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OCT 0 5 199
THERESA MAE HARWOOD,
Plaintiff
V.
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99- (n 04,
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: IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this _?QL day of C- , 1999, upon consideration of the
attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that tic parties and their rccpcctivc counsel appear bcforc
tjhc conciliator, at ? _5, I 54 , , I^ hh l\ 1-PA
on the _aday of , Z=at 1 , 00i p:m, for Pre-Hearing
Custody confcrcncc. At such conferc cc, an effort will be made to rcsolvc 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 confcrcncc may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By:nk-mOQ.?Lar?,
Custody Conciliator (
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact
our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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THERESA MAE HARWOOD,
Plaintiff
V.
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.99- 4c6f Cna ?•--
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT TO ONFIRM CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Theresa Mae Harwood, an adult individual currently residing at 191
Conodoguinct Mobile Estates, Newvillc, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Nigcl Lyle Rhoads, an adult individual currently residing at 23 Betty
Nelson Court, Lot 139, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the child, Kyle Nathaniel Rhoads, who was born on
November 14, 1996. The child was bom out of wedlock. Since the child's birth, the child has
resided with the following persons at the following addresses for the following periods of time:
He has resided since his birth with the Plaintiff and her parents, William and Bonnic
Harwood, until July 2, 1999 when Plaintiff and the child moved in with Douglas William Stum.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of mother. She is single and living
separately. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
]yams Relationship
Douglas William Stum Boyfriend
Kyle Nathaniel Rhoads Son
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of father. He is married and
living separately. The Defendant currently resides with the following:
Name Relntionship
Danielle Rhoads
Wifc
6. The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
child in this court or any court.
The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in any
other court.
7. The best interest and pemiancnt welfare of the child will be served by granting
custody to Plaintiff because: She is best able to provide a stable and nurturing environment for her
son.
S. The child's grandfather, John Rhoads, 42 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 140, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for a hearing
at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant her the Custody Order. Pending said hearing, Plaintiff
requests temporary custody.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS &
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Thomas J ams, Esquire
Tcn East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: October 1, 1999
The foregoing Complaint to Confirm Custody is based upon information which has been
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of
counsel and not my own. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the document is based
upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel,
I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification arc made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
avenncnts, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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T14ERESA MAE HARWOOD, )
Plaintiff )
VS. )
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS, )
Defendant )
IN TFIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6068 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
ORDER
AND NOW, this _7,L day of 2000, upon receipt of the
Conciliator's Report, it appearing that the parties have reached an agreement which agreement
was dictated in their presence and approved by them, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child, Kyle Nathan
Rhoads, d.o.b. November 14, 1996.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor child subject
to periods of partial custody and visitation with Father as follows:
A. On the second weekend of each month, from Friday at 5:30 p.m.
until Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
B. On the fourth weekend of each month, from Friday at 5:30 p.m.
until the following Friday morning at which time Father shall return the
child to the day care provider.
3. The parties shall alternate the major holidays at times to be agreed
upon by the parties.
4. Such other times as the parties may agree.
5. The parties are instructed that the parents alone have the custodial
rights regarding the minor child and it is the parents' responsibility to set up and
coordinate the custodial arrangements between the parties alone., ,.
BY THE COURT,
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire /-a 7-00
Nigel Lyle Rhoads, pro se RIK jq
23 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 139
Carlisle, PA 17013
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THERESA MAE HARWOOD, )
Plaintiff )
VS. )
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS, )
Defendant )
JUDGE PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: None.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3.8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child(ren) who is(are) the subject of this
IN TI IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6068 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
litigation is as follows:
NAME
BIRTHDATE
CURRENTLYIN
CUSTODY OF
Kyle Nathan Rhoads
November 14, 1996
Plaintiff
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 13, 2000, and the following
individuals were present: the Plaintiff and her attorney, Thomas J. Williams, Esquire; the
Defendant appeared pro se.
3. Items resolved by agreement: See attached Order.
4. Issues yet to be resolved: See attached Order.
5. The Plaintiffs position on custody is as follows: See attached Order.
6. The Defendant's position on custody is as follows: See attached Order.
7. Need for separate counsel to represent child(ren): Neither party requested.
S. Need for independent psychological evaluation or counseling: None requested and the
Conciliator does not believe any is necessary.
Date: January 20, 2000
Michhtl L. Bangs
Custody Conciliator
THERESA MAE HARWOOD STUM IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS
DEFENDANT 99-6068 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 12th day of January , 2001, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X, Gilroy, Esq.., the conciliator,
at 41h Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse. Carlisle on the 9th day or February , 2001, at 10:30 a.m.
for a Prc-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.
FOR TI IE COURT,
By: /s/ Hrtlrert X C•i(ror Esq.
Custody Conciliatoy1
The Court of Common Plcas 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 A'1'1'ORNEY 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 IIELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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THERESA MAE HARWOOD STUM,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS,
Dcfcndant/Rcspondcnt
JAN 11200
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-6068
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this _ day of , 2001, upon consideration of the
attached Petition to Modify it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before ........................................... the conciliator, at
on the _ day of
2001, at m. for a Prc-Hcaring Custody Conference, At such confcrcncc, an effort
will be madc to resolve tltc 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.
FOR THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact
our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
THERESA MAE HARWOOD STUM,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6068 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
1. Petitioner is Theresa Mae Harwood Stum, an adult individual currently resi,ling at
191 Conodoquinet Mobile Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Nigel Lyle Rhoads, an adult individual currently residing at 23 Betty
Nelson Court, Lot 139, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the parents of Kyle Nathan Rhoads, born November 14, 1996, who
is the subject of this custody action.
4. Petitioner filed a Custody Complaint pursuant to which a Conciliation Conference
was held on January 13, 2000.
5. At the Conciliation Conference, certain custody arrangements were agreed upon by
both parties and an Order was entered on January 26, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "A".
6. Pursuant to Paragraph 213 of the Custody Order wherein Respondent is granted a
week long visitation with the child on the beginning the fourth Friday night of each month,
difficulties have arose.
7. Respondent and his current wife havehadmarital discord to the extent thepolicehave
been called and Petitioner was contacted to pick the child up from Respondent's residence. A
summary of these events prepared by Petitioner arc attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B."
8. While Petitioner does not want to terminate Respondent's visitation with the child,
she is fearful of the child being present at these times, which have all occurred during Respondent's
week, and would request that the Custody Order be modified to delate the week long visitation on
the fourth Friday of every month and visitation should be modified to every other weekend for
Respondent.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court to reappoint the Custody Conciliator
to consider the above changes in the original Order.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By I Z'.?? GL ?c,?.71e_
Thomas J. Willi ms, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff/Petitioner
Date: t / to Id t
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EXHIBIT A
THERESA MAE HARWOOD, )
Plaintiff )
VS. )
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS, )
Defendant )
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6068 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER
AND NOW, this wh day of , 2000, upon receipt of the
Conciliator's Report, it appearing that the parties have reached an agreement which agreement
was dictated in their presence and approved by them, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child, Kyle Nathan
Rhoads, d.o.b. November 14, 1996.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor child subject
to periods of partial custody and visitation with Father as follows:
A. On the second weekend of each month, from Friday at 5:30 p.m.
until Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
B. On the fourth weekend of each month, from Friday at 5:30 p.m.
until the following Friday morning at which time Father shall return the
child to the day care provider.
3. The parties shall alternate the major holidays at times to be agreed
upon by the parties.
EXHIBIT "A"
4. Such other times as the parties may agree.
5. The parties are instructed that the parents alone have the custodial
rights regarding the minor child and it is the parents' responsibility to set up and
coordinate the custodial arrangements between the parties alone.
BY THE COURT,
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
Nigel Lyle Rhoads, pro se ' Land
23 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 139 In Taatlneny
Carlisle, PA 17013 and the seal of ssiJ Court?rlisle, Pa.
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THERESA MAE HARWOOD, )
Plaintiff )
VS. )
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS, )
Defendant )
JUDGE PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: None.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child(ren) who is(arc) the subject of this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6068 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
litigation is as follows:
NAME
BIRTHDATE
CURRENTLYIN
CUSTODY OF
Kyle Nathan Rhoads
November 14, 1996
Plaintiff
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 13, 2000, and the following
individuals were present: the Plaintiff and her attorney, Thomas J. Williams, Esquire; the
Defendant appeared pro se.
3. Items resolved by agreement: See attached Order.
4. Issues yet to be resolved: See attached Order.
5. The Plaintiff's position on custody is as follows: See attached Order.
6. The Defendant's position on custody is as follows: See attached Order.
7. Need for separate counsel to represent child(ren); Neither party requested.
8. Need for independent psychological evaluation or counseling: None requested and the
Conciliator does not believe any is necessary.
Date: January 20, 2000 b M&W -
Michael L. Bangs
Custody Conciliator
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition to Modify is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not
my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have
given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To
the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making
this verification.
This statement and verification arc made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
hcresa M. Harwood Stum
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Tricia D. Eckcnroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Petition to Modify Custody was served this date by depositing
same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Nigel L. Rhoads
23 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 139
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
cia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: January 10„2001
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THERESA MAE HARWOOD STUM
Plaintiff
v
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6068 CIVIL.
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this IA day of February, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
I . This Court's prior Order of January 26. 2000 is vacated.
2. The Mother, Theresa Mae Harwood Stum, and the Father, Nigel Lyle Rhoads, shall
enjoy shared legal custody of Kyle Nathanial Rhoads, born November 14, 1996.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at
7:00 p.m.
B. During the summer months. Father shall have custody of the minor
child on the one week where he is off work. Additionally, while
mother is working during the day and Father is available to care for
the child because he works third shill, Mother and rather shall make
arrangements to that rather shall have periods of temporary custody
with the child for a fair amount of time during the day in the summer
months.
C. At such other times as agreed upon by the parties.
5. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify this Order, that
party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled for a Custody
Conciliation Conference.
BY
cc: Thomas J. Williams, Nuirc
Nigel L. Rhoads
23 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 139
Carlisle, PA 17013
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THERESA MAE IIARWOOD STUM,
Plaintiff
v
NIGEL LYLE RHOADS.
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99-6068 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 child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Kyle Nathanial Rhoads, born November 14, 1996.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on February 9, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Theresa Mac I larwood Stum, with her counsel, Thomas J. Williams, Esquire;
and the Father, Nigel Lyle Rhoads, who appeared without counsel.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE I lubert X. Gilroy l'ssquirc
Custody Conci utor