HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2630JERRY R. BURKEY,
Plaintiff
V.
RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 6,3-,2(?j0 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
Plaintiff is Jerry R. Burkey, an adult individual currently residing at 3603 Kent Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Rhonda J. Burkey, an adult individual currently residing at 316 Eutaw
Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two (2) children, namely, Brianna Marie
Burkey, born May 29, 1997, and Kyla Jean Burkey, born January 19, 1999.
The children were born out of wedlock.
4. For the past five (5) years , or since the children's birth, the children have resided with
the following persons at the following addresses for the follo wing periods of time:
NAME ADDRESS DATES
Jerry R. Burkey Denver, Colorado May 1997 to
Rhonda J. Burkey 2000
Jerry R. Burkey Littleton, Colorado 2000 to
Rhonda J. Burkey August 2002
Jerry R. Burkey New Cumberland, PA August 2002 to
Rhonda J. Burkey April 2003
Bob & Vivian Donlevy
Rhonda J. Burkey New Cumberland, PA April 2003 to
Bob & Vivian Donlevy present
The natural mother of the children is Rhonda J. Burkey who resides as aforesaid.
She is married.
The natural father of the children is Jerry R. Burkey who resides as aforesaid. He
is married.
5. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural father. The Plaintiff
currently resides with his sister, Brenda Burkey, and their roommate, Kim Lindsay
6. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural mother. Defendant
currently resides with her parents, Bob and Vivian Donlevy, and with the children at
issue.
7. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity in other
litigation, concerning custody of the children.
8. Plaintiff has no information of any custody proceedings concerning the children
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
9. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children to grant the relief
requested because:
a) Plaintiff has been and continues to be the primary custodian for the children
from the time of their birth through present;
b) Plaintiff has the ability to provide for the children's financial, physical and
emotional needs.
C) Defendant works in the evening, often past midnight, approximately four times
per week, leaving the children in the care of grandparents or other relatives
while Plaintiff is available to care for them.
10. Plaintiff does not know any person not a party to these proceedings who claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to schedule Custody
Conciliation Conference followed by a hearing at which time he should be granted primary
physical custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
Marylo tas, Esquire
Attorney fb Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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JERRY R. BURKEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RHONDA J. BURKEY
DEFENDANT
03-2630 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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 _Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, August 01, 2003 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By. /s/ Hubert X. lroy,Esq,
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIIE 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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JERRY R. BURKEY,
Plaintiff
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RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO.2003-2630 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this wkday of August, 2003, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Jerry R. Burkey, and the Mother, Rhonda J. Burkey, shall enjoy shared
legal custody of Brianna M. Burkey, born May 29, 1997; and Kyla J. Burkey, born
January 19, 1999.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor children
as follows:
A. On alternating weekends on Friday at 3:30 p.m. until Monday morning when
Father shall return the children to school/daycare or Mother as appropriate
with the time being no later than 8:30 a.m.
B. On the other two weekends, Father shall also have custody from Friday at
3:30 p.m. until Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. Father shall also enjoy custody every Tuesday evening from 3:30 p.m. until
7:00 p.m.
D. At such other times as agreed by the parties
4. The Father shall enjoy two weeks of vacation time during the summer months and
the Mother shall enjoy the same type of vacation with the minor children. The
parties shall notify each other on or before May 151 each year as to when they intend
to exercise vacation. For 2003, Father shall have custody of the minor children from
August 1, 2003 through August 5, 2003 and the Mother shall have custody from
August 5, 2003 until August 10, 2003, these times to be considered vacation for the
2003 summer.
5. The Mother shall always have custody of the minor children on Mother's Day and
the Father shall always have custody of the minor children on Father's Day. Absent
an agreement between the parties, the timeframe shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. This provision shall supercede any provision of this order.
6. The parties shall alternate custody on major holidays, the timeframe shall be from
9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. unless agreed otherwise by the parties. The major holidays
shall include New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4", and Labor Day.
7. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split into two segments, Segment A shall be from
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. until Thursday at 2:00 p.m., with Segment B being from
Thursday at 2:00 p.m. until Friday at 5:00 p.m. For 2003, Mother shall enjoy
Segment A and Father shall enjoy Segment B with the parties alternating thereafter.
8. The Christmas holiday shall be handled as follows: the holiday shall be divided into
two segments with Segment A being from Christmas Eve at 9:00 a.m. until
Christmas Day at 1:00 p.m. and Segment B shall be from Christmas Day at 1:00
p.m. until December 26 at 6:00 p.m. For 2003, Mother shall enjoy Segment A and
Father shall enjoy Segment B with the parties alternating thereafter.
9. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a custody
conciliation conference. In the event the parties agree between themselves to modify
this order, the parties may do so. Absent an agreement, this order shall control.
Legal counsel for the parties shall conduct a telephone conference call with the
conciliator on Friday, October 24, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of this conference
call shall be to address the status of the custody arrangement between the parties. It
is noted that Father reserves the right to request additional custody at that time
depending upon Mother's work schedule over the weekends, and especially relating
to matters involving when Mother is working and Father is available to take care of
the children. It is also anticipated that the custody schedule may be evaluated at that
time because of a potential change in working arrangements for the Father. In the
event the parties are unable to reach a permanent agree a in October, each party
reserves the right to raise any and all issues at a ng before the court.
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JERRY R. BURKEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 2003 - 2630 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge:
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Brianna M. Burkey, born May 29, 1997; and Kyla J. Burkey, born January 19,
1999.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 1, 2003, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Father, Jerry R. Burkey, with his counsel, Marylou Matas, Esquire; and the
Mother, Rhonda J. Burkey, with her counsel, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esqui
Custody Conciliator
JERRY R. BURKEY,
Plaintiff
V.
RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie &
Associates and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is counsel of record in the above-captioned action for Plaintiff, Jerry
R. Burkey.
2. Your Respondent is Jerry R. Burkey, an adult individual currently residing at 3603
Kent Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named Defendant, Rhonda J. Burkey, is represented by Barbara Sumple-
Sullivan, Esquire.
4. Respondent has been advised that an additional retainer is needed in order for
Petitioner to continue to properly represent Respondent's interests in these
proceedings.
5. Respondent has advised Petitioner that he is not able to make additional payments or
provide the requested retainer.
6. Respondent has requested that Petitioner withdraw as his counsel and has refused to
authorize Petitioner to respond to any additional items that may be received
concerning his case.
7. Petitioner is unable to take any additional action to proceed on behalf of the
Respondent due to his failure to provide the necessary authorization to do so and the
required retainer to Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon the
Respondent, Jerry R. Burkey, to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner should not be
permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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GRIFFI ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
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Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF E 2004
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANI
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT AND
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this C90 day of J"2LO_, -2004, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon the Respondent, Jerry R.
Burkey, to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law
firm of Griffie & Associates should not be permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-
captioned matter.
Rule returnable )0 days after service by first-class mail, postage prepaid upon
Respondent at his last known address.
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RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
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certified and true copy of a Petition to Withdraw as Counsel and the Order of Court dated
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 'I day of March, 2004, comes Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and
states that a true and attested copy of a Petition to Withdraw as Counsel and related Order of
Court dated February 20, 2004, was forwarded to Plaintiff, Jerry R. Burkey, at 3603 Kent Drive,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. A
copy of said receipt is attached hereto indicating that service was made on March 4, 2004.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie and
Associates and petitions the Court as follows:
Your Petitioner, through associate Marylou Matas, Esquire, filed a Petition to
Withdraw as Counsel in the above captioned action which resulted in the entry of an
Order of Court and Rule to Show Cause, a copy of said Order and Petition being
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A."
2. The aforesaid Rule was served by certified mail, restricted delivery upon Respondent,
Jerry R. Burkey, on March 4, 2004.
3. The time period for filing a response has passed and no response has been filed.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to make the Rule absolute
allowing Petitioners to withdraw as counsel for Respondent, Jerry R. Burkey, in the above
captioned action.
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GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unworn falsifications to authorities.
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GRIFFIE, ESQUIRE
JERRY R. BURLEY,
Plaintiff
V.
RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT AND
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this i?) l' day of i"ebilAoJy` ,
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CIVIL TERM
2004, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition, a Rule is hereby issued 'upon the Respondent, Jerry R.
Burkey, to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law
firm of Griffie & Associates should not be permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-
captioned matter.
Rule returnable LL) days after service by first-class mail, postage prepaid upon
Respondent at his last known address.
Cc: Marylou Matas, Esquire
Petitioner/Attorney for Plaintiff
Jerry R. Burkey
Respondent
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie &
Associates and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is counsel of record in the above-captioned action for Plaintiff, Jerry
R. Burkey.
2. Your Respondent is Jerry R. Burkey, an adult individual currently residing at 3603
Kent Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named Defendant, Rhonda J. Burkey, is represented by Barbara Sumple-
Sullivan, Esquire.
4. Respondent has been advised that an additional retainer is needed in order for
Petitioner to continue to properly represent Respondent's interests in these
proceedings.
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6. Respondent has requested that Petitioner withdraw as his counsel and has refused to
authorize Petitioner to respond to any additional items that may be received
concerning his case.
7. Petitioner is unable to take any additional action to proceed on behalf of the
Respondent due to his failure to provide the necessary authorization to do so and the
required retainer to Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon the
Respondent, Jerry R. Burkey, to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner should not be
permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date Mary
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200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unworn falsifications to authorities.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie and
Associates and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner, through associate Marylou Matas, Esquire, filed a Petition to
Withdraw as Counsel in the above captioned action which resulted in the entry of an
Order of Court and Rule to Show Cause, a copy of said Order and Petition being
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A."
2. The aforesaid Rule was served by certified mail, restricted delivery upon Respondent,
Jerry R. Burkey, on March 4, 2004.
3. The time period for filing a response has passed and no response has been filed.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to make the Rule absolute
allowing Petitioners to withdraw as counsel for Respondent, Jerry R. Burkey, in the above
captioned action.
fiksl e tfully submitted,
Griffie, Esquire
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GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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GRIFFIE, ESQUIRE
JERRY R. BURKEY,
Plaintiff
V.
RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT AND
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this tk day of , 2004, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon the Respondent, Jerry R.
Burkey, to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law
firm of Griffie & Associates should not be permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-
captioned matter.
Rule returnable [L) days after service by first-class mail, postage prepaid upon
Respondent at his last known address.
Cc: Marylou Matas, Esquire
Petitioner/Attorney for Plaintiff
Jerry R. Burkey
Respondent
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie &
Associates and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is counsel of record in the above-captioned action for Plaintiff, Jerry
R. Burkey.
2. Your Respondent is Jerry R. Burkey, an adult individual currently residing at 3603
Kent Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named Defendant, Rhonda J. Burkey, is represented by Barbara Sumple-
Sullivan, Esquire.
4. Respondent has been advised that an additional retainer is needed in order for
Petitioner to continue to properly represent Respondent's interests in these
proceedings.
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6. Respondent has requested that Petitioner withdraw as his counsel and has refused to
authorize Petitioner to respond to any additional items that may be received
concerning his case.
7. Petitioner is unable to take any additional action to proceed on behalf of the
Respondent due to his failure to provide the necessary authorization to do so and the
required retainer to Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon the
Respondent, Jerry R. Burkey, to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner should not be
permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-captioned matter.
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GRIFFIE71 ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
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RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this WfAlb- day of 2004, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition to Make Rule Absolute, and the Rule previously issued upon
Respondent, Jerry R. Burkey, it is hereby by ABSOLUTE. Marylou Matas, Esquire and the law
firm of Griffie and Associates is permitted to withdraw as counsel for the Respondent, Jerry R.
Burkey, in the above captioned action.
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JERRY R. BURKEY,
Plaintiff
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RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2630 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
Pursuant to the Court's Order of April 29, 2004, please withdraw the appearance of
Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie & Associates that was entered in the above
captioned matter on behalf of the Defendant, Jerry R. Burkey.
Respectfully submitted,
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Griffie, Esquire
FIE & ASSOCIATES
00 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
JERRY R. BURKEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 03-2630
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
1. Petitioner is Defendant, Rhonda J. Burkey, an individual residing at 644 Copper
Circle, Lewisberry, PA 17339.
2. Respondent is Plaintiff, Jerry R. Burkey, an individual residing at 2203 Fenwick
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. Petitioner and Respondent are the natural parents of two (2) minor children being
Brianna M. Burkey, born May 29, 1997 and Kyla J. Bukey, born January 19, 1999.
4. The parties are subject to a Custody Order dated August 6, 2003. A true and
correct copy of same is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5. The Order dated August 6, 2003 provides that the parties shall enjoy shared legal
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custody, Petitioner is primary physical custodian and Respondent has temporary physical
custody on alternating weekends from Friday at 3:30 p.m. until Monday morning to
school/daycare then the other alternating weekends from Friday at 3:30 p.m. until
Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Respondent was also able to have custody every Tuesday
from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and any other times that the parties can agree upon.
6. Respondent had relocated from the Central Pennsylvania geographic area and
during the period of August 26, 2008 to December, 2008, he did not exercise his custodial
rights. Since his return, he has only exercised his custodial periods on Sunday mornings
for church (8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
7. On May 12, 2009, Respondent had an emotional breakdown. It is belived that
Respondent repeatedly threatened suicide in calls to family and a pastor. Police
intervention was necessary to subdue the Respondent. At the time he was subdued, he
had a loaded pistol in the vehicle.
8. Respondent had been immediately committed to the mental health facilities at
Holy Spirit Hospital. He has since been released as of May 14, 2009. The terms of his
actual release, ongoing treatment and medication regimen are unknown.
9. It is believed that Respondent is presently mentally unstable, would not be able to
properly care for the children, and may be a risk to the children.
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10. Petitioner is fearful of the children's safety should Respondent demand
enforcement of the August 6, 2003 Order's provisions, which include periods of
unsupervised temporary physical custody for Respondent.
11. Petitioner requests this Honorable Court suspend unsupervised visitation
overnights for Respondent pending completion of his psychological related therapeutic
intervention.
12. Pending further order of court or agreement of the parties, Petitioner requests that
Respondent's custodial periods be supervised by a third party or institutional facility
mutually agreed upon by Petitioner and Respondent.
13. No concurrence was sought or received from the Respondent given his recent
hospitalization. His prior counsel, Marylou Mattas, withdrew from the matter in 2004
and no one else has entered their appearance on his behalf.
14. The Honorable Judge Edgar B. Bayley was previously assigned to this custody
action and the Honorable Judge J. Wesley Oler, Jr. entered the parties' Divorce Decree
and was assigned to the parties' support action.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that pending completion of Respondent's
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psychological and therapeutic intervention and Respondent's release from his treating physician,
periods of partial custody for Respondent pursuant to Order of Court dated August 6, 2003
should be suspended. Respondent's periods of custody shall be supervised by a third party or
institution mutually agreed to by the parties. A conciliation can be scheduled upon the Petition
of either party once Respondent's situation stabilizes.
DATE: May 18, 2009
Barbara Surhifte-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Petitioner
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Exhibit A
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JERRY R. BURKEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, : NO. 2003 - 2630 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this ?h day of August, 2003, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Jerry R. Burkey, and the Mother, Rhonda J. Burkey, shall enjoy shared
legal custody of Brianna M. Burkey, born May 29, 1997; and Kyla J. Burkey, born
January 19, 1999.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor children
as follows:
A. On alternating weekends on Friday at 3:30 p.m. until Monday morning when
Father shall return the children to school/daycare or Mother as appropriate
with the time being no later than 8:30 a.m.
B. On the other two weekends, Father shall also have custody from Friday at
3:30 p.m. until Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. Father shall also enjoy custody every Tuesday evening from 3:30 p.m. until
7:00 p.m.
'D. At such other times as agreed by the parties.
4. The Father shall enjoy two weeks of vacation time during the summer months and
the Mother shall enjoy the same type of vacation with the minor children. The
parties shall notify each other on or before May 1' each year as to when they intend
to exercise vacation. For 2003, Father shall have custody of the minor children from
August 1, 2003 through August 5, 2003 and the Mother shall have custody from
August 5, 2003 until August 10, 2003, these times to be considered vacation for the
2003 summer.
5. The Mother shall always have custody of the minor children on Mother's Day and
the Father shall always have custody of the minor children on Father's Day. Absent
an agreement between the parties, the timeframe shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. This provision shall supercede any provision of this order.
6. The parties shall alternate custody on major holidays, the timeframe shall be from
9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. unless agreed otherwise by the parties. The major holidays
shall include New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 41h, and Labor Day.
7. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split into two segments, Segment A shall be from
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. until Thursday at 2:00 p.m., with Segment B being from
Thursday at 2:00 p.m. until Friday at 5:00 p.m. For 2003, Mother shall enjoy
Segment A and Father shall enjoy Segment B with the parties alternating thereafter.
8. The Christmas holiday shall be handled as follows: the holiday shall be divided into
two segments with Segment A being from Christmas Eve at 9:00 a.m. until
Christmas Day at 1:00 p.m. and Segment B shall be from Christmas Day at 1:00
p.m. until December 26"' at 6:00 p.m. For 2003, Mother shall enjoy Segment A and
Father shall enjoy Segment B with the parties alternating thereafter.
9. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a custody
conciliation conference. In the event the parties agree between themselves to modify
this order, the parties may do so. Absent an agreement, this order shall control.
Legal counsel for the parties shall conduct a telephone conference call with the
conciliator on Friday, October 24, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of this conference
call shall be to address the status of the custody arrangement between the parties. It
is noted that Father reserves the right to request additional custody at that time
depending upon Mother's work schedule over the weekends, and especially relating
to matters involving when Mother is working and Father is available to take care of
the children. It is also anticipated that the custody schedule may be evaluated at that
time because of a potential change in working arrangements for the Father. In the
event th-- parties are unable to reach a permanent agreement in October, each party
reserves the right to raise any and all issues at a custody hearing before the court.
BY THE COURT,
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
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JERRY R. BURKEY,
Plaintiff
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RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
Prior Judge:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2003 - 2630 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Brianna M. Burkey, born May 29, 1997; and Kyla J. Burkey, born January 19,
1999.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 1, 2003, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Father, Jerry R. Burkey, with his counsel, Marylou Matas, Esquire; and the
Mother, Rhonda J. Burkey, with her counsel, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esqui
Custody Conciliator !
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
JERRY R. BURKEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 03-2630
Defendant IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Rhonda J. Burkey, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition for
Emergency Relief are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: OS'11 S2 az
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
JERRY R. BURKEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION LAW
RHONDA J. BURKEY, NO. 03-2630
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIVAN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date, I
served a true and correct copy of the Petition for Emergency Relief, in the above-captioned
matter upon the following individual(s), by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Mr. Jerry R. Burkey
2203 Fenwick Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Petitioner
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Barbara Sample-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
JERRY R. BURKEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RHONDA J. BURKEY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 03-2630
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this A "" day of n, c?,,, , 2009, upon consideration of
Petitioner's Petition for Emergency Relief, it is further ORDERED and DECREED that pending
completion of Respondent's psychological and therapeutic intervention and Respondent's release
from his treating physician, periods of partial custody for Respondent pursuant to Order of Court
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dated August 6, 2003 are suspended. '
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