HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1493LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTIONS 3301 c or 3301 d OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Leanne C. Layne, by and through her attorney, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos,
Esquire, avers the following:
1. The Plaintiff, Leanne C. Layne, is an adult individual who currently resides at 1398
Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. The Defendant, Larkin Layne, is an adult individual who currently resides at 632
Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043·
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on June 7, 1993 in Cleveland, Bradley
County, Tennessee.
,Count I - Divorce
5. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken·
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
9. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10. There are four (4) dependant children from this marriage, namely Audrey Layne, born
July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, born December 18, 1997, Nathaniel Layne, born
November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, born October 27, 2001.
11. This action is not collusive.
Count II - Custody
12. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
13. The Plaintiff seeks primary of the following children:
Nanles
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel Layne
Gabrielle Layne
present Residence
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
.Ages
8½ years
DOB 7/23/1994
5 years
DOB 12/18/1997
3 years
DOB 11/20/1999
17 months
DOB 10/27/2001
The children are presently in the custody of their mother, Plaintiff Leanne C. Layne,
currently residing at 1398 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
For the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name
Plaimiff
Plaintiff
Pat & Jerre Miller
(Plaintiff's parents)
Address
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1011 Braggtown Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Dates
12/01 to present
11/01-12/01
Plaintiff & Defendant
Plaintiff & Defendant
81 E. Main Street
Newville, PA 17023
1/01-11/01
Baltimore Street
Franklintown, PA
6/98-1/01
The natural mother of the children is Leanne C. Layne, Plaintiff, curremly residing at 1398
Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011. The natural father of the
children is Larkin Layne, Defendant, currently residing at 632 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043.
14. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons: the subject children.
15. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural father. To Plaintiffs
knowledge, Defendant resides alone.
16. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
17. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of any of the children or claims to have physical custody or visitation fights
with respect to the children.
18. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Plaintiff is the natural mother of the children.
Plaintiffhas established a relationship with the children.
Plaintiff desires to continue exercising parental duties and enjoys the love
and affection of the children.
The children should be permitted to enjoy the love, affection, and emotional
support which can be provided by their natural mother.
The Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the children since birth.
19. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this
action. No other persons are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of
the children to be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable court to grant her primary
physical custody of her children, subject to periods of partial custody with Defendant.
Dated:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire
COSTOPOULOS & WELCH
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA Supreme Court ID No. 68735
Telephone: (717) 790-9546
Fax: (717) 790-6019
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No.
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE/CUSTODY
_VERIFICATION
I, Leanne C. Layne, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce
Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 3 I~x,, Io~ Signature:
LEANNE C. LAYNE
PLAINTIFF
Vo
LARKIN LAYNE
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW i
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, April 08, 2003 , upon consideration of thei attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunda[, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, May 08, 20*3 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and ito enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appeal: 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 fri}m Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours l~rior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT~ ~
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to co~ply 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.
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Telephone (717) 249-3166
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ,~ 0 f/ day of '~9.~d~rr , 2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is or red and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall participate in a course of coparenting counseling with a professional
selected by agreement of the parties who is a designated provider under the Father's insurance plan.
The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in establishing sufficient communication
and cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Children. The parties shall attend a
minimum of four joint sessions and shall thereafter follow the recommendations of the counselor with
regard to the frequency and duration of counseling. The parties shall follow any recommendations of
the counselor with regard to the necessity of individual counseling, if covered by the Father's
insurance.
2. The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, and the Father, Larkin Layne, shall have shared legal custody
of Audrey Layne, bom July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, bom December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne,
bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27, 2001. 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 this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to
all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, school and medical
records and information.
3. Pending completion of the coparenting counseling and further agreement of the parties or
Order of Court, the Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
4. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children as follows:
A. The Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin on alternating weekends from
Friday between 4:30 pm and 5:00pm through Sunday at 6:30 pm beginning Friday,
May 9, 2003.
Bo
During every other alternating weekend period of custody, the Father shall
also have custody of Nathaniel and Gabrielle on Sunday from 12:30 pm through
4:30 pm.
C. Every Tuesday, the Father shall have custody of Gabrielle from 4:30 pm through
6:30 pm.
D. Every Wednesday, the Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin from
4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
E. Every Thursday, the Father shall have custody of Nathaniel from 4:30 pm through
6:30 pm.
5. The
parties shall alternate having custody of the Children on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday period of custody shall run from Christmas
Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 6:30 pm. In odd numbered years, the
Father shall have custody of the Children over the Christmas holiday and in even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody. If either party intends to travel outside
Pennsylvania for the Christmas holiday during his or her alternating Christmas holiday
period of custody, the custodial period shall begin as soon as possible after school ends
before the holiday and shall continue for seven consecutive days. A party intending to
exercise his or her right to an extended period of custody under this provision shall
provide at least two weeks advance notice to the other party.
B. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Children on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas
and the Mother shall have custody on Easter, July 4th and Thanksgiving. In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Children on New Years Day,
Memorial Day Labor Day, and Christmas and the Father shall have custody on Easter,
July 4th and Thanksgiving. The period of custody for the alternating holidays (except
Christmas) shall mn for the entire day, with the specific times to be arranged by
agreement of the parties. Without altering the ongoing alternating holiday schedule, the
parties agree that the Father shall have custody of the Children on July 4th in 2003.
C. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the
Children every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of the Children
every year on Father's Day, with the specific times to be arranged by agreement of the
parties. In 2003, the parties agree that the Father's weekend period of partial custody
over Mother's Day shall not be interrupted for the holiday.
D. The holiday custody schedule shall supercede and take precedence over the regular
and vacation custody schedules.
E. The parties acknowledge that the Father may not be able to have custody of all four
children on holidays until he has obtained a motor vehicle with sufficient seating.
6. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for two non-consecutive weeks
each year upon providing at least thirty days advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her vacation days.
7. Unless otherwise agreed, the party receiving custody shall be responsible to provide
transportation for the exchange with the exception of the Father's periods of Sunday afternoon custody
with all four Children, for which the Mother shall provide all transportation.
8. During exchanges of custody of the two older Children, the party receiving custody shall
remain in his or her vehicle and the other party shall remain in his or her residence. During exchanges
of custody of the two younger children, the parties' communication, shall be limited to information
concerning the exchange of custody. The parties shall ensure that exchanges of custody are conducted
in a civil and cooperative manner for the protection of the Children's well being.
9. Within three months after completion of coparenting counseling, counsel for either party
may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional conciliation conference to review the custody
arrangements, if necessary.
10. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
J0
cc: Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Jason p. Kutulakis, Esquire - Counsel for Father
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaimiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCI!~IATION 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 subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel C. Layne
Gabrielle Layne
DATE OF BIRTH
July 23, 1994
December 18, 1997
November 20, 1999
October 27, 2001
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on May 8, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, with her counsel, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire and the
Father, Larkin Layne, with his counsel, Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date% 1'~I a'q'O0 3
Dawn S. Sunday
Custody Conciliator
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND, COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Leanne C. Layne, by and through her attomey, Jeann6
B. Costopoulos, Esquire, makes the following Petition to Modify Custody:
1. The Petitioner, Plaintiff above, Leanne C. Layne, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 1398 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17011.
2. The Respondent, Defendant above, Larkin Layne, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 632 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
3. The Petitioner seeks modification of an Order of Court dated May 20, 2003 regarding
the following children:
Salnes
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel Layne
Gabrielle Layne
Present Residence Ages
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
8½ years
DOB 7/23/1994
5 years
DOB 12/18/1997
3 years
DOB 11/20/1999
17 months
DOB 10/27/2001
o
The relationship of the Petitioner to the child is that c.f natural mother. The relationship
of the Respondent to the child is that of natural father.
Petitioner previously filed a complaint at the above docket number and an agreed
upon order was submitted following a custody conciliation conference held before
Dawn S. Sunday on May 8, 2003. The Order of Court was entered on May 20, 2003
and is attached as Exhibit A.
Since the custody conciliation conference held before Dawn S. Sunday on May 8,
2003, the following has occurred:
(a) Respondent keeps making false allegations of possible sexual abuse against
Audrey and wants Petitioner to schedule a doctor's appointment to be
checked for such abuse. Respondent has no basis for such allegations and
Petitioner refuses to put Audrey through ~te ordeal of such an examination
just to appease Respondent's paranoia.
(b) Despite being told by Petitioner to request information from her attorney, not
from her directly, Respondent continues to harass Petitioner regarding
information about Nathaniel's SSI.
(c) Respondent tells the children "Nanny and Grampa (Petitioner's parents)
steal".
(d) On May 18, 2003, after Audrey and Nathaniel were fighting with each other
in the back of the van, Petitioner's mother told Audrey to keep her hands to
(e)
herself. Audrey replied by saying that she did not hit her brother, but merely
gave him the finger. Petitioner believes that Audrey believed it was no big
deal to the give someone else the finger because she sees Respondent
routinely doing it to Petitioner.
On May 20, 2003, Petitioner went to Respondent's apartment to pick up the
children at 6:30 p.m. She then permitted Larkin to visit with Respondent and
Audrey also remained, until 8:00 p.m. provided Respondent would bring
them home, which he agreed. While she was loading their bikes into the van,
Respondent called Petitioner a whore, a bitch, fat and lazy and used the word
"fuck" several times. When she arrived home, Respondent called her an
apologized, then announced that he was keeping the kids over night. She told
him she did not consent and that he had to follow the agreed upon order or
else he could get in trouble. He indicated that he didn't have any order yet
and that it was temporary in any event. He hung up, then called back saying
that he had plans for the night so he would bring the children back by 8:00
p.m. as previously discussed. He further added that she was committing a
felony by taping his telephone calls. While Respondent was taking the
children home, he encountered Petitioner's friend, Franklin Charles Evans
(aka "Chip") at an intersection. Respondent gave Chip the finger in front of
the children then tailgated him the rest of the way to Petitioner's house.
(0
(g)
After Chip entered the house per Petitioner's request, Respondent gave
Petitioner the finger as the children entered the house.
In light of problems the previous evening, on May 21, 2003 Petitioner picked
up a certified copy of the Order from undersigned counsel's office.
Respondent called Petitioner at 6:00 p.m. to ask if he could keep the children
an additional 15 minutes (until 6:45 p.m.) because he was just starting their
dinner. At first Petitioner said no, but then called Respondent back and said
that sine he was making them dinner they could stay until 6:45 p.m. at which
time she would be over to pick them up. When Petitioner arrived to pick up
the children, she honked her horn and the children came out, then went back
in to get their things and say goodbye to Respondent. When they came back
out, Respondent accompanied them. As he., walked towards the van with the
children in front of him, Respondent gave; the finger to Petitioner and her
friend Chip and said "Fuck you, fuck you both!" in front of Audrey.
Petitioner informed the Respondent that the: court order provided that he was
not supposed to come out of the house during custody exchanges.
Respondent then leaned towards the car window and spit on Petitioner.
Respondent then shut the van door and Petitioner left with the children.
On May 22, 2003, Respondent did not call or show up to pick up Gabrielle as
scheduled in the order. He later hinted that Petitioner had done something
which resulted in his not coming to pick up Gabrielle, but he refused to
specify what he meant, simply saying "you know what you did".
7. As a result of the above, the best interests of the children and permanent welfare of the
children will be served by modifying the May 20, 2003 Order of Court as follows:
(a) Petitioner does not feel co-parenting counseling with Respondent is possible at
this time. Instead, Respondent should be ordered to immediately enroll in an
anger management class.
(b) Petitioner no longer wants to transport the children either to or from
Respondent's residence as Respondent refuses to stay inside the house and
Petitioner is afraid that future confrontations may escalate.
(c) Respondent should be required to obtain his own car seats, strollers, etc.
Petitioner will no longer provide these items to the children during their
custodial periods with Respondent because., he does not take proper of said
items and often threatens not to return said items. On one occasion,
Respondent broke an umbrella stroller and Petitioner had to purchase another
one.
8. Petitioner does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have physical custody or visitation rights with
respect to the children.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the May 20, 2003 Order to be modified as
stated above.
DATED:
BY:
Respectfully submitted,
Je~B. Costopoulos, Esquire
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790-9546
Supreme Ct. ID No. 6873:5
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION' - LAW
: CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Leanne C. Layne, Plaintiff, hereby verify and state thai the facts set forth in the
foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I am
aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
BY:
Leanne C. i~
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION[ - LAW
: CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeann~ B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certify that I mn this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the persons, and in the manner, indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the PA Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same
with the United States Post Office at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylwmia, through first class mail,
prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire
8 South Hanover Street, Suite 204
Carlisle, PA 17013
BY:
Jear~/B. Costopoulos, Esquire
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 1705:5
Phone: (717) 790-9546
Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735;
EXHIBIT A
HAY 1 6 2003
LEAN-NE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this oZo~---~ day of ']7~7 , 2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Rep6rt, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall participate in a course of coparenting counseling with a professional
selected by agreement of the parties who is a designated provider under the Father's insurance plan.
The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in establishing sufficient communication
and cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Children. The parties shall attend a
minimum of four joint sessions and shall thereafter follow the recommendations of the counselor with
regard to the frequency and duration of counseling. The parties shall follow any recommendations of
the counselor with regard to the necessity of individual counseling, if covered by the Father's
insurance.
2. The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, and the Father, Larkin Layne, shall have shared legal custody
of Audrey Layne, bom July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, bom December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne,
born November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, born October 27, 2001. 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 this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to
ail records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, school and medical
records mad information.
3. Pending completion of the coparenting counseling and further agreement of the parties or
Order of Court, the Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
4. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children as follows:
A. The Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin on alternating weekends from
Friday between 4:30 pm and 5:00pm through Sunday at 6:30 pm beginning Friday,
May 9, 2003.
During every other alternating weekend period of custody, the Father shall
also have custody of Nathaniel and Gabrielle on Sunday from 12:30 pm through
4:30 pm.
C. Every Tuesday, the Father shall have custody of Gabrielle from 4:30 pm through
6:30 pm.
D. Every Wednesday, the Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin from
4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
E. Every Thursday, the Father shall have custody of Nathaniel from 4:30 pm through
6:30 pm.
5. The parties shall altemate having custody of the Childrem on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday period of custody shall run from Christmas
Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 6:30 pm. In odd numbered years, the
Father shall have custody of the Children over the Christmas holiday and in even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody. If either party intends to travel outside
Pennsylvania for the Christmas holiday during his or her alternating Christmas holiday
period of custody, the custodial period shall begin as soon as possible after school ends
before the holiday and shall continue for seven consecutive days. A party intending to
exercise his or her right to an extended period of custody under this provision shall
provide at least two weeks advance notice to the other party.
B. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Children on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas
and the Mother shall have custody on Easter, July 4th and Thanksgiving. In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of 'the Children on New Years Day,
Memorial Day Labor Day, and Christmas and the Father shall have custody on Easter,
July 4th and Thanksgiving. The period of custody for the alternating holidays (except
Christmas) shall nm for the entire day, with the specific times to be arranged by
agreement of the parties. Without altering the ongoing alternating holiday schedule, the
parties agree that the Father shall have custody of the Children on July 4th in 2003.
C. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the
Children every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of the Children
every year on Father's Day, with the specific times to be arranged by agreement of the
parties. In 2003, the parties agree that the Father's 'weekend period of partial custody
over Mother's Day shall not be interrupted for the holiday.
D. The holiday custody schedule shall supercede and take precedence over the regular
and vacation custody schedules.
E. The parties acknowledge that the Father may not be able to have custody of all four
children on holidays until he has obtained a motor 'vehicle with sufficient seating.
6. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for two non-consecutive weeks
each year upon providing at least thirty days advance notice to the: other party. The party providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her vacation days.
7. Unless otherwise agreed, the party receiving custody shall be responsible to provide
transportation for the exchange with the exception of the Father's periods of Sunday afternoon custody
with all four Children, for which the Mother shall provide all transportation.
8. During exchanges of custody of the two older Children, the party receiving custody shall
remain in his or her vehicle and the other party shall remain in his ,or her residence. During exchanges
of custody of the two younger children, the parties' communicatie.n shall be limited to information
concerning the exchange of custody. The parties shall ensure that exchanges of custody are conducted
in a civil and cooperative manner for the protection of the Children's well being.
9. Within three months after completion ofcoparenting counseling, counsel for either party
may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional conciliation conference to review the custody
arrangements, if necessary.
10. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
Jo
cc: Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Jason p. Kutulakis, Esquire - Counsel for Father
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaimiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMJ2RY 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 subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel C. Layne
Gabrielle Layne
DATE OF BIRTH
July 23, 1994
December 18, 1997
November 20, 1999
October 27, 2001
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on May 8, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, with her counsel, Je~mne B. Costopoulos, Esquire and the
Father, Larkin Layne, with his counsel, Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as atIached.
IF: 2o 3
Date O
Dawn S. Sunday
Custody Conciliator
LEAN'NE C. LAYNE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
LARKIN LAYNE
: IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, June 06, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 12:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or pemmnent urder.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and ali existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunday. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this II~ day of ~,,d9 , 2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it 1" 's ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall participate in a course of coparenting counseling with Helen Mort-is. The
purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in establishing sufficient communication and
cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Children. The parties shall attend a minimum
of four joint sessions and shall thereafter follow the recommendations of the counselor with regard to
the frequency and duration of counseling. The parties shall follow any recommendations of the
counselor with regard to the necessity of individual counseling, if covered by the Father's insurance.
2. The Father agrees to complete a course in anger management counseling with Helen Morris,
and shall follow the recommendations of the counselor concerning the frequency and duration of
sessions.
3. The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, and the Father, Larkin Layne, shall have shared legal custody
of Audrey Layne, born July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, born December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne,
bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27, 2001. Each parent shall have an
equal right, to be exemised 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 this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to
all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, school and medical
records and information. The Mother shall sign all authorizations needed by the Father in order to
obtain medical or insurance information from the Children's doctors or other health care professionals.
4. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
5. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children on altemating weekends from
Friday between 4:30 pm and 5:00pm through Sunday at 6:30 pm beginning Friday, July 4, 2003.
Every Tuesday, the Father shall have custody of Gahrielle from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
Every Wednesday, the Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
Every Thursday, the Father shall have custody of Nathaniel from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
6. The parties shall alternate having custody of the Children on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday period of custody shall run from Christmas
Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 6:30 pm. In odd numbered years, the
Father shall have custody of the Children over the Christmas holiday and in even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody. If either party intends to travel outside
Pennsylvania for the Christmas holiday during his or her alternating Christmas holiday
period of custody, the custodial period shall begin as soon as possible after school ends
before the holiday and shall continue for seven consecutive days. A party intending to
exercise his or her right to an extended period of custody under this provision shall
provide at least two weeks advance notice to the other party.
B. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Children on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas
and the Mother shall have custody on Easter, July 4th and Thanksgiving. In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Children on New Years Day,
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas and the Father shall have custody on Easter,
July 4th and Thanksgiving. The period of custody for the alternating holidays (except
Christmas) shall run for the entire day, with the specific times to be arranged by
agreement of the parties. Without altering the ongoing alternating holiday schedule, the
parties agree that the Father shall have custody of the Children on July 4th in 2003.
C. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the
Children every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of the Children
every year on Father's Day, with the specific times to be arranged by agreement of the
parties. In 2003, the parties agree that the Father's weekend period of partial custody
over Mother's Day shall not be interrupted for the holiday.
D. The holiday custody schedule shall supercede and take precedence over the regular
and vacation custody schedules.
7. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for two non-consecutive weeks
each year upon providing at least thirty days advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her vacation days.
8. On a temporary basis, the Father shall provide all transportation for exchanges of custody at
the Mother's residence. The parties agree to cooperate in working toward restoring the shared
transportation arrangement through the coparenting counseling process.
9. The Father shall schedule an appointment to meet with Audrey's pediathcian (and for an
examination of the Child if deemed necessary by the physician) to obtain information and written
recommendations regarding counseling or other treatment concerning behavioral concerns raised by
the Father.
10. The parties agree to obtain counseling for Audrey. The Father shall identify a list of
potential counselors from which the parties shall select a counselor by agreement. The Father shall be
responsible to schedule the Child's initial appointment.
11. The Mother shall provide Nathaniel's walker, nebulizer, splints, front to back stroller, and
any other equipment related to Nathaniel's walking disability to the Father for his use during his
periods of custody. The Father shall return all items to the Mother at the end of his periods of custody.
12. In the event either party intends to remove a Child or the Children from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for an overnight period or longer that party shall provide the other party with the
address and telephone number in advance where the Children or Child can be contacted.
13. Within three months after completion of coparenting counseling, counsel for either party
may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional conciliation conference to review the custody
arrangements, if necessary.
14. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
15. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Peter J. Russo, Esquire - Counsel for Father
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
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 subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel C. Layne
Gabrielle Layne
DATE OF BIRTH
July 23, 1994
December 18, 1997
November 20, 1999
October 27, 2001
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on July 2, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, with her counsel, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, and the
Father, Larkin Layne, with his counsel, Peter J. Russo, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Dawn S. Sunday
Custody Conciliator
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1493
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE ~
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
1, 2003.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Signature
: Le~
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARK1N LAYNE,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1493
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. i understand that i may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
4. I veri~ that the statements made in this Affidavit are t~ue and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Signature:
Leanne C. Lay~e
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION[ - LAW
: DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
1, 2003.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed fi.om the date of the filing and service of the Complalm.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are lxue and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: Signature:
Larkin Layne
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
No. 03-1493
CIVIL ACTION[ - LAW
: DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
I, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, verify that the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the
Defendant indicated above on April 5, 2003, by first class, Certified Mail No. 7000 1530 0001 6001
8466, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, restricted delivery, pursuant to the requirements of
Pa.R.C.P. §1930.4.
Dated:
By:
Je ~ B~. Costopoulos, Esquire'
Attorney for Plaintiff
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, Box 779
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790--9546
PA S.Ct. 1D No. 68735
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
D. Is detivery address different from item 17 [] Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: [] No
3. Service Type
~ifled Mail [] Express Mail
[] Registered [] Return Receipt for Mor~i3a~0i~
[] Insured Mail [] C.O.D.
4. Restricted DelivaT? (E~tr~ Fee)
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service label)
PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domes'iic Return R~,~=~ 102595-01-M-2509
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
No. 03-1493
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of
a divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irrelrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Service by certified mail no. 7000 1530
0001 6001 8466. See attached Affidavit of Service.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301 (c) ofthe Divorce
Code: by the Plaintiff 8/12/03:; by the Defendant: 8/29/03.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
8/18/03.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
filed simultaneously with this Pmecipe to Transmit Record.
Respectfully Submitted:
Je 6~B. Costopoulos,' Esquire ~ ~
Attorney for Plaintiff
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, Box 779
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790-9546
PA S.Ct. ID No. 68735
Dated:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LEA~NE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
LARKIN LAYNE,
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
N O. 03-1493
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, .~¢'~/,-~
DECREED THAT LEA~NE C. LAYNE
~¢_I., It IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
AND LARKIN LAYNE , DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; ~ON~.
BY THE/~OURT: /
PROTHONOTARY
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I eonsem to the entry of a £mal decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
4. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are Irue and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated: "~7'0---~ Signaturce
Larkin Layne
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARK1N LAYNE,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
No. 03-1493
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY PETITION TO MODIFY LEGAL CUSTODY
AND NOW, the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Leanne C. La)me, by and through her attorney, Jearm6
B. Costopoulos, Esquire, makes the following Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody:
1. The Petitioner, Plaintiffabove, Leanne C. Layne (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"),
is an adult individual who currently resides at 1398 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. The Respondent, Defendant above, Larkin Layne (hereinafter referred to as "Father"),
is an adult individual who currently resides at 632 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
3. Mother seeks modification of an Order of Court dated July 11, 2003 regarding the
following children:
Names
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel Layne
Present Residence
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Ages
9½ years
DOB 7/23/1994
6 years
DOB 12/18/1997
4 years
DOB 11/20/1999
Gabrielle Layne 1398 Letchworth Road 2 years
Camp Hill, PA 17011 DOB 10/27/2001
4. Mother previously filed a complaint at the above docket number and an agreed upon
order was submitted following a custody conciliation conference held before Dawn S.
Sunday on May 8, 2003. Shortly after entry of the agreed upon order, Mother was
forced to file a Petition to Modify Custody because Father repeatedly used foul
language and made obscene gestures in the presence of the children during custody
exchanges and made threats to not return the children as the times specified in the
order. A second conciliation conference was held before Dawn S. Sunday on July 2,
2004 at which time another agreement was reached and an Order of Court signed July
11, 2004. A copy of this Order is attached as Exhibit A.
5. Since the custody conciliation conference held before Dawn S. Sunday on July 2,
2003, Father has interfered with the parties' sons Larkin and Nathaniel's physical well-
being in that he has expressly told ail physicians and health care providers not to touch
his children. As a result, some of the children's health care providers immediately
ceased treatment and physical therapy of the children.
6. It is very important that the children's lxeatment and therapies not be interrupted. Larkin
has been receiving treatment for ADHD and ODD for over two years and requires
psychiatric treatment to regulate his medication. Nathaniel suffers from spastic cerebral
palsy and has received special services since he was six months old including
occupational and physical therapy as prescribed by his neurologist and pediatrician.
7. It is believed that Father's ections of directing health care providers to withhold
necessary treatment from the children is being performed out of hatred and spite
towards Mother and his desire to control Mother rather than fi.om a genuine concern for
the children's best interests.
8. Father has historically not respected Mother's authority as primary custodian of the
children and is constantly looking for opportunities to undermine her parenting of the
children. Prior to the last conciliation conference, Father appeared at undersigned
counsel's office making demands for documents and other items he had no legitimate
need for, but wanted anyway just because he believed he had the right. Subsequent to
the July 2, 2003 conciliation, at a joint counseling session for both parties, Father stated
to the counselor that he wished Mother were dead.
9. As a result of the above, Mother believes the best interests of the children and
permanent welfare of the children would be better served by modifying the July 11,
2003 Order of Court such that sole legal custody is granted to Mother, therefore
preventing Father fi.om abusing his shared custody rights to the extent that he places
said rights before the children's physical health and general well-being.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the July 1 I, 2003 Order be modified such
that she is granted sole legal custody of the children.
DATED:
Respectfully submitted,
~eann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
'~//~ ~'/~' or~ Phone: (717)790-9546
PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the persons, and in the manner, indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the PA Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same
with the United States Post Office at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, through first class mail,
prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Larkin Layne
632 Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATED:
BY:
J~ann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790-9546
PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Leanne C. La)me, Plaintiff, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Petition are tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I am
aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
BY:
Leanne C. Layne ~
Dated:
EXHIBIT A
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
LARK.IN LAYNE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL~Ag DY
CU3,fBERLAND COL~NTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
I~NCUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, ti'tis /Ia day of
consideration of the attached Custody Concil/ation Rep0r/, it is ordered
, 2003, upon
and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall participate in a course of coparenting counseling with Helen Morris. The
purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in establishing sufficient communiaation and
cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Children. The panics shall attend a minimum
of four joint sessions and shall thereafter follow the recommendations of the counselor with regard to
the frequency and duration of counseling. The parties shall follow any recommendations of the
counselor with regard to the necessity of individual counseling, if covered by the Father'S insurance.
2, The Father agrees to complete a course in anger management counseling with Helen Morals,
and shall follow the recommendations of the counselor concern/nc the frequency and duration of
sessions.
3. The Mother, Learmc C. Layne, and the Father, Larkin Layae, shall have shared legal custody
of Audrey Layne, born July 23, 1994, Larkin M, Layne, born December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne,
bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom Octobcr 27, 2001. Each parent shall have an
cqual right, to be exercised jointly with thc other parent, to mak,, all major non-emcrgency decisions
affcctin8 thc Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, cdusation and religion. Pursuant to thc terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled lo
all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, school and mcdical
records and information. The Mother shall sign all authorizations needed by the Father in 0rdcr to
obtain medical or insurance information from the Children's doctors or other health care professionals.
4. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of thc Children.
5. The Father shall have partial physical custody of thc Children on altcrnatlng weekends from
Friday between 4:30 pm and 5:00pm through Sunday at 6:30 pm beginning Friday, July 4, 2003.
Every Tuesday, the Father shall have custody of Gabrielle from g:30 pm through 6:30 pm,
Every Wednesday, the Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
Every Thursday, the Father shall have custody of Nathaniel from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
6. Thc parties shall alternate having custody of the Children on holidays as follows:
A. _~__HE!~__TMAS: The Christmas holiday period of custody shall run from Christmas
Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 6:30 pm. In odd numbered years, the
Father shall have custody of thc Children over the Christmas holiday and in even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody. If either party intends to travel outside
Pennsylvania for the Christmas holiday during his or her alternating Cludstmas holiday
per/od of custody, the custodial period shall begin as soon as possible after school ends
before the holiday and shall continue for s~ven consecutive days. A party intending to
exercise his or bm' right to an extended period of custody under this provision shall
provide at least two weeks advance notice to the other party.
B. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: Ia odd numbered years, the Fa*her shall have
custody of the Children on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor.D. ay, and Christmas
and the Mother shall have custody on Easter, ~'uly 4th arid Thlh-lkSglVlflg. In even
numbered years, the M0th~r shall have custody of the Child~n on Nvw Years Day,
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas and thc Father shall have custody on Easter,
July 4~ and Thanksgiving. The period of custody for the alternating holidays (except
Christmas) shall run for the entire day, with the specific times to be arranged by
agr~-xnent of the parties. Without altering the ongoing alternating holiday schedule the
parties agree that the Father shall have custody of the Children on July 4~in 2003. '
C. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the
Children every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of thc Children
every year on Father's Day, with the specific times to be arranged by agreement of the
par~ies. In 2003, the parties agree that the Father's weekend period of partial custody
over Mother's Day shall not be interrupted for the holiday.
D. The holiday custody schedule shall supercede and take precedence over the regular
and vacation custody schedules.
7. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the CMldren for two non-consecutive weeks
each year upon providing at least thirty days advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her vacation days.
8. On a temporary basis, the Father shall provide all transportation for exchanges of custody at
the Mother's residence. The parties agree to cooperate ha working toward restoring the shared
transportation arrangement through thc coperenting counseling process.
9. Thc Father shall schedule an appointment to meet with Audrey's pediatriciaa (and for ~m
examination of thc Child if deemed necessary by the physician) to obtain information and written
recommendations regarding counseling or other treatment concerning behavioral concerns raised by
the Father.
10. The parties agree to obtain counseling for Audrey. The Father shall identify a list of
potential counselors fi.om which the parties ~.all select a counselor by agreement. The Father shall be
responsible to schedule the Child's initial appointment.
11. The Mother shall provide Naihaniel's walker, nebulizer, splints, f~ont to back stroller, and
any other equipment related to Nathaniel's walking disability to the Father for his use during his
periods of custody. The Father shall return all items to the Mother at the end of his periods of custody.
12. In the event either party intends to remove a Child or the Children from the Commonwealth
of Permsylvania for an overnight period or longer that party shall provide the other part),- with the
address and telephone number in advance where the Children or Child can be contacted.
13. Within three months al~ter completion of cope. renting counseling, counsel for either party
may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional conciliation conference to review the custody
arrangements, if necessary.
14. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
15. This Order is entered pursuant to aa agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
TRUE[ COPY FROM RECORU
In Tesilmony whereof, !
BY THE COURT,
KT~ Hess
cc: Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Peter J. Russo, Esquire. Counsel for Father
./C,~, .~-~' '2-//.Da
LEANNE C. LAYN~,
Plaintiff
VS.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLA.ND COIJ'NTY, PE"N'~dx~L'q
03-1493 CIVIL ACTION LAW
LAP.KIN LAY'NE
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
Prior ludge: Kevln A. Hess
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCOI~OA-NCE V~ITH CLrMBERL,~ND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1, The pertinent information concerning the Childrea who are the subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
Audrey Layn¢
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel C. Layne
Gabrielle Layne
DATE OF BIRTH
July 23, 1994
December 15. 1997
November 20, 1999
October 27, 2001
CURRENTLYINCV~oPYOF
Mother
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. ".ak' 'COr~ciliati~n Conference was held on July 2, 2003, with thc f,ollowing ind v/duals in
attendance: The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, with her counsel, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, and the
Father, Larkin La) ne, with his eotmsel, Peter $. Russo, Esquire.
3. Thc parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Dawr~S. Sunday
Custody Conciliator
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
day of ,,~8....0 ,2004, upon consideration of
Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody, a Rule is hereby issued on Defendant,
Larkin Layne, to show cause why the requested relief should not be granted.
Rule returnable 2- o days fi:om service.
In the meantime, until further Order of Court, the Plaintiff, Learme C. Layne, shall have
sole legal custody of Audrey Layne, bom July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, bom December 18,
1997, Nathaniel C. Layne, bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27,
2001. Plaintiff shall have the sole right, without participation of Defendant, to make decisions
which have a greater than day-to-day effect on the Children's general well-being including, but
not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms
of this paragraph, Defendant shall not interfere with Plaintiff's sole right to make such decisions
and shall not contact or communicate with any of the children's healthcare providers unless
expressly permitted by Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION'- LAW
: CUSTODY
TO THE HONORABLE KEVIN A. HESS, JUDGE OF SAID C, OURT:
PLAINTIFFL~i MOTION TO MAkTE RI~I' ,E AR,~OI,IITE
AND NOW, the Plaintiff, Leanne C. Layne, by and through her attorney, Jeann~ B.
Costopoulos, Esquire, makes the following Motion to Make Rule Absolute:
1. Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody was filed on March 24,
2004. Said Petition is incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
2. On March 31, 2004, the Honorable Kevin A. Hess issued a Rule on Defendant,
Larkin Layne, to show cause why the relief requested in Plaintiff's Emergency
Petition to Modify Legal Custody should not be granted. The Rule was returnable
twenty (20) days from service. See Exhibit A.
3. Undersigned counsel served said Rule on Defendant via restricted delivery
certified mail no. 7000 1530 0001 6001 8725 on April 9, 2004. See Exhibit B -
Letter to Defendant and Exhibit C - return receipt.
4. Defendant has not filed a response to the March :31, 2004 Rule to Show Cause and
more than twenty (20) days have elapsed since service thereof on Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffrespecffully requests this Honorable Court to grant the relief
requested in her Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeann~ B. Costopoulos, E~,~quire
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: (717) 790-9547
PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 615735
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
va..
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
day of ~ ,20(}4, upon consideration of
Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody, a Rule is hereby issued 6n Defendant,
Larldn Layne, to show cause why the requested relief should not be granted.
Rule returnable ~2 o days from service.
In the meantime, until further Order of Court, the Plaintiff, Leanne C. Layne, shall have
sole legal custody of Audrey La]me, bom July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, bom December 18,
1997, Nathaniel C. Layne, bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27,
200 I. Plaintiff shall have the sole right, without participation of Defendant, to make decisions
which have a greater than day-to-day effect on the Children's general well-being including, but
not limited to, ~11 decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms
of this paragraph, Defendant shall not interfere with Plaintiff's sole right to make such decisions
and shall not contact or communicate with any of the children's healthcare providers unless
expressly permitted by Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
JEANNe, B. COSTOPOULOS, ~'SQUIRE
The Executive Offices at Rossmoyne
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, P.O. Box 779
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
West Shore (717) 790-9546 E-mail: jbclegal~aol, com
East Shore (717) 221-0900 Facsimile: (717) 790-6019
April 5, 2004
Larkin Layne
632 Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL NO. 7000 1530 0001 6001 8725
Dear Mr. Layne:
Enclosed please find the following:
1) Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody
2) Order of Court dated March 31, 2004 issuing a rule to show cause why the relief
requested in Plaintiff's Petition should not be granted
If you retain an attorney, please have him or her contact me.
cc: File
Sincere~y~rs,
EXHIBIT B
· Complete items 1,2, and 3. Alan complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Pdnt your name and address on the rev~-se
so that we can return the card to you.
· At'bach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
2. Article Number
(Transfer from Serv/ce/abe/)
PS Form 3811, August 2001
B. R~ceived by ( Pdn~ Name)
D. Is d~ive~ addm~ dh3'em~t
~f YES, enter delivery address below:
3. Serv' ype
edified Mail
[] Insured Mail
[] A~ent
[] Addressee
Date of Daiive~'y
~ C.O.D.
/5'3o 00o/ ' 7z5"
Domestic Return Receipt
EXHIBIT (2;
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1493
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
CERTIFICATI~, OF Rg~RVICF,
I, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the person and in the manner, indicated below, which service satisfies
the requirements of the PA Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same with the
United States Post Office at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid, and
addressed as follows:
Larkin Layne
632 Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATED:
BY:
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790-9546
PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND' COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
AND NOW, this i~' day of t~ ,2004, upon consideration of
PlalntiW s Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody and PlalntiWs Motion to Make Rule
Absolute, it is hereby Ordered that paragraph 3 of this court's prior Order dated July 11, 2003 is
rescinded and replaced with the following:
3. The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, shall have sole legal custody of Audrey Layne,
bom July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, bom December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne, bom
November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27, 2001. The Mother shall have
the sole right, without participation of Father, to make decisions which have a greater
than day-to-day effect on the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this
paragraph, Father shall not interfere wath Mother s sole right to make such decisions and
shall not contact or communicate with any of the children's healthcare providers unless
expressly permitted by Mother.
All remaining provisions of the July 11, 2003 Order of Court shall remain in full force
ande~ct.
BY THE COURr: ./
H~,,~vin A. He
NOV 1 8
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
/~' day of A(_~ ,2004, upon consideration of
AND NOW, this
Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Physical Custody, a Rule is hereby issued on Defendant,
Larkin Layne, to show cause why the requested relief should not be granted.
Rule returnable ~0 days from service.
In the meantime, until further Order of Court, all contact between the Defendant, Larkin
Layne, and the children, Audrey Layne, bom July 23, 1994, Laa'kin M. Layne, bom December 18,
1997, Nathaniel C. Layne, bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27,
2001, shall be supervised by an agency unless otherwise agreed, by Plaintiff, Leanne C. Layne.
BY THE COURT:
Jo
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
,2004, upon consideration of
Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Physical Custody, it i:s hereby Ordered that the July 11,
2003 Order of Court is hereby temporarily suspended until further order of court. In the
meantime, sole legal and primary physical custody of Audrey I,ayne, bom July 23, 1994, Larkin
M. Layne, bom December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne, bom iNovember 20, 1999, and Gabrielle
Layne, bom October 27, 2001, shall remain with Mother, Leanne C. Layne. The Father, Larkin
Layne, shall have supervised visitation of the children. Supervision shall be conducted by an
agency unless Mother agrees otherwise. All costs of supervision shall be borne by Father, Larkin
Layne. Mother shall cooperate with the agency regarding the scheduling of supervised visits.
BY THE COURT:
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
COMMON PLEAS
~UNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LARK1N LAYNE, kW
De fen&
PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY PETITION TO MODII~'~Y PHYSICAL CUSTODY
AND NOW, the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Leanne C. Layne, by and through her attorney, Jeann~
B. Costopoulos, Esquire, makes the following Emergency Petition to Modify Physical Custody:
1. The Petitioner, Plaintiff above, Leanne C. Layne (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"),
is an adult individual who currently resides at 1398 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. The Respondent, Defendant above, Larkin Layne (hereinafter referred to as "Father"),
is an adult individual who resides at 632 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17043, although he is believed to be currently incarcerated in
the Cumberland County Prison.
3. Mother seeks temporary suspension of an Order of Court dated July 11, 2003
regarding the following children:
malTles
Audrey Layne
Larkin M. Layne
Present Residence
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Ages
10 years
DOB 7/23/1994
6 ½ years
DOB 12/18/1997
Nathaniel Layne 1398 Letchworth Road 4 ½ years
Gabrielle Layne
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1398 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
DOB 11/20/1999
3 years
DOB 10/27/2001
4. Mother previously filed a complaint at the above docket number and an agreed upon
order was submitted following a custody conciliatic.n conference held before Dawn S.
Sunday on May 8, 2003. Shortly after entry of the agreed upon order, Mother was
forced to file a Petition to Modify Custody because Father repeatedly used foul
language and made obscene gestures in the presertce of the children during custody
exchanges and made threats to not remm the children as the times specified in the
order. A second conciliation conference was held before Dawn S. Sunday on July 2,
2003 at which time another agreement was reached and an Order of Court signed July
11, 2003. A copy of this Order is attached as Exhibit A.
5. On March. 24, 2004 Mother filed an Emergency 'Petition to Modify Legal Custody
because Father refused to permit the children's health care providers to provide
medical treatment to the children. A Rule to Show Cause was served on Father to
which he failed to respond and an Order was signed May 17, 2004 granting sole legal
custody of the children to Mother. A copy of this Order is attached as Exhibit B.
6. Mother is concerned for the children's safety while in Father's custody. He was
recently incarcerated for physically abusing his gh'lfriend, who alleged that up to the
date of the incident which resulted in his incarceration he had had been consuming a
minimum of a case of beer per day.
7: Father has historically had anger management isSm~s and paragraph 2 of the July 11,
2003 Order of Court required him to complete anger management counseling. It is
unknown if Father complied with this provision of the Order.
8. Mother believes it is in the children's best interes~I to have contact with Father in a
controlled environment such that he cannot be ux~der the influence of alcohol or
otherwise place the children at risk due to his ongoing alcohol and anger issues.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the cc.urt to suspend the July 11, 2003
Order and require all future visitation with the children to be supervised pending further order of
COUrt.
DATED:
BY:
Respectfully submitted,
J~ann6 B. Costopouios, E:5quire
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790-9546
PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION[ - LAW
: CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Leanne C. Layne, Plaintiff, hereby verify and state tlutt the facts set forth in the
foregoing Petition are tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I am
aware that false statements herein are made subject to the pena/[ties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
BY:
EXHIBIT A
LEANNE C. LAY'NE,
Plaintiff
vs.
LAKICIN LAYI'qE
Defendant
IN THE COUR.T OF COlvI/VION PL~,Ag ~¥
CUMBERLAND COLrNTY, PtSNNSYLVANIA
03-1493
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ii~ day of ..~_,./~ , 2003, upon
consideration of the attachec~ Custody Conciliation Rep0fi, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall participate in a course of copaxenting counseling with Helen Morris. The
purpose of the counseling shah be to assist the parties in establishing; sufficient comtnunieation and
cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Children. The parties shall attend a minimum
of four joint sessions and shall thereafter follow the recommendations oft he counselor with regard to
the frequency and duration of counseling. The parties shall follow arty recommendations of the
counselor with regard to the necessity of individual counseling, if covered by the Father's insurance.
2, The Father agrees to complete a course in anger management counseling with Helen Morris,
and shall follow the recommendations of the counselor concerning the frequency and duration of
sessions.
3. 'Cae Mother, Leanne C. Layne, and the Father, Larkin Layne, shall have shared legal custody
of Audrey Layne, bom July'23, 1994, La-kin M. Layne, bom December 18, 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne,
bom November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27, 2001. 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 limit~l to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to
all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, school and medical
records and information. The Mother shall sign all authorizations needed by the Father in 0rdcr to
obtain medical or insurance information from the Children's doctors or other health care professionals.
4. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
5. Tho Father shall have partial physical custody of the Childaren on alternating weekends from
Friday between 4:30 pm and 5:00pm through Sunday at 6:30 pm beginning Friday, July 4, 2003.
Every Tuesday, the Father shall have custody of Gabrielle from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
Every Wednesday, the Father shall have custody of Audrey and Larkin from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
Every Thursday, the Father shall have custody of Nathaniel from 4:30 pm through 6:30 pm.
6, The
parties shall alternate having custody of the Children on holidays a~ follows:
A. ~dI~.~]~-~: The Christmas holiday period ofc,ustody shall run from Christmas
Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 6:30 pm. In odd numbered years, the
Father shall have custody of the Children over the Christmas holiday and in even
numbered years, the Mother shah have custody. If either party intends to travel outside
P~msylvania for the Christmas holiday during his or her alternating Christmas holiday
period of custody, the custodial period shall beght as soon as possible after school ends
before the holiday and shall continue for seven consecutive days. A party intending to
exercise tfis or her Hght to an extended period o£custody under this provision shall
provide at least two weeks advance notice to the othe~ party.
B. ALTERNATiNG HOLIDAYS: In odd numbered, years, the Father shall have
custody of the Children on New Years Day, Momori;~l Day, Labor Day, and Christmas
and the Mother shall have custody on Easter, July 4e and Thanksgiving. In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of th, Children on New Years Day,
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas and the Father shall have custody on Easter,
.Iuly 4th and Thanksgiving. The period of custody for the alternating holidays (except
Christmas) shall nm for the entire day, with the specific times to be arranged by
agreement of the parties. Without altering the ongoing alternating belial_ay schedule, the
parties agree that the Father shall have custody of the Children on July 4~" in 2003.
C. MOTHER'S D.AY / FATHER'S DAY: The Mo~her shall have custody of the
Children every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of the Children
every year on Father's Day, with the specific tim~ to be arranged by agreement of the
parties, In 2003, the parties agree that the Father's weekend period o£partial custody
over Mother's Day shall not be interrupted for the holiday.
D. The holiday custody schedule shall supercede andl take precedence over the regular
and vacation custody schedules.
7. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Childr,m for two non-consecutive weeks
each year upon providing at least thirty days advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her vacation day,,~.
8. On a temporary basis, the Father shall provide all transportation for exchanges of custody at
the Mother's residence. The parties agree to cooperate/ri worldng toward restoring the shared
transportation arrangement through the coparenting counseling process.
9. The Father shall schedule an appointment to meet with Audrey's pediatrician (and for an
examination of the Child if deemed necessary by the physician) to Obtain information and written
recommendations regarding counseling or other treatment concerni~Lg behavioral concerns raised by
the Father.
10, The parties agree to obtain counseling for Audrey. The Father shall identify a list of
potential counselors from which the parties shall select a counselor by agreement. The Father shall be
responsible to schedule the Child's initial appointment.
11. The Mother shall provide Nathaniel's walker, nebulizer, splints, front to back stroller, and
any other equipment related to Nathaniel's walking disability to the Father for his use during his
periods of custody. The Father shall return all items to the Mother at the end of his periods o¢custody.
12. In the event either party intends to remove a Child or the Children from the Commonwealth
0f Pcrmsylvania for an ov~'nisht period or longer that party shaI1 provide, the other party with the
address and telephone number in advance where tho Children or Child can bo contacted.
13. Within three months aider completion ofcoparenting cmmseling, counsel for either party
may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional conciliation conference to review the custody
arrangernen~, if necessary.
14. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estran~ge the Children from the o~er
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development o£the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
15. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Confererlce. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control,
TRUE COPY FROM RECORiJ
In Testirnofly whereof, I here unto se~ my ham:
BY THE COURT,
K~/~ Hess
cc: Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Peter $, Russo, Esquire '- Counsel for Father
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE
Defendant
nq TI-IE COUI~kT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CLrlVIBERLA2qZ) COI~TY, PL:r~L'q/k~4,\lk
03-1493
CWIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
CUSTODy CONCILIAT, ION.. SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undm-signed Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1, The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subj~ts of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
Audrey Layn~
Larkin M. Layne
Nathaniel C. Layne
Gabriclle Layne
D,ATE OF BIRTH
July 23, 1994
December 18, 1997
November 20, 1999
October 27, 2001
CURreNTLY IN CUSTO_.Dy OF
Mother
Mother
Mother
Mother
'2. "'A' 'C~'tciliation Conforonc~ was held on Yuly~.2, 2003, with tl~c fQllo~'ing individuals in
attendance: The M0thgr, Leann¢ C. Layne, with her counsel, Jerome B. Cost0p0ul0s, Esquire, and thc
Father, Larkin Layn% with his counsel, Peter $. Russo, Esquire.
3. The partios agreed to entry of an Order in the form as at~ached.
Date
Da~S. Sunday
Custody Conciliator
EXHIBIT B
Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire
5000 Ritter~uite 202, P.O. Box 779
Meehanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 790-9546
I~AY 1 0 200~,
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION .- LAW
: CUSTODY
AND NOW, this /~/~ day of -)q4~ ,2004, upon consideration of
Plaintiff's Emergency Petition to Modify Legal Custody and Plaintiff's Motion to Make Rule
Absolute, it is hereby Ordered that paragraph 3 of this court's prior Order dated July 11, 2003 is
rescinded and .replaced with the following:
3. The Mother, Leanne C. Layne, shall have sole; legal custody of Audrey Layne,
born July 23, 1994, Larkin M. Layne, bom December 1 g,' 1997, Nathaniel C. Layne, bom
November 20, 1999, and Gabrielle Layne, bom October 27, 2001. The Mother shall have
the sole right, without participation of Father, to make decisions which have a greater
than day-to-day'~ffect on the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to,
all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this
paragraph, Father shall not interfere with Mother's sole fight to make such decisions and
shall not contact or communicate with any of the children's healthcare providers unless
expressly permitted by Mother.
All remaining provisions of the July 11, 2003 Order of Court shall remain in full force
and effect.
BY THE COURT:
Hon. Kevin A. Hess
LEANNE C. LAYNE,
Plaintiff
VS.
LARKIN LAYNE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 03-1493
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certify that I mn this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the persons, and in the manner, indicated below, which service
satisfies the requiremems of the PA Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same
with the United States Post Office at Mec.hanicsburg, Pennsylvania, through first class mail,
prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Larkin Layne
632 Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Larkin Layne
c/o Cumberland County Prison
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
BY:
DATED:
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 790-9546
PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735