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RITA L. KOIU..ER
PLAINTIFF
V,
CHARLES D. SOUDERS
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
01-124
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear beforeMelissa F. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp Hill, FA 17011 on the 22nd day of Febrnary ,2001, at 11:00 a.m.
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.
FOR THE COURT,
By: isi
Melissa P. Greevy. Esq'>.
Custody Conciliaton?'~
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 TIDS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VB 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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RITA L. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
NO. 2001- /;)t/
CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of ,200], upon
consideration of the attached Custody Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and
their respective counsel shall appear before , the
Conciliator, at on the
day of ,2001 at o'clock. m., 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.
FOR THE COURT,
BY:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities
and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before
the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours
prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYER 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 ] 70 13
(717) 249-3166
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RITA L. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYL VANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.2001- /.:?tf
CIVIL TERM
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the plaintiff, Rita L. Kohler, by and through her attorney,
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire and represents the folIowing:
1. The Plaintiffis Rita L. Kohler, residing at 115 Cottage Road, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17257.
2. The Defendant is Charles D. Souders, residing at 6 West Main Street, P.O. Box 434.
Newburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17240.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the folIowing child:
NAME
PRESENT ADDRESS
AGE
DaB I 0/9/99
Dakota D. Souders
6 West Main Street
Newburg, PA 17240
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of the defendant, Charles D. Souders, who
resides at 6 West Main Street, Newburg, Pennsylvania.
Since the child was born, he has resided with the folIowing persons and at the
folIo wing addresses:
DATES
LIST ALL PERSONS
ADDRESSES
Rita Kohler, Charles Souders
415 Meadow Dr.
Shippensburg, P A
10/1999-6/2000
Rita Kohler, Jane Kohler
71 Parker Rd.
Newville, PA
6/2000-10/2000
Lisa Cordle, Steve Cordle
Valicity Cordle, Charles
Souders
6 West Main St
Newburg, PA
10/2000-present
The mother of the child is Rita L. Kohler currently residing at 115 Cottage Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA 17257.
She is single.
The father of the child is Charles D. Souders, currently residing at 6 West Main S1.
Newburg, Cumberland County, P A 17240.
He is single.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child, is mother. Plaintiff currently resides
with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Jane Kohler
grandmother
5. The relationship of Defendant to the child is father. The Defendant currently resides
with the folIowing persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Lisa Cordle
mother
Steve Cordle
stepfather
Valicity Cordle
half sister
Dakota D. Souders
son
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6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the minor child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in
a court ofthis Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a. Mother has been the primary caregiver since the child's birth.
b. Father and his parents have refused to pennit mother to have custody of the child.
c. Father is has been incarcerated previously and has tested positive for marijuana
while on probation and parole.
d. Mother can provide a loving, nurturing environment for the child.
e. Father has abused Mother in the presence of the child.
f. Father is unable to adequately care for the child and will turn over responsibility
of caring for the child to his mother.
g. Mother is willing to permit Father to have reasonable partial custody of the child.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to
custody or visitation of the child will be given notice of the pendency of this action
and the right to intervene: NONE.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this court to grant shared legal custody of the child to
the parties and primary physical custody of the child to mother, with father having
periods of partial physical custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
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cq nine M. Verney, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9 I 90
Supreme Ct. ID 23167
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the within Custody Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S.A. S 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Rita L. Kohler
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RITA L. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.2001- /,;..f CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this8tA day of L.,/f,1\t LU'l ~ ' 2001, upon
consideration of the Emergency Petition, a hearing is scheduled for the / iA. -r;h of
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RITA L. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
NO.2001- j;)f.(
IN CUSTODY
CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
,2001, upon
consideration of the Emergency Petition, pending the conciliation conference, the parties
are awarded shared legal custody and Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
child, Dakota D. Souders, DOB 10/9/99, with Father having partial physical custody on
alternating weekends. Mother shall be responsible for transportation of the child.
BY THE COURT:
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RITA L. KOHLER ,
PlaintiffJPetitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES D. SOUDERS, NO. 2001-/,;( f CIVIL TERi'\1
DefendantfRespondent
IN CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE
1915.13
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Rita L. Kohler, by and through her attorney,
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire and represents the following:
1. Petitioner is Rita L. Kohler, who resides at 115 Cottage Road, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, PA 17257.
2. Respondent is Charles D. Souders, who resides at 6 West Main Street, Newburg, .
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, I 7240.
3. Petitioner and Respondent are the parents of the following child:
Dakota D. Souders
DOB 10/9/99
4. Mother vacated the home in which the parties and the child were residing on January
5,2001 due to conflict between the parties. Mother attempted to take the child with her,
however the father and his mother and stepfather refused to permit mother to remove the
child.
5. Mother has attempted to visit the child and have partial custody of the child since
moving from the residence, however, father has demanded that all visitation be
supervised by himself or his mother.
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6. Mother and Father have had a tumultuous relationship, resulting in Father
physically abusing Mother in front of the child and while the child was in Mother's arms.
7. Father has threatened that he will not permit Mother to see the child unless she
reunites with the father.
8. Father is currently on county parole for a prior burglary conviction. He was recently
incarcerated from August 15, 2000 to November 15,2000 for a probation violation.
9. Mother has been the primary caregiver for the child since birth.
10. Mother can provide a loving, nurturing environment for the child.
11. A Custody complaint has been filed contemporaneous with this Petition. A custody
conciliation conference will not be scheduled for approximately four weeks.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests the Court, pending the Conciliation Conference and
until further Order of Court, to grant shared legal custody to the parties and the following:
I. Mother have primary physical custody of the child with Father having periods
of partial custody on alternating weekends.
2. Mother shall transport the child.
Respectfully submitted,
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acq line M. Verney, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9190
Supreme Ct. ID 23167
Attorney for Petitioner
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VERlFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the within Emergency Petition are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S.A. S 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: (-02-0 I
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Rita L. Kohler
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RITA 1. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
v.
CIVlL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2001-124 CIVlL
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, CHARLES D. SOUDERS, in the
above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: I \ J V/ 2-...6 I
LA~MICHAELJ. HANFT
Mi hae1 J. Hanft, Es uire
Attorney ID No. 57976
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013-9142
(717) 249-5373
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RITA L. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2001-124 CIVIL TERM
C~~LES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2001, after
hearing, the Court enters the following temporary Order:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of
Dakota D. Souders, born 10/9/99. Mother shall have primary
physical custody of the child subject to the periods of partial
custody with Father as follows:
a. Each day while Mother is at work, as long as
Father is not working, he may pick the child up from the
baby-sitter, whoever that may be, and spend the day with him
until such time as he goes to work.
In no event, shall the
child be returned later than 3:30 p.m. to the baby-sitter.
b. Every other weekend when Mother is working,
from 6:00 p.m. Friday till 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
c. At such other times as the parties may
agree.
Neither party shall transport this child in a motor
vehicle without a car seat.
By the Court,
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Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael J. Hanft, Esquire.
Attorney for Defendant
Sheriff
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RITA L. KOHLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2001,124 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2001, after
hearing, the Court enters the following temporary Order:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of
Dakota D. Souders, born 10/9/99. Mother shall have primary
physical custody of the child subject to the periods of partial
custody with Father as follows:
a. Each day while Mother is at work, as long as
Father is not working, he may pick the child up from the
baby,sitter, whoever that may be, and spend the day with him
until such time as he goes to work.
In no event, shall the
child be returned later than 3:30 p.m. to the baby,sitter.
b. Every other weekend when Mother is working,
from 6:00 p.m. Friday till 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
c. At such other times as the parties may
agree.
Neither party shall transport this child in a motor
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By the Court,
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael J. Hanft, Esquire.
Attorney for Defendant
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MAR 0 5 2001fJ?
RITA L. KOHLER
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-124
vs.
CHARLES D. SOUDERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20'h day of February, 2001, the Conciliator, having received notification
from counsel for the Plaintiff that the parties have reached an agreement, hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction of this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
Ultcf;CJut9-L-
Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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