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LAW OFFICES OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Plaintiff, Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
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 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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. CJ ?' oil,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Barry Swartz, Jr., an adult individual who currently resides at
16 College Hill Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025, and
whose Social Security Number is 173-66-2312.
2. The Defendant, Kimberlee Ann Swartz, is an adult individual, whose current
address is confidential and not being disclosed; however, the Defendant is
represented by Attorney Kristopher T. Smull, whose office is located at 210
Grandview Avenue, Suite 102, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17011. Attorney Smull has indicated his willingness to accept
service on behalf of the Defendant. The Defendant's Social Security
Number is unknown at this time; however, it is anticipated the same will be
provided by her counsel.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 12, 2003 in Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
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4. Plaintiff has resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of at
least six (6) months prior to this filing.
5. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or its
allies.
6. Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States and Defendant is a citizen of the
United States.
7. There has been no prior action for divorce filed in any jurisdiction.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and has
waived said right.
9. The parties are the parents of one (1) minor child born of the marriage
namely: Brianna Marie Swartz, born November 12, 2004..
10. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are:
(a) That the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to grant
a Decree in Divorce.
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10(a) of the foregoing Complaint in Divorce are
incorporated herein and made a part of by reference.
12. The parties are the natural parents of one child; namely: Brianna Marie Swartz
born November 12, 2004.
13. The minor child had been the subject of a Dependency Proceeding in the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Juvenile No. CP-21-JV-331-2005.
14. By Order of Court dated October 13, 2006, the minor child was returned to the
home of the Plaintiff and Defendant.
15. The parties then separated November 24, 2006.
16. The Plaintiff, Barry Swartz, Jr. believes that the best interest of his daughter
will be served by granting him primary physical custody with partial custody
rights in the Defendant, Kimberlee Ann Swartz.
17. With the exception of the Dependency action set forth above, there has been
no prior action for custody or visitation of the minor child in this or any other
jurisdiction.
18. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction in this
matter as the minor child has resided in Cumberland County since her birth,
with the exception of the possibility that she has been residing with the
Defendant in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania since the parties separated.
19. The Plaintiff has no information of the custody proceedings concerning the
child pending in a Court of this Commonwealth of any other state.
20. The Plaintiff does not know of a person nor 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.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Barry L. Swartz, Jr. respectfully prays your
Honorable Court to grant him primary physical custody of his daughter with partial
custody rights in the Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
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Diane M. ils, Esquire
1400 North Second Street
First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
Date: March 14, 2007
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint in Divorce are
true and correct. 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.
Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
Date: March 14, 2007
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
within Complaint in Divorce Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code and
Complaint for Custody has been served upon the Defendant, Kimberlee Ann
Swartz, through her Attorney Kristopher T. Smull, by first class, United States
mail, by placing a copy of the same at the post office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
on this day of March 2007, addressed as follows:
Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. s, Esquire
1400 North Second Street
First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
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BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ
DEFENDANT
07-1485 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, March 22, 2007 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at _ 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on _ Friday, April 20, 2007 at 3:00 PM
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 hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ John J. Mangan, jr., Esq
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 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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LAW OFFICES OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Plaintiff, Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
H?4?3COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-1485
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, hereby accept service of the Complaint in
Divorce and Complaint for Custody on behalf of Kimberlee Ann Swartz, in the
above matter on this 30 day of Mk
BY:
, 2007.
Krigtopher T. Smull, Esquire
Maria P. Cognetti & Associates
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney I.D. No.
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Fax No. (717) 909-4068
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BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
V.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 07-1485 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER
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AND NOW, this day of August, 2007, upon consideration of the attached report
from the Custody Conciliator, the "Agreement of the Parties" attached hereto and marked as
Exhibit "A", is incorporated as an Order of Court.
cc: A?jiane M. Dils, Esquire
Aistopher T. Smull, Esquire
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BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ, : NO. 07-1485 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
After various correspondence and communications between counsel for the parties and
the Conciliator, the parties submitted to the Conciliator an Agreement which could be
incorporated as a Court Order. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as
attached.
Date: 8--7 0-7
Hubert X. G!Koy, Esquire
Custody Cgdciliator
LAW OFFICE OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
1400 North Second Street
First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
Attorney for Plaintiff: Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-1485
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW this-- day of 2007 comes the above named
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parties, Barry L. Swartz, Jr., after having conferring with his attorney, Diane M.
Dils, Esquire, and Kimberlee Ann Swartz, after conferring with her attorney,
Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, hereby agree as to the following terms and
conditions regarding the custody arrangement of their daughter:
Barry L. Swartz, Jr., hereinafter referred to as Father, and Kimberlee Ann
Swartz, hereinafter referred to as Mother, are the natural parents of one
child: namely, Brianna Swartz, born November 12, 2004.
EXHIBIT
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2. It is in the best interest of the minor child, Brianna Swartz, born
November 12, 2004, for shared legal custody of the minor child. The
parties agree that major decisions concerning the child's health, welfare,
education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by the parents
jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view
towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy to arrive at a
decision that is in the child's best interest. Each party agrees to keep the
other informed of the progress of the child's education and social
adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the other parties' right to
share legal custody of the child. Further, each party agrees to give
support to one another in the role as parents and to take into account the
consensus of the other parent for the physical and emotional well being
of the child. The parties agree not to either attempt or alienate the
affections of the child for the other parent. Each party shall notify the
other of any activity that could reasonably be expected to be of
significant concern to the other. The parties agree that the child will be
encouraged to contact the other parent by telephone and e-mail at all
reasonable times.
3. Primary physical custody of the minor child shall remain in Kimberlee
Ann Swartz, Mother.
4. Partial physical custody of the minor child shall be in Father, Barry L.
Swartz, Jr., and shall occur at the home of Father's mother, the Paternal
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Grandmother, until a different location is approved by the Counselor,
said Counselor to be hereinafter engaged, as follows:
(a) Every other weekend on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and
again on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.;
(b) Every Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Mother and Father will
be flexible as to the pickup time on Friday depending on the work
schedule of Father.
5. Mother and Father hereby agree to immediately commence family
therapeutic counseling with the office of Riegler, Shienvold and
Associates, a counselor other than Melinda Eash, M.S.
6. Mother and Father hereby agree that they shall work with the counselor
for the Father to gradually increase his partial custodial periods to include
overnights and other times to be agreed upon by the parties.
7. Mother and Father hereby acknowledge that Mother's previous custody
action Docketed to No. 05-5760 Civil Term in the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and the Order entered
November 8, 2005 in said matter, shall be vacated and the above
captioned custody action shall remain in effect with the terms of custody
as set forth in this Agreement.
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8. The parties hereto execute this Agreement setting forth the custodial
terms after advice and consultation with their respective counsel, and
upon execution of this Agreement, respectfully request the same be
entered as a Court Order.
9. The parties hereto understand that upon execution of Agreement, the
same will be forwarded to the Conciliator appointed in this matter;
namely: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire for the purpose of this Agreement
being made a Court Order.
10. The parties hereto agree that they will cooperate with the
recommendation of the counselor for any increased time between Father
and the minor child.
11. During any period of custody or visitation, the parties to this Order shall
not possess or use any control substance; neither shall they consume
alcoholic beverages. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
possible, that other household members and/or guests comply with this
prohibition. The parties are further advised that a failure to adhere to this
provision shall constitute a direct violation of this Order of Court and
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could well expose the offending party to sanctions, including possible
fines and imprisonment.
12. By executing this Agreement, the parties hereto acknowledge that they
do not desire the custody matter to be forwarded to the Court for a
Hearing, but that this Agreement be entered as a final Order at this time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
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BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 07-1485
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March 15,
2007.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Date:
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 07-1485
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March 15,
2007.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
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RRY L. SWARTZ, JR., Plaintiff
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LAW OFFICES OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Plaintiff, Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-1485
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO 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: Irretrievably broken under Section (X) 3301(c) or
( ) 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section)
2. Service upon Defendant: Acceptance of Service by Kristopher T. Smull,
Esquire on March 30, 2007, Defendant's attorney.
3. [Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b).]
(a) Date of execution of Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c)
of the Divorce Code by Plaintiff, November 14, 2008; by Defendant,
November 14, 2008.
(b) Date of execution of Plaintiff's affidavit required by Section 3301 (d)
of the Divorce Code: N/A; Date of service of Plaintiff's affidavit upon
Defendant: N/A.
4. Date of service of Notice of Intent to Finalize under Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: N/A;
5. Date of filing of Waiver of Notice of Intent to Finalize by Plaintiff:
Simultaneously herewith and by Defendant: Simultaneously herewith.
6. Related Claims Pending: None
Date:
Diane M. DiIs, Esquire
1400 North Second Street
First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
Attorney for (x) Plaintiff
( ) Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ NO. 07-1485
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, N6.4LM?C.r 1 , 00? , it is ordered and decreed that
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR. , plaintiff, and
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
NONE
By the Court,
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MARIA P. COGNETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Defendant/Petitioner
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant/Petitioner
: No. 07-1485 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A
PARTIAL CUSTODY OR VISITIATION ORDER
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Kimberlee Ann Swartz, by and through her attorney,
Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, and files the within Petition for Modification of a Custody Order,
and in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is Kimberlee Ann Swartz (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), an adult
individual who currently resides at 204 South Harrisburg Street, Steelton, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania 17113.
2. Respondent is Barry L. Swartz, Jr. (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), an adult
individual who is currently incarcerated at SCI-Chester, 500 East Fourth Street, Chester, Chester
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3. The parties are the parents of one minor child, namely, Brianna Swartz, born
November 12, 2004.
4. There is presently an existing Custody Order in this matter dated August 10,
2007. A true and correct copy of said Order is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A".
5. Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned Order, the parties have shared legal
custody. Mother has primary physical custody and Father has limited partial physical custody,
which occurs at the home of his mother.
6. Since the entry of the aforementioned Order, Father has been charged with the
following criminal offenses:
A. Simple Assault and Harassment in June, 2008.
B. Driving Under the Influence, Driving with a Suspended License, and
Recklessly Endangering Another Person in October, 2008.
C. Simple Assault and Harassment in May, 2009.
7. Of the charges brought against Father, he pled guilty to the following:
A. Harassment in January, 2009.
B. Simple Assault in January, 2009.
C. Driving Under the Influence in June, 2009.
D. Driving with a Suspended License in June, 2009.
E. Harassment in October, 2009.
8. As a result of Father's guilty pleas, he is currently serving a sentence of one to
five years.
9. Father was previously charged with a DUI in 2001, for which he was also
confined in a State Correctional Institution.
10. Petitioner believes, and therefore avers, that it is in the best interest of the minor
child for her to have primary physical and sole legal custody for the following reasons:
A. Mother is the more appropriate role model for the child.
B. Mother believes she is the more appropriate parent and more available to
the child.
C. Mother believes that, given Father's criminal history, upon his release
from prison, a more appropriate Order will need to be considered.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays This Honorable Court grant her primary physical
custody and sole legal custody of the minor child pending Father's release from prison.
Respectfully submitted,
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date: January 28, 2010 By:
MARIA Fl COG TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I, KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904
relating to un-sworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
KIMBE EE ANN SWARTZ
AUG 10 20070
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
V.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-1485 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this 16A day of August, 2007, upon consideration of the attached report
from the Custody Conciliator, the "Agreement of the Parties" attached hereto and marked as
Exhibit "A", is incorporated as an Order of Court.
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Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ, : NO. 07-1485 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
After various correspondence and communications between counsel for the parties and
the Conciliator, the parties submitted to the Conciliator an Agreement which could be
incorporated as a Court Order. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as
attached.
Date: Pr-7 0-7
Hubert X. G' oy, Esquire
Custody C ciliator
LAW OFFICE OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
1400 North Second Street
First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
Attorney for Plaintiff: Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
KI IBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-1485
AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW this'p41 day of 2007 comes the above named
parties, Barry L. Swartz, Jr., after having con erring with his attorney, Diane M.
Dils, Esquire, and Kimberlee Ann Swartz, after conferring with her attorney,
Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, hereby agree as to the following terms and
conditions regarding the custody arrangement of their daughter:
1. Barry L. Swartz, Jr., hereinafter referred to as Father, and Kimberlee Ann
Swartz, hereinafter referred to as Mother, are the natural parents of one
child: namely, Brianna Swartz, born November 12, 2004.
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2. It is in the best interest of the minor child, Brianna Swartz, born
November 12, 2004, for shared legal custody of the minor child. The
parties agree that major decisions concerning the child's health, welfare,
education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by the parents
jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view
towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy to arrive at a
decision that is in the child's best interest. Each party agrees to keep the
other informed of the progress of the child's education and social
adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the other parties' right to
share legal custody of the child. Further, each party agrees to give
support to one another in the role as parents and to take into account the
consensus of the other parent for the physical and emotional well being
of the child. The parties agree not to either attempt or alienate the
affections of the child for the other parent. Each party shall notify the
other of any activity that could reasonably be expected to be of
significant concern to the other. The parties agree that the child will be
encouraged to contact the other parent by telephone and e-mail at all
reasonable times.
3. Primary physical custody of the minor child shall remain in Kimberlee
Ann Swartz, Mother.
4. Partial physical custody of the minor child shall be in Father, Barry L.
Swartz, Jr., and shall occur at the home of Father's mother, the Paternal
2.
Grandmother, until a different location is approved by the Counselor,
said Counselor to be hereinafter engaged, as follows:
(a) Every other weekend on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and
again on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.;
(b)Every Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Mother and Father will
be flexible as to the pickup time on Friday depending on the work
schedule of Father.
5. Mother and Father hereby agree to immediately commence family
therapeutic counseling with the office of Riegler, Shienvold and
Associates, a counselor other than Melinda Eash, M.S.
6. Mother and Father hereby agree that they shall work with the counselor
for the Father to gradually increase his partial custodial periods to include
overnights and other times to be agreed upon by the parties.
7. Mother and Father hereby acknowledge that Mother's previous custody
action Docketed to No. 05-5760 Civil Term in the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and the Order entered
November 8, 2005 in said matter, shall be vacated and the above
captioned custody action shall remain in effect with the terms of custody
as set forth in this Agreement.
3.
8. The parties hereto execute this Agreement setting forth the custodial
terms after advice and consultation with their respective counsel, and
upon execution of this Agreement, respectfully request the same be
entered as a Court Order.
9. The parties hereto understand that upon execution of Agreement, the
same will be forwarded to the Conciliator appointed in this matter;
namely: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire for the purpose of this Agreement
being made a Court Order.
10. The parties hereto agree that they will cooperate with the
recommendation of the counselor for any increased time between Father
and the minor child.
11. During any period of custody or visitation, the parties to this Order shall
not possess or use any control substance; neither shall they consume
alcoholic beverages. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
possible, that other household members and/or guests comply with this
prohibition. The parties are further advised that a failure to adhere to this
provision shall constitute a direct violation of this Order of Court and
4.
could well expose the offending party to sanctions, including possible
fines and imprisonment.
12. By executing this Agreement, the parties hereto acknowledge that they
do not desire the custody matter to be forwarded to the Court for a
Hearing, but that this Agreement be entered as a final Order at this time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
Diane M. Is. quire
t her T. Smull, Esquire
(SEAL)
Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
(SEAL)
Kimberlee Ann Swartz
5.
Last Printed: January 28, 2010 9:57 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition for Modification of a Partial Custody or Visitation Order at the address
indicated below:
Diane M. Dils, Esquire
Dils & Dils
1400 North Second Street
First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Service by:
Personal service via hand delivery
Barry L. Swartz, Jr.
Inmate No. JC0403
SCI - Chester
500 East Fourth Street
Chester, PA 19013
X Service by First Class, United States Mail, postage pre-paid, mailed at Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, addressed as indicated above
Overnight delivery
Facsimile service
Certified/Registered Mail
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date: January 28, 2010
By:
MARIA P. CO $ETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. W. 27914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ
DEFENDANT
2007-1485 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW Thursdaebruary, 04, 2010 _ , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 10:3_0 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an of-fort 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. 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 hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Es q. _
Custody Conciliator
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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.
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FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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Telephone (717) 249-3166
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CUM-F4 UUUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
MAR 1 2 2010
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BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
Prior Judge: The Honorable M.L. Ebert
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2007-1485
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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NOW, this _11._ day of March, 2010, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that all prior Custody Orders entered in the above
matter are vacated and replaced with the following Order:
1. The mother, Kimberlee Ann Swartz, shall enjoy sole legal and primary physical
custody of Brianna Swartz, born November 12, 2004.
2. Upon the father's release from prison, the father shall enjoy such periods of
temporary custody with the minor child at such times and under such circumstances
as agreed upon by the parties.
3. In the event the father desires a more detailed physical custody arrangement and is
unable to reach an agreement with the mother, father may petition the Court to have
this case again scheduled with the Custody Conciliator for a conference.
BY THE COURT,
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M.L. Ebert
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BARRY L. SWARTZ, JR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
KIMBERLEE ANN SWARTZ,
Defendant
Prior Judge: The Honorable M.L. Ebert
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2007-1485
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation
is as follows:
Brianna Swartz, born November 12, 2004.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 11, 2010, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Kimberlee Ann Swartz, who appeared with her counsel, Maria
Cognetti. The father is incarcerated and communicated with the Conciliator
via a letter and also had his mother call the Custody Conciliator's office.
3. In light of the fact that the father is in jail, has not seen the child for a long period of
time and that there will need to be some period of adjustment with the father and the
child when and if the father is released from prison, the Conciliator recommends
entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: March 1-2 '2010 6?( v e?,l
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq ' e
Custody Conciliator