HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04248CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
:PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-4245 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ACTION FOR CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT ®F SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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Be it larown, that on the ~¢~ day of , 2001, before me, the
subscriber, a Notary Public, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO> who, being duly
sworn according to law, did depose and state as follows:
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I represent Christopher Cazl Jussen, Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter.
On July 23, 2001, a true and correct copy of the Complaint for Custody, was deposited for
delivery with the U.S. Postal Service in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, being Certified/First
Class Mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, Article No. 7000 1670 0003 4925 0851,
and addressed to the Defendant, April Christine Stum, c(o Chad Jackson, 2000 5heepford Road,
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
4. The return receipt card signed by the Defendant, April C. 5tum, showing a date of
service of July 28, 2001, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. Service by certified mai! meets the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. 404(2) and
Pa.R.C.P. 403.
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Counsel for Pi
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CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN
PLAINTIFF
V.
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM
DEFENDANT
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• 01-4248 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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.ORDER QF COURT.
AND NOW, Tuesday, July 17, 2001 ,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, August I5, 2001 at 3:00 P.m.
for aPre-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: /s/ Dawn S. Sunday. Esc~~~
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. 1F YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELQW 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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CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. OI - ~~ yl''
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ACTION FOIL CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW> this day of
2001, 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 _ o'clock _ .m., for the 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 fire issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older shall also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
BY:
FOR THE COURT,
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Associaflon
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle PA 17013
(717)249-3166
1-800-990-9108
_A.ME~~ANS'WI77i DISABILII7ES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with We
Americans with Disabilities Act of 199D. 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.
CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
APRII, CHRLSTINE STUM,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
:PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ACTION FOR CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Baz Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle PA 17013
(717)249-3166
1-800-990-910$
CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
DEFENDANT
HN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
:PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ACTION FOR CUSTODY
('(~MPh~T FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, CHRISTOPHER CARL NSSE~1, by and through his
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and
makes the following Complaint for Custody.
1. Plaintiff is CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN, who currently resides at 1561
Thompson Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
2. Defendant is APRIL CHRISTINE STUM, who currently resides at 2000 Sheepford
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. Plaintiff seeks Shared Legal and Primary Physical Custody of the following minor
child:
NAn ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH
AUSTIN TYLER NSSEN 1561 Thompson Lane January 2, 1998
Mechanicsburg, PA
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of the Plaintiff, who resides at 1561 Thompson
Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
6. Since the child's birth the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
PERSONS ADDRESS DATES
Plaintiff, Defendant
1561 Thompson Lane,
Mechanicsburg, PA
Birth -January, 1999
Plaintiff
1561 Thompson Lane,
Mechanicsburg, PA
January, 1999 to
Present
7. The Mother of the child is Defendant, April Christine Scum, who currently resides at
2000 Sheepford Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. The Mother
is single and presently resides with her paramour, Chad Jackson, and their daughter, Samantha
Nichole.
8. The Father of the child is the Plaintiff, Christopher Carl Jussen, who currently resides
at 1516 Thompson Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. The Father
is single and resides only with his son.
9. The relationship of the Defendant, April Christine Stnm, to the child is that of the
Natural Mother. Mother cunrently resides with her paramour, Chad Jackson, and their daughter.
10. The relationship of the Plaintiff, Christopher Carl Jussen, to the child is that of the
Natural Father. The Plaintiff currently resides with his son.
11. The Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who had
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitakion rights with respect to the
child.
12. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
A. Plaintiff has always been the primary caregiver and has great love and
concern for his son;
B. Plaintiff has always financially supported and provided for his son;
C. Plaintiff has always been the parent to provide medical and other care for his
son;
D. Plaintiff has always interacted with his son in age appropriate activities
in a loving and nurturing manner;
E. Defendant has never provided any financial support for herself or her
son;
F. Defendant does not engage in any regulaz visitation with her son;
G. Defendant does not participate in any of the child's activities or assist
the Plaintiff in planning for the child's goals and activities;
H. Defendant has no residence;
I. Plaintiff wishes his son to live in a safe physical, emotional and
social environment.
13. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
persons who have physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Flaintiff, CHRISTOPHER CARL NSSEN, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to enter an Order:
Granting the Plaintiff, CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN, and the Defendant, APRIL
STUM, Shared Legal Custody of the child, AUSTIN TYLER JUSSEN; and
Granting the Plaintiff, CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN, Primary Physical Custody of
his son, AUSTIN TYLER NSSEN, and giving Defendant, APRH, CHRISTINE STUM,
Partial Physical Custody of the minor child at such times as it can be determined the Defendant
can provide a safe environment for the child.
Dated: > 2001
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Susan Kay el o, Esau
Counselfor P int
PA I.D. #64998
5021 East Trindle Road
Suite 100
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
(717)796-1930
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: 7-/N1~O/ ~ o
C~~OPHER CC NSSEN
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CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. 01-4248 CIVIL ACTION LAW
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3~ day of ry y-~u S ~ , 2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Christopher C. Jussen, and the Mother, April C. Stum, shall have shared legal
custody of Austin Tyler Jussen, born January 2, 1998. 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.
2. The parties shall share having physical custody of the Child in accordance with the
following schedule: The Mother shall have custody of the Child every week from Tuesday at 9:00
a.m. through Friday at 5:00 p.m. and the Father shall have custody from Friday at 5:00 p.m. through
the following Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. For the initial period of custody under this schedule only, the
Father's period of custody shall begin on Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 1:00 p.m.
3. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, all exchanges of custody shall take place at the
Holiday Hair parking lot in New Cumberland. The parties shall ensure that all exchanges of custody
are conducted in a civil and cooperative manner to promote the Child's best interest.
4. The parties and their counseUrepresentative, shall attend a second Custody Conciliation
Conference in the office of the Conciliator, Dawn S. Sunday, on the 16`h day of October, 2001, at 9:00
a. m. to review the custody arrangements.
5. 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.
cc: Susan K. Candiello, Esquire -For Father
Jan Terpening -For Mother
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BY THE COURT,
CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. 01-4248 CIVIL ACTION LAW
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Austin Tyler Jussen January 2, 1998 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 15, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, Christopher Carl Jussen, with his counsel, Susan K. Candiello, Esquire, and
the Mother, April Christine Stum, with her representative, Jan Terpening.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the Form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-4248 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this Z.Z ti ~ day of (~ C.I o ~ cS 2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated August 23, 2001 is vacated and replaced with this Order.
2. The Father, Christopher C. Jussen, and the Mother, April C. Stum, shall have shared legal
custody of Austin Tyler Jussen, born January 2, 1998. 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.
3. The parties shall share having physical custody of the Child on an alternating weekly basis,
with the exchange of custody to take place each week on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The non-custodial
pazent shall have a period of custody with the Child each week from Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. through
Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The alternating weekly schedule shall begin with the Mother having custody of
the Child through Sunday, October 21.
4. 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 run from Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m. through Christmas Day at 2:00 p.m., and Segment B,
which shall run from Christmas Day at 2:00 p.m. through December 26 at 5:00 p.m. The
Mother shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years. The Father shall have custody of the Child during
Segment A in even numbered yeazs and during Segment B in odd numbered years.
B. THANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into Segment A,
which shall run from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. through Thanksgiving
Day at 2:00 p.m., and Segment B, which shall run from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. through
the Friday after Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. The Mother shall have custody of the Child during
Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B in odd numbered years. The Father
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CHRISTOPHER CARL JUSSEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
APRIL CHRISTINE STUM,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-4248 CIVIL 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 concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BHZTH
Austin Tyler Jussen January 2, 1998
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 16, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, Christopher Carl Jussen, with his counsel, Susan K. Candiello, Esquire, and
the Mother, April Christine Stum, with her counsel, Jan Terpening and Joan Carey, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached. p"
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment
B in even numbered years.
C. EASTER: The Easter holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall run
from the Saturday before Easter at 5:00 p.m. through Easter Sunday at 2:00 p.m., and Segment
B, which shall run from Easter Sunday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Monday at 5:00 p.m.
The Mother shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and
during Segment B in even numbered years. The Father shall have custody of the Child during
Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B in odd numbered years.
D. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the Child
every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of the Child every year on
Father's Day from 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.
E. MEMORIAL DAY/JULY 4~h /LABOR DAY: The parties shall share having
custody of the Child over the Memorial Day, July 4t and Labor Day holidays at times to be
arranged by agreement.
F. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each parry shall be entitled to have custody of the Child for two uninterrupted weeks each
year, to be scheduled during that party's regular alternating week of custody, upon providing at least
30 days advance notice to the other party.
6. The parties shall share the responsibility to provide transportation for exchanges of custody
which shall take place at a location agreed upon by the parties.
7. 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: Susan K. Candiello, Esquire -Counsel for Father
Jan Terpening and Joan Carey, Esquire -Counsel for Mother ~ '6
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