HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2651L. LUKENS, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: CIVIL ACTION
LUKENS, : NO.
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO COUNSELING
You are one of the parties in the above captioned action in
divorce. By virtue of Section 202 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code,
it is a duty of the Court to advise both parties of the availability
of counseling and upon request of either provide both parties a list
of qualified professionals who provide such services.
Accordingly, if you desire counseling a list of marriage
counselors is available in the office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
Prothonotary
L. LUKENS, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION
LUKENS, NO. ®3 Qp?r-l
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff is Gary L. Lukens, Jr., a citizen of Pennsylvania,
siding at RD 4, Box 4411, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant is Laura Lukens, a citizen of Pennsylvania, residing
t 864 Erford Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
113. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui 'uris and have been bonafide
residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on
February 14, 2000, in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval
service of the United States or its allies within the provisions of
the Soldiers' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
and its amendments.
7. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment
instituted by either of the parties in this or any other
jurisdiction.
The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
nseling and of the right to request that the Court require the
ties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I
Request for a Fault Divorce
Under 3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
reference thereto.
10. Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, who is
the innocent and injured spouse, as to render Plaintiff's condition
intolerable and life burdensome.
11. This action is not collusive.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court enter
a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
13. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
by reference thereto.
14. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
5. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing
f this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting
o a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such
n affidavit.
16. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce, pursuant to 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(d) of the Divorce Code
17. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
by reference thereto.
18. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
19. After a period of two (2) years has elapsed from the date of
separation, Plaintiff intends to file his affidavit of having lived
separate and apart.
20. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the Court
to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if two (2) years have elapsed from the date of
separation and Plaintiff has filed his affidavit, Plaintiff
fully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce,
t to 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT IV
Request for Equitable Distribution of
Marital Property Under 3104, 3323, 3501, 3502 and 3503
of the Divorce Code
21. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
Dy reference thereto.
2. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and
ersonal during their marriage from the date of said marriage until
he date of their separation.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an
quitable distribution of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to
equitably distribute the marital property of the parties, pursuant
to 3104 and 3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT VI
Request for Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses Under
3104, 3323, 3502(e) and 3702 of the Divorce Code
24. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
by reference thereto.
25. Plaintiff has employed Mary A. Etter Dissinger, Esquire of the
law firm of Dissinger & Dissinger to represent him in this
matrimonial cause.
26. Plaintiff is unable to pay the necessary counsel fees, costs,
and expenses and Defendant is more than able to pay them.
WHEREFORE, reserving the right to apply to the Court for
mporary counsel fees, costs and expenses, prior to final hearing,
aintiff requests that, after final hearing, the Court order
fendant to pay Plaintiff's reasonable counsel fees, costs and
COUNT VII
Request for Confirmation of Custody Under
3104 Divorce Code
27. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein
Dy reference thereto.
8. Plaintiff is Gary L. Lukens, Jr., residing at RD 4, Box 4411,
uncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
9. Defendant is Laura Lukens, residing at 864 Erford Road, Camp
ill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
0. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Present Residence
Austin J. Lukens
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32
t L. Lukens
RD 4, Box 4411
Duncannon, PA 17020
RD 4, Box 4411
Duncannon, PA 17020
Austin J. Lukens was born out of wedlock.
Garrett L. Lukens was not born out of wedlock.
Age
5
1 year 11 months
3. The children are presently in the custody of Father, Gary L.
ukens, Jr. who resides at RD 4, Box 4411, Duncannon, Perry County,
ennsylvania.
4. During the past five years, the children have resided with the
ollowing persons at the following addresses:
ix-son Address Date
ry Lukens, Jr. 220 South Enola Drive c. summer 5/1/98
ura Lukens Enola, PA 17025 to c. summer 99
stin Lukens
ight Stewart
cole Stewart
alyn Stewart
ry Lukens, Jr. 864 Erford Road c. summer 99 to
ura Lukens Camp Hill, PA 17011 6/25/01
stin Lukens
ight Stewart
cole Stewart
alyn Stewart
Gary Lukens, Jr. 864 Erford Road 6/25/01 to
Laura Lukens Camp Hill, PA 17011 5/24/03
Austin Lukens
Garrett Lukens
Dwight Stewart
Nicole Stewart
Chalyn Stewart
Gary Lukens, Jr. R.D. 4, Box 4411 5/24/03 to
Austin Lukens Duncannon, PA 17020 present
Garrett Lukens
Gary Lukens, Sr.
Donna Lukens
35. The mother of the children is Laura Lukens who currently
resides at 864 Erford Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
36. She is married to Plaintiff.
37. The father of the children is Gary L. Lukens, Jr. who currently
resides at RD 4, Box 4411, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
8. He is married to Defendant.
9. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of
ather. The Plaintiff currently resides with his parents Gary
ukens, Sr., Donna Lukens, and his children Austin Lukens, and
arrett Lukens.
0. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of
other. The Defendant currently resides with her three other
hildren Dwight Stewart, Nicole Stewart, and Chalyn Stewart.
1. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in
nother capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the
hildren in this or another court.
42. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning
the children pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
43. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
44. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be
served by granting the relief requested because Plaintiff is better
able to nurture and meet the best interest of the children.
45. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been
terminated and the person who has physical custody of the children
have been named as parties to this action. All other persons, named
below who are known to have or claim a right to custody or
visitation of the children will be given notice of the pendency of
this action and the right to intervene: NONE.
. Defendant shall have the right to reasonable and liberal
sitation with the children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays your Honorable Court to
rant custody to Plaintiff and that Defendant be granted reasonable
ights of visitation.
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER & DISSINGER
Mary A. Etter
Attorney for
Supreme Court
28 North 32nd
Camp Hill, PA
717-975-2840
Dissinger
?laintiff
ID # 27736
Street
17011
VERIFICATION
I, Gary L. Lukens, Jr., verify that the statements made in the
Divorce 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.
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Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
: CIVIL ACTION
LUKENS, : NO. 03-2651
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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Mary A. Etter Dissinger, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, being
duly sworn according to law, says that she mailed by United States
Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, a true and correct copy of the
Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce in this action to the Defendant at
her residence, and that Defendant did receive same as evidenced by
the signed receipt dated June 7, 2003, attached hereto as Exhibit
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 03-2651 CIVIL ACTION LAW
LAURA LUKENS IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday June 11, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before _Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street Lemoyne PA 17043 on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 10:30 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: /s/ Melissa P Gravy- Fso cl
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION
NO 03 2651
IN DIVORCE
Vs
LAURA LUKENS,
Defendant
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. In response to paragraph one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits nor
denies the same and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
2. In response to paragraph two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
3. In response to paragraph three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
4. In response to paragraph four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
5. In response to paragraph five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
6. In response to paragraph six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
7. In response to paragraph seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
8. In response to paragraph eight of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
COUNTI
9. In response to paragraph nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
10. In response to paragraph ten of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the same, as it
is untrue as plead.
11. In response to paragraph eleven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits nor
denies the same and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
12. In response to paragraph twelve of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
WHEREFORE, as all of the allegations contained in paragraph ten are untrue and
the Plaintiff is the exclusive basis for the dissolution of this marriage, Defendant asks that
this court not enter a decree of Divorce pursuant to 3301 (a) (6) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
13. In response to paragraph thirteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
14. In response to paragraph thirteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
15. In response to paragraph fourteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
16. In response to paragraph sixteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant cannot speculate on who will sign what and when.
To this extent she requests that this prayer for relief be denied.
COUNT III
17. In response to paragraph seventeen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
18. In response to paragraph eighteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
19. In response to paragraph nineteen of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies the same and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
20. In response to paragraph twenty of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the same.
WHEREFORE, Defendant cannot speculate on the status of the parties or this
case after two years and to this extent asks this honorable court to deny this relief.
COUNT IV
21. In response to paragraph twenty-one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
22. In response to paragraph twenty- two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
23. In response to paragraph twenty-three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
WHEREFORE, as Defendant is the fit and proper person to have full custody of
the party's minor children, she respectfully requests that this court distribute the marital
property to reflect the needs of her family unit and the minor children in her custody.
COUNT VI
24. In response to paragraph twenty-four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
25. In response to paragraph twenty-five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither
admits nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
26. In response to paragraph twenty-six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same, as it is untrue as plead. In further response to paragraph twenty-six, Defendant
affirmatively states that the Plaintiff is gainfully employed and well and able to pay
all of his attorney fees and costs. Defendant also states that she is responsible for the
maintenance and care of herself and five children and is incapable of paying the
Plaintiffs attorney fees now or anytime in the future.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this relief be denied.
COUNT VII
27. In response to paragraph twenty-seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
28. In response to paragraph twenty-eight of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither
admits nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
29. In response to paragraph twenty-nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
30. In response to paragraph thirty of Plaintiffs complaint, defendant neither admits nor
denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
31. In response to paragraph thirty-one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
32. In response to paragraph thirty-two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
33. In response to paragraph thirty-three of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant responds as
follows: Plaintiff wrongfully and with design and forethought removed Austin
Lukens, age 5 and Garrett Lukens age 2 from the marital residence without the
consent of the Defendant. Defendant has repeatedly asked for the return of the
children. Plaintiff does not have legal custody of the children. Plaintiff is currently
holding the children as a result of his wrongful acts only.
34. In response to paragraph thirty-four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies the same and leaves the Plaintiff to his proofs.
35. In response to paragraph thirty-five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies the same and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
36. In response to paragraph thirty-six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
37. In response to paragraph thirty-seven of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant responds as
follows: Plaintiff admits the Plaintiff is the father of the children. In response to
Plaintiffs current residence, Defendant neither admits nor denies this allegation and
leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
38. In Response to paragraph thirty-eight of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
39. In response to paragraph thirty-nine of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
40. In response to paragraph forty of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits that she is
the mother of five children, including Austin and Garrett Lukens.
41. In response to paragraph forty-one of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
42. In response to paragraph forty-two of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
43. In response to paragraph forty-three of Plaintiff complaint, Defendant neither admits
nor denies this allegation and leaves Plaintiff to his proofs.
44. In response to paragraph forty-four of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant denies the
same as is untrue as plead. The best interest of the minor children will be served by
granting full custody to Defendant mother. The Defendant is more than qualified to
nurture the needs and best interest of her sons Austin and Garrett Lukens.
45. In response to paragraph forty-five of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant admits the
same.
46. In response to paragraph forty-six of Plaintiffs complaint, Defendant states as
follows: Defendant is a fit and proper party of this marriage to be vested with full
custody of the parties minor children. The Plaintiff shall enjoy the degree of
visitation recommended by the court. To the extent that Plaintiff asserts that he
should have primary custody and Defendant shall enjoy visitation, the Defendant
denies the same, as it is untrue as plead.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this honorable court grant full
custody of Austin and Garrett Lukens to her and deny Plaintiffs requested relief in regard
to custody.
Respectfully Submitted,
LD.68721
Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Paul Bradford Orr
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-258-8558
VERIFICATION
I, Laura Lukens, verify that the statements made in the Answer to Divorce
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.
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Laura Lukens, Defendant
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
LAURA LUKENS,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
NO. 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 'Z day of 2003, upon consideration
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, i is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Gary L. Lukens, Jr. and Laura Lukens, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor children, Austin J. Lukens, born May 1, 1998 and Garrett
L. Lukens, born June 25, 2001. 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. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. §5309, each parent shall be
entitled to all records and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to,
medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the children and of the
other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,
that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent
within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to
the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. The parties shall share parenting time in accordance with
the following schedule: During the weeks when Father works Tuesday through Saturday,
Father will have custody from 10:00 a.m. Sunday until Wednesday when Mother gets off
work, and Mother shall have custody from Wednesday evening after work until 10:00 a.m.
on Sunday. During the weeks when Father works from Monday through Friday, or Sunday
through Thursday, Father shall have custody from Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. until Sunday at
10:00 a.m., and Mother shall have custody from Sunday at 10:00 a.m. until Wednesday at
8:00 p.m. Father works a schedule which changes each four (4) weeks. June 15, 2003 was
the second week of the Tuesday through Saturday schedule. This schedule will then be
followed by four (4) weeks of the Sunday through Thursday schedule and four (4) weeks of
the Monday through Friday schedule.
NO. 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
3. Holidays.
A. Christmas. Christmas will be divided into two segments,
Segment A and Segment B. Segment A shall be from December 24th at 8:00
p.m. until December 25th at 12:00 p.m. Segment B shall be from December
25th at 12:00 p.m. until December 26th at 12:00 p.m. In odd-numbered years,
Mother will have Segment A and Father will have Segment B. In even-
numbered years, Father will have Segment A and Mother will have Segment
B.
B. Easter. Easter will be divided into two segments, Segment A
and Segment B. Segment A shall be from 8:00 p.m. Easter Saturday until
12:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. Segment B shall be from 12:00 p.m. Easter
Sunday until 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, or if there is no school on Monday
following Easter, the custodial period will be extended until 12:00 p.m. the
Monday following Easter. In odd-numbered years, Father will have Segment A
and Mother will have Segment B. In even-numbered years, Mother will have
Segment A and Father will have Segment B.
C. Alternating Holidays. The following holidays will alternate
beginning with Father having custody for Labor Day 2003: Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
D. Children's Birthdays. Mother shall have custody of the children
on their birthdays from Noon or after school until 8:00 p.m.
4. During any period of custody or visitation the parties to this Order shall not
possess or use controlled substances, neither shall they consume alcoholic beverages.
The parties shall likewise ensure, to the extent possible, that the other household members
and/or house guests comply with this prohibition.
5. Mother's children, Dwight or Nicole, may baby-sit the younger children for
periods of not more than two (2) hours. In the event either party is unavailable to provide
care for the children for two (2) hours or more during his or her period of custody, that party
shall first make a reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the
opportunity to provide care for the children before contacting third-party caregivers.
NO. 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
6. This Order is temporary in nature. The parties may deviate from the terms of
the Order by their mutual agreement. In the absence of mutual agreement, the terms of the
Order shall control.
7. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom Number J of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the 1-3--l' day of August, 2003, at I-ys o'clock A .M., at which
time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Gary L. Lukens,
Jr., shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony.
Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and opposing
counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of
witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated
testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
BY
J.
Dist: Mary A. Etter Dissinger, Esquire, 28 N. 32na Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Rich Gan, Esquire, 50 E. High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LAURA LUKENS,
Defendant
NO. 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
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 subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Austin J. Lukens May 1, 1998 Father and Mother
Garrett L. Lukens June 25, 2001 Father and Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on July 17, 2003 following
Father's Complaint filed on June 5, 2003. Present for the conference were: the Father,
Gary L. Lukens, Jr., and his counsel, Mary A. Etter Dissinger, Esquire; the Mother, Laura
Lukens, and her counsel, Rich Gan, Esquire.
district. The parties reached an agreement as to all issues except the choice of school
4. Father's position with regard to the school district choice is as follows: Father
would prefer that the children attend school in the Susquenita School District. This is the
school district where he resides and where he expects he will continue to reside for the
foreseeable future. His preference is partly based on his disappointment in the response of
the East Pennsboro School District to some of the difficulties that were present with his
wife's two older children this past academic year. Father has offered to do all of the
transportation for the children to attend the Susquenita School District so that Mother does
not have to drive back and forth. He has also offered to ask for a shift change at work if it is
necessary to facilitate the arrangements. Father presently works 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
5. Mother's position with regard to the school district choice is as follows: Mother
prefers that the children attend the East Pennsboro School District, where she resides. This
is also the school district where the children had been living up until the point of separation
on May 24, 2003.
NO. 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
6. A hearing on the sole issue of choice of school district will be necessary. The
five year old son will be starting kindergarten in the coming academic school year and has
presently been enrolled in the East Pennsboro School District
Date
Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
:216097
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
GARY L. LUKENS, JR.,
Plaintiff
Vs
LAURA LUKENS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO 03 2651
IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO COMPEL PAYMENT OF MARITAL DEBT
1. That the Plaintiff vacated the marital residence without notice on May 23, 2003.
2. That the Defendant has been unable to make a first or second mortgage payment since
the Plaintiff's date of departure.
3. That her entire salary is utilized for food, utilities, day care and collateral home
expenses.
4. That the first and second mortgage payments have not been made for the months of
June, July and August 2003 in the amount of $711 and $374 respectively.
5. That as a result, the marital residence has been placed in foreclosure status.
6. That the Plaintiff, with specific design and intent is depriving the Defendant a place
to live and she (and her children) will eventually become homeless during this
proceeding.
7. That Plaintiffs actions are designed to disrupt, demoralize and destroy Plaintiffs
household in an effort to gain custody of the parties minor children
8. That Plaintiffs actions are without remorse, reservation or moral content.
9. That the Plaintiff is well and able to assist in the payment of the first and second
mortgages during the pendency of this proceeding and until the house is sold.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this honorable court compel the
Plaintiff to pay one half of the first and second mortgage payments on the marital
residence during the pendency of this proceeding and up and through the time the home
is sold. The Defendant further requests that the Plaintiff be required to immediately bring
the first and second mortgage payments up to date in order to remove the "in foreclosure"
status on the mortgages.
Respectfully Submitted,
--Kchard R.Gan, Esquire
I.D.68721
Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Paul Bradford Orr
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
GARY L. LUKENS, JR.,
Plaintiff
Vs
LAURA LUKENS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO 03 2651
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF HEARING
MOTION TO COMPEL PAYMENT OF MARITAL DEBT
Defendants motion to compel payment of marital debt shall be
l?ar?n the 181h day of
August 2003 at 2:30 in the afternoon. ( t /
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard R.Gan, Esquire
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Defendant
NOTICE OF HEARING
CHILD CUSTODY
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR.,
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LAURA LUKENS,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
: NO. 03-2651
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this I 1 day of Aha 2003, a hearing on
Plaintiff's New Matter and Request for Defendant to Relinquish
Pre-Marital Property of Plaintiff to Plaintiff is scheduled for
August 18, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LAURA LUKENS,
DEFENDANT 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this -71-0 day of August, 2003, other then the
distribution of premarital property which was resolved by agreement at the hearing, the
motion of each party for pendente economic relief, IS DENIED.
By
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
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LAURA LUKENS,
DEFENDANT 03-2651 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this '1? day of August, 2003, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) The temporary order of July 23, 2003, is vacated and replaced with this
order.
(2) Gary L. Lukens, Jr., and Laura Lukens shall have shared legal custody of
Austin J. Lukens, born May 1, 1998, and Garrett L. Lukens, born June 25, 2001.
(3) The parents shall share physical custody of Austin and Garrett as follows:
(a) During the weeks when father works Tuesday through
Saturday, he shall have the children from 10:00 a.m. Sunday until
Wednesday when mother gets off work, and she shall have them from
Wednesday evening after work until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. During the
weeks when father works from Monday through Friday, or Sunday through
Thursday, he shall have the children from Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 10:00 a.m., and mother shall have them from Sunday at 10:00
a.m. until Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Father works a schedule which
changes each four (4) weeks. June 15, 2003 was the second week of the
Tuesday through Saturday schedule. This schedule will be followed by
four (4) weeks of the Sunday through Thursday schedule and four (4)
weeks of the Monday through Friday schedule.
(b) Holidays:
(A) Christmas Christmas will be divided into two segments,
Segment A and Segment B. Segment A shall be from December 24th at
8:00 p.m. until December 25th at 12:00 p.m. Segment B shall be from
December 25th at 12:00 p.m. until December 26th at 12:00 p.m. In odd
numbered years, mother will have Segment A and father will have
Segment B. In even numbered years, father will have Segment A and
mother will have Segment B.
(B) Easter
Easter will be divided into two segments, Segment A
and Segment B. Segment A shall be from 8:00 P.M. Easter Saturday until
12:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. Segment B shall be from 12:00 p.m. Easter
Sunday until 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, or if there is no school on Monday
following Easter, the custodial period will be extended until 12:00 p.m. the
Monday following Easter. In odd numbered years, father will have
Segment A and mother will have Segment B. In even numbered years,
mother will have Segment A and father will have Segment B.
(C) Alternating Holidays The following holidays will be alternate
with father having the children for Labor Day 2003: Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
(D) Children's Birthdays Mother shall have the children on their
birthdays from noon or after school until 8:00 p.m.
(4) Austin and Garrett shall attend school in the East Pennsboro School District
where the mother lives.
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LAURA LUKENS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 03-2651
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information,
to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Grounds for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under §
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: June 7,
2003, by United States Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required
by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff December 16, 2005;
by Defendant December 15, 2005.
4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver pf Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce
filed with the Prothonotary: /x?i4/a 5
Date Defendant's Waive f Notice in § 3301(c)
Divorce filed with the Prothonotary: 7) IA 5
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER AND DISSINGER
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 27736
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-975-2840
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GARY L. LUKENS, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
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LAURA LUKENS, : NO. 03-2651
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary A. Etter Dissinger, hereby certify that on the date
set forth below I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon the attorney for the Defendant, Richard
R. Gan, Esquire, by First Class United States Mail addressed as
follows:
Attorney Richard R Gan
17 W. South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
: NO. 03-2651
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on June 5, 2003 and served on June 7, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing
.and service of the Complaint.
1 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without
notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
alimony pendente lite, marital property, division of property or
lawyer fees and expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce
is granted.
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce
Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will
be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
6. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of their
respective consent documents.
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 unsworn
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: PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 03-2651
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
,was filed on June 5, 2003 and served on June 7, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
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!and service of the Complaint.
;13. I consent to the entry of
(''notice.
4. I understand that I may
alimony pendente lite, marital
lawyer fees and expenses if I
is granted.
a final decree in divorce without
lose rights concerning alimony,
property, division of property or
do not claim them before a divorce
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce
Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will
be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
6. Plaintiff's and Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 53301(c)
Divorce are being filed with the Prothonotary as a part of their
respective consent documents.
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 unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Laura Lukens
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Cary T._ Lukenst Jr_ _, PLAINTIFF,
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Laura Lukens
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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GARY L. LUKENS JR.
Plaintiff/Petitioner
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LAURA LUKENS
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
: NO. 2003-2651 CIVIL TERM
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
Petitioner, Gary L. Lukens Jr. by his attorney Gail Guida Souders, Esquire,
respectfully avers the following counts through Civil Procedure Rule 1915.15 (a):
1. Petitioner is Gary L. Lukens Jr. (hereinafter called "Father") residing at 37
Morris Road, Duncannon, Pennsylvania 17020.
2. Respondent is Laura Lukens (hereinafter called "Mother") residing at 465 State
Street, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. During the marriage, they gave birth to the following child: Austin J. Lukens.,
d.o.b. May 1, 1998 and Garrett L. Lukens d.o.b. June 25, 2001.
5. On August 20, 2003, an Order of Court was entered for shared legal and
physical custody for the children, a true and correct copy of which is attached.
6. The Order should be modified because:
a. The original custody order stated for the children to attend East
Pennsboro School District.
b. In 2003, Mother moved to West Shore School District without consent
of Father and has lived in that school district for the past four years.
c. During summer of 2007, Mother is moving out of West Shore School
District and has informed Father the children will be attending East
Pennsboro School District.
d. The children have no real ties to East Pennsboro.
e. Father wants the children to attend Susquenita School District where he
lives because he can offer more stability.
f. Father does not approve of the baby sitter Mother has watching the
children.
g. Father wants to have right of First Refusal to watch the children.
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h. It would be in the best interest of the children because Father can offer
more stability.
i. Father wants a new order to reflect the current shared schedule since the
parties have modified it for some time.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court modify the existing Order for shared
physical custody and shared legal custody of Austin J. Lukens and Garrett L. Lukens
because it would be in the best interest of the children and to allow the children to attend
Susquenita School District.
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Gail Guida Souders
Attorney for Petitioner
Guida Law Offices, P.C.
111 Locust Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-236-6440
Supreme Court ID # 68740
I, Gary L. Lukens Jr., verify that the statements made in this Petition to Modify Custody Order
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LAURA LUKENS
DEFENDANT
03-2651 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, August 03, 2007 , 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 Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 12:00 PM
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: /s/ Dawn S. Sunda Es q.
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NO. 2003-2651 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on August 16, 2007, I served a copy of the Petition to Modify
Custody Order upon Laura Lukens and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure. 403.
Service by U.S. Certified Mail to:
Laura Lukens
465 State Street
Enola, PA 17025
Gail Guida Souders, Esquire
Guida Law Offices, P.C.
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-236-6440
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Plaintiff
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LAURA LUKENS
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2651
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this It day of ? a t t," L-r , 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated August 20, 2003 is vacated and replaced with this Order.
2. The parties shall participate in a course of therapeutic family counseling with a counselor at
Guidance Associates or other professional selected by agreement. The purpose of the counseling shall
be to assist the parties in developing communication techniques which will enable them to establish
sufficient cooperation and communication necessary for effective co-parenting. Any costs of the
counseling which are not covered by insurance shall be shared equally between the parties. The parties
shall attend a minimum of four (4) joint sessions. The parties shall contact the counselor's office by
Friday, September 7, 2007 to schedule the initial appointments.
3. The Father, Gary L. Lukens, Jr., and the Mother, Laura Lukens, shall have shared legal
custody of Austin J. Lukens, born May 1, 1998, and Garrett L. Lukens, born June 25, 2001. Major
decisions concerning the Children including, but not necessarily limited to, their health, welfare,
education, religious training and upbringing shall be made jointly by the parties after discussion and
consultation with a view toward obtaining and following a harmonious policy in each Child's best
interest. Neither party shall impair the other party's rights to shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each party
shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could reasonably be
expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent
then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the
parent having physical custody of the Child at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make
any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the
emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible. In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5309,
each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher,
professional or authority and to have copies of any reports or information given to either party as a
parent as authorized by statute.
4. The parties shall share having physical custody of the Children on an alternating weekly
basis, with the exchange to take place every week on Friday after work or school, with the parent
receiving custody providing transportation.
5. The parties shall share having custody over the Christmas holiday as follows: in even
numbered years, the Father shall have custody of the Children from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and the Mother shall have custody from Christmas Day at 12:00
noon through December 26 at 12:00 noon. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of
the Children from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and the Father
shall have custody from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26 at 12:00 noon. The
parties shall follow the regular custody schedule on the remaining holidays unless otherwise agreed.
6. The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have custody of each Child on the Child's
birthday for up to two (2) hours, for which that party shall provide all transportation.
7. Each parent shall be entitled to have vacation periods with the Children during that parent's
regular weeks of custody. In the event a vacation rental period runs from Friday through Friday or
Saturday through Saturday, the parent shall be entitled to eight (8) consecutive days of vacation, with
the other parent to receive a makeup period of custody as soon as possible.
8. The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have reasonable telephone contact with the
Children, which shall be two (2) times per week unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
9. In the event either parent intends to remove the Children from his or her residence for an
overnight period or longer, that parent shall provide the other parent with advance notice of the address
and telephone number where the Children can be contacted.
10. Both parties shall refrain from smoking in the presence of the Children during their periods
of custody and shall ensure that third parties having contact with the Children comply with this
provision as well.
11. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
12. Within sixty (60) days of completion of the therapeutic family counseling required by this
Order, counsel for either party may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody
conciliation conference, if necessary.
13. Pending a follow-up conciliation conference, the Children shall remain enrolled in the East
Pennsboro School District, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
14. 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 mu?nsent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
Edgar B. Bayley J.
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Xourtney Kishel Powell, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
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Plaintiff
VS.
LAURA LUKENS
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2651 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
Austin J. Lukens May 1, 1998 Mother/Father
Garrett L. Lukens June 25, 2001 Father/Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on September 4, 2007, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father, Gary L. Lukens, Jr., with his counsel, Gail Guida Souders,
Esquire, and the Mother, Laura Lukens, with her counsel, Courtney Kishel Powell, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator