HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2376Law Offices of Lee E. Oesterling, LLC
42 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 790-5400
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9Tu JUDICIAL
DISTRICT CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIE C. BARNES, JR.
Plaintiff
MICHELLE A. BARNES
Defendant
No. ~)..~.~ ~ ..~ "7(~
Civil Action- Complaint for
Child Custody
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Willie C. Barnes, Jr., (natural father), an adult individual, sui
juris,residing at 126 College Hill Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. Defendant is Michelle A. Barnes, (natural mother), an adult individual, sui
juris, with a current mailing address of 1628 Derry Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania 17104.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Address Age
Willie C. Barnes, IH 126 College Hill Road 9 y/o (DOB: 9-27-93)
Enola, PA 17025
4. The child was bom of the marriage.
5. The child is presently in the primary physical custody of Plaintiff.
6. During the last five years the child has resided with the following persons and
at the following addresses:
Name
Willie C. Barnes, Jr.
Carrie Morrison
Address Date
126 College Hill Road
Enola, PA 17025
February 1, 2003 to present
Willie C. Barnes, Jr.
Carrie Morrison
1865 Armstrong Valley Road
Halifax, PA 17032
9/1/2001- 2/1/2003
7. The mother of the child is Michelle A. Barnes, She is married.
8. The father of the child is Willie C. Barnes, Jr.,
9. He is married.
10. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Carrie Mordson Girlfriend
Willie C. Barnes, III Son
11. The relationship of Defendant to child is that of natural mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Kevin Russell Boyfriend
12. Plaintiff, Willie C. Barnes, Jr, is represented by Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire in
regard to this matter.
13. Defendant, Michelle A. Barnes, may be represented in this matter, however,
at this time specific counsel is not known in regard to this matter.
14. Plaintiff has no information of another custody proceeding concerning the
child pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
15. 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.
16. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
18. Plaintiff has been primarily responsible as custodian and caregiver of the child
19. Plaintiff has maintained a relationship with the child that has provided for the child's
physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well being.
20. 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 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:
Name Address Basis of Claim
NONE
WItEREFORE, Plaintiff, Willie C. B ames, Jr., requests t he court grant him primary physical
custody of the child.
Respectfully Submitted,
LEE E. OESTE~, LLC
VERIFICATION
I verify that upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the statements made in this
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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Willie C. Barnes, Jr.
WILLIE C. BARNES, JR.
PLAINTIFF
V.
MICHELLE A. BARNES
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2376 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, May 23, 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, June 25, 2003 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 to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /si
Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
}lAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
Law Offices of Lee E. Oesterling, LLC
42 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 790-5400
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIE C. BARNES
Plaintiff
No. 03-2376
MICHELLE A. BARNES
Defendant
Civil Action - Custody
Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff in the above-captioned custody action, deposes and says
that he mailed a copy of the Custody Complaint and Order to Attend Custody Conference filed in this
matter by certified mail, restricted delivery, and first class mail to the Defendant, Michelle A. Barnes at
1628 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 on May 28, 2003. Deponent further says that the certified mail
# 70023150000207739682 was received on May 30, 2003 and that the first class mail was not returned
and has not been returned as of the date of this affidavit.
A true and~the retur, n receipt is attached hereto as Exhibit" A".
Lee E. Oesterling, Esqu'
42 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)790-5400
Attorney for Plaintiff
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and add~ess 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. A~icle Addressed to:
MICHELLE A. BARNES
1628 DERRY STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17104
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service label)
7002 3150
[]
B. Received by (Printed Name)
D. Is delivery address different from item 1 ? [] Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: [] No
3. Service Type
~. Certified Mail [] Express Mail
[] Registered [] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[] Insured Mail [] C;.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ~ Yes
0002 0773 9682
PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540
£X/7'/~¢ ,'7- '/,,¢//
LEE E. OESTERLING, ESQUIRE
42 EAST MAIN STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
~STERLING & ASSOCIATES, L]
)RNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW
42 EAST MAIN STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
7002 3150 0002 0773 9682
MICHELLE A. BARNES
1628 DERRY STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17104
ESTERLING & ASSOCIATES, LLC
)RNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW
42 EAST MAIN STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
MICHELLE A. BARNES
1628 DERRY STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17104
WiLLIE C. BARNES,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHELLE A. BARNES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLANT) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2376 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /$-~ day of ~-7~ ~ , 2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Willie C. Barnes, Jr., and the Mother, Michelle A. Barnes, shall have shared
legal custody of Willie C. Barnes III, bom September 27, 1993. Each parent shall have an equal right,
to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance with the following
schedule:
A. During the school year, the Child shall reside primarily with the Father and the
Mother shall have custody of the Child on alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 pm
through Sunday at 6:00 pm. The alternating weekend schedule shall begin with the
Mother having custody on the first weekend after the beginning of the new school year.
B. During the summer school vacation, the Child shall reside primarily with the Mother
and the Father shall have custody of the Child on alternating weekends from Friday at
6:00 pm through Tuesday at 9:00 am. In addition, the Father shall be entitled to have
custody of the Child for two weeks each summer for vacation upon providing at least
thirty days advance notice to the Mother. The summer custody schedule shall begin
each year with the Mother having custody on the first Saturday after termination of the
school year and shall end one week before the new school year resumes in the fail.
C. In 2003, the summer custody schedule shall begin with the Mother having custody
on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 6:00 pm. The Father shall have custody of the Child for
vacation from Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 6:00 pm through Tuesday, July 8, at 6:00 pm.
Thereafter, the Father's first alternating weekend period of custody shall begin on
Friday, July 18, 2003.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
begin at 9:00 am on the day after school is out for the holiday through December 26th at
6:00 pm, and Segment B, which shall nm from December 26th at 6:00 pm until 6:00 pm
on the day before school resumes after the holiday. In odd numbered years, the Mother
shall have custody of the Child during Segment A, and the Father shall have custody
during Segment B. In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A and the Mother shall have custody during Segment B.
B..THANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday shall mn from the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving at 6:00 pm through the following Monday at 6:00 pm. The Mother shall
have custody of the Child over theThanksgiving holiday in odd numbered years, and the
Father shall have custody in even numbered years.
C. EASTER: The parent who has custody of the Child under the regular alternating
weekend schedule on Easter weekend shall have custody of the Child for the holiday.
The parties shall cooperate in scheduling a period of custody for the Mother in the event
the Child has several days off school for Spring Break.
D. _MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: In every year, the Mother shall have custody
of the child for the entire Mother's Day weekend and the . .1~.1!
the Child for the F ' Fathe~ ~,,,m have custody of
ather s Day weekend.
E. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
4. Until the Mother moves from Harrisburg, the party receiving custody of the Child shall be
responsible to provide transportation for the exchange of custody. After the Mother relocates to the
Poconos, all exchanges of custody shall take place at the residence of the Mother's grandfather,
Edward Primas, in Harrisburg.
Child. 5. The parties shall communicate directly with each other concerning issues involving the
6. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the fi'ee and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
7. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the p~mies 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
CCi
Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Michelle A. Barnes, Mother
WILLIE C. BARNES, : 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLANT) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
MICHELLE A. BARNES
Defendant
03-2376 C1VIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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 conceming the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
Willie C. Barnes, III
DATE OF BIRTH
September 27, 1993
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on June 25, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, Willie C. Barnes Jr., with his counsel, Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire, and the
Mother, Michelle A. Barnes, who is not represented by counsel in this matter.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Trina D. Kirby,
Plaintiff
Jorge A. Marti,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNT¥'PENNSYLVAN~A
No. 04-2376 CIVIL T~RM
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIl,
I, Masayo Quick, do hereby swear that I served Jorge A. Marti, with a Complaint under
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1920.42(a)(2) on the 23rd day of
August, 2004, by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt, :restricted delivery, to the
person and address below:
Jorge A. Marti
2480 West 82nd Street, Box A
Hialeah, FL 33016
I, Masayo Quick, verify that the statements made
in this Affidavit of Service are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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