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JANET L. KENNEDY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
vs.
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CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant FAMILY COURT DIVISION
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if
you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or
annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be
entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the
plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitations of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of
the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors
is available in the Office of the Prothonotary of Lebanon Municipal Building, 400
South Eighth Street, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17042.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF
THEM.
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
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
PHONE: (717) 249-3166
SPITLER, KIJeGORE & EI)iCK, PC
BY:
ATTORNEYS FEFENDANT
522 SOUTH EI TH STREET
P.O. BOX 1188
LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA 17042
I.D. #06326
JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
vs.
NO.
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant FAMILY COURT DIVISION
IN DIVORCE
COUNT ONE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Janet L. Kennedy, who currently resides at 18 Lilac Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Defendant is Christopher D. Kennedy, who currently resides at 121 Hill
Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on February 24, 1987 at Ft.
Worth, Texas.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
8. Plaintiff has been advised counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce.
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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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J et L. Kennedy, Plaintiff
SPITLER, KILGORE & ENCK, PC
DATE: July 1~, 2007 BY
Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
(717) 273-7621
Identification No. 06326
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -FAMILY
JANET L. KENNEDY, CASE NO. D'1 ` ~~9a Ci vi ( l~
Plaintiff
IN CUSTODY
vs.
ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY, CONCILIATOR
Defendant .
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petition of Janet L. Kennedy, by her attorney, Keith L. Kilgore, Esquire,
respectfully represents that:
1. Petitioner, Janet L. Kennedy, resides at 18 Lilac Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Respondent, Christopher D. Kennedy, resides at 121 Hill Lane,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The parties are the parents of one (1) minor child, Michael D. Kennedy,
born May 23, 1995, age 12.
4. Your Honorable Court has jurisdiction over said child, and of this
proceeding, under the Uniform Custody Jurisdiction Act, Act of Assembly dated
October 5, 1980, P.L. 693, No. 142 (42 Pa. C.S.A.) based upon the following:
a. Said child is still physically present in the Commonwealth;
5. Said minor child has resided at the following addresses and with the
following individuals since birth:
a. With Plaintiff at 18 Lilac Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050;
b. With Plaintiff and Defendant at 18 Lilac Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, 17050 until February 1, 2007.
6. Your Petitioner has not participated in any other litigation concerning the
custody of said minor child in this or any other state or jurisdiction.
7. Your Petitioner has no knowledge of any other proceedings pending before
another Court of this or any other state or jurisdiction.
8. Your Petitioner knows of no other person not a party to these proceedings
who has had physical custody of said minor children or who claims to have custody
or visitation rights to said minor children.
9. Your Petitioner is better able to provide care for the minor child's interest
in that:
a. Petitioner is the natural mother of said child;
b. Petitioner is steadily employed by PCI Insurance, Inc.;
10. Your Petitioner desires the custody of said minor child be fixed with
Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays your Honorable Court to direct that the
matter be referred to a Child Custody Conciliator pursuant to the Lebanon County
Rules of Court -Family Division.
SPITLER, KILGORE & ENCK, PC
VERIFICATION
I, JANET L. KENNEDY, verify that the statements made in this Petition for
Custody 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 falsification
to authorities.
Date: August ~ , 2007
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JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
VS.
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CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please enter the appearance of KEITH L. KILGORE, ESQUIRE, Spitler, Kilgore
& Enck, PC, 522 South Eighth Street, P.O. Box 1188, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17042, as
attorneys for Janet L. Kennedy, the Plaintiff in the above-captioned case.
Dated: ~v , 2007
SPITLER & KILGORE, PC
BY:
Keit L. Kilg , Esqui
522 South E' th Street
P.O. Box 1188
Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
(717) 273-7621
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JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
VS.
NO. 2007-
CHRISTOPHER D.
KENNEDY,
Defendant
MOTION TO ENTER PETITION FOR CUSTODY
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Janet L. Kennedy, by her attorney, Keith L. Kilgore, Esquire, and
Christopher D. Kennedy, pro se, motion your Honorable Court to enter an Order in
accordance with the foregoing Petition for Custody.
SPITLER, KILGORE & ENCK, PC
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Attorneys for
I.D. #06326
Christopher D.
Pro Se
Defendant
JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :LEBANON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
VS.
NO. 2007-
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant
CONSENT PETITION FOR CUSTODY AND VISITATIONS
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petition of Janet L. Kennedy, by her attorney, Keith L. Kilgore, Esquire,
and Christopher D. Kennedy, pro se, respectfully represent that:
1. Plaintiff, Janet L. Kennedy, resides at 18 Lilac Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as Mother).
2. Respondent, Christopher D. Kennedy, resides at 121 Hill Lane,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as
Father).
3. The parties were married on February 24, 1987, and are the parents of
one minor child, Michael D. Kennedy, born on May 23, 1995, age 12.
4. The parties agree they shall have shared legal custody of the aforesaid
minor child. The primary physical custodian shall be Janet L. Kennedy.
Christopher D. Kennedy shall have partial custody of their minor child as the
parties shall agree, the minimum of which shall be as follows:
a. Every other weekend commencing Friday at 5:30 p.m. and extending
until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The weekend custodial time period with Father
shall be flexible to take into consideration Father's guard duty;
b. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening commencing at 5:00 p.m. and
extending unti18:00 p.m.;
c. Alternate holidays from 9:00 a.m. and extending until 8:00 p.m. The
holidays shall consist of New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of
July, and Labor Day. The holiday schedule for Father shall be flexible taking
into consideration his guard duty and military career;
d. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two time periods as follows:
1) The first time period shall commence on Christmas Eve day at
12:00 noon and extend until Christmas Day at 1:00 p.m.;
2) The second time period shall commence at 1:00 p.m. on
Christmas Day and extend unti16:00 p.m., December 26th;
3) The first time period shall commence with Mother in odd
numbered years, and the second time period with Mother in even
numbered years. The first time period shall commence with Father in
even numbered years, and the second time period with Father in odd
numbered years;
e. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into two time periods as
follows:
1) The first time period shall commence the day before the holiday
at 5:00 p.m. and extend unti13:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day;
2) The second time period shall commence at 3:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day and extend until 5:00 p.m. the following day;
3) The first time period shall commence with Father in odd
numbered years and the second time period with Father in even
numbered years. The first time period shall commence with Mother in
even numbered years and the second time period with Mother in odd
numbered years.
£ Each party shall have seven (7) consecutive days of exclusive custodial
time periods during June of each year and July of each year.
g. In even numbered years, Mother shall provide written notice to Father
no later than May 1st as to which exclusive weeks she wishes to exercise, and
Father shall provide written notice by May 15th as to which exclusive weeks
he wishes to exercise during the summer. In odd numbered years, Father
shall provide written notice by May 1st and Mother written notice by May
15th
h. Mother's Day with the Mother and Father's Day with the Father
commencing at 9:00 a.m. and extending unti18:00 p.m.;
i. The holidays, summer, and Mother's Day/Father's Day shall prevail
over the weekend schedule.
j. Such other reasonable time periods as the parties shall agree.
5. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or permit
any other person to make any remarks or do anything which could in any way be
construed as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent.
6. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any
parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed
modifications to the physical custody schedule which may from time to time become
necessary, and shall specifically not use the child as messenger. Neither parent
shall discuss with the child any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule
or any other issue requiring consultation and agreement prior to discussing the
matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent.
7. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any
doctor, dentist, teacher, or authority and have copies of any reports given to them as
parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to, medical records, academic
and school report cards, birth certificates, and the like. Each parent shall have the
right to communicate directly with any and all medical and dental authorities.
8. Each parent shall allow the other parent reasonable phone contact,
instant messaging and emails, with the child at reasonable times when the child is
in their custody.
9. Both parties agree to immediately provide written notification to the other
party in the event of change of address or phone number.
10. Grandparents and other relatives may pick up or drop off Michael at
either Father or Mother's residence with prior notice to the other.
11. Neither parent will move more than 30 miles outside of the City limits of
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties pray your Honorable Court to issue an
Order in accordance with the above Consent Petition.
SPITLER, KILGORE & ENCK, PC
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Christopher D. Ke ro Se Attorneys for
I.D. #06326
VERIFICATION
I, JANET L. KENNEDY, verify that the statements made in this Petition for
Custody 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 falsification
to authorities.
Date. ~ ~ , 2007 ' ` '
net L. Kennedy
VERIFICATION
I, CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY, verify that the statements made in this
Petition for Custody 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
falsification to authorities.
Date: ~ ~ ~~ , 2007
Christopher D. Kennedy
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JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
VS.
NO. 2007- ~(oCfa Civil `~z.r-n-
CHRISTOPHER D.
KENNEDY,
Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit, this~day of -'"' ~ '1 _ _, 2007, upon
consideration of the within Consent Petition, and upon motion of Keith L. Kilgore,
Esquire, attorney for Janet L. Kennedy, and Christopher D. Kennedy, pro se, it is
hereby ORDERED AND DECREED as follows:
1. Christopher D. Kennedy, hereinafter referred to as Father, and Janet L.
Kennedy hereinafter referred to as Mother, shall have shared legal custody of their
minor child, Michael D. Kennedy, born May 23, 1995, age 12. The primary
custodian shall be Janet L. Kennedy. Christopher D. Kennedy shall have partial
custody as the parties shall agree, the minimum of which shall be as follows:
2. Every other weekend commencing Friday at 5:30 p.m. and extending until
Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The weekend custodial time period with Father shall be
flexible to take into consideration Father's guard duty.
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3. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening commencing at 5:00 p.m. and
extending unti18:00 p.m.
4. .Alternate holidays from 9:00 a.m. and extending unti18:00 p.m. The
holidays shall consist of New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and
Labor Day. The holiday schedule for Father shall be flexible taking into
consideration his guard duty and military career.
5. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two time periods as follows:
1) The first time period shall commence on Christmas Eve day at
12:00 noon and extend until Christmas Day at 1:00 p.m.;
2) The second time period shall commence at 1:00 p.m. on
Christmas Day and extend unti16:00 p.m., December 26th;
3) The first time period shall commence with Mother in odd
numbered years, and the second time period with Mother in even numbered
years. The first time period shall commence with Father in even numbered
years, and the second time period with Father in odd numbered years;
6. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into two time periods as
follows:
1) The first time period shall commence the day before the holiday
at 5:00 p.m. and extend until 3:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day;
2) The second time period shall commence at 3:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day and extend until 5:00 p.m. the following day;
3) The first time period shall commence with Father in odd
numbered years and the second time period with Father in even numbered
years. The first time period shall commence with Mother in even numbered
years and the second time period with Mother in odd numbered years.
7. Each party shall have seven (7) consecutive days of exclusive custodial
time periods during June of each year and July of each year.
8. In even numbered years, Mother shall provide written notice to Father no
later than May 1st as to which exclusive weeks she wishes to exercise, and Father
shall provide written notice by May 15th as to which exclusive weeks he wishes to
exercise during the summer. In odd numbered years, Father shall provide written
notice by May 1st and Mother written notice by May 15th.
9. Mother's Day with the Mother and Father's Day with the Father
commencing at 9:00 a.m. and extending unti18:00 p.m.
Z0. The holidays, summer, and Mother's Day/Father's Day schedule shall
prevail over the weekend schedule.
11. Such other reasonable time periods as the parties shall agree.
12. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or permit
any other person to make any remarks or do anything which could in any way be
construed as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent.
13. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any
parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed
modifications to the physical custody schedule which may from time to time become
necessary, and shall specifically not use the child as messenger. Neither parent
shall discuss with the child any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule
or any other issue requiring consultation and agreement prior to discussing the
matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent.
14. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any
doctor, dentist, teacher, or authority and have copies of any reports given to them as
parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to, medical records, academic
and school report cards, birth certificates, and the like. Each parent shall have the
right to communicate directly with any and all medical and dental authorities.
15. Each parent shall allow the other parent reasonable phone contact,
instant messaging and emails with the child at reasonable times when the child is
in their custody.
16. Both parties agree to immediately provide written notification to the
other party in the event of change of address or phone number.
17. Grandparents and other relatives may pick up or drop off Michael at
either Father or Mother's residence with prior notice to the other.
18. Neither parent shall move more than 30 miles outside of the City limits
of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
J.
JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 07-4692 -CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY, : FAMILY COURT DIVISION
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE
I, Christopher D. Kennedy, do hereby acknowledge on ~~ G ,
2007, I received a true and correct copy of a Notice To Defend and Claim
Rights and Complaint In Divorce Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
filed to the above number and year.
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Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 07-4692 -CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,: FAMILY COURT DIVISION
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code was filed on August 8, 2007.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken
and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division
of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a
divorce is granted.
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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JANET L. KENNEDY,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-4692 -CIVIL TERM
FAMILY COURT DIVISION
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is
granted.
3. 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.
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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date~:~,n 1 ~ , 2007 .~ .
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Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 07-4692 -CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,: FAMILY COURT DIVISION
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code was filed on August 8, 2007.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken
and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division
of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a
divorce is granted.
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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: November ~, 2007
Christopher D. Kenn y
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Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO.07-4692 -CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,: FAMILY COURT DIVISION
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is
granted.
3. 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.
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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsifica ' o thorities.
Date: ~~/ , 2007
Christopher D. Kenn
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Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 07-4692 -CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,: FAMILY COURT DIVISION
Defendant 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. Ground for divorce - irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c)
of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint -August 11, 2007 by
Acceptance of. Service -filed August 22, 2007.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b))
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by plaintiff November 14, 2007; by
defendant November 11, 2007;
(b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by
Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: N/A;
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff s affidavit upon the
respondent: N/A.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file
praecipe a copy of which is attached: N/A
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was
filed with the Prothonotary: December 10, 2007
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce
was filed with the Prothonotary: December 10, 2007
SPITLER, KILGORE & ENCK, PC
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522 South Eighth Street
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JANET L. IC~IlVEDY,
N O. 07-4692
VERSUS
CHRISTOPHER D. I~IIVEDY
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ~r' • f -.~C> C ~ 2007 IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT J~T L' F~IEDY PLAINTIFF,
AND
D. F~IlVEDY
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
BY THE COURT:
PROTHONOTARY
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CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• 2007-4692 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, August 03, 2010 ,upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM
for aPre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. 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/ ohn .Man an r. Es .
Custody Conciliator
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JANET L. KENNEDY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 07-4692 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY, IN CUSTODY , ,
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J. = +
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AND NOW this 2.'5 day of September 2010, upon consideration of the attae edTu s ly
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
Pending further Order of Court or mutual agreement of the parties, the Order of Court dated
August 20, 2007 shall remain in full force and effect with the following modifications.
2. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. A Custody Hearing is
hereby scheduled on the (J! OL, - - day of , 2010 at /,'-+) a®/pm in
Courtroom number 1 in the Cumberland County Co of Common Pleas, Carlisle, PA 17013 at
which time testimony will be taken in regard to the physical custody for the subject Child. For
purposes of this hearing, the Mother shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed
initially with testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel
a Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will be
expected to testify at the hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness.
These Memoranda shall be filed at least five days prior to the hearing date.
3. Counseling: The parties have agreed, and are directed, to engage in therapeutic family
counseling with a mutually-agreed upon professional. The parties shall split the cost of said
counseling what is not covered by insurance. The focus of the counseling is intended to
address parent/child relationship issues.
4. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
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JANET L. KENNEDY,
Plaintiff
V.
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-4692 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION 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 pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Name Date of Birth
Michael D. Kennedy 05/23/1995
Currently in the Custody of
Primary Mother
2. A stipulated Order of Court was issued August 20, 2007 and a Conciliation Conference was
held with regard to this matter on September 10, 2010 with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Janet L. Kennedy, with her counsel, Constance P. Brunt, Esq.
The Father, Christopher D. Kennedy, with his counsel, Quintina M. Laudermilch, Esq.
3. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father is officially requesting primary custody of
Michael pursuant to the pleadings, but would be content with a shared week on/ week off
situation. Father indicates that he and Mother live in the same school district and the parents
had done a week on/off arrangement in the summer of 2009. Father acknowledges that his
relationship with his son is a bit strained at times. Father indicates that Michael is quite
resistant to authority figures and that Mother is a bit too flexible with Michael. Father does not
feel that Mother encourages Michael's relationship with him. Father is not opposed to
therapeutic family counseling. Father is not willing to wait for the counseling to take place in
order for a change in the current custody schedule. Father would like a week on/off schedule to
take place now.
4. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother is would like the current Order of 2007 to
remain in place. Mother indicates that Father has not requested any additional time in addition
to what is currently in place. Mother does not believe that Michael desires to spend any
additional time with Father. Mother indicates that she is willing to be flexible but does not feel
that forcing Michael to spend more time with Father would be productive, in that if forced to do
so, Michael will be resentful and "push back". Mother also feels that therapeutic family
counseling would be beneficial to Michael and Father. Mother will not agree to an Order
outlining a shared week on/off schedule.
5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling a Hearing and
entering an Order of Court regarding custody as outlined. It is the Conciliator's belief that this
would be in the Child's best interest. It is expected that the Hearing will require one half day.
6.
The proposed recommended Order may contain a requirement that the parties file a pre-trial
memorandum with the Judge to whom the matter has been assigned.
Date John J an, Esquire
Cust dy C nciliator
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JANET L. KENNEDY,
Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
CHRISTOPHER D. KENNEDY,
Defendant
No. 2007-4692
(In Custody)
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AND NOW, this 275 I day of p c I 2011 upon
agreement of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of their child, Michael D. Kennedy, whose
date of birth is May 23, 1995.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Michael.
3. Father shall have physical custody of Michael on the following schedule:
a. Alternating weekends which shall begin Thursday at 4:30 p.m. (unless
otherwise agreed to by the parties) until Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m.;
b. Every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. until Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. (unless
otherwise agreed by the parties); and
c. Every Thursday prior to Mother's weekend from 4:30 p.m. until Friday at
4:30 p.m. (unless otherwise agreed by the parties).
4. The parties shall alternate holidays from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The holidays
shall consist of New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. The
holiday schedule for Father shall be flexible taking into consideration his guard duty and military
career.
5. The Christmas time period shall be divided into two time periods as follows:
a. The first time period shall commence on Christmas Eve day at 12:00 p.m.
and extend until Christmas Day at 1:00 p.m.;
b. The second time period shall commence at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day
and extend until 6:00 p.m. on December 26th;
C. The first time period shall commence with Mother in odd numbered years,
and the second time period with Mother in even numbered years. The first time period shall
commence with Father in even numbered years and the second'time period with Father in odd
numbered years.
6. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into two time periods as follows:
a. The first time period shall commence the day before the holiday at 5:00
p.m. and extend until 3:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day;
b. The second time period shall commence at 3:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
and extend until 5:00 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving;
C. The first time period shall commence with Father in odd numbered years,
and the second time period with Father in even numbered years. The first time period shall
commence with Mother in even numbered years and the second time period with Mother in odd
numbered years.
7. Each party shall have seven (7) consecutive days of exclusive custodial time
periods during June of each year and July of each year.
8. In even numbered years, Mother shall provide written notice to father no later
than May 1St as to which weeks she wishes to exercise, and Father shall provide written notice by
May 15th as to which exclusive weeks he wishes to exercise during the summer. In odd years,
Father shall provide written notice by May 1St and Mother shall provide written notice by May
15th.
9. Mother shall have physical custody on Mother's Day and Father shall have
physical custody on Father's Day. The custodial time will begin at 9:00 a.m. and extend until
8:00 p.m.
10. The holidays, summer and Mother's Day/Father's Day schedules shall take
precedence over the regular custodial schedule.
11. Such other reasonable time periods as the parties shall agree.
12. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or permit any other
person to make any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory
or uncomplimentary to the other parent.
13. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any
parenting issues requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications
to the physical custody schedule which may from time to time become necessary, and shall
specifically not use the child as a messenger. Neither parent shall discuss with the child any
proposed changes to the physical custody schedule or any other issues requiring consultation and
agreement prior to discussing the matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent.
14. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher, or authority and have copies of any reports given to them as parent. Such
documents include, but are not limited to, medical records, academic and school report cards,
birth certificates, and the like. Each parent shall have the right to communicate directly with any
and all medical and dental authorities.
15. Each parent shall allow the other parent reasonable phone contact, text messaging,
instant messaging and emails with the child at reasonable times when the child is in their
custody.
16. Both parties agree to immediately provide written notification to the other party in
the event of a change in address or phone number.
17. Father shall contact the school to make arrangements for the bus to pick Michael
up for school on Wednesday and Friday mornings. In the event the school will not accommodate
said request, Father will transport Michael to school on Wednesday and Friday mornings when
his work schedule permits. In the event Father is unable to do so, Father's girlfriend shall be
permitted to transport Michael.
18. Grandparents and other relatives may pick up or drop off Michael at either Father
or Mother's residence with prior notice to the other.
19. Neither party shall relocate from a current address if such relocation will
necessitate a change in the custody schedule as set forth in this Order, or if the relocation will be
to a location in excess of thirty (30) miles from the other party's then current residence without
(a) a party first giving prior written notice to the other party not less than sixty (60) days prior to
the planned relocation, and b) either written consent of the other party to such relocation of
further Order of this Court. In the event of any intended relocation, either party may seek
modification of the terms of this custody Order by filing a Petition to modify Custody with the
Prothonotary.
20. It is understood by the parties that, upon mutual agreement, an expanded or
altered schedule may be agreed upon by the parties.
BY THE COURT:
DISTRIBUTION:
Constance P. Brunt, Esquire, Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box
? 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109, Counsel for Plaintiff
Quintina M. Laudermilch, Esquire, Daley Zucker Meilton Miner & Gingrich, LLC, 1029
Scenery Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17109, Counsel for Defendant
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