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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHILD CUSTODY
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without
you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property, or other rights important to you, including
child custody, or child visitation.
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
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHILD CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CHILD CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr." by and through
his attorney, Mark T. Silliker, Esquire, and respectfully requests this Honorable Court
award him custody of the subject minor children, and in support thereto, avers the
following:
1. Plaintiff is Daniel D, McCurdy, Jr" an adult individual residing at1646
Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. Defendant is Kathleen M, McCurdy, an adult individual residing at 42
Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17050.
3. The subject children are Shannon Ashley McCurdy, born June 26,
1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1993,
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the subject minor children is that of
natural father.
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the subject minor children is
that of natural mother.
6, For the past five years, the minor children have resided at the following
addresses, in the custody of the following individuals:
A. From October I, 1997 to the present, the subject minor children have
resided at 42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, in the
care and custody of Defendant/Mother Kathleen M. McCurdy.
7. There have been no prior actions for custody of the subject minor
children in this or any other jurisdiction.
8. The Plaintiff is not aware of the existence of any other individuals who
have any type of claim whatsoever regarding the custody of the subject minor children.
9. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that he is much better able to
meet the needs of the subject minor children than the Defendant.
10. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interest
ofthe subject minor children that they be placed in his legal and physical custody.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court award him custody
of the subject minor children.
Respectfully submitted,
THE LAW OFFICES OF
SILLIKER & RE HOLD
Mark T. Illiker, re
5922 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PAl 7112
(717) 671-1500
J.D. No. 33671
Attorney for Plaintiff
AFFIDA VIT
I, I2:tnieJ D. mCCJrJyIJ(, hereby certify that the afore going is 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. 4909 relating to
unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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DANIEL D, MCCURDY, JR.
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
03-1082 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KATHLEEN M, MCCURDY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Monday, March 24, 2003
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Monday, April 14, 2003
, the conciliator,
at 11:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will bl~ 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 hearinli!.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa P. Gree'l'JY. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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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 ATTOR1\fEY 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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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M, McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J. ---
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30 ~ day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leqal Custody. The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M,
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCurdy,
born June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their 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
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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.
2. The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Father's rights of partial physical
custody which are arranged as follows:
A. Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
school until the following Monday morning.
B, Commencing April 22, 2003, on alternating Tuesday evenings
from after school until the following Wednesday morning.
C, Commencing May 1, 2003, on alternating Thursday evenings
from after school until the following Friday morning.
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3. Holidavs.
A. The parties shall alternate the following holidays commencing
with Father having custody for Memorial Day: Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
B. Christmas shall be shared by the parties as follows: In
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 24th through
December 25th at 2:00 p,m, at which time the children shall return to Mother's
custody.
4. Summer Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Summer
2003, The parties will provide each other with thirty (30) days written notice of their
intended vacation weeks, In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation schedule,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vacation
time. For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considered to be from Friday to Friday,
unless otherwise agreed.
5. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children during
his or her period of custody for periods of four (4) hours or more, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6. The parties shall submit themselves and their minor children to an
independent custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler, Shienvold & Associates. The
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to obtain
medical and psychological information pertaining to the parties. Additionally, the parties
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in the
scheduling of appointments.
7. A hearing is ~~heduled in Courtroom Number 5 of the Cumberland County
~rthouse, on the ~ day of C7'U.NL , 2003, at '"f) (J o'clock
~,M" at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially
with testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se 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
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testimony of each witness, These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
Edward E. Guido, J.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
DANIEL D, McCURDY, JR.,
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M, McCURDY,
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 children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Shannon Ashley McCurdy June 26, 1990
Matthew Tyler McCurdy October 8,1 993
Mother
Mother
2, A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on April 21, 2003 following the
filing of a Petition for Custody filed on March 11, 2003, Present for the conference were:
the Father, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr" and his counsel, Mark T, Silliker, Esquire, Esquire; the
Mother, Kathleen M, McCurdy, and her counsel, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, This
Conference was the parties' first, following a separation in 1997.
3. Father's position is as follows: Father wants more time with the children but
would like it to occur in a way that is not disruptive to their schedule. He would like to have
primary custody of the children and expresses concern regarding Mother's willingness to
work with him in his requests for additional custodial time, her general flexibility with him in
that regard and concerns about the emotional environment in the home. He has also
expressed concern that she has involved the children in discussions regarding this custody
action. Father reports that since the time of separation, the parties have made a minor
adjustment to the physical custody schedule which he reports was accomplished
approximately one year ago and was achieved with great difficulty, The status quo during
the school year provides Father with custody from Friday after school until the children
return to school the following Monday morning and one evening during the week. Father
denies Mother's allegation that his pursuit of additional custodial time is financially
motivated. Father is presently employed full time in sales for Netcom. He generally works
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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4. Mother's position is as follows: Mother's position is that Father's seeking to
modify the schedule is financially motivated and an outgrowth of a recent dispute regarding
the cost of health insurance for the children. She says that the children do not want to be in
Father's primary custody and that they are doing fine with the structure of their schedule at
present. Mother denies that she agreed to the present schedule which extends Father's
alternating weekends from the prior arrangement of a return time at 7:00 p,m. Sunday to an
overnight the following Monday morning. However, she acknowledges that this has been
the case for approximately one year, Mother alleged that Father was not cooperative or
flexible with her in this regard and simply refused to return the children or make them
available for her to pick up on Sunday evenings. Mother is presently employed at Fork Lifts,
Inc. and for approximately a year and a half to two years has been working 7:15 a.m, to
3:45 p,m.
5. A variety of options were explored to provide Father with additional custodial
time, However, the parties were not able to reach an agreement. Therefore, the Order
attached reflects the status quo, an alternating holiday schedule, summer vacation, a
custody evaluation, and a request for hearing. Father's counsel also requests an interim
brief hearing on the issue of additional custodial time for the Summer 2003 while the parties
are participating in a custody evaluation and waiting for a heari a with the Court.
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elissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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DANIEL D. MCCURDY, JR. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KATHLEEN M. MCCURDY NO. 2003-1082 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3RD day of JUNE, 2003, at the request of both parties the
hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 1 :00 p.m. is continued
generally. It will be rescheduled at the request of either party.
Mark T. Silliker, Esquire
5922 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, Pa. 17112
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
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LAW OFFICES
5922 L1NGLESTOWN ROAD
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17'112
MARK T SILLlKER
KRISTIN R, REINHOLD
PHONE: (717) 671-1500
FAX: (717) 671-8968
May 30, 2003
The Honorable Edward E. Guido
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse S
Carlisle, P
Dear J
I am writing relative to the above-captioned matter, which is presently scheduled for a
custody hearing before you on June 12,2003, at I :00 p.m. I believe the purpose of the
hearing was to determine summertime visitation for my client, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr.
The larger issue of custody has been referred to Dr, Arnold Shienvold for a custody
evaluation.
I am pleased to advise you that the parties have reached agreement regarding Mr.
McCurdy's periods of partial custody for the summer of 2003. Therefore, we would
respectfully request that the custody trial be continued indefinitely, pending the
completion of Dr. Shienvold's evaluation, I would add, I am hopeful the parties may be
able to work out an overall settlement on their own sometime in the next several months.
Tn Hny event, O!1 ~~h~lf of my client, as ~Ncll uS i\.ttOfilCY Diane Raucliff, i thank you for
your time and assistance herein. Should you be in need of additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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V~ark T Silliker
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Cc: Diane Radcliff, Esquire
Dan McCurdy
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I1ANIEL D, McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J, ---
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30 ~ day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1, Leqal Custody. The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M.
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCurdy,
born June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C.
S. 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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.
2. The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Father's rights of partial physical
custody which are arranged as follows:
A. Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
school until the following Monday morning.
B. Commencing April 22, 2003, on alternating Tuesday evenings
from after school until the following Wednesday morning,
C, Commencing May 1, 2003, on alternating Thursday evenings
from after school until the following Friday morning.
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3, Holidavs.
A. The parties shall alternate the following holidays commencing
with Father having custody for Memorial Day: Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
B. Christmas shall be shared by the parties as follows: In
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 24th through
December 25th at 2:00 p,m. at which time the children shall return to Mother's
custody,
4. Summer Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Summer
2003. The parties will provide each other with thirty (30) days written notice of their
intended vacation weeks. In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation schedule,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vacation
time. For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considered to be from Friday to Friday,
unless otherwise agreed,
5, In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children during
his or her period of custody for periods of four (4) hours or more, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6, The parties shall submit themselves and their minor children to an
independent custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler, Shienvold & Associates. The
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to obtain
medical and psychological information pertaining to the parties, Additionally, the parties
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in the
scheduling of appointments.
7. A hearing is :>,kheduled in Courtroom Number 5 of the Cumberland County
qwrthouse, on the ~ day of L7U.1UL. , 2003, at /.'(1(/ o'clock
~,M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially
with testimony, Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se 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
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testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Disl: Mark T, Silliker, Esquire, 5922 Linglestown Road, Harrisbur9, PA 17112
Diane G, Radcliff, Esquire, 3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO., 03 -log';J--
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Please enter the appearance of Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire on behalf of the Plaintiff in
the above referenced matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated: ~ J '<(03
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Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Please withdraw the appearance of Mark T. SilIiker, Esquire on behalf of the Plaintiff in the
above referenced matter.
Dated: y / ~116 ")
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 43Z2 S 1~~~ O?)-IO~~
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF COST
OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CUSTODY EVALUATION
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff/Petitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., an adult individual who
resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. The Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen M. McCurdy, an adult individual who
42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Shannon A. McCurdy, born 9/26/90 and
Matt T. McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
4. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on 4/21/03 before Melissa P.
Greevy, Esquire and a Temporary Order of Court was issued on 4/30/03. Said Order is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5. The Order directed that the parties submit themselves and the minor children
to a custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler Shienvold & Associates.
6. The issue of payment for such evaluation was not addressed in the Temporary
Order of Court.
7. Counsel for Plaintiff/petitioner contacted opposing counsel, Diane Radcliff
concerning this issue on 8/4/03. See Exhibit B.
8. Counsel for Defendant/Respondent, Diane Radcliff responded by letter dated
8/5/03 stating that the Defendant/Respondent was not willing to pay for any portion of the
custody evaluation. See Exhibit C.
9. On 8/25/03, counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner contacted the Custody Conciliator
to ascertain what might have been agreed on at the conference as to payment of the
evaluation. See Exhibit D.
10. On 8/27/03, counsel for Defendant/Respondent contacted the Custody
Conciliator as well. See Exhibit E.
11. The Custody Conciliator responded by letter dated 8/29/03. See Exhibit F.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter an Order that:
a. The parties each pay one half of the cost of the custody evaluation or
in the alternative, in a ratio proportionate to the respective income.
b. All other relief as this court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lanl~
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated: Cf-II- 03
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 4322 S 1999
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing arle true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By ~....,jJ y~,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr.
Date: c,~tf -03
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testimony of each witness,
hearing date.
These memoranda shall be f1/ed at least ten days prior to the
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Edward E, Guido, J,
Dis!: Mark T, Silliker, Esquire, 5922 Lingleslown Road. Harrisburg, PA 17112
Diane G, Radcliff. Esquire, 3448 Trtndle Road, Camp Hill. PA 17011
Exhibit B
MARL~iNNE E"RUDEBt7S'Lt1
ATTORNEY AT LAW
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Fax 657-1512
August 4, 2003
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
RE: McCURDY V. McCURDY
IN CUSTODY
Dear Diane:
This office has been retained by Daniel McCurdy, Jr. to represent him in the above captioned
custody action. It is my understanding that a hearing was schedu11:d in June concerning the schedulc
for the summer vacation and generally continued in the anticipation that our clients would work out
an acceptable schedule between the two of them.
My client reports that a verbal agreement was reached between the parties and they agreed
on a week on week off schedule from Tuesday to Tuesday be:ginning Tuesday, 7/29/03. This
schedule will continue until the beginning of school. If this is indeed what your client agreed on,
please advise as soon as possible. If this is not acceptable to your client, I will have no option but
to ask the court to schedule a hearing in this matter as soon as possible.
My client reports that your client has taken the position that he only wants additional time
with the children because of the effect this might have on the child support. My client's income has
involuntarily decreased by approximately 50 percent since the initial support agreement was reached
and he has not asked for any reduction in his payments nor has he ever been late with any payments
to Mrs. McCurdy. If he desired a reduction in the support payml:nts, he could have easily done so
over a year ago. It seems clear that my client's desire to have more contact with his children is not
motivated by financial concerns.
It remains my client's position that he desires shared physical and legal custody of the
children. For that purpose. he desires to proceed with the custody evaluation with Dr. Shienvold.
It is my understanding that appointments have been made by the parties and that Dr. Shienvold will
issue a report and recommendations as to custody. Again, my client is willing to enter into any
reasonable agreement concerning custody for as long as it provides him with consistent and frequent
contact with his children,
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
August 4, 2003
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The Conciliator's Interim Order is silent as to the payment of the cost for the custody
evaluation. My client is prepared to pay his share of the cost as per Dr. Shienvold's requirements.
I have sent a Praecipe for Withdrawal/Entry of Appearance to Mark Silliker. I shall send a
time stamped copy of the Praecipe to you as soon as I receive it.
Please advise if your client is willing to agree to a 50/50 custody schedule during the summer
without the need for court intervention.
Very truly yours,
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Marianne E. Rudebusch
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cc: Daniel McCurdy, Jr.
Exhibit C
DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Facsimile: (717) 975-0697
August 5, 2003
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Re: Dan McCurdy vs. Kathleen McCurdy
Cumberland County Custody Action
Dear Marianne:
Thank you for your letter dated August 4, 2003.
The only agreement that I am aware of regarding this summer is the one reached by
Attorney Silliker and myself as set forth in my letter to him dated May 30, 2003, a copy of
which is enclosed. By copy of this letter, however, I am providing Kathleen with a copy of
your August 4, 2003 letter and requested that she respond to your client's representations
about the agreement. As soon as she responds, I will advise you. You can, of course, file
a petition if you want. I doubt, however, that you will get a hearing before school starts in
light of my hearing schedule and vacation plans for the rest of the summer.
You indicated that your client is willing to enter into a reasonable agreement. If he
has terms to suggest, please advise me.
The decision to move forward with the custody evaluation was at your client's sole
request. We specifically stated we would not pay for it. If he wants to proceed it is at his
sole cost. We think it is unnecessary and will not contribute towards the costs. We offered
to go through family counseling/mediation with Deb Salem toO discuss the custody issues and
your client refused. Since he is bent on litigation, and wants the evaluation, he will have to
bear the burden of those costs.
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I will be in touch as soon as Kathleen responds to your letter. In the interim, should
you have any questions or comments about this letter or this case in general, do not hesitate
to contact me.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
471 r LocusfLane
Harrisburg. PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Fax 657-1512
August 25, 2003
Melissa Peel Greevy. Esquire
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
RE: MCCURDY V. MCCURDY
IN CUSTODY
NO, 03-1082
Dear Melissa:
This office represents Daniel McCurdy, Jr., the Plaintiff in the above captioned custody
action. The Defendant, Kathleen McCurdy, is represented by Diane Radcliff, Esquire.
A custody conciliation conference was held with you on 4/21/03 at which my client was
represented by Mark Silliker, Esquire. My client made a copy of the Order available to me which,
inter alia, addresses the issue of a custody evaluation to be done by Dr. Arnold Shienvold. The order
does not state which party was to pay for the custody evaluation. It is opposing counsel's position
that her client is not willing to pay for any of the costs of the evaluation.
Please advise if this was discussed during the conciliation conference and if so, what was the
agreement. The parties have made appointments with Dr. Shienvold, but here is a disagreement
concerning the payment of his fees.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
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Marianne E, Rudebusch
MER/kat'
cc: Diane G, Radcliff. Esquire
Daniel D, McCurdy. Jr.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF, :ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Facsimile: (717) 975-0697
August 27, 2003
MelissaP. Greevy, Esquire
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
copy
Re: Dan McCurdy vs. Kathleen McCurdy
Cumberland County Custody Action 1#.13-1082
Dear Melissa:
I am in receipt of Attorney Rudebusch's letter to you dated August 25, 2003 regarding the
costs of the custody evaluation. You may recall at the time of the conciliation conference the
custody evaluation was requested by Attorney SiIliker. It was our stated position that this evaluation
was not necessary and that we would not pay for it, although we would cooperate with one if
requested. It was, therefore, clearly understood that the costs of this evaluation were to be paid by
Mr. McCurdy.
This has been and remains our position. If Mr. McCurdy wants an evaluation he will have
to pay for it. My client did not have then, and does not have now, the funds to pay for that
evaluation.
If you do not have any notes on this issue, you can check with Mark SiIliker. I believe he will
confIrm my understanding. I am providing him with a copy of this letter in the event he feels it
appropriate to respond.
Very truly yours,
DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE
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cc: Mark Silliker, Esquire
Marianne Rudebusch, Esquire
Kathleen McCurdy
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August 27,2003
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MARK C, DUFFIE
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August 29, 2003
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Re: Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. v. Kathleen M. McCurdy
No. 03-1082 Civil Term
In Custody
Dear Counsel:
I have received your letters regarding the dispute concerning the payment for the
custody evaluation which Father had sought.
My notes do not reflect an agreement between the parties regarding the cost of sharing,
According to my notes, Father had asked for a contribution from Mother. Mother agreed to
cooperate but refused to contribute anything for the evaluation,
Very truly yours,
L~.;;J?="=g~RT & WEIDNER
Melissa Peel Greevy
Custody Conciliator
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT m' COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 4322 S 1999
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the PlaintifflPetitioner, hereby
certify that a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, EsqUlire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
: IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this 1"./r... day of <;~ 2003, upon review of the
attached Petition For Allocation of Costs of Psychological Custody Evaluation, a Rule is
issued upon the DefendantlRespondent to show cause, if any, why the PlaintifflPetitioner's
request should not be granted.
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR,
Plaintiff
NO. OJ-IO~a. CIVIL TERM
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant
ANSWER TO PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF COSTS
OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CUSTODY EVALUATION
AND NOW, this 23'd day of September, 2003, comes ti1e Defendant, Kathleen M.
McCurdy, by her attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and files this ANSWER TO
PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF COSTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CUSTODY
EV ALUA TION as required by the Rule entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido on
September 16, 2003 as follows:
1. Admitted. It is admitted that the Plaintiff/Petitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., an
adult individual who resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, PA 17070. Plaintiff/Petitioner is hereafter referred to as "Father".
2. Admitted. It is admitted that the Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen McCurdy, an
adult individual who resides at 42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, PA 17050. Mother is hereafter referred to as "Mother".
3, Admitted. It is admitted that the parties are the parents of Shannon McCurdy, born
9/26/90, and Matthew T. McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
4. Admitted. It is admitted that a Custody Conciliation Conference was held on 4/2/03
before Melissa P. Greevy, Esquire and a Temporary Order of Court was issued on
4/30/03, a copy of which Order is attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit A.
5. Admitted with Clarification. It is admitted that ti1e order directed the parties to
submit themselves and the minor children to a custody evaluation to be performed by
Reigler, Shienvold & Associates. By way of further Answer and by way of
clarification it is averred that:
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A. This custody litigation was initiated by Father, and was not started at the
request of Mother nor required as the result of any conduct on her part.
B, At the Custody Conciliation Conference, Father requested that a custody
evaluation be performed by Dr. Shienvold.
C. In response to this request Mother stated that she would cooperate with, but
would not pay for, Father's requested evaluation as she felt that the evaluation
was not necessary and did not have the funds to pay for such an evaluation.
D. Having received iliat response Father decided nonetheless to proceed with a
custody evaluation, knowing that the costs thereof would be paid solely by
him.
E. It was not until after Mother's first appointment with Dr. Shienvold that Father
insisted on Mother's payment of a portion of the costs of the evaluation and
thus refused to go forward with that evaluation unless that contribution was
made.
6. Admitted with Clarification. It is admitted iliat the issue of payment for custody
evaluation was not specifically addressed in the Temporary Order of Court. By way
of further clarification it is averred that it was agreed and understood at the
conciliation conference iliat ifF ather wanted to proceed with an evaluation he would
have to pay for it as confirmed by the letters from Mother and the Custody Conciliator
attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit C, E and F, incorporated by reference hereto,
7. Admitted. It is admitted that counsel for Father contacted opposing counsel, Diane
G. Radcliff, Esquire concerning this issue on 8/4/03 by ilie letter attached to Father's
Petition as Exhibit B.
8. Admitted. It is admitted that counsel for Mother, Diane G, Radcliff, Esquire,
responded concerning this issue by letter dated 8/5103 stating that Mother was not
willing to pay for the costs of the evaluation by the letter attached to Father's Petition
as Exhibit C.
9. Admitted. It is admitted iliat on 8/25/03 counsel for Father contacted ilie Custody
Conciliator to ascertain what might have been agreed on at the conference as to
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payment of the evaluation by the letter attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit D,
10, Admitted. It is admitted that on 8/27/03 counsel for Mother contacted the Custody
Conciliator as well by the letter attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit E.
II. Admitted. It is admitted that the custody conciliator responded by letter dated
8/29/03, which letter is attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit F. By way of further
Answer and clarification it is averred that the Custody Conciliator agreed with the
position set forth Mother's counsel's letter to Father's counsel dated 8/5/03 and
Mother's counsel's letter to the custody conciliator dated 8/27/03 in which it was
stated that Mother agreed to cooperate with but not pay for the custody evaluation,
NEW MATTER
12. Mother incorporates by reference the answers and averments set forth in Paragraphs
I through II herein, the same as if fully set forth at length herein.
13. This custody litigation was initiated by Father, and was not started at the request of
Mother nor required as the result of any conduct on her part.
14. At the Custody Conciliation Conference, Father requested that a custody evaluation
be performed by Dr. Shienvold.
15. In response to this request Mother stated that she would cooperate with, but would
not pay for, Father's requested evaluation as she felt that the evaluation was not
necessary and did not have the funds to pay for such an evaluation.
16. Having received that response Father decided nonetheless to proceed with a custody
evaluation, knowing that the costs thereof would be paid solely by him,
17. It was not until after Mother's first appointment with Dr. Shienvold that Father
insisted on Mother's payment of a portion of the costs of the evaluation and thus
refused to go forward with that evaluation unless that contribution was made.
18. Mother, suggested that the parties engage in mediation of their disputes with Deb
Salem ofInter Works but Father refused that suggestion. One of the reasons for this
request was based on the fact that Father refused to listen to the stated position of the
children, ages 12 (almost 13) and 9 (almost 10), which have always indicated their
desire to live with Mother and not to change the existing custody arrangements.
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19. The evaluation is requested solely by Father, and as such Dr. Shienvo1d would be his
expert witness, although he is required to be impartial in these proceedings. Mother
should not be forced to pay for his expert.
20. Mother has no funds with which to pay for a custody evaluation.
21. Mother does not believe an evaluation is necessary under the circumstances of this
case, where the children have lived solely with Mother since April 30, 1997, they are
well adjusted and happy under the current arrangements, and they do not want the
current arrangements to change.
Wherefore, Mother respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order denying
Father's Petition and request for the allocation of the costs of the custody evaluation.
Respectfully submitted,
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3<<8..Irin e Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Defendant/Respondent
Dated: September 23. 2003
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VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.
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KA HLEEN M. McCURDY
9-~23-03
Dated:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on September 23.2003, I
served a true and correct copy of the Answer to Plaintiffs Petition for Allocation of Costs
of Psychological Custody Evaluation upon Plaintiffs Attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch,
Esquire, by mailing same by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
MOTION FOR HEARING
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, by and through is attorney, Marianne E.
Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
1. On 9/15/03, PlaintifflPetitioner filed a Petition for Allocation of Cost of
Psychological Custody Evaluation. See Exhibit A.
2. On 9/16/03, a Rule to Show Cause was issued by the Court giving Defendant!
Respondent ten (10) days to respond to said Petition. See Exhibit B.
3. On 9/25/03, Defendant/Respondent file an Answer to Petition for Allocation
of Costs of Psychological Custody Evaluation. See Exhibit C.
4. To date, there has been no resolution to this matter.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
schedule a hearing on this matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated: {1J/r{./o3
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2003, upon review of the
attached Petition For Allocation of Costs of Psychological Custody Evaluation, a Rule is
issued upon the DefendantlRespondent to show cause, if any, why the PlaintifffPetitioner's
request should not be granted.
Rule Returnable
days from the date of service.
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
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IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, comes the PlaintifflPetitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF COST
OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CUSTODY EVALUATION
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
1. The PlaintifflPetitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., an adult individual who
resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. The Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen M. McCurdy, an adult individual who
42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Shannon A. McCurdy, born 9/26/90 and
Matt T. McCurdy. born 10/8193.
4. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on 4/21/03 before Melissa p,
Greevy, Esquire and a Temporary Order of Court was issued on 4/30103. Said Order is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5. The Order directed that the parties submit themselves and the minor children
to a custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler Shienvold & Associates.
6. The issue of payment for such evaluation was not addressed in the Temporary
Order of Court.
7. Counsel for PlaintifffPetitioner contacted opposing counsel, Diane Radcliff
concerning this issue on 8/4/03. See Exhibit B.
8. Counsel for DefendantlRespondent, Diane Radcliff responded by letter dated
8/5/03 stating that the Defendant/Respondent was not willing to pay for any portion of the
custody evaluation. See Exhibit C.
9. On 8/25/03, counsel for PlaintifffPetitioner contacted the Custody Conciliator
to ascertain what might have been agreed on at the conference as to payment of the
evaluation. See Exhibit D.
10. On 8/27103, counsel for Defendant/Respondent contacted the Custody
Conciliator as well. See Exhibit E.
11. The Custody Conciliator responded by letter dated 8/29/03. See Exhibit F.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter an Order that:
a. The parties each pay one half of the cost of the custody evaluation or
in the alternative. in a ratio proportionate to the respective income.
b. All other relief as this court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
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4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
rd. No. 63522
Dated: Cf-ll- 03
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 4322 S 1999
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By:
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr.
Date: Cr'-t 1-03
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AND NOW, this 30 "'f"'- day of April, 2003. upon consideration of the attac~ed
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1, LeoaJ Custodv. The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M,
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCu dy,
bom June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent s all
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major n n-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their 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 e
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, he
residence address of the children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent as
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share he
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make he
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2, The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Fathers rights of partial physi al
custody which are arranged as follows:
A Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
scheol until the following Monday morning,
3. Co~mencir,g Acr;r 22. 2ee3. 8n alter"~a~ir,; :,,:sscc'/ e'i~~i~gs
~....:;~ ar:er schcci until t~e foHcwing \/'IecnesCa~i .--;;cr~ir,g.
C. Commenci~g ,'Jla/ ~, 21JC3. en alter~~a::r~ -,iL..;,""SC2./ s'isnir~s
frsr" 3rter scheol until the following :=rida:/ rrorning,
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A. I ne parties shall alternate the foilowlng ~ciica/s cc~~enc:r<;
with Father ha'/ing custody for Memorial Day: 1\lemor:al Da:! :ncapercance
Day labor Day, and Thanksgiving
5 Chnstmas shail be sharec by the par.les as fellows: :r
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 2J.'h thrOl.:g,h
December 25'h at 2:00 p,m, at which time the children shall return to IVl0thers
custody,
4, Summer Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecu ive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Sum er
2003. The parties will provide each other with thirty (30) days written notice of t eir
intended vacation weeks. In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation sched Ie,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vaca 'on
time. For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considered to be from Friday to Frid y,
unless otherwise agreed,
5. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children dur ng
his or her period of custody for periods of four (4) hours or more. that party shall first mak a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provi e
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6, The parties shall submit themselves and their minor chileren to n
independent custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler, Shienvoid & Associates. T' e
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to cbt in
medical and Psychological information pertaining to the parties, Additionally, the part! s
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in t ,e
scheduling of appointments.
7, A hearing is _s~hedulec in CourtroOr7: Number 5 cf the Cumber!anc Cel~n y
SWrthouse, en the/~"'day cf o;",lV~ ,20C3 a, 1.'(Jq ce:c k
~,I"I, at "'':IC.h time tes:imony will ce taken, For t,'1e pLr;;cse~ ef ::-a hear'ng, ,:-:a ,=a:~.a',
Daniel D 1\lcC:~rd:l. ~r, shall be deemed to ba the r7:cvlng ;:ar::, ar,e shellocceea.:; :nl'21 /
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Edward E, Guido, J,
DiSt: Mark T. Silliker. Esquire, 5922 Wngleslown Road. Harrisburg, PA 17112
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, 3448 Trindle Road. Camp Hill, PA 17011
Exhibit B
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4711 locust lare
Harrisburg, PA I 7109
ATTORNEY AT LAvV
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Diane G, Radcliff. Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill. PA l701l
RE: McCURDY V. McCURDY
IN CUSTODY
Dear Diane:
This office has been retained by Daniel McCurdy, Jr. to represent him in the above captione
custody action. It is my understanding that a hearing was scheduled in June concerning the schedu1
for the summer vacation and generally continued in the ilnticipation that our clients would work ou
an acceptable schedule between the two of them.
My client reports that a verbal agreement was reached between the parties and they agree
on a week on week off schedule from Tuesday to Tuesday beginning Tuesday, 7/29/03. This
schedule will continue until the beginning of school. If this is indeed what your client agreed on,
please advise as soon as possible. If this is not acceptable to your client, I will have no option but
to ask the court to schedule a hearing in this matter as soon as possible.
My client reports that your client has taken the position that he only wants additional time
with the children because of the effect this might have on the child support. My client's income has
involuntarily decreased by approximately 50 percent since the initial support agreement was reached
and he has not asked for any reduction in his payments nor has he ever been late with any payments
to Mrs. McCurdy, If he desired a reduction in the support payments. he could have easily done so
over a year ago. It seems clear that my client's desire to have more contact with his children is not
motivated by financial concerns,
It remains my di~nt's position that he desir~s shar~d physical and legal custody of the
children, For that purpose, h~ d~sir~s to proc~~d with the custody ~valuation with Dr. Shienvold,
[t is my understanding that appointments have been made bv the parties and that Dr. Shienvold wil!
issue a report and recommendations as 10 custody, Again. my client is '",,'iIling to enter into any
reasonable agreement concerning custody for as long as it provides him with consistent and frequent
contact with h,is children,
Diane G, Radcliff, Esquire
August 4. 2003
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The Conciliator's Interim Order is silent as to the payment of the cost for the custody
evaluation. My client is prepared to pay his share of the cost as per Dr. Shienvold's requirement~.
I have sent a Praecipe for Withdrawal/Entry of Appearance to Mark Silliker. I shall send t
time stamped copy of the Praecipe to you as soon as I receive it.
Please advise if your client is willing to agree to a 50/50 custody schedule during the summet
without the need for court intervention. I
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Very truly yours,
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Marianne E. Rudebusch
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cc: Daniel McCurdy, Jr.
Exhibit C
DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill. Pennsylvania 170 II
Phone: (71 7) 73 7 -010<)
Facsimile: (717) 975-0697
August 5, 2003
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PAl 71 09
Re: Dan McCurdy vs. Kathleen McCurdy
Cumberland County Custody Action
Dear Marianne:
Thank you for your letter dated August 4, 2003.
The only agreement that I am aware of regarding this summer is the one reached by
Attorney Silliker and myself as set forth in my letter to him dated May 30, 2003, a copy of
which is enclosed. By copy of this letter, however, I am providing Kathleen with a copy 0
your August 4, 2003 letter and requested that she respond to your client's representations
about the agreement. As soon as she responds, I will advise you. You can, of course, file
a petition if you want. I doubt, however, that you will get a hearing before school starts in
light of my hearing schedule and vacation plans for the rest of the summer.
You indicated that your client is willing to enter into a reasonable agreement, If he
has terms to suggest, please advise me,
The decision to move forward with the custody evaluation was at your client's sole
request. We specifically stated we would not pay for it. Ifhe wants to proceed it is at his
sole cost. We think it is unnecessary and will not contribute towards the costs. We offered
to go through family counseling/mediation with Deb Salem to discuss the custody issues and
your client refused, Since he is bent on litigation, and wants the evaluation, he will have to
bear the burden of those costs,
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I will be in touch as soon as Kathleen responds to your letter. In the interim, should!
you have any questions or comments about this letter or this case in general, do not hesitatel
to contact me.
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Enclosure: 5/30/03 letter to Attorney SilIiker
cc: Kathleen McCurdy
File 36-03C
TRANSMITTED BY FAX AND MAIL
Exhibit D
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 1 71 09
l\1ARI. ~NE E. RUDEBUS~H
ATTORNEY AT LAw
(717) 657-063.2
Fax 657-1512
August 25, 2IJ03
Melissa Peel Greevy. Esquire
30 I Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, P A 17043-0109
RE: MCCURDY V. MCCURDY
IN CUSTODY
NO. 03-1082
Dear Melissa:
This office represents Daniel McCurdy, Jr., the Plaintiff in the above captioned custody
action. The Defendant, Kathleen McCurdy, is represented by Diane Radcliff, Esquire.
A custody conciliation conference was held with you on 4/21/03 at which my client was
represented by Mark SiIliker, Esquire. My client made a copy of the Order available to me which,
inter alia, addresses the issue of a custody evaluation to be done by Dr. Arnold Shienvold. The order
does not state which party was to pay for the custody evaluation. It is opposing counsel's position
that her client is not willing to pay for any of the costs of the evaluation.
Please advise if this was discussed during the conciliation conference and if so, what was the
agreement. The parties have made appointments with Dr, Shienvold, but here is a disagreement
concerning the payment of his fees.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Vcry truly yours.
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Daniel D, \okCurc.h, Jr,
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0 I 00
Facsimile: (717) 975-0697 ,
August 27, 2003
Melissa P. Greevy, Esquire
30 I Market Street
Lernoyne, P A 17043
GOPY
Reo' Dan McCurdy vs, Kathleen McCurdy
Cumberland County Custody Action #03-1081
Dear Melissa:
I am in receipt of Attorney Rudebusch's letter to you dated August 25, 2003 regarding the
costs of the custody evaluation. You may recall at the time of the conciliation conference the
custody evaluation was requested by Attorney SiIliker. It was our stated position that this evaluation
was not necessary and that we would not pay for it, although we would cooperate with one if
requested. It was, therefore, clearly understood that the costs of this evaluation were to be paid by
Mr. McCurdy.
This has been and remains our position. If Mr. McCurdy wants an evaluation he will have
to pay for it. My client did not have then, and does not have now, the funds to pay for that
evaluation.
If you do not have any notes on this issue, you can check with Mark Silliker. I believe he will
confirm my understanding. I am providing him with a copy of this letter in the event he feels it
appropriate to respond.
Very truly yours.
DIANE G, RADCLIFF. ESQ(;IRE
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cc: ~[ark Silliker. Esquire
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cc: Mark SilIiker, Esquire
Marianne Rudebusch, Esquire
Kathleen McCurdy
File 36-03C
TRANSMITTED BY FAX AND MAIL
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Exhibit F
fERRY R, DUFFIE
RICHARD W 5TEW^RT
C. ROY WEIDNER, IR,
EDMt.:ND G, MYERS
DAVID W DELUCE
RALPH H, WRIGHT, IR
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MARK C, DUFFIE
MELISSA PEEL GREEVY
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ROBERT M, WALKER
LA.W OFFICES
JOHNSON, DUFFIE. STEWAR:f & WEIDNER
A Professional Corporation
30 I MARKET STREET
P. O. BOX 109
LEMOYNE. PENNSYLVANIA 17043-0109
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TELEPHONE 717.76',.540
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August 29, 2003
Diane G, Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Marianne E, Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 locust lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Re: Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. v. Kathleen M. McCurdy
No. 03-1082 Civil Term
In Custody
Dear Counsel:
I have received your letters regarding the dispute concerning the payment for the
custody evaluation which Father had sought.
My notes do not reflect an agreement between the parties regarding the cost of sharing,
According to my notes. Father had asked for a contribution from Mother, Mother agreed to
cooperate but refused to contribute anything for the evaluation,
Very truly yours,
JOHNSMUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Melissa Peel Greevy
Custody Conciliator
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
PlaintitT/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
NO. 4322 S 1999
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this JI<tbday of c:;,~A'1A~ ,2003, I, Katherine A. Frey,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the PlaintifflPetitioner, hereby
certify that a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same I
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
By:
Katherine A. Frey
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERlAND COUJ'Io"TY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 4322 8 1~99
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
PlaintitTIPetitioner
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this 1(,;'" day of ~ 2003, upon review of the
attached Petition For Allocation of Costs of Psychological Custody Evaluation, a Rule is
issued upon the Defendant/Respondent to show cause, if any, why the PlaintifffPetitioner's
request should not be granted.
Rule Returnable / 0 days from the date of service.
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR,
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AND NOW, this 23rd day of September, 2003, comes the Defendant, Kathleen M.
McCurdy, by her attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and files this ANSWER TO
PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF COSTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CUSTODY
EVALUATION as required by the Rule entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido on
September 16, 2003 as follows:
1. Admitted. It is admitted that the Plaintiff/Petitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., an
adult individual who resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland
County, P A 17070. PlaintiftJPetitioner is hereafter referred to as "Father".
2. Admitted. It is admitted that the Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen McCurdy, an
adult individual who resides at 42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, PA 17050. Mother is hereafter referred to as "Mother".
3. Admitted. It is admitted that the parties are the parents of Shannon McCurdy, born
9/26/90, and Matthew T. McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
4. Admitted. It is admitted that a Custody Conciliation Conference was held on 4/2/03
before Melissa p, Greevy, Esquire and a Temporary Order of Court was issued on
4/30/03, a copy of which Order is attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit A.
5, Admitted with Clarification, It is admitted that the order directed the parties to
submit themselves and the minor children to a custody evaluation to be performed by
Reigler, Shienvold & Associates. By way of further Answer and by way of
clarification it is averred that:
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A. This custody litigation was initiated by Father, and was not started at the
request of Mother nor required as the result of any conduct on her part.
B, At the Custody Conciliation Conference, Father requested that a custody
evaluation be performed by Dr. Shienvold.
C. In response to this request Mother stated that she would cooperate with, but
would not pay for, Father's requested evaluation as she felt that the evaluation
was not necessary and did not have the funds to pay for such an evaluation.
D. Having received that response Father decided nonetheless to proceed with a
custody evaluation, knowing that the costs thereof would be paid solely by
him.
E. It was not until after Mother's first appointment with Dr. Shienvold that Father
insisted on Mother's payment of a portion of the costs of the evaluation and
thus refused to go forward with that evaluation unless that contribution was
made.
6. Admitted with Clarification. It is admitted that the issue of payment for custody
evaluation was not specifically addressed in the Temporary Order of Court. By way
of further clarification it is averred that it was agreed and understood at the
conciliation conference that if Father wanted to proceed with an evaluation he would
have to pay for it as confirmed by the letters from Mother and the Custody Conciliator
attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit C, E and F, incorporated by reference hereto.
7. Admitted. It is admitted that counsel for Father contacted opposing counsel, Diane
G, Radcliff, Esquire concerning this issue on 8/4/03 by the letter attached to Father's
Petition as Exhibit B,
8. Admitted. It is admitted that counsel for Mother, Diane G, Radcliff, Esquire,
responded concerning this issue by letter dated 8/5103 stating that Mother was not
willing to pay for the costs of the evaluation by the letter attached to Father's Petition
as Exhibit C.
9, Admitted, It is admitted that on 8/25/03 counsel for Father contacted the Custody
Conciliator to ascertain what might have been agreed on at the conference as to
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payment ofthe evaluation by the letter attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit 0,
10. Admitted. It is admitted that on 8/27/03 counsel for Mother contacted the Custody
Conciliator as well by the letter attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit E,
II. Admitted. It is admitted that the custody conciliator responded by letter dated
8/29/03, which letter is attached to Father's Petition as Exhibit F. By way of further
Answer and clarification it is averred that the Custody Conciliator agreed with the
position set forth Mother's counsel's letter to Father's counsel dated 8/5/03 and
Mother's counsel's letter to the custody conciliator dated 8/27/03 in which it was
stated that Mother agreed to cooperate with but not pay for the custody evaluation.
NEW MATTER
12. Mother incorporates by reference the answers and averments set forth in Paragraphs
I through II herein, the same as if fully set forth at length herein.
13. This custody litigation was initiated by Father, and was not started at the request of
Mother nor required as the result of any conduct on her part.
14. At the Custody Conciliation Conference, Father requested that a custody evaluation
be performed by Dr. Shienvold.
15. In response to this request Mother stated that she would cooperate with, but would
not pay for, Father's requested evaluation as she felt that the evaluation was not
necessary and did not have the funds to pay for such an evaluation.
16. Having received that response Father decided nonetheless to proceed with a custody
evaluation, knowing that the costs thereof would be paid solely by him.
17. It was not until after Mother's first appointment with Dr. Shienvold that Father
insisted on Mother's payment of a portion of the costs of the evaluation and thus
refused to go forward with that evaluation unless that contribution was made.
18. Mother, suggested that the parties engage in mediation of their disputes with Deb
Salem ofInter Works but Father refused that suggestion. One of the reasons for this
request was based on the fact that Father refused to listen to the stated position of the
children, ages 12 (almost 13) and 9 (almost 10), which have always indicated their
desire to live with Mother and not to change the existing custody arrangements.
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19. The evaluation is requested solely by Father, and as such Dr. Shienvold would be his
expert witness, although he is required to be impartial in these proceedings. Mother
should not be forced to pay for his expert.
20. Mother has no funds with which to pay for a custody evaluation.
21. Mother does not believe an evaluation is necessary under the circumstances of this
case, where the children have lived solely with Mother since April 30, 1997, they are
well adjusted and happy under the current arrangements, and they do not want the
current arrangements to change.
Wherefore, Mother respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order denying
Father's Petition and request for the allocation of the costs of the custody evaluation.
Respectfully submitted,
\~ ~ ESQUIRE (
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CampHiII,PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Defendant/Respondent
Dated: September 23. 2003
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DIANE G, RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on September 23.2003, I
served a true and correct copy of the Answer to Plaintiff's Petition for Allocation of Costs
of Psychological Custody Evaluation upon Plaintiff's Attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch,
Esquire, by mailing same by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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3448 Trin e Road
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Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Date: Seotember 23. 2003
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 4322 S 1999
v.
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this JJ!!.. day of _O~Ia.eA--
, 2003, I, Katherine A. Pr y,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff/petitioner, her by
certify that a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the s me
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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KATHLEEN M. MC URDY
NO. 2003-1082 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28TH day of OCTOBER, 2003, Plaintiff/Petitioner's request
for a hearing to a ocate the costs of a custody evaluation is scheduled for
FRIDAY DE E
Petitioner is dire ed to pay for all costs connected with the evaluation.
By the Court,
!Edward E. Guido, J.
Marianne E. Rud usch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lan
Harrisburg, Pa. 7109
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
KATHLEEN M, McCURDY,
Defendant
NO. 2003-1082 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of December, 2003, it
appearing that the facts are uncontested, and that the custody
evaluation is desired by father, and that mother made it clear at
the conciliation that she would participate in, but not pay for,
the custody evaluation, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The parties shall proceed with the custody
evaluation, and all costs incurred in connection therewith shall
be paid by father.
2. If the evaluation discloses any underlying
pathology that is crucial for the determination of this case on
the merits, we will consider allocating the costs thereof at a
future time after hearing in this matter.
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
For the Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
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IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully files the following Petition
for Contempt:
1, The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M. McCurdy, hereinafter
referred to as Father and Mother, are the natural parents of Shannon Ashley McCurdy born
6/26/90 and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
2, A Temporary Order of Court was issued on 4/30/03, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. The evening of 10/19/04 was Father's scheduled evening for an overnight
visitation with the children.
4. Father was unable to pick up the children at the normal pick up time of 4:00
p.m. and notified Mother in advance that he would pick up the children at 5 :00 p.m.
5. The children were not at Mother's house when Father arrived to pick them up.
6. Father waited for an hour and tried telephoning Mother without success,
7. Father later learned that Mother had taken the children from her house with the
express purpose of denying him his visitation with them.
8. On 10/26/04, Father notified Mother via email that he would be out of town
until 11/6/04.
9. On or about 11/2/04, Father learned that he would be able to rearrange his
travels and, thus, would be able to pick up the children at his normal pick up time on 11/5/04,
10, Father immediately attempted to telephone Mother to advise her of his
intention to pick up the children on 11/5/04. Mother was not available by telephone and
Father left a message for her on the answering machine; Mother did not return his call.
11. Father attempted to telephone Mother again on 11/3/04 and 11/4/04, without
success, and without a return call from Mother.
12, At or about noon on Friday, 11/5/04, Father telephone Mother at her place of
employment to advise her that he was able to pick up the children at his normal time. Mother
stated that she would get back to Father about picking up the children.
13. Father attempted to pick up the children at approximately 4: 15 p.m. on 11/5/04,
Mother refused to release the children to Father stating that the children were not at home
and that they had other plans.
14. Mother called the Silver Springs Police Department, who refused to become
involved, but told Father that the parties' son was inside the home and suggested that Father
return at noon on 11/6/04,
15. Subsequently, the children reported to Father that they only ran errands on
11/5/04 and would have liked to have spent the night with him.
16. Mother refuses to give Father her current cell phone number and does not
respond to voice mail messages or emails he sends her making it difficult to communicate
with her regarding custody exchanges.
WHEREFORE, FatherIPetitioner prays this Honorable Court to enter an order
directing that:
a. Mother/Respondent to fully cooperate with Father's periods of custody;
b. Mother/Respondent pay to Father $500.00 in attorney's fees for the
preparation of this Petition for Contempt~ and
c. Father be awarded two additional nights of custody as make-up for the
time he lost.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marianne E, Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, P A 17109
717-657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated:
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant~espondent
CIVIL LAW
: IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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Date:
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J. --
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30 ~ day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leqal Custody, The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M.
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCurdy,
born June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C.
S. 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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.
2. The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Father's rights of partial physical
custody which are arranged as follows:
A. Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
school until the following Monday morning.
B. Commencing April 22, 2003, on alternating Tuesday evenings
from after school until the following Wednesday morning.
C. Commencing May 1, 2003, on alternating Thursday evenings
from after school until the following Friday morning.
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3. Holidavs.
A. The parties shall alternate the following holidays commencing
with Father having custody for Memorial Day: Memorial Day, Independence
Day, labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
B. Christmas shall be shared by the parties as follows: In
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 24th through
December 25th at 2:00 p.m, at which time the children shall return to Mother's
custody.
4. Summer Vacation, Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Summer
2003. The parties will provide each 'other with thirty (30) days written notice of their
intended vacation weeks. In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation schedule,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vacation
time, For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considered to be from Friday to Friday,
unless otherwise agreed.
5, In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children during
his or her period of custody for periods of four (4) hours or more, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6, The parties shall submit themselves and their minor children to an
independent custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler, Shienvold & Associates, The
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to obtain
medical and psychological information pertaining to the parties. Additionally, the parties
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in the
scheduling of appointments.
7. A hearing is ~fheduled in Courtroom Number 5 of the Cumberland County
~rthouse, on the I A "'fIn day of lfi~ Ill' , 2003, at /:(1 tJ o'clock
t::::-.M" at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially
with testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se 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
NO. 03'-1082 CIVIL TERM
testimony of each witness.
hearing date,
These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
DefendantlRespondent
: CIVIL LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this /'-- day of ~ ,2003, I, Katherine A. Frey,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner, hereby
certify that a copy ofthe within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
PlaintifflPetitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
DefendantlRespondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR THE MODIFICATION OF
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the PlaintifflPetitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
I. The PlaintifflPetitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., an adult individual who
resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. The Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen M. McCurdy, an adult individual who
resides at 42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Shannon A. McCurdy, born 9/26/90 and
Matthew T. McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
4. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on 4/21/03 before Melissa P.
Greevy, Esquire and a Temporary Order of Court was issued on 4/30/03. Said Order is
attached hereto as Exhibit A,
5. Plaintiff/Petitioner desires that said Order be modified.
WHEREFORE, PlaintifflPetitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
schedule a Custody Conciliation.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, P A 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated:
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LA W
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By: JJJ~t'/ .4~,
Daniel D. McCurdy, r7('
Date:
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J. ---
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30 ~ day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leqal Custody, The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M.
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCurdy,
born June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their 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
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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.
2. The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Father's rights of partial physical
custody which are arranged as follows:
A. Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
school until the following Monday morning.
B, Commencing April 22, 2003, on alternating Tuesday evenings
from after school until the following Wednesday morning.
C. Commencing May 1,' 2003, on alternating Thursday evenings
from after school until the following Friday morning.
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3. Holidavs,
A, The parties shall alternate the following holidays commencing
with Father having custody for Memorial Day: Memorial Day, Independence
Day, labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
B. Christmas shall be shared by the parties as follows: In
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 24th through
December 25th at 2:00 p.m, at which time the children shall return to Mother's
custody.
4, Summer Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Summer
2003. The parties will provide each' other with thirty (30) days written notice of their
intended vacation weeks. In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation schedule,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vacation
time. For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considered to be from Friday to Friday,
unless otherwise agreed.
5. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children during
his or her period of custody for periods offour (4) hours or more, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6. The parties shall submit themselves and their minor children to an
independent custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler, Shienvold & Associates. The
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to obtain
medical and psychological information pertaining to the parties. Additionally, the parties
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in the
scheduling of appointments.
7. A hearing is ~kheduled in Courtroom Number 5 of the Cumberland County
SWrthouse, on the /A"fIn day of l-n~ I&~'- I 2003, at I:~ (J o'clock
~.M., at which time testimony will be taken~ For the purposes of the hearing, the Father,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially
with testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se 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
N<:J. 03'-1082 CIVIL TERM
testimony of each witness.
hearing date.
These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
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Dist: Mark T, Silliker, Esquire, 5922 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, P A 17112
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ay of ,}J~ ,2003, I, Katherine A. Frey,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner, hereby
certify that a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
03-1082 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KATHLEEN M, MCCURDY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, December 02, 2004
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, P A 17043 on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
, the conciliator,
at 9:30 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 hearine:.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa P. Greevy', Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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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 A TTORNEY 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 Assodation
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LA W
IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this
day of
,2004, upon review of the attached
Petition For Contempt, a Rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent to show cause, if
any, why the Plaintiff/Petitioner's request should not be granted.
days from the date of service.
Rule Returnable
BY THE COURT:
J.
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfhlly files the following Petition
for Contempt:
1. The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr, and Kathleen M. McCurdy, hereinafter
referred to as Father and Mother, are the natural parents of Shannon Ashley McCurdy born
6/26/90 and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born 10/8/93,
2. A Temporary Order of Court was issued on 4/30/03, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3, The evening of 10/19/04 was Father's scheduled evening for an overnight
visitation with the children.
4. Father was unable to pick up the children at the normal pick up time of 4:00
p.m. and notified Mother in advance that he would pick up the children at 5 :00 p.m.
5. The children were not at Mother's house when Father arrived to pick them up.
6. Father waited for an hour and tried telephoning Mother without success,
7. Father later learned that Mother had taken the children from her house with the
express purpose of denying him his visitation with them.
8. On 10/26/04, Father notified Mother via em ail that he would be out of town
until 11/6/04.
9. On or about 11/2/04, Father learned that he would be able to rearrange his
travels and, thus, would be able to pick up the children at his normal pick up time on 11/5/04.
10. Father immediately attempted to telephone Mother to advise her of his
intention to pick up the children on 11/5/04, Mother was not available by telephone and
Father left a message for her on the answering machine; Mother did not return his call.
11. Father attempted to telephone Mother again on 11/3/04 and 11/4/04, without
success, and without a return call from Mother.
12. At or about noon on Friday, 11/5/04, Father telephone Mother at her place of
employment to advise her that he was able to pick up the children at his normal time. Mother
stated that she would get back to Father about picking up the children.
13. Father attempted to pick up the children at approximately 4: 15 p.m. on 11/5/04.
Mother refused to release the children to Father stating that the children were not at home
and that they had other plans.
14. Mother called the Silver Springs Police DepaItment, who refused to become
involved, but told Father that the parties' son was inside the home and suggested that Father
return at noon on 11/6/04.
15, Subsequently, the children reported to Father that they only ran errands on
11/5/04 and would have liked to have spent the night with him.
16. Mother refuses to give Father her current cell phone number and does not
respond to voice mail messages or emails he sends her making it difficult to communicate
with her regarding custody exchanges.
WHEREFORE, FatherIPetitioner prays this Honorable Court to enter an order
directing that:
a. Mother/Respondent to fully cooperate with Father's periods of custody;
b. Mother/Respondent pay to Father $5010.00 in attorney's fees for the
preparation of this Petition for Contempt; and
c. Father be awarded two additional nights of custody as make-up for the
time he lost.
Respectfully Submitted,
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arianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, P A 17109
717-657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated:
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By: .LJ l ?J1~
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. ::P
Date:
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J. --
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30 ~ day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leqal Custody, The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M.
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCurdy,
born June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa, C.
S. 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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 parEmt.
2. The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Father's rights of partial physical
custody which are arranged as follows:
A. Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
school until the following Monday morning.
B. Commencing April 22, 2003, on alternating Tuesday evenings
from after school until the following Wednesday morning.
C. Commencing May 1, 2003, on alternating Thursday evenings
from after school until the following Friday morning,
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3. Holidavs.
A. The parties shall alternate the following holidays commencing
with Father having custody for Memorial Day: Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
B. Christmas shall be shared by the parties as follows: In
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 24th through
December 25th at 2:00 p.m, at which time the children shall return to Mother's
custody.
4. Summer Vacation. Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Summer
2003. The parties will provide each' other with thirty (30) days written notice of their
intended vacation weeks. In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation schedule,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vacation
time. For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considered to be from Friday to Friday,
unless otherwise agreed,
5. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children during
his or her period of custody for periods of four (4) hours or more, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6. The parties shall submit themselves and their minor children to an
independent custody evaluation to be performed by ReiglE~r, Shienvold & Associates. The
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to obtain
medical and psychological information pertaining to the parties. Additionally, the parties
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in the
scheduling of appointments,
7" A hearing is ~fheduled in Courtroom Number 5 of the Cumberland County
SWrthouse, on the /A"fIIn day of C7'U.AJL. , 2003, at /:fJ (J o'clock
~.M., at which time testimony will be taken~ For the purposes of the hearing, the Father,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr" shall be deemed to be the movin9 party and shall proceed initially
with testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se 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
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testimony of each witness.
hearing date.
These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
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Edward E. Guido, J.
Dist: Mark T. Silliker, Esquire, 5922 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, 3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LA W
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this I-r--- day of f~ _,2003, T, Katherine A. Frey,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner, hereby
certify that a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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03-1082 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KATHLEEN M. MCCURDY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, December 02, 2004
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Tuesday, January 04, 2005
, the conciliator,
at 9:30 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 hearine:.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Melissa P. GreeV}l', Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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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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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, upon consideration ofthe attached Petition for Conciliation Conference, it is
hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
, the Conciliator, on the
day of
, 2004 at o'clock _.m., at
, Pennsylvania, for a Custody Conciliation. 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.
Failure to appear at the Conference may provide grounds for the entry of a temporary or permanent
Order,
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR I"A WYER AT ONCE.
IF YOU DO NOT HA VE 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
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF' COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR THE MODIFICATION OF
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff/Petitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr" an adult individual who
resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2, The Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen M. W[cCurdy, an adult individual who
resides at 42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Shannon A. McCurdy, born 9/26/90 and
Matthew T. McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
4. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on 4/21/03 before Melissa P.
Greevy, Esquire and a Temporary Order of Court was issued on 4/30/03. Said Order is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5. PlaintifflPetitioner desires that said Order be modified.
WHEREFORE, PlaintifflPetitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
schedule a Custody Conciliation.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marianne E. Rudlebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PAl 7109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated:
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LA W
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By: JJ J?/I~ d-
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. '
Date:
EXHIBIT A
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J. --
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30 ~ day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leqal Custody. The parties, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr. and Kathleen M.
McCurdy, shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Shannon Ashley McCurdy,
born June 26, 1990, and Matthew Tyler McCurdy, born October 8,1 993. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C,
S, 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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 parEmt.
2. The following school year physical custody schedule reflects the status quo in
which Mother has primary physical custody subject to Father's rights of partial physical
custody which are arranged as follows:
A. Commencing April 25, 2003, on alternating weekends from after
school until the following Monday morning.
B. Commencing April 22, 2003, on alternating Tuesday evenings
from after school until the following Wednesday morning.
C. Commencing May 1, 2003, on alternating Thursday evenings
from after school until the following Friday morning.
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3. Holidays.
A. The parties shall alternate the following holidays commencing
with Father having custody for Memorial Day: ME~morjal Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
B. Christmas shall be shared by thE! parties as follows: In
December 2003, Father shall have custody from December 24th through
December 25th at 2:00 p.m. at which time the children shall return to Mother's
custody.
4, Summer Vacation, Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody, not to include the other parent's custodial weekend, during the Summer
2003. The parties will provide each' other with thirty (30) days written notice of their
intended vacation weeks. In the event that the parties have a conflicting vacation schedule,
the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall have choice of the vacation
time. For purposes of this paragraph, a week is considl~red to be from Friday to Friday,
unless otherwise agreed,
5. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the children during
his or her period of custody for periods offour (4) hours or more, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide
care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
6. The parties shall submit themselves and their minor children to an
independent custody evaluation to be performed by Reigler, Shienvold & Associates. The
parties shall sign all necessary releases and authorizations for the evaluator to obtain
medical and psychological information pertaining to the parties. Additionally, the parties
shall extend their full cooperation in completing this evaluation in a timely fashion and in the
scheduling of appointments.
7, A hearing is '::;,kheduled in Courtroom Number 5 of the Cumberland County
~rthouse, on the /A-.n day of l7'U.iUE. I 2003, at I:~ fJ o'clock
~.M., at which time testimony will be taken~ For the purposes of the hearing, the Father,
Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr" shall be deemed to be the movin9 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
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testimony of each witness.
hearing date.
These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
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Edward E. Guido, J.
Dist: Mark T, Silliker, Esquire, 5922 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, 3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
v.
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
DefendantlRespondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1082
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW) this ~ay of .}J~ ) 2003) I, Katherine A. Frey,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner, hereby
certify that a copy ofthe within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
By:~l~
Katherine A, Frey
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DANIEL D, McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M, McCURDY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
GUIDO, J, ---
ORDER
A hearing is scheduled in courtro~ Number 5 of the Cumberland county0-
Courthouse, on the tJ- -M day of mAl? ,2005, at 2( :.30 o'clock a.M. 112.,'.
at which time testimony will be taken, For the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Daniel D, )
McCurdy, Jr" shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Father's Petition for Modification of the Custody Order and Father's Petition for
Contempt shall be consolidated and heard at the hearing scheduled above. Counsel for the
parties or the parties pro se 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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Edward E. Guido, J.
Dist:
~ianne R, Rudebusch, Esquire, 4711 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109 (",":; 7-0 L 3JA
;)iane G, Radcliff, Esquire, 3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 7 b7 - 0/ (J 0
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DANIEL D, McCURDY, JR.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO, 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHLEEN M, McCURDY,
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 children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Shannon Ashley McCurdy June 26, 1990
Matthew Tyler McCurdy October 8,1993
Mother
Mother
2, A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on January 5, 2005 with the
following individuals in attendance: the Father, Daniel D, McCurdy, Jr" and his counsel,
Marianne R. Rudebusch, Esquire; the Mother, Kathleen M, McCurdy, and her counsel,
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire. The father filed a Petition for Contempt and for Modification on
November 18, 2004.
3. Father's position on custodv is as follows: In his Petition for Contempt, Father
alleges that Mother denied custody on the weekend of November 5, 2004 after his plans
had changed for that weekend during which he thought he would be out of town. Father
alleges he gave Mother two or three days notice of the change in plans that would permit
him to exercise his regular period of custody, However, he alleges that Mother failed to
return his phone calls, Father further alleges that Mother failed to turn the children over until
November 6, 2004. Father alleges that Mother has been unwilling to provide him with her
cell phone number and does not respond to messages or e-mails. Finally, Father alleges
that Mother denied an overnight period of custody on October 19, 2004. Father seeks
counsel fees and makeup time.
With regard to Father's Petition to Modify, Father seeks additional custodial time with
the children. Father's preference would be to have an equally shared physical custody
schedule, His present schedule provides custody on alternating weekends and one week
night during each week,
NO. 03-1082 CIVIL TERM
4, Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother strongly prefers to follow
the recommendations of the custody evaluation which the parties undertook at Father's
request. She specifically references a portion of the report in which Dr. Shienvold
recommends that Matthew have additional custodial time with Father during the summer but
that there not be any significant modifications to this current custodial arrangement during
the school year. With regard to the recommendation that Father's time be gradually
increased to an equally shared time schedule during the summer vacation, Mother offered
to give Father one additional week during the summer to expand upon his current two
weeks during the summer schedule. She is not, however, willing to deviate from Dr.
Shienvold's recommendation that there be no significant modifications to the school year
custodial schedule.
5, At the conclusion of the Custody Conciliation Conference counsel sought, and
were granted, an opportunity to continue to work with theil" clients toward the possibility of
resolving this matter via stipulation. However, on January 14, 2005, Mother's counsel asked
the Conciliator to proceed with scheduling a custody hearing in this matter. Accordingly, an
Order scheduling hearing is attached. The Conciliator makes no recommendations for
modification of the present Order pending that hearing.
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Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
PlaintifflPetitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
DefendantlRespondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR A PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, comes the PlaintifflPetitioner, Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., by and through
his attorney, Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and respectfully avers as follows:
1. The PlaintifflPetitioner is Daniel D. McCurdy, Jr., an adult individual who
resides at 1646 Lowell Lane, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. The Defendant/Respondent is Kathleen M. McCurdy, an adult individual who
resides at 42 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Shannon A. McCurdy, born 9/26/90 and
Matthew T. McCurdy, born 10/8/93.
4, PlaintifflPetitioner filed a Petition to Modify Custody and a custody hearing
is scheduled for 3/4/05.
5. In an effort to avoid a full custody hearing, the parties have agreed that the
children be interviewed as to their preferences concerning the custody schedule by either
Judge Guido or Melissa Greevy, Esquire, the Custody Conciliator in this matter. See letter
from Defendant's attorney dated 2110/05 attached hereto as Exhibit A.
6, Attorney Greevy has indicated that she would be willing to interview the
children if ordered to do so by the court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner, Daniel McCurdy respectfully requests that an
Order of Court be issued directing that Melissa Greevy interview the children as to their
preference for the custody schedule,
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marianne E, Rudebusch, Esquire ........
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Dated:
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D J A~IE RADell FF
717 975 0697
P.02/02
DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE
3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hilt, PA 17011
Phone: 717.737-0100
Fax: 717.975-0697
E-mail: dianeradcliff@comcast.net
February 10, 2005
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Re: Dan McCurdy vs. Kathleen McCurdy
Cumberland County Custody Action
Dear Marianne:
Kathleen will agree to Dan's suggestion of having the children interviewed by either the
judge or Melissa Greevy, Esquire with the understanding that Dan will withdraw his
custody petition if the children state that they want the schedule to remain the same as
it currently is. Obviously, if the children state they want more time or less time with
Dan, that ultimate schedule will have to be decided by the Court or by agreement of the
parties.
I would prefer to have Melissa Greevy do the interview solely because I feel her
demeanor would be far less threatening to the children. Kathleen is agreeable to that
suggestion although she will also agree to have the judge do the interview if necessary.
In any event, it is imperative that the interview take place ASAP as the hearing is
scheduled for March 4, 2004 and I would like to avoid the costs of trial preparation. I
would also like to clear this hearing from Dr. Shienvold's calendar if his testimony will
not be required. Please advise me how you want to handle the scheduling.
Very truly yours,
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cc: Kathleen McCurdy
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
PlaintifflPetitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
DefendantlRespondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 1!J~ay of ~~ ' 2005, I, Katherine A. Frey,
Secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for tl1e PlaintifflPetitioner, hereby
certify that a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy ofthe same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the
following addressee:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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DANIEL D. McCURDY, JR.,
Plaintiff /Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 03-1082
KATHLEEN M. McCURDY,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this c?3ttA day of ~ '~
, 2005, upon review of the
attached Petition for a Pre-Trial Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the subject minor
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children shall meet with Melissa Greevy, Esquire, on the ;0 day of ~
2005 at ~:O 0 o'clock L.m. at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, P A, for an interview
concerning the children's preferences of the current custody schedule. Said interyiew shall
take place prior to the custody hearing scheduled for March 4, 2005,
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