HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2690TIA C. SINGER,
Plaintiff
JASON H. BRAZELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003- ~/at?O CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you, including custody or visitation of your children.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
TIA C. SINGER,
Plaintiff
JASON H. BRAZELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003- a~ 6~o CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Tia C. Singer, an adult individual who currently resides at 178 Country
View Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Jason H. Brazell, is an adult individual whose place of residence is 640
Mickey's Inn Road, Lot 72, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
The parties are the natural parents of Austin Tyler Brazell, bom April 5, 2000.
The child was bom out of wedlock.
Since birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the following
addresses for the following lengths of time:
178 Country View Estates
Newville, PA
NAM~
TiaC. Singer
640 Mickey's Inn, Lot 72
Charnbersburg, PA
Tia C. Singer
Jason H. Brazell
Nancy Brazell
Henry Brazell
3020 Fisher Road
Chambersburg, PA
Tia C. Singer
Jason H. Brazell
single.
DATI~.~q
April 2002 to
present
October 2002 to
April 2002
April 2000 to
October 2000
6. The natural Mother of the child is the Plaintiff, who resides as foresaid. She is
7. The natural Father of the child is the Defendant, who resides as foresaid.
8. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural Father. The
Defendant is currently incarcerated.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural Mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the child.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
11. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be best served by granting
the relief requested.
12. The Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Tia C. Singer, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter an Order of Court for custody.
Date:
,JUN 0 2003
Respectfully submitted,
~'~Sy f'o¢~eh"~ lea? n ~re
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
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
unswom falsification to authorities.
TIA C. SINGER,
Plaintiff
JASON H. BRAZELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003- c~&~ o CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION entered into on the day and year
hereinafter set forth, by and between TIA C. SINGER, hereinafter referred to as "Mother" and
JASON H. BRAZELL, hereinafter referred to as "Father".
WHEREAS, Mother is an adult individual who currently resides at 178 Country View
Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, Father is an adult individual whose place of residence is 640 Mickey's Inn
Road, Lot 72, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of Austin Tyler Brazell, born April 5,
2000;
WHEREAS, Mother is represented in this matter by legal counsel, Thomas S. Diehl,
Esquire, and Father has chosen to pursue this matter pro se; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to custody and partial
custody of the child.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and
agreements as hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Mother and Father shall have shared legal custody of the child.
2. Mother shall maintain primary physical custody of the child with periods of
temporary physical custody belonging to Father on alternating weekends, from 4:00 p.m. Friday
through 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
3. The parties shall have alternating physical custody of the child during the
holidays, such that:
(a) The Christmas Holiday shall be divided into two blocks:
Block One from noon Christmas Eve until noon Christmas Day; and
Block Two from noon Christmas Day until noon December 26th.
In odd-numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the child during Block
One, and Father during Block Two. In even-numbered years, Father shall exercise
custody of the child during Block One, and Mother during Block Two.
(b) The Thanksgiving Holiday shall be divided into two blocks:
Block One from noon the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day until noon
Thanksgiving Day; and
Block Two from noon Thanksgiving Day until noon the Friday after
Thanksgiving Day.
In odd-numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the child during Block
One, and Father during Block Two. In even-numbered years, Father shall exercise
custody of the child during Block One, and Mother during Block Two.
(c) The holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day shall be divided into two blocks:
Block One from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.; and
Block Two from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
In odd-numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the child during Block
One, and Father during Block Two. In even-numbered years, Father shall exercise
custody of the child during Block One, and Mother during Block Two.
4. Father shall enjoy custody of the child on Father's Day, and Mother shall enjoy
custody of the child on Mother's Day.
5. Transportation of the child shall be equally shared by the parties.
6. The parties will keep each other advised immediately in the event of serious
illness or medical emergency concerning the child, and shall take any necessary steps to ensure
that the health and well-being of the child are protected. During such illness or medical
emergency, both parties shall have the right to visit the child as often as he or she desires
consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
7. The parties shall not do anything that may estrange the child from the other party,
or injure the opinion of the child as to the other party, or hamper the free and natural
development of the child's love and affection for the other party.
8. The parties may make such alternate arrangements regarding the physical custody
of the child so long as they may mutually agree. The parties anticipate regularly varying from
'the terms of this Stipulation in order to accommodate the schedules of each other and the child.
However, if the parties cannot reach a mutual agreement, the terms of this Stipulation and Order
shall control.
9. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
effective only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality as this Stipulation
and Agreement.
10. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of the
Court of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County does, in fact, have jurisdiction over the issue of
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custody of the parties' minor child who has resided in Cumberland County for more than six
months and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change and either party desires or
requires modification of said Order.
11. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is not
the result of duress or undue influence.
12. Each party has had an opportunity to consult independent legal counsel of his or
her own selection. Defendant herein specifically acknowledges that he has chosen to proceed in
this matter without legal counsel, and furthermore specifically acknowledges that he is aware of
his right to consult with counsel before signing the within Agreement, and has voluntarily and
freely chosen not to exercise that right. Each party regards the terms of this Agreement as fair
and equitable, and each has signed it freely and voluntarily without relying upon any
representation other than those expressly set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms
hereof set forth their signatures the day and year herein mentioned.
WITNESS:
~'~ia C. Si6_ger. Mother
J~t4~on H. Brazell, Fathe~r
5
JUN 1 0 2003
TIA C. SINGER,
Pl~ntiff
JASON H. BRP.77~I I..
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003---2C 'V 0 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this [ ~) day of ,~ I[~ ~ 2003, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached Custody Stipulation and Agreement it is hereby ordered and
directed that it be entered as an Order of Court.
TIA C. SINGER,
Plaintiff
JASON H. BRAZELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003- S/at/O CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against: you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you amd a judgment :may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you, including custody or visitation of your children.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU .CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
TIA C. SINGER,
Plaintiff
JASON H. BRAZELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003- o~. ~o'~o CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Tia C. Singer, an adult individual who currently resides at 178 Country
View Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Jason H. Brazell, is an adult individual whose place of residence is 640
Mickey's Inn Road, Lot 72, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Austin Tyler Brazell, bom April 5, 2000.
4. The child was bom out of wedlock.
5. Since birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the following
addresses for the following lengths of time:
NAM~
Tia C. Singer
Tia C. Singer
Jason H. Brazell
Nancy Brazell
Henry Brazell
ADDR~RS
178 Country View Estates
Newville, PA
640 Mickey's Inn, Lot 72
Chambersburg, PA
DATI~S
April 2002 to
present
October 2002 to
April 2002
Tia C. Singer 3020 Fisher Road April 2000 to
Jason H. Brazell Chambersburg, PA October 2000
6. The natural Mother of the child is the Plaintiff, who resides as foresaid.
She is
single.
7. The natural Father of the child is the Defendant, who resides as foresaid.
8. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural Father. The
Defendant is currently incarcerated.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural Mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the child.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
11. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be best served by granting
the relief requested.
12. The Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Tia C. Singer, respectfully :requests this Honorable Court to
enter an Order of Court for custody.
Date:
.JUN 0 4 2003
Respectfully submitted,
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
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.