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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL TERM
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Justin Forgie,
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, upon consideration of the attached complaint, it is hereby directed that the
parties and their respective counsel appear before
the conciliator, at on the _ day of , 2001, at _ .m., for
a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues
in dispute; orifthis cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court,
and to enter into a temporary order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for
entry of a temporary or permanent order.
By the Court,
Date
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IFYOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166 OR (800) 990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of1990. 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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ASHLEY N. BRETZ,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-1791 CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
,2001, upon
consideration of the attached Petition to Vacate Previous Orders of Court and to Add Pertinent
Parties to Action, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that a hearing concerning the
day of
,2001, at
Petition shall be held on the
of the Cumberland County
o'clock
.M. in Courtroom No.
Courthouse, High and Hanover Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
Kevin A. Hess, Judge
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ASHLEY N. BRETZ,
Plaintiffl Petitioner
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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:NO. 01~1791
CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
:CUSTODY
AMENDED TEMPORARY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this day of ,2001, upon consideration of the attached
Petition for Special Relief, the following Order is entered regarding custody of Derek Forgie,
born February 3, 2000.
1. Plaintiff, Ashley N. Bretz, hereinafter referred to as the mother, shall have primary
physical and legal custody of the child.
2. Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as the father, shall have
supervised visitation of the child at times and places agreed upon by the mother
and father.
3. The police shall enforce and facilitate the transfer of custody to the mother,
Ashley N. Bretz.
4. This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to request a hearing.
5. This Order shall remain in effect pending further Order of Court.
By the Court,
K. Hess, J.
Joan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
Justin Forgie
Pro se Defendant
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:NO.DH1Qt CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
:CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
Plaintiff/petitioner, Ashley N. Bretz, by and through her counsel, Joan Carey of MidPenn
Legal Services, states the following:
I. Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as the mother, who
currently resides at 47 Greenmont Drive, Enola,Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as
the father, who, to the best of the Plaintiff's knowledge, resides at Keystone Job Corps Service,
Foothills Drive, P.O. Box 732, Drums, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named parties are the natural parents of Derek Forgie, born February 3,
2000.
4. The mother has filed a Complaint for Custody contemporaneously with the filing of
this Petition for Special Relief and has requested that a Conciliation Conference be scheduled.
5. It is in the child's best interest to be in the custody of the mother for reasons including
the following:
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The mother has been the child's primary care-giver since his birth;
The mother has employment, suitable housing and daycare for the child;
On or about February 20,2001, the child's maternal grandmother and her
boyfriend threw the mother out of their residence and forcibly removed
the child from her, refusing her any contact with the child since that time
in spite of her many attempts to see or talk to her child.
6. The father is enrolled in the Keystone Job Corps Service and cannot exercise custody
of the child at this time.
7. Without this Court's intervention, the child will be harmed by being further denied
his mother's care and nurturing.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/petitioner requests the following:
a) The Court grant the Plaintiff temporary custody of her child pending further
order of court following a conciliation conference.
b )Any other relief this Court deems just and proper.
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MidPenn Legal Services
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I, Ashley N, Bretz, verity ,that I am the Petitioner as desiana",d in the present netion and that
the facli and slalements contained in the above Pelillon are true and eorreclto the best of my
knowledge. 1 understilnd that uny false st8.lements are made subjccllo the penalties of 18
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Plaintiff! Petitioner
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
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TEMPORARY CUSTODY ORDER
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AND NOW, this 21 day of r>>Mt:1 ; upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Special Relief, the following Order is entered regarding custody of Derek Forgie, born February
3,2000.
1. Plaintiff, Ashley N. Bretz, hereinafter referred to as the mother, shall have primary
physical and legal custody of the child.
2. Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as the father, shall have
supervised visitation of the child at times and places agreed upon by the mother
and father.
3. This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to request a hearing.
4. This Order shall remain in effect pending further Order of Court.
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Plaintiff! Petitioner
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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:NO.Ol-1791
CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
:CUSTODY
AMENDED TEMPORARY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this ~"i' day of ~ ,2001, upon consideration of the attached
Petition for Special Relief, the following Order is entered regarding custody of Derek Forgie,
born February 3, 2000.
I. Plaintiff, Ashley N. Bretz, hereinafter referred to as the mother, shall have primary
physical and legal custody of the child.
2. Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as the father, shall have
supervised visitation of the child at times and places agreed upon by the mother
and father.
3. The police shall enforce and facilitate the transfer of custody to the mother,
Ashley N. Bretz.
4. This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to request a hearing.
5. Ibis Order shall remain in effect pending further Order of Court.
Justin Forgie ...
Pro se Defendant
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:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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:NO.01-1791
CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
:CUSTODY
AMENDED PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
Plaintiff/petitioner, Ashley N. Bretz, by and through her counsel, Joan Carey of MidPenn
Legal Services, states the following:
1. Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as the mother, who
currently resides at 47 Greenmont Drive, Enola,Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as
the father, who, to the best of the Plaintiff's knowledge, resides at Keystone Job Corps Service,
Foothills Drive, P.O. Box 732, Drums, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named parties are the natural parents of Derek Forgie, born February 3,
2000.
4. This Court entered a Temporary Custody Order, see attached, on March 27,2001,
granting the mother primary physical custody.
5. On March 27, 2001, the mother attempted to enforce this Order of Court, but the
Hampton Township Police Department would not facilitate the transfer of custody to the mother
without further Order of Court.
6. The grandmother told the Hampton Township Police Department that she refused to
return the child to the mother pursuant to the Order of Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/petitioner requests that the Temporary Order be modified and amended
to order the police to enforce and facilitate the transfer of custody to the mother, Ashley N. Bretz.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorney for Plaintiff! Petitioner
MidPenn Legal Services
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Carlisle, P A 17013
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I, Joan Carey, Attorney for PlaintiftlPetitioner, verifY that the statements contained in the above
Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The information is based on telephone
conversations with Plaintiffi'Petitioner, Ashley N. Bretz, and Officer Felty, Hampton Township
Police. Verification by PlaintiftlPetitioner cannot be obtained in a timely manner. I understand that
any false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.g4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Justin Forgie
Defendant
: CUSTODY
CONWLAJNTFORCUSTODY
1. The plaintiff is Ashley N. Bretz, residing at 47 Greenmont Drive, Enola, Pennsylvania,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The defendant is Justin Forgie, residing at Keystone Job Corps Service, Foothills
Drive, P.O. Box 732, Drums, Pennsylvania, 18222, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
3. The plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name
Derek Forgie
Present Residence
3615 Franklin Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA
Age
13 mo.
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Melissa Haines, mother of the plaintiff, who
resides at 3615 Franklin Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Ms. Haines forcefully removed
the child from the plaintiff without her permission and refuses to return the child to the plaintiff.
During the child's lifetime, he has resided with the following persons and at the following
addresses:
From 2/3/00-2/20/01:
Ashley Bretz (Child's mother); Melissa Haines (Child's grandmother); Tim
Preston (Grandmother's boyfriend) at 3615 Franklin Avenue, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
From 2/20/01- present:
Melissa Haines and Tim Preston at 3615 Franklin Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA
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The mother of the child is the plaintiff, Ashley N. Bretz, currently residing at 47
Greenmont Drive, Enola, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The mother is single.
The father of the child is the defendant, Justin Forgie, currently residing at Keystone Job
Corps Service, Foothills Drive, P.O. Box 732, Drums, Pennsylvania, 18222, Luzeme County,
Pennsylvania.
The father is single.
4. The relationship of the plaintiff to the child is that of mother.
5. The relationship of the defendant to the child is that off ather.
The defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
n/a- defendant is currently a resident of Keystone Job Corps
6. The plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
7. The plaintiff has no information on a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court of this Commonwealth.
8. The child is in the current physical custody of the plaintiff's mother because the
plaintiffs mother forcefully removed the child from the plaintiff without her permission and
refuses to return the child to the plaintiff.
9. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because the plaintiff is the child's natural mother and primary caretaker. The
plaintiff is employed and has housing, and can continue to provide for the child.
10. The father is enrolled in the Keystone Job Corps Service and cannot exercise custody
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of the child at this time.
11. Both parents whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated have been
named as parties to this action. The plaintiff's mother, Melissa Haines, who has forcefully
removed the child from the plaintiff without her permission and refuses to return the child to the
plaintiff, will be sent a copy of this complaint.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests this Court to grant primary physical custody of the
child to the plaintiff with supervised visitation to the defendant at the times and places agreed
upon by the parties.
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MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
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I verify that I, AsWey N. Bretz, am the Plaintiff in the present action and that the facts and
statements contained in the above Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. g4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Defendant
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Justin Forgie,
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA P AUPERlS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Ashley N. Bretz, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Joan Carey, attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is
unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the party. The party's affidavit showing
inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto.
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MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
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AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
1. I am the plaintiff in the above matter and because of my fmancial condition am unable to pay the fees
and costs of prosecuting, defending, or appealing the action or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay the costs of
litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs is true and
correct.
(a) Name: AshlevN. Bretz
Address: 47 Greenmont Drive. Enola. Pennsvlvania 17025
Social Security Number: 192-64-0936
(b) If you are presently employed, state
Employer: JeffE1ickers (Tom's Mobile)
Address: 459 North Enola Road. Sununerdale. Pennsvlvania 17093
Salary or wages per month: $400.00
Type of work: Cashier
If you are presently unemployed, state
Date of last employment:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession:
Other self-employment:
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Interest:
Dividends:
Pension and annuities:
Social Security benefits:
Support payments: $68.00/ week (goes to grandmother of child)
Disability payments:
Unemployment compensation and
supplemental benefits:
Worker's compensation:
Public Assistance: Access (Medical Insurance)/WIC
Other: Family Care Network
(d) Other contributions to household support
(Wife)(Husband) Name:
If your (husband) (wife) is employed, state
Employer:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
Contributions from children:
(e) Property owned
Cash:
Checking Account:
Savings Account:$300.00 (Omy the plaintiff's grandfather can sign the money over to plaintiff)
Certificates of Deposit:
Real Estate (including home):
Motor vehicle: Make
Year
Cost
Amount owed_
Stocks; bonds: Plaintiff's mother handles the plaintiff's bonds
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(t) Debts and obligations
Mortgage:
Rent:
Loans:
Monthly Expenses: Personal: $300.00
Baby food and supplies: $100.00
Medical: $15.00
School related: $20.00
Gas: $40.00
Recreational:$15.00
(g) Persons. dependent upon you for support
(Wife) (Husband) Name:
Children, if any:
Name: Derek Forgie Age: 13 months
4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in my financial
circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
5. 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.
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JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
:CUSTODY
TEMPORARY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this f} 7fi-. day of /'Ii Ml~upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Special Relief, the following Order is entered regarding custody of Derek Forgie, born February
3, 2000.
1. Plaintiff, Ashley N. Bretz, hereinafter referred to as the mother, shall have primary
physical and legal custody of the child.
2. Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as the father, shall have
supervised visitation of the child at times and places agreed upon by the mother
and father.
3. This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to request a hearing.
4. This Order shall remain in effect pending further Order of Court.
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:NO.01-1791
CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant! Respondent
:CUSTODY
AMENDED PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
Plaintiff/petitioner, Ashley N. Bretz, by and through her counsel, Joan Carey of Mid Penn
Legal Services, states the following:
1. Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as the mother, who
currently resides at 47 Greenmont Drive, Enola,Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Justin Forgie, hereinafter referred to as
the father, who, to the best of the Plaintiff's knowledge, resides at Keystone Job Corps Service,
Foothills Drive, P.O. Box 732, Drums, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named parties are the natural parents of Derek Forgie, born February 3,
2000.
4. This Court entered a Temporary Custody Order, see attached, on March 27, 2001,
granting the mother primary physical custody.
5. On March 27, 2001, the mother attempted to enforce this Order of Court, but the
Hampton Township Police Department would not facilitate the transfer of custody to the mother
without further Order of Court.
6. The grandmother told the Hampton Township Police Department that she refused to
return the child to the mother pursuant to the Order of Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/petitioner requests that the Temporary Order be modified and amended
to order the police to enforce and facilitate the transfer of custody to the mother, Ashley N. Bretz.
Respectfully submitted,
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{10an Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff/ Petitioner
MidPenn Legal Services
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VERIFICATION
I, Joan Carey, Attorney for PlaintifflPetitioner, verifY that the statements contained in the above
Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The information is based on telephone
conversations with Plaintiffi'Petitioner, Ashley N. Bretz, and Officer Felty, Hampton Township
Police. Verification by Plaintiffi'Petitioner caonot be obtained in a timely maoner. I understand that
any false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.g4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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ASHLEY N. BRETZ
PLAINTIFF'
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JUSTIN FORGIE
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-1791 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, Friday, March 30, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear beforeJ!,cqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at ~th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Weduesday, May 02, 2001 at 9:30 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 defme and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the. parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
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Jacqueline M. VernCO'. Esq./JIj
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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:No. 01-1791 CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant
:CIVIL ACTION- LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer Hernandez, do hereby certify that on the 2nd day
of April, 2001 I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Complaint for Custody, Petition for Special Relief, Temporary
Custody Order, Amended Petition for Special Relief, and Amended
Temporary Custody Order on the Defendant, Justin Forgie, at the
address set forth below, by certified mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt requested.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 01-1791 CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO VACATE PREVIOUS ORDERS OF COURT
AND TO ADD PERTINENT PARTIES TO ACTION
AND NOW, comes Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston, through their attorney, Cara
A. Boyanowski, Esquire, and aver as follows:
1. Petitioner Melissa Haines is an adult individual, presently residing at 3615 Franklin
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. She is the natural mother of
Ashley N. Bretz, the plaintiff in the above captioned custody case, and the maternal grandmother
of Derek Forgie, born February 3,2000, the subject minor child in the above captioned custody
case.
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Petitioner Timothy M. Preston is an adult individual, presently residing at 3615
Franklin Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. He is the fiance of
Melissa Haines.
3. Plaintiff Ashley N. Bretz, is a minor, having a birth date of February 14, 1984. It is
believed that she is residing at 47 Greenmont Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17025.
4. Defendant Justin Forgie, is an adult individual, presently residing at Keystone Job
Corps Service, Foothills Drive, P.O. Box 732, Drums, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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5. Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of Derek Forgie, born February 3,
2000, the subject minor child in the above captioned custody case.
6. Plaintiff filed a custody complaint against Defendant with this Honorable Court,
requesting primary physical custody of her child, subject to supervised visits by Defendant.
7. Simultaneous with the filing of the custody complaint, Plaintiff filed a Petition for
Special Relief, requesting this Honorable Court to award her temporary custody of Derek pending
further order of court following a custody conciliation.
8. This Honorable Court granted Plaintiff's request for primary physical custody by
Orders of Court, dated March 27,2001 and March 29,2001.
9. Neither the Custody Complaint nor the Petition for Special Relief, filed by Plaintifi;
listed Petitioners as parties to the custody action, even though Derek was in the care and custody
of Petitioners at the time the Custody Complaint and Petition for Special Reliefwere filed.
Furthermore, Derek has resided with Petitioners from the date of his birth, February 3, 2000, until
the date Plaintiff removed him from their car.e and custody, March 29,2001.
10. During the period of time in which Derek resided with Petitioners, they financially
supported him, fed him, clothed him, bathed him, put him to bed, took him to doctor
appointment, transported him to day care, etc.
11. Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston have acted in loco parentis and have
standing to bring an action for custody.
12. Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston seek shared legal custody and joint
physical custody of Derek Forgie.
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WHEREFORE, Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston, request this Honorable Court,
to:
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Amend the existing pleadings to include them as parties to this custody
Vacate the Orders of Court, dated March 27,2001 and March 29,2001;
Enter a Temporary Custody Order of Court, which awards shared legal
custody of Derek Forgie to Melissa Haines, Timothy M. Preston, Ashley N. Bretz, and Justin
Forgie and joint physical custody to Melissa Haines, Timothy M. Preston and Ashley N. Bretz,
subject to periods of partial physical custody with Justin Forgie.
Respectfully submitted,
DALEY LAW OFFICES
ara A. Boyanowski, squire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 68736
1029 Scenery Drive
Hanisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
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Pertinent Parties to Action, on all interested parties, by depositing same from Harrisburg,
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Joan Carey, Esquire
MidPenn Legal Services
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Carlisle, PA 17013
Justin Forgie
Keystone Job Corps Service
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 01-1791 CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, upon consideration of the attached Petition to Vacate Previous Orders of
Court and Add Pertinent Parties to Action, it is hereby ORDERED and DIRECTED that:
A. The existing pleadings in this matter shall be amended to include Melissa
Haines and Timothy M. Preston as parties to the action;
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C. Shared legal custody of Derek Forgie shall be awar to Melissa Haines,
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLV ANIA
V.
NO.2001-1791 CIVIL TERM
JUSTIN FORGIE, MElLIS SA,
HAINES, and TIMOTHY M.
PRESTON, Defendants
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this <{" day of "'a , 2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation R port, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated March 27, 2001 is hereby vacated.
2. The Mother, Ashley N. Bretz, shall have sole legal custody of the child, Derek
Forgie, born February 3, 2000.
3. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child with the maternal
grandmother and her fiancee, Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston, having periods of
partial custody as follows:
A. Beginning Friday, May 4, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 6, 2001 at
4:00 p.m. and alternating weekends thereafter from Friday at 4:00 p.m. to
Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
B. In addition, two evenings per week to correspond with Mother's work
schedule from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as agreed by the parties. Mother
shall supply her work schedule to Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston
as soon as practicable after receipt thereof.
4. Father, Justin Forgie shall have periods of supervised custody as agreed by
the parties. It is understood however, that Father's periods of custody shall be during the
times that Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston have custody, unless otherwise agreed
by the parties.
5. Defendants, Melissa Haines and Timothy M. Preston, shall provide
transportation unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
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by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
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cc: Joan Carey, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Cara Boyanowski, Esquire - Counsel for Melissa Haines and Timothy M. pr~eton
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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JUSTIN FORGIE, MElLISSA
HAINES, and TIMOTHY M.
PRESTON, Defendants
2001 - 1791 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
I. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Derek Forgie
February 3, 2000 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 2, 2001.
Mother, Ashley N. Britz, was present with counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire. Father, Justin
Forgie, although he received notice ofthe conference, did not appear. Additional
defendants, the maternal grandmother and her fiancee, Melissa Haines and Timothy M.
Preston, were present with counsel, Cara Boyanowski, Esquire.
3. The parties present at the conference agreed to entry of an Order in the
form as attached.
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