HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-7419DEBRA L. KUHN,
Plaintiff
vs.
HARRY E. KUHN, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
: NO. 07 - 7 y19 CIVIL TERM
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, you
may lose rights and visitation of your child.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
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.
DEBRA L. KUHN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
HARRY E. KUHN, JR.,
Defendant : NO. 07 - 7q J9 CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
The plaintiff, Debra L. Kuhn, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in custody.
1. Plaintiff is Debra L. Kuhn, who currently resides at 12 Wilbert Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendant is Harry E. Kuhn, Jr., who currently resides at 632 North West Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary custody o£
Name Shared Residences (PT = Part Time) Age
Harriette Kuhn 12 Wilbert Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 (PT) 2
632 North West Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 (PT) (DOB 8/22/05)
The child was not born out of wedlock.
The child presently lives in a shared custody arrangement between Debra L. Kuhn, who resides
at 12 Wilbert Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 and Harry E. Kuhn, Jr., who resides at 632
North West Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
During the past five years the child has resided with the following persons at the following
addresses:
Persons Address Dates
Harry Kuhn 12 Wilbert Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 8/22/05 - 6/27/07
632 North West Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 (PT) 7/18/07 - Present
(approximately)
Debra Kuhn and 12 Wilbert Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 8/22/05 - Present
Khyla Martin (PT from approx.
7/18/07 - Present)
The mother of the child is Debra L. Kuhn, who currently resides at 12 Wilbert Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
She is married to the defendant.
The father of the child is Harry E. Kuhn Jr., who currently resides at 632 North West
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
He is married to the plaintiff.
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The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of mother. The plaintiff currently
resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Harriette Kuhn (PT) Daughter
Khyla Martin Daughter
The relationship of defendant to the child is that of father. The defendant currently
resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Pamela Kuhn Defendant's Mother
Audrey Maxwell Defendant's Grandmother
Hariette Kuhn (PT) Daughter
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth, or any other state.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a. Plaintiff has been the child's primary caretaker for all of the child's life;
b. Plaintiff provides the child with a stable home and environment with adequate
moral, emotional, and physical surroundings as required to meet the child's
needs;
c. Plaintiff has permitted contact between Defendant and the child and will
continue to encourage the child's relationship with her father;
d. Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the child.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to grant her shared legal custody and
primary physical custody of the child, with the father having periods of partial custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: _L2 /wg
Katherine Fitz-Pat ick
Certified Legal Intern
LUC J STON-WALSH
ANNE CDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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.
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DEBRA L. KUHN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
HARRY E. KUHN, JR., , j
Defendant : NO. 07 - `7 I CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Debra L. Kuhn, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies that we
believe the parry is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to the
party.
Respectfully submitted,
Date la-10-01
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Katherine Fitz-Patric
Certified Legal Intern
LUCY(J??qSTON-WALSH
ANNE DONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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DEBRA L. KUHN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
HARRY E. KUHN, JR.
DEFENDANT
2007-7419 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 , 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 Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 9:30 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. 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. Gilro Es q. VYA
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 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
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DEBRA L. KUHN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
HARRY E. KUHN, JR., ;
Defendant : NO. 07 - 7419 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Todd E. Klein, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I served a
true and correct copy of the Custody Complaint on Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire, maintaining an
office at 50 East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, on December 11, 2007, as evidenced by the
attached Acceptance of Service.
Todd E. Klein
Certified Legal Intern
Lucy o on-Walsh, Esquire
Anne acDonald-Fox, Esquire
Megan Riesmeyer, Esquire
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
DEBRA L. KUHN,.. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
HARRY E. KUHN, JR.,
Defendant :NO. N - 44(l CIVIL TERM
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire, hereby accept service of the Complaint for Custody on
behalf of my client, Harry E. Kuhn, Jr.
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DEBRA L. KUHN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HARRY E. KUHN, JR., NO. 2007-7419
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this lI `? day of February, 2008, upon consideration of the Proposed
Custody Agreement which has been signed by both parties and their attorneys, and which was
presented to the Conciliator at the Custody Conciliation Conference, it is ordered and directed that
the attached Custody Agreement shall be an Order of Court and enforceable as an Order.
In the event either party desires to modify this Order and the parties are unable to reach an
agreement, either party may petition the Court to have the case scheduled with the Custody
Conciliator for a conference.
BY THE COURT,
, Judge
cc: V Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire
?Todd E. Klein, Certified Legal Intern
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DEBRA L. KUHN,
Plaintiff/Respondent
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HARRY E. KUHN, JR.,
Defendant/Petitioner
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PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
1. The Petitioner is Harry E. Kuhn, Jr., who resides at 632 North West Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent is Debra L. Kuhn, who resides at 64 West Main Street,
Plainfield, Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioner is requesting that we address the issue with the child's schooling
since she has now reached the age to be enrolled.
4. Petitioner and Respondent have changed the exchange sight and would like
the School Issue to be reflected in the Custody Order.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner
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a Modification of Custody.
mitted,
Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-8558
PA Court ID # 71786
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition to Modify 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.
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DEBRA L. KUHN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Respondent CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
vs.
: NO.: 2007-7419 CIVIL TERM
HARRY E. KUHN, JR., IN CUSTODY
Defendant/Petitioner
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
hereby certify that on this ,5'0 day of, QtLj , 2010, 1 mailed a copy
of Petitioner's Petition for Modification of Custody to the following persons at the
following address by First Class Mail as follows:
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Debra L. Kuhn
4 West Main Street
Ia held, PA 17081
Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-8558
ID No.: 71786
DEBRA L. KUHN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
V.
2007-7419 CIVIL ACTION LAW
HARRY E. KUHN, JR.
AND NOW, _ Thursday, April 08, 2010 , 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 Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 9:30 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. 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 Custodv orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Es q.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For infonnation 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.
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BRA L. KUHN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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1. For purposes of attendance at kindergarten, the minor child, Harry F. Kuhn, born
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Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that this court's prior order of February 11, 2007 shall
remain in place subject to the following addition:
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August 22, 2005, shall attend kindergarten in the Carlisle School District. The
decision for the child to attend kindergarten in Carlisle is based upon an agreement
of the parties and does not represent any determination by the parties or by this court
that the Carlisle School District is better than the Big Spring School District for
purposes of this case. Additionally, this decision at this point relates to kindergarten
only and both parents shall have the opportunity to revisit the issue in the future with
respect to the child attending elementary school and middle school.
2. The parties shall continue to enjoy shared legal and shared physical custody and the
school district of the minor child is hereby authorized to deal equally with both
parents in connection with all matters pertaining to the minor child.
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DEBRA L. KUHN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
HARRY E. KUHN, Jr., NO. 2007-7419
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: The Honorable J. Welsey Oler, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
FROCEDURE 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:
Harry F. Kuhn, born August 22, 2005
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on June 25, 2010, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The mother, Debra L. Kuhn, who appeared with her student attorney, Daniel
Puskar, of the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University Family Law
Clinic, and the father, Harry E. Juhn, Jr., with his counsel, Paul B. Orr,
Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: June~~, 2010
Hubert X. ilroy, Esquire
Custody onciliator