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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04681LISA A. STRUTHERS Plaintiff v. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION-LAW IN CUSTODY CUSTODY CONSENT ORDER AND NOW, this 7 e ~~ day of ~l ~o ~/~ ~, ~zI , 2001, the parties hereto having jointly requested a modification of the Custody Order in the above-captioned term and number, dated September 10, 2001, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows: The Parties shall have shared legal custody of the minor Children, Devon Struthers, born January 26, 1990, Meagan Struthers, born July 14, 1992, and Rebecca Struthers, born December 27, 1994 (collectively the "Children"). 2. Donald Struthers, Jr. ("Father") shall have primary physical custody of the Children. 3. Lisa Struthers ("Mother") shall be entitled to periods of partial physical custody of the Children as per the following schedule: a. Every other weekend from 5:00 PM on Friday through 6:00 PM on Sunday; b. Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM; c. The holiday schedule shall be as follows: (i) Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas: the Children shall spend one-half day with Mother and one-half day with Father, the specific times and arrangements to be agreed upon by the Parties. (ii) Mother and Father shall alternate the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays. ~~ ~~. ~~ N c t~RfU'r1~;,~:NN~~ A.u71;~ :. .?C °ri „ ._ - ~r-Pa=~weS~e : 'S _-u;_^...r ,~ ~,.,.,~ , s .~ :x. wwvee a -lnYats?iw~ M.@-~ugr~''i (iii) The Children shall spend Mother's Day and Mother's birthday with Mother. (iv) The Children shall spend Father's Day and Father's birthday with Father. d. The holiday schedule for exercising physical custody shall take precedence over weekend custody periods; e. The Parties shall be entitled to such other periods of custody with the Children as maybe agreed upon from time to time by the Parties. £ The parent receiving the Children shall be responsible for transportation. 4. The Parties understand and agree that neither parent shall do anything directly or indirectly to alienate the Children's affection for the other parent or color the Children's attitudes toward the other. The Parties agree to consult and cooperate, and shall consult and cooperate with respect to the Children, so as, in a maximum degree, to advance their health, emotional and physical well-being, and to give and afford them the affection of both parents and a sense of security. Both Parties shall conduct themselves in such a manner that shall be best for the Children's interests, welfare and happiness. BY THE COURT: _VVt~ J. LISA A. STRUTHERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN CUSTODY STIPULATION AND NOW, this / ~~' day of /VO~~g~-- 2001 comes the Plaintiff, Lisa A. Struthers, and the Defendant, Donald Struthers, Jr, who stipulate as follows: The Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents and have shared legal custody of the minor Children, Devon Struthers, Meagan Sriuthers, and Rebecca Struthers. 2. The custody of the Children is subject to an existing Order of Court, dated September 10, 2001, which the parties mutually desire to have modified as set forth in the suggested Order attached hereto. 3. The parties jointly request that the Court modify the existing Custody Order with regard to the said minor Children as set forth in the suggested Order. Witness: Donald Struthers, Jr. LISA A. STRUTHERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ~ Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN CUSTODY JOINDER Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1915.7, the undersigned hereby consent to the attached Custody Agreement and agree that they are in accord with the terms thereof. The parties hereto further consent to the Court's entering of record the attached Custody Agreement without requiring the parties hereto to appear before the Court and offer further testimony in this matter. Dated: ~ ~ 0 Dated: ~~ s D/ sa A. S ers, Plaintiff Donald Struthers, Jr.~l~ endant CUSTODY AGREEMENT This Custody Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as ofthis /~ day of n/oV~GI~-- 2001 by and between Donald Struthers, Jr., who resides at 2270 Pine Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Lisa A. Struthers, who resides at 1 Nottingham Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") (collectively, the `~Part125"). WHEREAS, the Parties are the natural and biological parents of three children, Devon Struthers, born January 26, 1990, Meagan Struthers, born July 14, 1992, and Rebecca Struthers, born December 27, 1994 (collectively, the "Children"); and WHEREAS, the Parties to this Agreement are represented by counsel of their own choosing, or have had the opportunity to obtain counsel of their own choosing; and have deliberated upon and given considerable thought to the questions of legal and physical custody of the minor Children and the manner in which the Children's interests may best be served; and WHEREAS, the Parties mutually agree that it is in the best interests of the Children that they continue to have the broadest and most meaningful contact possible with both Parties consistent with the provisions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in furtherance of those interests, the Parties agree as fclle~*.~s: 1. The Parties shall have shared legal custody of the Children. 2. Father shall have primary physical custody of the Children. 3. Mother shall be entitled to periods of partial physical custody of the Children as per the following schedule: a. Every other weekend from 5:00 PM on Friday through 6:00 PM on Sunday; b. Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM; c. The holiday schedule shall be as follows: (i) Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas: the Children shall spend one-half day with Mother and one-half day with Father, the specific times and arrangements to be agreed upon by the Parties. (ii) Mother and Father shall alternate the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays. (iii} The Children shall spend Niotner Day's and Mother's birthday with Mother. (iv) The Children shall spend Father's Day and Father's birthday with Father. d. The holiday schedule for exercising physical custody shall take precedence over weekend custody periods; e. The Parties shall be entitled to such other periods of custody with the Children as may be agreed upon from time to time by the Parties. f. The parent receiving the Children shall be responsible for transportation. 4. The Parties understand and agree that neither parent shall do anything directly or indirectly to alienate the Children's affection for the other parent or color the Children's attitudes toward the other. The Parties agree to consult and cooperate, and shall consult and cooperate with respect to the Children, so as, in a maximum degree, to advance their health, emotional and physical well-being, and to give and afford them the affection of both parents and a sense of security. Both Parties shall conduct themselves in such a manner that shall be best for the Children's interests, welfare and happiness. 5. The Parties intend that this Agreement will modify the ORDER OF COURT issued by the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, docket number 01- 4681, dated September 10, 2001. The Parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas and waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue in connection with this matter. WHEREFORE, intending to be legally bound thereby, the Parties hereby set their signatures on the date first above written. .td/ tt,~j Wi ess Witn~ I Donald Struthers, Jr. L a A. S s COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ss. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ~, No~emhtr AND NOW, this J~ day of Oeteber 2001, before me, a Notary Public of and for the above-referenced Commonwealth and County, appeared Donald Struthers, Jr., personally known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose signature is affixed to the attached Custody Agreement and Joinder, who has signed these documents in my presence and who has stated that he has signed these documents for the purposes stated therein. ~~.c~.P ~~c~- Notary Public My commission expires: 5 ~ ~J ~ tea' SNiAH Q ~ tlolryPubfa ~~ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ss. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ~~ /' ~VDVem ~e-f' AND NOW, this ~ day of AeEeber 2001, before me, a Notary Public of and for the above-referenced Commonwealth and County, appeared Lisa, A. Struthers, personally known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose signature is affixed to the attached Custody Agreement and Joinder, who has signed these documents in my presence and who has stated that she has signed these documents for the purposes stated therein. Cam. Notary Public My commission ~kpi.~ ~~. ST<eF'~, ~'gcv-^k ;~i:b3ia LISA A. STRUTHERS Plaintiff v. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW IN CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire hereby certify that on the 15th day of November, 2001, I served a true and correct copy of the Foregoing Custody Agreement, Stipulation, Joinder and proposed Order to the individual hereinafter named by depositing a copy of same in United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire Hazlett & Oesterling 20 South Market Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 r La ra A. Gargiu' Es ire rT c~ ~n { ~ ~, -~ ~. ' _ ~._ ~. ' "'C CN ~s ~ 4>~.>.`5a=..-~ ~.i .. ,. ..,. Hsa~;' wa.R~u, .::x _?s.. :ra,af~an?ra~.ar5i?:?.: fiE~Gi LISA A. STRU'1'IIERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. • 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION LAW DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, Thursday, August 09, 2001 , upon considerafion 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 Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. for aPre-Hearing Clrstody 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, Esr~ ~j~._ 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 R ~~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ .~ io~o~ ~~ tt 11 tn~;`sdr~~~,sNN~~:~~ ~~-, n~nl(,.~,i.:_., ~~ a~+strvrya«~, a..r,~::am+.wo~eas~si~wss?m ,.k.;:-, ~ ,.r .. ,,.s, r _.: ....fx~:,,,.. ... -.. Fn P~E~~-n;+rnsr~u, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA LISA A. STRUTHERS, Civil Action At Law CUSTODY C Plaintiff, ~-y~~ ~ , (T Case No. tJc. I £'~-r'l VS. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR, Defendant, ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this ,upon consideration of the attached complaint, it is hereby directed that the above parties and their respective counsel appear before Esquire, the conciliator, at on the , day of , 2001, at ,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 maybe present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for the entry of a temporary or permanent order. FOR THE COURT: By: 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 FIELP. THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 (717) 249-3166 1-800-990-9108 'i`^5_ IN TI3E COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA LISA A. STRUTHERS, Plaintiff, VS. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR., Defendant, Case No. Q I -~ ~(o~~ l.tU1.l,~~ COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY 1. The plaintiff is Lisa A. Struthers., residing at 1 Nottingham Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17050. County of Cumberland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2. The defendant is Donald Struthers, Jr., currently residing at 2270 Pine Road Newville, 17241 County of Cumberland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child: Name Address Ag_e Devon Struthers _ same as mother's dob 1/26/90 11 Meagan Struthers same as mother's dob 7/14/92 9 Rebecca Struthers same as mother's dob 12/27/94 6 4. The children were born within wedlock. 5. The children are presently in the custody of Lisa Struthers who resides at i Nottingham Drive Mechanicsburg, PA. 17050. 6. During the several months the children have resided with the mother at 1 Nottingham Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17050. Civil Action At Law---Custody ~ ,,~.. 7. The biological mother of the children is Lisa Struthers ,currently residing at 1 Nottingham Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050. County of Cumberland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 8. The mother is separated from the father, and defendant but is currently married to the same. 9. The father of the children is Donald Struthers, Jr. and is currently residing at 2270 Pine Road Newville, 17241 County of Cumberland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 10. The father is separated but currently remains married to the mother, and Defendant. 11. The relationship of the plaintiff to the children is that of a biological Mother. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons: Name Relationship Devon Struthers Son Meagan Struthers Daughter Rebecca Struthers Daughter 12. 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. 13. The plaintiff has no other information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a Court of this Commonwealth. 14. 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. 15. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by Granting the relief requested because: (a) The children currently reside with their mother wherein she has been the primary caretaker and caregiver to the children and within which they feel a sense of comfort, permanency, and familiarity. (b) Plaintiff, believes and therefore avers that she can continue to provide a predictable and stable lifestyle for which, the children have become accustomed and which will be in the best interest of the children during their formative years and throughout their lives. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lisa A. Struthers, respectfully requests for the aforementioned reasons, that the court grant and award her primary physical custody of the children. HAZLETT & OESTERLING ,.. (717)790-0490 VERIFICATION I verify 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 unsworn falsification to authorities Dater AMERICAN 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 of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available 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. BY THE COURT: J. ~~ °~J o Q 0 ~P ~ ~i C ? 'II t7_' ;~. _~ -- mr-~ c~ ~- ~ ~xl:': , _ C!3 [P• c7 ~- 1 t ~_ Vic; ='j h' -~ ~_ . ~~ ~ .y,~ ~ .,~ ~,~ LISA A. STRUTHERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN CUSTODY ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID COURT: Please enter the appearance of the LAw OFFICES of RICHARD C. GAFFNEY as counsel of record for the Defendant, Donald Struthers, Jr. Respectfully submitted, LAW OnF.F,ICE-S O~F RICHARD C. GAFFNEY ~'~-.~ 1 Laura A. Gargiulo, sq ' •e PA Supreme Court ID No. 86128 2120 Market Street, Suite 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: 717-975-9033 Facsimile: 717-975-9034 LISA A. STRUTHERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire hereby certify that on the O~ ~ day of August, 2001, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoirig Entry of Appearance to the individuals hereinafter named by depositing a copy of same in United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire Hazlett & Oesterling 20 South Market Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 L~.~' tt~ aura A. Gargiu , E ire c~ - - - = -~,~-;, ~~. ~,,, ; - r-~ - _ - f ~~ ff' "' I_ ,- 1~ -. _ .'Y?:'d-#31~F ~,-..::^.: 3 ti ~'i~rv{~ ?ar€;f.:l-".n3 nsCh'tkl~3~ LISA A. STRUTHERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW IN CUSTODY NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Lisa A. Struthers, Plaintiff and Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a written response to the enclosed Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Custody within twenTy (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you. LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD C. GAFFNEY By (,~ut.~ aura A. Gar ' o, squire PA Supreme Court ID No. 86128 2120 Market Street, Suite 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: 717-975-9033 Facsimile: 717-975-9034 ~~~ . LISA A. STRUTHERS Plaintiff v. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW IN CUSTODY ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW, comes Defendant, Donald Struthers, Jr., by and through his attorneys, Law Offices of Richard C. Gaffney, who files the following Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiff's Complaint for Custody, and who in support thereof states as follows: ANSWER 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. No response required. To the extent a response to paragraph 3 is required, the same is denied. It is further denied that Devon Struthers address is the same as mother's. To the contrary, Devon Struthers currently resides with his father at 2270 Pine Road, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that Meagan and Rebecca Struthers presently reside with Plaintiff; however, Defendant denies that all the children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff To the contrary, the parties' eldest child, Devon Struthers, currently resides with Defendant at 2270 Pine Road, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241. 6. Denied for the reasons set forth in paragraph 5 above. 7. Admitted. 8. Admitted. 9. Admitted. .,. 10. Admitted that the parties are separated and that they currently remain married. 11. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Plaintiff is the biological mother of the children. Denied that Devon Struthers resides with Plaintiff. Devon Struthers currently resides with his father, Defendant herein. Byway of further answer, Defendant has reason to believe that other individuals may also be residing with Plaintiff, to wit, Mikah Cox, an adult male, and his son, Legend Cox, a child of approximately 5 years of age. 12. No response required. 13. No response required. 14. No response required. 15. Denied. It is denied that the best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the relief requested by Plaintiff. (a) Denied. It is denied that all the children currently reside with their mother. To the contrary, Devon Struthers, resides with his father. It is denied that Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker and caregiver to the children, and fiu ther denied that Plaintiff will provide the children with comfort, permanency and familiarity. (b) Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff can provide a predictable and stable lifestyle for the children and that it is in their best interest to reside with Plaintiff. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Donald Struthers, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court DENY Plaintiff s request for primary physical custody of the children. COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW, comes Donald Struthers, Jr., Defendant/Plaintiff in Counterclaim, by and through his attorneys, Law Offices of Richard C. Gaffney, who avers as follows: 16. Defendant's responses as set forth in paragraphs 1 through 15 above are incorporated by reference as though set forth at length herein. 17. Defendant/Plaintiff in Counterclaim is Donald Struthers, Jr. ("Father"), who resides at 2270 Pine Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241. - ..R, 18. Plaintiff/Defendant in Counterclaim is Lisa Struthers ("Mother"), who resides at 1 Nottingham Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 19. father seeks custody of the following children: Name Present Residence Awe Devon Struthers 2270 Pine Road 11 Newville, PA 17241 Meagan Struthers 1 Nottingham Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Rebecca Struthers 1 Nottingham Drive 6 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 20. The children were born within wedlock. Devon Struthers currently resides with Father. Meagan and Rebecca Struthers presently reside with Mother. 21. Prior to January 5, 2001, the children resided with both Mother and Father. From January through June 2001, the children resided with Mother. From June to July 2001, the children resided with Mother, Mikah Cox, an adult male, and his son, Legend Cox, a child of approximately 5 years of age. In July 2001, Devon Struthers moved in with Father and continues to reside with Father. Meagan and Rebecca Struthers presently reside with Mother, Mikah and Legend Cox. 22. The biological father of the children is Donald Struthers, Jr., Defendant/Plaintiff in Counterclaim. He is married to the mother of the children, Plaintiff/Defendant in Counterclaim; however, the parties are living separate and apart. Father currently resides with the following persons: Name Relationship Devon Struthers Son Patricia Struthers Mother 23. The biological mother of the children is Lisa Struthers, Plaintiff/Defendant in Counterclaim. She is married to Father; however, the parties are living separate and apart. Upon information and belief Mother currently resides with the following persons: Name Relationshiu Meagan Struthers Daughter Rebecca Struthers Daughter Mikah Cox Boyfriend Legend Cox Boyfriend's Son 24. Father 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. Father has no other information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a Court of this Commonwealth. Father does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the children or who claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children. 25. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the relief requested because: (a) Father can provide the children with stability and certainty, and a healthy and loving environment. (b) Father will promote communications and liberal access between the children and their mother. (c) It is believed that Mother is in an unstable, unpredictable and unhealthy environment, which will negatively impact upon the children should Mother be granted primary custody of the children. (d) The children have expressed a desire to live with Father, and one child, Devon Struthers, has already moved into Father's residence. 26. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the persons who have physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action. WHEREFORE, Donald Struthers, Defendant/Plaintiff in Counterclaim, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant and award him primary physical custody of the children. Respectfully submitted, LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD C. GAFFNEY By: Q aura A. Gargiul , squire PA Supreme Court ID No. 86128 2120 Market Street, Suite 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: 717-975-9033 Facsimile: 717-975-9034 VERIFICATION I, Donald Struthers, Jr., verify that the statements contained in the foregoing pleading aze true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: U ~' $ ~, ~tJ 1 "Yw~A .J ~-~^' Donald Struthers, Jr. LISA A. STRUTHERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. Docket No. 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION -LAW DONALD STRUTHERS, JR. Defendant IN CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire hereby certify that on the d~r>4 day of August, 2001, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and Counterclaim to the individuals hereinafter named by depositing a copy of same in United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire Hazlett & Oesterling 20 South Market Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 QcK~ ~ . La a A. Gargiulo, sq ' e f _i } U: - ~.~ ~:'. ; ":~ i - y~~ .~ _~ -< P O =L LISA A. STRUTHERS, Plaintiff vs. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR., Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 01-4681 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this ~ day of .~"~J~ 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows: 1. The parties shall submit themselves, their minor Children, and any other individuals deemed necessary by the evaluator, to a custody evaluation to be performed by a professional selected by agreement of the parties. The purpose of the evaluation shall be to obtain independent professional recommendations concerning ongoing custody arrangements which will best serve the interests of the Children. The parties shall follow any interim custody recommendations issued by the evaluator pending completion of the evaluation. The parties shall obtain recommendations from the evaluator concerning contact between Meagan and Rebecca and Micah Cox during the Mother's periods of custody. The parties shall sign all authorizations deemed necessary by the evaluator in order to obtain additional information pertaining to either the parties or the Children. Each party shall be responsible for the percentage of the costs of evaluation in proportion with the parties' incomes as assigned by the Domestic Relations Office. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Mother shall be responsible for all costs, if any, associated with the participation of Micah Cox, or his son, in the evaluation process. 2. The Mother, Lisa A. Struthers, and the Father, Donald Struthers, Jr., shall have shared legal custody of Devon Struthers, born January 26, 1990, Meagan Struthers, born July 14, 1992, and Rebecca Struthers, born December 27, 1994. 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. 3. Pending completion of the custody evaluation (including interim recommendations) and further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the parties shall have custody of the Children as follows: A. The Mother shall continue to have primary physical custody of Meagan and Rebecca, and the Father shall continue to have primary physical custody of Devon. B. The Father shall have custody of all three Children every Wednesday from after school unti18:00 p.m. .. ._ C. The Mother shall have custody of all three Children every Tuesday from after school unti18:00 p.m. D. The parties shall have custody of the Children on weekends in accordance with the following four week cycle which shall continue to repeat subsequent to the dates indicated: (1). WEEKEND L (9/07/01- 9/09/01) Father shall have custody of all three Children from Friday after school through Sunday at 6:00 p.m. (2). WEEKEND II: (9/14/01- 9/16/01) Father shall have custody of Meagan and Rebecca and the Mother shall have custody of Devon from Friday after school until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. (3). WEEKEND III: (9/21/01-9/23/01) Father shall have custody of all three Children from Friday after school through Sunday at 6:00 p.m. (4). WEEKEND IV: (9/28/01-9/30/01) Mother shall have custody of all three Children from Friday after school through Sunday at 6:00 p.m. E. The Mother shall ensure that Micah Cox and his son have no contact with Devon during the Mother's periods of custody. F. The parties shall follow the recommendations of the evaluator with respect to the appropriateness of contact between Meagan and Rebecca and Micah Cox and his son during the Mother's periods of custody. G. The Mother shall ensure that Micah Cox and his son are neither residing in nor spending overnight periods at her residence. H. All custody exchanges shall take place at the Silver Spring Township police station unless otherwise agreed between the parties. 4. Counsel for either party may contact the Conciliator within 60 days of receipt of the evaluator's written custody recommendations to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference, if necessary. BY THE C , J. Cc: Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire -Counsel for Mother Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire -Counsel for Father ~% ~ 9Q//~-~f 0"'' . ,:n{cis Fx'i ir_,=.-:e.ei ..~'?_:a%sSR AP3~4 ,- --' r LISA A. STRUTHERS, Plaintiff vs. DONALD STRUTHERS, JR., Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 01-4681 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 Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF Devon Struthers January 26, 1990 Mother Meagan Struthers July 14, 1992 Mother Rebecca Struthers December 27, 1994 Mother 2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 4, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Lisa A. Struthers, with her counsel, Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire and the Father, Donald Struthers, Jr., with his counsel, Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire. 3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached. ~~ ~T ~ Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire Custody Conciliator