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JEANNE B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
Attorney for Plaintiff
DUSTIN S. WEIGEL,
Plaintiff
vs.
DIANA L. WEIGEL,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. o?- G 9L 5' &za / Tom"
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Dustin S. Weigel, by and through his attorney, Jeann6 B.
Costopoulos, Esquire, and avers the following in support of this Complaint in Custody:
1. Plaintiff, Dustin S. Weigel, is an adult individual currently residing at 4125 Burns
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Counnty, Pennsylvania, 17055.
2. Defendant, Diana L. Weigel, is an adult individual currently residing at 815%
Fairfield Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. There are two dependent children from the relationship of the parties, namely
Cassidy Lee Weigel, born March 21, 2004, and Dylan Scott Weigel, born March 11,
2005, hereinafter referred to as the children.
4. The children were not born out of wedlock. The-parties are married to each other
but have been residing separately since June 25, 2006.
5. The children have been in the custody of Plaintiff since May 10, 2007, until
November 14, 2007 at which time Defendant refused to return the children and
allegedly filed for child support.
6.
Since birth, the children have resided with the following persons at the following
addresses:
Name Address Dates
Plaintiff 5 Albert Lane 3/2005 to 4/2005
Defendant Dillsburg, PA 17019
Plaintiff 111 Stoney Run Road 4/2005 to 6/2005
Defendant Dillsburg, PA 17019
Autumn Seifert (Defendant's mother)
Lorne Seifert, Jr. (Defendant's stepfather)
Lorne Seifert, III (Defendant's brother)
Plaintiff
Defendant
South Second Street 6/2005 to 1/2006
Wormelysburg, PA
Plaintiff 4125 Burns Road 1/2006 - 4/2006
Defendant Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Brigette Hare (Plaintiffs mother)
David Hare (Plaintiff's step-father)
Plaintiff
Defendant
Defendant
Autumn Seifert
Lorne Seifert, Jr.
Lorne Seifert, III
Brigette Hare
David Hare
Plaintiff
Brigette Hare
David Hare
412 Geary Avenue
New Cumberland, PA
111 Stoney Run Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
4/2006-6/25/2006
6/25/2006 to
10/25/2006
4125 Burns Road 10/25/2006 to
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 5/10/2007
4125 Burns Road 5/10/2007 to
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 11/14/2007
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7. Plaintiff is the natural father of the child and he currently resides with his mother
and step-father at their home at 4125 Burns Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
8. Defendant is the natural mother of the child and she currently resides with her
boyfriend, Chris, at 815% Fairfield Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17055.
9. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or a witness, or in any other capacity in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or any other Court.
10. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
11. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with
respect to the children.
12. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
Plaintiff primary physical and shared legal custody of his children for the
following reasons:
a. The children have not resided with Defendant for over a year;
b. Defendant is currently keeping the children from Plaintiff for the sole
purpose of obtaining child support form Plaintiff; and
C. Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the children since May of 2007,
during which time Defendant had the children on alternating weekends
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from Friday through Sunday as well as every Tuesday overnight.
13. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
persons who have physical custody of the children have been named as parties to
this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dustin S. Weigel, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
grant him primary physical and shared legal custody of children.
Respectfully Submitted:
By:
JEANNE B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
Date: Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Dustin S. Weigel, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn verification to authorities.
Date:
Dustin S. Weigel
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DUSTIN S. WEIGEL
• IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
• 2007-6965 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DIANA L. WEIGEL
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, November 27, 2007
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before consideration of the attached Complaint,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle onore Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. ,the conciliator,
for aPre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort uesday, December 18, 2007
at 10:30 AM
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be hear will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. by the court, and. to enter into a temporary
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order. Failure to appear at the conference may
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection fr
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to sc om Abuse orders,
heduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By /s/ Jacqueline M Yetne
Es r
Custody Conciliator
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DUSTIN S. WEIGEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VI. : NO. 2007-6965 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIANA L. WEIGEL,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
DIANA L. WEIGEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vi.
: NO. 2007-7144 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DUSTIN S. WEIGEL,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3).t+ _ day of LPe.-,,,(,, . 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
The two dockets are hereby consolidated.
2. The Father, Dustin S. Weigel and the Mother, Diana L. Weigel, shall have
shared legal custody of Cassidy Lee Weigel, born March 21, 2004 and Dylan Scott
Weigel, born March 11, 2005. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised
jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. 55309, each parent
shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the children including, but
not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the
children and the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any Bach
records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof,
with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information
of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be entitled to full participation in
all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings and evaluations with regard to
the minor children. Each parent shall be entitled to full and complete information from
any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any reports given to them as
parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth certificates, school or
educational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each parent shall be entitled
to receive copies of any notices which come from school with regard to school pictures,
extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights,
and the like.
Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
4. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning January 3, 2008, alternating Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. to
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
B. On the off Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
Holidays:
A. Easter shall be alternated on a yearly basis from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Father shall haye physical custody of the children in even number
years and Mother shall have physical custody of the children in odd
numbered years.
B. Thanksgiving shall be alternated on a yearly basis from 9:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children in even
numbered years and Mother shall have physical custody in odd
numbered years.
C. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
12:00 noon on Christmas Eve to 12:00 noon on Christmas Day. Block
B shall be from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December -6 at 12:00
noon. Father shall have physical custody of the children for Block A
in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Mother
shall have physical custody of the children for Block A in odd
numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
D. Memorial Day, July 4"' and Labor Day shall be alternated by the
parties from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mother shall have Memorial Day
in 2008 and the parties shall alternate the holidays thereafter.
6. Each party shall have three non-consecutive weeks in the summer from
Friday to Friday to include their regular custodial periods. provided they give the other
party 30 days prior notice and the location and a telephone number where the children
may be reached.
7. Transportation shall be shared such that the parties shall exchange custody
at the Sheetz in Bowmansdale.
8. Neither party may consume alcohol to the point of intoxication or use
illegal drugs immediately preceding their period of custody.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
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DUSTIN S. WEIGEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2007-6965 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIANA L. WEIGEL,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
DIANA L. WEIGEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 2007-7144 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DUSTIN S. WEIGEL,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 191.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Cassidy Lee Weigel March 21. 200-1 Mother
Dylan Scott Weigel March 11. 200 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on December 27, 2007.
with the following in attendance: The Father. Dustin S. Weigel, with his counsel. Jeanne
S. Costopoulos, Esquire, and the Mother, Diana L. Weigel, with her counsel. Suzanne H.
Griest, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date JT cqu Ine M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator