar.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 45836
1300 Market Street, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Aaron Vassar, Plaintiff herein, do hereby acknowledge that the statements contained in
the within Complaint for Custody are tree and correct to the best of my information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Aaron C. Vassar, Plaintiff
AARON VASSAR,
VS.
MURIEL VASSAR,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.
: C1VIL ACTION - LAW
: EMERGENCY RELIEF - CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date I served a
copy of the foregoing document by depositing a copy of the same in first class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
Muriel Vassar
4368 Kansas Street, Apt 1
San Diego, CA 92104
Date:
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
AARON VASSAR
VS.
MURIEL VASSAR
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. ~ ~ -- ,~/Td~c~
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR
SPECIAL/EMERGENCY RELIEF
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
AND NOW, this /_~TZday of October, 2002, comes Aaron Vassar, Plaintiffherein, by
and through his attorney, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, who files the within Petition for
Special/Emergency Relief by respectfully averring as follows:
1. Plaintiff Aaron Vassar is an adult individual who currently resides at 13 Poplar Street,
Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Muriel Vassar is an adult individual who currently resides at 4368 Kansas
Street, Apt. 1, San Diego, California 92104.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Aaron Christopher Jounte
Vassar, who was bom on February 28, 1992, hereinafter referred to as Child. Plaintiffand
Defendant are divorced.
4. There is a Custody Order which defines the custody of the child. A tree and correct
copy of that Order is incorporated herein, made a part hereof and attached as Exhibit "A".
5. Defendant expressed to Plaintiff, both verbally and in writing, that she wants Child to
live with Plaintiff and to attend school in Pennsylvania. A tree and correct copy of Defendant's
letter to Plaintiff, dated September 18, 2002, expressing the agreement to have Child transported
and to live with Plaintiff, is incorporated herein, made a part hereof and attached as exhibit "B".
6. The Plaintiff pumhased an airline ticket for Child and Child's paternal grandmother to
have them flown to Pennsylvania. The Child and his paternal grandmother amved in
Pennsylvania on September 22, 2002. Paternal grandmother returned to California.
7. Plaintiff attempted to enroll Child in the West Shore School District and was unable
to do so because he does not posses an Order that provides him with custody of Child.
8. Child did not attend school last year while he has been in California with his mother,
nor has he been enrolled in school this academic year. Although the Child has presumably been
"home schooled" by Defendant, that "schooling" consists of babysitting his two younger siblings
and playing on the computer.
9. The Plaintiff believes, and therefore, avers that since Child has not had formal
education last year and has not been properly home-schooled, the Child is not at the proper
educational level commensurate with his age, and according to Plaintiff, appears to be reading
and comprehending at no more than a second grade level. Plaintiff is not aware of any cognitive
impairment which would prevent Child from learning.
10. It is in the Child's best interest that he receives an adequate education which can be
provided by the West Shore School District. There is also a compelling state interest in
Pennsylvania to assure that children such as Aaron receive a proper education.
11. Since it is in the Child's best interest that he immediately enroll in school to receive
a proper education and since Defendant agreed to and did send Child to be with his father, it is
requested that an Order be issued which, tmtil further Order of Court, provides Plaintiff with
custody of Child in order to enroll him in school.
12. Plaintiffhas no other option other than to seek the immediate implementation of the
Court Order by this Petition in order to achieve the desired result of having Child placed in
school in the West Shore School District.
13. This Honorable Court jurisdiction to consider this case by virtue of the immediacy
and importance of the facts of this case.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court immediately issue an Order
granting custody of the Child to Plaintiff which will permit Plaintiff to enroll Child in school in
the West Shore School District, or to issue any other Order which this Honorable Court deems
just and proper to effect the enrollment of Child in school.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
1300 Market Street, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Plaintiff
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ATTACHMENT : ITeM 7(c)
P~TITIONgR'S:.FL RESPONDENT'B:__
PROPOSED PARENTING & VISITATION PLAN
i. The parent~ shall have joint legal cuotody of, and joint
responsibility for their minor child, which shall be taken to
mean that they shall share information and decision-makin9 concerning
their child's health, education, and welfare.
2. The mother shall have sole physical custody of the parties'
minor child with the primary residence b~ing with the mother.
3. Parenting of the minor, shall be as follows;
a. The minor ~ild shall be with the father during the
sua~er months from July 1st through AuGust 24th.
D. In even-numbered years, the minor child shall spend
Christmas Va~ations with the father.
c. Subject to one week's prior notice to the mother, the
minor child shall be with the father whenever he comes to
the State of California.
d. The father may have open telmphonic visits with the
minor child unless ~th parents wish to s~cify times.
Net~he~ ~rent shall make dis~agin~ remarks a~ut the
nor shall they allow
other parent in the presence of the minor child,
others to do so.
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5, Both parents shall keep each other i'nformed of their current
residence and or employment.
6. Both parents may telephone the other onl~ to make peaceful
negotiations relating to pick up or discussing the health, education,
and welfare of the minor child.
7. Neither parent may us~ the minor child as a liasion to relay
9. If either parent petitions the Family Court Services of the
Superior Court for a meeting to discuss the child-sharing arrangement,
both parents shall participate in such a meeting and share the payment
of the associated fees.
10. Both parents shall equally shsre the travel exp~nse for
visitation of the minor child.
11. Neither party shall change the residence of the minor child
out of Sen Diego without 60 days prior written notarized consent of
the other parent or by further order of this court.
(fleq.#~d Far verified p~edJ~! The Iter..q on thio pnge elated on hffomsot~u nnU belief Bra
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VERIFICATION
I, Aaron Vassar, verify that the statements contained in the attached document are tree
and correct upon my best information and belief. I understand that false statements made be
subject to prosecution pursuant to the provisions of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Aaron Vassar, Plaintiff
AARON VASSAR,
VS.
MURIEL VASSAR,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: EMERGENCY REL1EF - CUSTODY
.C, ERTI~ICATE OF SERVICE
I, MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date I served a
copy of the foregoing document by depositing a copy &the same in first class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
Muriel Vassar
4368 Kansas Street, Apt 1
San Diego, CA 92104
Date:
Iv~CHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
AARON VASSAR
V.
MURIEL VASSAR
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 2002-4789 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4TM day of OCTOBER, 2002, the Petition for Emergency Relief
is GRANTED insofar as it is necessary to implement the agreement of the parties. Aaron
Vassar is authorized to enroll his son Aaron Christopher Jounte Vassar in the West Shore
School District, or any other district in which he resides. He is further authorized to sign
any requested releases or authorizations on behalf of the child.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Muriel Vassar
4368 Kansas Street, Apt 1
San Diego, CA 92104
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AARON VASSAR
V.
MURAL VASSAR
: IN THE COURT OF COM]vION PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-4789 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4t~ day of OCTOBER, 2002, the Petition for Emergency Relief
is GRANTED insofar as it is necessary to implement the agrevment of the parties. Aaron
Vassar is authorized to enroll his son Aaron Christopher Jotmte Vassar in the West Shore
School District, or any other district in which he resides. He is further authorized to sign
any requested releases or authorizations on behalf of the child,
Edward E. Guido,
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
AARON VASSAR,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
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MURIEL VASSAR,
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-4789 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
Plaintiff/petitioner, by and through his attorney, Mindy S. Goodman,
Attorney at Law, files this Petition for Modification of Custody seeking primary
physical custody of the parties' minor child, and in support thereof avers as
follows:
1. The Plaintiff currently resides at 13 Poplar Street, Wormleysburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043 and he is the natural father of the
minor child who is the subject of this Custody Action, whose name and date of
birth is as follows:
AARON CHRIS-JOUNTE VASSAR Born February 28, 1992
Defendant/Respondent is the natural mother of the minor child and
refuses to provide Plaintiff/Petitioner with a current address; however, the
Defendant/Respondent has historically been served paperwork at the home of
her mother, Wilma Ward, who resides at 4368 Kansas Street, Apartment #1, San
Diego, California, 92104.
3. A Custody Order was entered previously in this case by stipulation
between the parties, said Order was entered as a result of the filing of a Petition
for Emergency Relief and was granted only insofar as it was necessary to
implement the agreement of the parties. (A copy of the Order is attached hereto
as Exhibit A.)
4. Under the existing Court Order, Defendant/Respondent retains
primary custody of the minor child in spite of the fact that the child came to live
with and has continued to live with Plaintiff/Petitioner since September of 2002.
5. Plaintiff/Petitioner seeks primary physical custody of the minor
child, subject to partial physical custody with Defendant/Respondent, at such
times and under such circumstances as are mutually agreed by the parties.
6. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings
who has physical custody of the minor child or claims to have custody or
visitation rights with respect to the child.
7. Plaintiff maintains that it is in the best interest and welfare of the
minor child to grant the relief requested, and in support thereof avers as follows:
a. Since coming to live with Plaintiff/Petitioner in September
2002, the minor child has thrived both academically and socially. Prior to
living with his father, the minor child had been in and out of a number of
different schools, he had had truancy and behavioral problems that
resulted in multiple suspensions and ultimately a recommendation for his
expulsion from school.
b. Over the past few years, when not enrolled in public school,
the minor child was being "home schooled" by the Defendant/Respondent.
Plaintiff/Petitioner maintains that Defendant/Respondent is not qualified to
home school the minor child.
c. When the minor child came to live with his father here in
Pennsylvania, he had not yet been enrolled in school this current school
year. Petitioner/Respondent enrolled the child in the fourth grade in the
West Shore School District, which was one year behind other children
similar in chronological age. Shortly after being enrolled in school, the
minor child was moved back to third grade because he was behind the
other children academically.
d. Plaintiff/Petitioner is actively involved in the minor child's
education. He has implemented a plan with the school for his son and
since coming to live with him, the minor child has improved academically
and has since moved up to the fourth grade. If the child continues to
progress as he has since being with his father, the minor c~hild will be
expected to move on to the fifth grade the next academic school year.
e. Plaintiff/Petitioner has been in contact with Pam Hurd, a
caseworker with Child Protective Services in San Diego, California. Ms.
Hurd has informed Plaintiff/Petitioner that there is an active investigation
regarding Defendant/Respondent and that if the minor child were to return
to his mother's custody, this child, in addition to Defendant/Respondent's
other two children, would become part of the investigation, and may be
removed from Defendant/Respondent's care by Child Protective Services.
Ms. Hurd has encouraged Plaintiff/Petitioner to seek primary custody of
the minor child at this time.
f. The Plaintiff/Petitioner is currently married and has two
children living with him in addition to the minor child who is the subject of
this action. Plaintiff/Petitioner's wife and two children are supportive of the
minor child remaining here in Pennsylvania, and the minor child is
developing a health relationship with his stepmother and brothers.
g. The Plaintiff/Petitioner is concerned that the minor child has
suffered from abuse while in the custody of the Defendant/Respondent
and is fearful the abuse will continue if the child is returned to his mother's
custody.
h. Plaintiff/Petitioner maintains that the Defendant/Respondent
is unable to provide for the child financially, but he has the means and
desire to care for and support the minor child.
i. Plaintiff/Petitioner is genuinely concerned for the safety and
welfare of the child while in the Defendant/Respondent's custody. It is not
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Plaintiff/Petitioner's intention to alienate the child from his mother;
however, Plaintiff/Petitioner wants to make certain that the child is
protected and cared for from this point forward and believes he is in a
better position to do so.
8. Plaintiff/Petitioner has the means, desire and ability to care for the
minor child and while in his care, the minor child will be safe, adequately cared
for, and will be afforded the greatest opportunity to grow spiritually, physically
and emotionally.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff/Petitioner respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court to grant him primary physical custody of the minor child,
AARON CHRI$-JOUNTE VASSAR, subject to periods of partial physical
custody with Defendant/Respondent as the parties mutually agree.
Respectfully submitted,
Mindy S. Goodman, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 78407
2215 Forest Hills Drive - Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-8742
Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Modification are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
DATE:
A~iron Vassar, Petition-edPlaintiff
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AARON VASSAR
V.
MU'R~L VASSAR
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBE~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANrA
NO. 2002-4789 CIVIL TERM
CWIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, tiffs 4TM day of OCTOBER, 2002, the Petition for Emergency Relief
is GRANTED insofar as if is necessary to implement the agrcem~q-~! of the parties. Aaron
Vassar is authorized to enroll his son Aaron Christopher Jotutte Vassar in the Wes'~ Shore
School District, or any other district in which he resides. He is further authorized to sign
any requested rclcases or authorizations on behalf of the child.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Michael D. R~tschler, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Mt~el Vassar
4368 Kansas Street, Apt 1
San Diego, CA 92104
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AARON VASSAR
VS.
lVIURIEL VASSAR
Plaintiff
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBE~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
·CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR
SPECIAl/EMERGENCY RELIEF
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
AND NOW, this .. of October, 2002, comes Aaron Vassar, Plaimiff herein, by
and through his attorney, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, who files the within Petition for
Special/Emergency Relief by respectfully averring as follows:
1. Plaintiff Aaron Vassar is an adult individual who currently resides at 13 Poplar Street,
Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. ,
2. Defendant Muriel Vassar is an adult individual who currently resides at 4368 Kansas
Street, Apt. 1, San Diego, California 92104.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Aaron Christopher Jounte
Vassar, who was bom on February 28, 1992, hereinafter referred to as Child. Plainfiffand
Defendant are divorced.
4. There is a Custody Order which defines the custody of the child. A tree and correct
copy of that Order is incorporated herein, made a part hereof and attached as Exhibit "A'.
5. Defendant expressed to Plaintiff, both verbally and in writing, that she wants Child to
live with Plaintiffand to attend school in Pennsylvania. A true and correct copy of Defendant's
letter to Plaintiff, dated September 18, 2002, expressing the agreement to have Child transported
and to live with Plaintiff, is incorporated herein, made a pan hereof and attached as exhibit "B".
6. The Plaintiff purchased an airline ticket for Child and Child's paternal grandmother to
have them flown to Pennsylvania. The Child and his paternal grandmother arrived in
Pennsylvania on September 22, 2002. Paternal grandmother returned to California.
7. Plaintiff attempted to enroll Child in the West Shore School District and was unable
to do so because he does not posses an Order that provideS him with custody of Child.
8. Child did not attend school last year while he has been in California with his mother,
nor has he been enrolled in school this academic year. Although the Child has presumably been
"home schooled" by Defendant, that "schooling" consists of babysitting his two younger siblings
and playing on the computer.
9. The Plaintiff believes, and therefore, avers that since Child has not had formal
education last year and has not been properly home-schooled, the Child is not at the proper
educational level commensurate with his age, and according to Plaintiff, appears to be reading
and comprehending at no more than a second grade level. Plaintiff is not aware of any cognitive
impairment which would prevent Child from learning.
10. It is in the Child's best interest that he receives an adequate education which can be
provided by the West Shore School District. There is also a compelling state interest in
Pennsylvania to assure that children such as Aaron receive a proper education.
11. Since it is in the Child's best interest that he immediately enroll in school to receive
a proper education and since Defendant agreed to and did send Child to be with his father, it is
requested that an Order be issued which, until further Order of Court, provides Plaintiff with
custody of Child in order to enroll him in school.
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12. Plaintiff has no other option other than to seek the immediate implementation of the
Court Order by this Petition in order to achieve the desired result of having Child placed in
school in the West Shore School District.
13. This Honorable Court jurisdiction to consider this case by virtue of the immediacy
and importance of the facts of this case.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court immediately issue an Order
granting custody of the Child to Plaintiff which will permit Plaintiff to enroll Child in school in
the West Shore School District, or to issue any other Order which this Honorable Court deems
just and proper to effect the enrollment of Child in school.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHA~I. D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
1300 Market Street, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Plaintiff
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5, Both parents shall keep each other informed of their current
residence and or employment.
6. Both parents m~¥ telephone the other on__~ to make peaceful
negotiations relating to pick up or discussing the health, education,
and welfare of the minor child.
7. Neither parent may use the minor child as a liasion to relay
m.s..g., to ~h. other parent,
9. Zf either parent petitions the ~amily Court Services o! the
Superior Court for a meeting to d~scuss the child-sharing arrangement,
both parents shall participate in ouch
of ~he associated fees.
10. Both parents shall equally sh~re t~e trave~ expense for
visitation of ~he minor child.
11. Neither party shall chan~e the .residence of the minor ch~l~
ou~ of San Diego without 60 days prior written notarized consent of
the other parent or b~ further orOer of this court.
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AARON VASSAR
PLAINTIFF
MURIEL VASSAR
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4789 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN' CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, April 11, 2003 , 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 Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 10:30 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 hearinl~.
FOR THE COURT~
By: /s! Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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AARON VASSAR,
Plaintiff
MURIEL VASSAR,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 02-4789
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE_
A true and correct copy of the petition for Modification of Custody was
served upon the person or office listed below by First Class Mail and Certified,
First Class Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested on April 8, 2003,
addressed as follows:
Ms. Muriel Vassar
4368 Kansas Street
San Diego, CA 92104
A true and correct copy of the petition for Modification of Custody was
served upon the person or office listed below by First Class Mail and Certified,
First Class Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested on April 14,
2003, addressed as follows:
Ms. Muriel Vassar
3895 Caminito Aguilar, CfC
San Diego, CA 92111
Mindy S. Goodman
Attorney at Law
2215 Forest Hills Drive - Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-8742
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
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so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
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4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) '~Yes
2. Article Number (Copy from service label)
PS Form 3811, July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt'
102595-99-M-1789
693.6
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M^¥ 1 2 2003 ~'
AARON VASSAR,
MURIEL VASSAR,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4789 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
GUIDO, J.--
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~'44~ day of May, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The Father, Aaron Vassar shall have primary legal custody of
the child, Aaron Chris-Jounte Vassar, born February 28, 1992. Mother shall continue to
have rights of legal custody which shall include the right to receive records related to the
health, education, and religious upbringing of the child, the right to participate in meetings
with medical treatment providers, school staff and to contact individuals involved with the
care, religious upbringing, and education of the child. It is expected that Father will promptly
keep Mother apprised of any developments with regard to the child that could reasonably be
considered to be of concern to any parent. Father shall see to it that Mother is notified
promptly of all meetings related to the child and the names and telephone numbers of the
treatment providers and educational staff. In the event that a decision must be made by a
parent for this child and the parties are not in agreement, Father shall have final decision
authority.
2. Physical Custody. Primary physical custody is hereby confirmed in Father
based on his uncontroverted representation to the Custody Conciliator that the child has
been in his primary custody since September 22, 2002. Father's rights of primary physical
custody shall be subject to periods of supervised visitation with the Mother, with the choice
of supervising adult to be subject to Father's discretion and approval. Such visitation shall
occur in Pennsylvania.
matter.
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas shall retain jurisdiction of this
4. Counsel for the Petitioner/Father shall serve Mother with a copy of this Order
and shall file a Return of Service with the Court upon completion.
NO. 02-4789 CIVIL TERM
5. In the event that Mother is aggrieved by the terms of this Order, upon proper
petition, the Custody Conciliation Conference will be reconvened.
THE
Edward . Guido, J.
Dist: ,/~Vlindy S. Goodman, Esquire, 2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35, Harrisburg, PA 17112
~/Muriel Vassar, 4368 Kansas Street, San Diego, CA 92104
AARON VASSAR,
MURIEL VASSAR,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4789 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
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
Aaron Chris-Jounte Vassar February 28, 1992
Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on May 6, 2003 in response to
Father's Petition for Modification of Custody filed on April 3, 2003. Present for the
conference were the Father, Aaron Vassar, and his counsel, Mindy S. Goodman, Esquire.
The Mother, Muriel Vassar, did not attend. Following the scheduling of the Custody
Conciliation Conference, the Mother contacted the Custody Conciliator's office regarding the
conference date with the Custody Conciliator's office. She indicated some confusion about
how Father could file a petition for custody. She was strongly urged to seek counsel for the
Custody Conciliation Conference. Subsequent to that time, Mother did not recontact the
Conciliator's office, nor did counsel, acting on her behalf. Counsel for the PetitionedFather
sent notices of the Conciliation Conference through restricted delivery mail to the Mother at
two different addresses.
3. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father alleges that the child has
been in his primary physical custody since September 2002 by an arrangement with Mother
wherein she allowed the child to be escorted by the maternal grandmother on an airplane to
Pennsylvania reside with Father. When Father had difficulty enrolling the child in school, he
petitioned for special relief and Judge Guido entered an Order to that allowing Father to
enroll the child in school on October 4, 2002. Father has been working with the child's
educational team at school to arrange for an Individualized Educational Plan in an effort to
address his educational needs. Review of California school records provided by Father
indicates numerous school changes, truancies, and behavioral problems. Father also
alleges that Mother attempted to home school the child. Father also produced records from
NO. 02-4789 CIVIL TERM.
Children and Youth Services in California indicating that a Judge Chino has removed two
additional children from Mother's care. This action was taken apparently because of
Mother's alleged mental incapacity. Mother is reported to believe that people have been
breaking into her home and engaging in unwanted sexual relations with her. In light of
these circumstances, Father believes that it is in the best interest of the child to remain with
him.
4. In light of Father's unopposed Petition
conciliator provides the attached recommended Order.
Date
for Modification of Custody, the
Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
:213098