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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-0007MAUREEN E. ELLIOTT, Plaintiff V. GLEN W. ELLIOTT, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. v ?-? Buz! CIVIL ACTION -LAW CHILD 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 child custody, or child visitation. 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 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objeccionnes a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como de describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para. usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIER UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 MAUREEN E. ELLIOTT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. v y d GLEN W. ELLIOTT, CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendant CHILD CUSTODY COMPLAINT FOR CHILD CUSTODY AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Maureen E. Elliott, by and through her attorney, Mark T. Silliker, Esquire, and respectfully requests this Honorable Court award her custody of the subject minor child, and in support thereto, avers the following: 1. Plaintiff is Maureen E. Elliott, an adult individual residing at 356 Stonehedge Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17055. 2. Defendant is Glen W. Elliott, an adult individual residing at 455 Stonehedge Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17055. 3. The subject child is Graciahna L. Elliott, born August 29, 2006, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the subject minor child is that of natural mother. 5. The relationship of the Defendant to the subject minor child is that of natural father. 6. The minor child has resided at the following addresses, in the custody of the following individuals: a. From birth, August 29, 2006 to December 17, 2007 - the subject minor child resided at 455 Stonehedge Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the care and custody of Plaintiff and Defendant, as well as her half-siblings, Stephanie Waller, age eight, and Isabella Elliott, age two. b. From December 17, 2007 to present - the subject minor child resides at 356 Stonehedge Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the care and custody of the Plaintiff, her matemal grandmother, and her half-sister, Stephanie Waller. 7. There have been no prior actions for custody of the subject minor child in this or any other jurisdiction. 8. The Plaintiff is not aware of the existence of any other individuals who have any type of claim whatsoever regarding the custody of the subject minor child. 9. Plaintiff and Defendant have separated and Plaintiff would respectfully request this Honorable Court schedule a Conciliation Conference in order to assist the parties in arriving at an appropriate custodial schedule. 10. Plaintiff has always been the primary caregiver of the subject minor child. Furthermore, she feels she can provide a more wholesome environment and a better upbringing than can the Defendant. However, Plaintiff also feels that the child would benefit from reasonable and indeed liberal periods of time with her Father. 11. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is much better able to meet the needs of the subject minor child than the Defendant. 12. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interest of the subject minor child that she be placed in her legal and physical custody. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court award her custody of the subject minor child. Respectfully submitted, THE LAW OFFICES OF SILLIKER & REINHOLD rk T. Silliker, Esquire 5922 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 671-1500 I.D. No. 33671 Attorney for Maureen E. Elliott AFFIDAVIT attar ereby certify that the aforegoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4909 relating to unwornn, falsifications to authorities.. Dated-- 12 - Z-7 " 4 -n 00 2 l:J MAUREEN E. ELLIOTT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. 2008-0007 CIVIL ACTION LAW GLEN W. ELLIOTT IN CUSTODY DEFENDANT ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, Thursday, January 10, 2008 , 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, January 31, 2008 at 10:30 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. Gilroy, Es q. 1141 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 ?-tJ -}iLb f t Y" csa z MAY 0 8 20096, MAUREEN E. ELLIOTT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. GLEN W. ELLIOTT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -LAW NO. 2008 - 0007 : IN CUSTODY ORDER (Itj? day of May, 2009, the above case being previously assigned to the AND NOW, this _____---- Conciliator and there being no activity on this case for a period of six months or more, the Conciliator relinquishes jurisdiction. i Aubert. Gilroy, Esquire Custody Conciliator F TILES\Clients\12321 Custody C1n1ilisti0ns\2009\12321.1.EUi0tt v Elliott reling Jurisd 2008.007 2009 MAY I I AID la. 44 WLJM7 ?r 1 F J?l 't