HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-6608MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03 -1 1LC CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Matthew Prazenica, an adult individual currently residing at 702 Highland
Avenue, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Stacy Prazenica, an adult individual with a last known mailing address
of 702 Highland Avenue, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
but who has, since approximately December 13, 2003, had residence elsewhere,
believed to be in Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania, which specific residence is
unknown to Plaintiff.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one (1) child, namely, Nathan Alan Prazencia,
born December 28, 1995.
The child was not born out of wedlock.
4. For the past five (5) years, or since the child's birth, the child has resided with the
following persons at the following addresses for the following periods of time;
NAME ADDRESS
Matthew Prazenica 702 Highland Avenue
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
DATES
December 13, 2003 to
Present
NAME ADDRESS
Matthew Prazenica 702 Highland Avenue
Stacy Prazenica Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
DATES
January 1999 to
December 13, 2003
The natural mother of the child is Stacy Prazenica who resides as aforesaid. She
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is married.
The natural father of the child is Matthew Prazenica who resides as aforesaid. He
is married.
The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father. Plaintiff
currently resides with child, Nathan A. Prazenica.
The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural mother. The
Defendant is believed to be currently residing in Marysville with a boyfriend who's
name is believed to be Wesley Campbell. The specific address is unknown and
whether other individuals live with her is unknown.
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity in other
litigation, concerning custody of the child.
Plaintiff has no information of any custody proceedings concerning the child pending
in any Court of this Commonwealth.
9. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the child to be in Plaintiff's primary
physical and legal custody due to Defendant's instability and that Plaintiff can
provide greater stability for the child's social, educational, psychological, and
emotional needs and guidance.
10. Plaintiff does not know any person not a party to these proceedings who claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to schedule Custody
Conciliation Conference followed by a hearing at which time she should be granted primary
physical and legal custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
fie Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 unworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE: 0-.24l- 03 A? `? . or?
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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STACY PRAZENICA
• 03-6608 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDAN'T' IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, January 08, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 8:30 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. 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.
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/ JacquelineM Wrnev Esq b
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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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STACY PRAZENICA, NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14, day of ?' gt!vA2 y , 2004, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition for Special Relief, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DIRECTED that a Rule be issued upon the Respondent, to show cause, if any she has, as to why
the Court should not implement a temporary Order providing Petitioner with primary physical
and legal custody of the child pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties.
Rule returnable days after service by first class mail, postage prepaid to
Respondent's last known address or personal service.
Pending further proceedings, Petitioner shall have primary physical and legal custody of
the child, Nathan Alan Prazenica, born December 28, 1995.
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Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO
PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE NO. 1915.13
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Matthew Prazenica, by and through his counsel of record,
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and Petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, Matthew Prazenica, an adult individual
currently residing at 702 Highland Avenue, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Stacy Prazenica, an adult individual
with a last known mailing address of 702 Highland Avenue, Mount Holly Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, but who has, since approximately December 13,
2003, had residence elsewhere, believed to be in Marysville, Perry County,
Pennsylvania, which residence is unknown to Plaintiff.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Nathan Alan Prazenica, born
December 28, 1995.
4. On or about December 13, 2003, when Petitioner, who is active duty army reserves,
returned from deployment in Iraq, Respondent picked up Petitioner and transported
Petitioner and the parties' child to their home at 702 Highland Avenue, Mount Holly
Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. That evening, Respondent left the marital home and has established a residence, the
specific whereabouts being unknown to Petitioner, and has only returned for short
periods each evening to visit with Petitioner and the parties' son.
6. Respondent works at Sheetz in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, where her work shift causes her to be at work from 4:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. five or six days per week.
7. Respondent has become involved on several occasions with an individual by the
name of Wesley Campbell, who is seen as her "boyfriend," which involvement
occurred while Petitioner was deployed as active army reserve in Texas between
October 2001 and October 2002 and when Petitioner was again deployed for active
reserve duty from February 2003 to December 13, 2003 in Iraq.
8. Respondent has advised Petitioner that Respondent's boyfriend is emotionally,
verbally and physically abusive to her, and such abuse has necessitated calling the
Pennsylvania State Police on at least one occasion while Petitioner was on active
duty.
9. Respondent has initiated a process of securing a Protection from Abuse Order or
other type of Court Order to protect her and the parties' child from her boyfriend, but
failed to complete the processing of that action.
10. Petitioner's parents-in-law, being the Respondent's parents, are extremely close to
Petitioner and the parties' child and have provided substantial assistance relative to
child rearing, childcare, and financial assistance to Respondent, particularly while
Petitioner was on active duty, but also to Petitioner as well.
11. Petitioner is currently considered to be on active duty but his deployment will
officially end as of January 9, 2004.
12. Petitioner will be returning to his employment as a prison guard at the Cumberland
County Prison, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on December 29, 2003, where he will initially
be working the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift.
13. Petitioner and the child live within a few homes of the Rice Elementary School in
Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, where the child attends second grade and where
the child had previously attended first grade and kindergarten.
14. Petitioner's parents-in-law, who live within a few homes of Petitioner, have assisted
and will continue to assist in providing care for the child, as the childcare provider for
the child, while Petitioner is employed on the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift at the
Cumberland County Prison.
15. Petitioner's parents live in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania and likewise are available
for assistance with the child in the event that Petitioner needs any additional
assistance in caring for the child.
16. The child has an extremely close relationship with Petitioner and with both sets of
grandparents who reside in the Mount Holly Springs area.
17. Respondent's employment with Sheetz necessitates her not only working the 4:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. shift on five or six days per week, but also commonly necessitates
her working additional periods of time by being on call and being responsible as an
assistant manager to work when other employees cannot work their scheduled shift.
18. Petitioner and the Petitioner's parents-in-law, as well as Petitioner's parents, are the
stabilizing influence in the child's life.
19. The child has recently advised Petitioner that in the child's limited contacts with her,
Respondent has advised him she will be picking up the child on Friday, January 16,
2004, to secure custody of him and will not be returning to the area.
20. Respondent has indicated that she plans to move the child either to the Marysville
area where the child would attend Susquenita Schools, possibly into the Lower
Dauphin School District, or possibly even to the State of Florida depending upon the
needs of her boyfriend's employment.
21. Petitioner believes and, therefore, avers that the Respondent may attempt to remove
the child from the home where the child has resided for the past five years and
remove the child either to another jurisdiction within Pennsylvania or even another
state without proper notice to Petitioner or without securing approval for such a move
from the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, which has jurisdiction over
the issue of custody in this matter.
22. Petitioner has filed a Complaint for Custody which will cause a conciliation
conference to be scheduled, but, in the meantime, there is no Order effecting custody
of the child and no proof of service upon Respondent has been received to date.
23. It is believed to be in the best interest and permanent welfare of the child to enter a
temporary Order in this matter providing Petitioner with primary physical and legal
custody of the child pending a resolution of this matter through further agreement of
the parties or Order of Court.
24. Petitioner has no specific means of providing notice of the intention to file the within
Petition to the Respondent and, therefore, the request of the Petitioner is for the entry
of an ex parte Order.
25. Petitioner will immediately serve Respondent with a copy of the Order requested
herein, upon receipt, by personal service at her place of employment so that she is
aware of the circumstance of the Order and her responsibilities to respond to the
within requested Rule to Show Cause.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order of Court
providing him with primary physical and legal custody on a temporary basis and enter a Rule
upon Respondent to Show Cause, if any she has, as to why the Order providing Petitioner with
primary physical and legal custody pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties
should not be maintained pending the conciliation conference in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date
esquire
tey or Petitioner
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 falsifications to authorities.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this _ ? .)nd day of January, 2004, comes Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire,
counsel of record for Plaintiff, Matthew Prazenica, and states that a true and attested copy of a
Complaint for Custody, was forwarded to Stacy Prazenica, at 702 Highland Avenue, Mt. Holly
Springs, PA 17065, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. A copy of said
receipt is attached hereto indicating that service was made on January 20, 2004.
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2003-6608 CIVIL TERM
STACY PRAZENICA, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
TEMPORARY CUSTODY COURT
AND NOW, this 2 =? day of F? ,N' , 2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
The prior Order of Court dated January 16, 2004 is hereby vacated.
2. The Father, Matthew Prazenica, and the Mother, Stacy Prazenica, shall
have shared legal custody of Nathan Alan Prazenica, born December 28, 1995. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but
not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning January 31, 2004, alternating weekends from Friday after
school (pickup at maternal grandparents' home) to Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
B. Beginning the week of February 1, 2004, every Tuesday and Thursday
from after school (pickup at maternal grandparents' home) to 8:00 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. Transportation shall be shared such that for alternating weekends, the
parties shall meet at the Twin Kiss in Shermansdale, Pennsylvania. Transportation for
the two evenings per week shall be the sole responsibility of Mother.
6. The parties shall cooperate with a custody evaluation to be performed by
InterWorks. The parties shall share the cost of said evaluation.
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7. In the event that the Child needs a counselor and the counselor requests
the involvement of the parents, the parents shall participate to the extent requested.
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8. Neither parent will do anything nor permit a third party to do anything
which may estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as
to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's
love and respect for the other parent.
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. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for April 29, 2004 at 8:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess, J.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2003-6608 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Nathan Alan Prazenica December 28, 1995 Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 29, 2004,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Matthew Prazenica, with his
counsel, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire and the Mother, Stacy Prazenica, with her counsel,
Richard Wagner, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Kevin A. Hess entered an emergency Order dated January
16, 2004 providing for Father to have primary physical custody and legal custody of the
Child.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO
PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE NO. 1915.13
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Matthew Prazenica, by and through his counsel of record,
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and Petitions the Court as
follows:
Your Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, Matthew Prazenica, an adult individual
currently residing at 702 Highland Avenue, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Stacy Prazenica, an adult individual
currently residing at 262 Butchershop Road, Duncannon, Pennsylvania 17020.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Nathan Alan Prazenica, born
December 28, 1995.
4. The parties are subject to a temporary Custody Order dated February 2, 2004 which
was entered by agreement following conciliation, a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A."
5. Paragraph 4(b) of the aforesaid Order provides Respondent with periods of partial
custody every Tuesday and Thursday from after school until 8:00 p.m.
6. Since the week of February 1, 2004, when the weekday periods of partial custody
began, Respondent has been conducting herself, while she has the child in her
custody, in such a manner as to create great harm and adverse impact upon the child,
including but not limited to the following:
a.) Consistently and belligerently downgrading the Petitioner, as well as
Respondent's parents, Marlin Troutman and Laura Troutman, who have been
primary caretakers for the child since his birth;
b.) Creating verbal and physical confrontation with Petitioner and with Respondent's
parents during custody exchanges in front of the child and using those
confrontations to further downgrade Petitioner and Respondent's parents in front
of the child;
c.) Refusing to vacate Respondent's parents' residence when asked to do so while
demanding that they call the police to have her removed and then telling the child
that his grandparents are having her put in jail when Respondent's parents finally
call the Pennsylvania State Police to secure assistance;
d.) Providing the child with improper food and drink in a manner to disrupt his
normal routine relative to his normal meals and bedtime;
e.) Refusing to return most of the child's brand new clothing that he has wom on
weekend visits with Respondent;
f.) Causing the child to be upset and agitated such that upon return visits the child
cannot get to bed on school nights until 10:30 p.m. or later;
g.) Failing and refusing to assist the child in doing his homework when she has the
child on a school night, which necessitates the child trying to finish his
homework into the late hours of the school night upon return from the visit;
h.) Agitating the child to be disrespectful to his friends and teachers at school, his
grandparents, who provide care for him, and his father, the Petitioner;
i.) Advising the child that he should not and does not need to listen to the
instructions of Petitioner and Respondent's parents, all of whom provide the
primary care for the child;
j.) Physically accosting Respondent's mother in front of the child;
k.) Threatening Petitioner with intentional adverse treatment of the child while the
child is in Respondent's care if Petitioner does not address other matters relative
to finances, insurance, and the like, as Respondent demands of Petitioner;
1.) Failing and refusing to complete and provide documentation that is necessary to
allow the child to be enrolled in counseling to assist him with the difficulties
associated with Respondent's conduct and with the parties' separation, which
conduct is contrary to the Court Order of February 2, 2004;
m.) Failing and refusing to cooperate with the selection of a custody evaluator as
selected by the parties, and failing to respond to select a new custody evaluator
when it became known to the parties that the previously selected evaluator no
longer performs evaluations; and
n.) Allowing Respondent's paramour and his family to downgrade Petitioner,
Petitioner's family, and Respondent's family to the child in an effort to estrange
the child from Petitioner, Petitioner's family, and Respondent's family, contrary
to the Court Order of February 2, 2004.
7. The conduct of Respondent as set forth above has had an adverse impact upon the
child's personality, has caused him to be confrontational with his friends,
schoolmates, teachers, and family members, has prohibited him from being engaged
in counseling to assist with the difficulties that are being created by Respondent, has
adversely affected the child's schooling, and has otherwise harmed the child
emotionally, psychologically, mentally, and socially.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon the
Respondent to show cause, if she has, as to why her weekday visits on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings from after school until 8:00 p.m. should not be terminated pending further Order of
Court or agreement of the parties, and why such other relief that the Court deems just and proper
should not be entered.
Respectfully submitted,
Date fi squire
)?rP dioner
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 unworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE: ?-
MATTHEW PRNLENICA
MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
STACY PRAZENICA, NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the day of March, 2004,
cause a copy of Plaintiff s Petition for Special Relief to be served upon Defendant's attorneys of
record by first class mail, postage prepaid at the following addresses:
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STACY PRAZENICA, NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this f&t day of -0jQA4,L- 2004, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition for Special Relief, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DIRECTED that a Rule be issued upon the Respondent, Stacy Prazenica, to show cause, if any
she has, as to why the relief requested should not be implemented, thereby removing the
provisions for Respondent to have partial custody of the parties' child, Nathan Alan Prazenica,
born December 28, 1995, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from after school until 8:00 p.m. pending
further Order of Court.
The Respondent shall file an Answer to the within Petition within twenty (20) days of
service upon Respondent's counsel of record by first class mail, postage prepaid.
This Petition shall be decided under Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure No. 206.7.
If a response is filed within twenty (20) days of service of this Rule upon Respondent, an
Evidentiary Hearing on disputed facts shall be held on ? d a- y the o?8 day of
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2004, at f,30 12-.m. in Courtroom No. 4 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
Cc: Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff ffPetitioner
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Respondent
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PlaintifflPetitioner,
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant/Respondent.
NO: 03-6608
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
RESPONDENT'S ANSWER 7'0
PETITION FOR SPECIAL F a
AND NOW, comes the Respondent, Stacy Prazenica, by and through her
attorneys, Mancke, Wagner & Spreha, and files the following Answer to a Petition for
Special Relief served April 6, 2004:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. It is denied that the Respondent has engaged in any kind of conduct so
as to create harm and adverse impact upon the child, and it is further denied that:
a. Respondent consistently and belligerently downgrades the Petitioner and
Respondent's parents;
b. Respondent created verbal and physical confrontations with Petitioner and
Respondent's parents during custody exchanges in front of the child;
C. Respondent refuses to vacate Respondent's parents' residence, and it is
further specifically denied that the Respondent told the child that his
grandparents were having her put in jail, in fact, the grandparents of the
child stated in front of the child that they were going to place the mother in
jail;
d. Respondent provides the child with improper food and drink;
e. Respondent refuses to return most of the child's brand new clothing;
f. Respondent causes the child to be upset and agitated upon his return visits
so he cannot get to bed;
g. Respondent fails or refuses to assist the child in doing his homework;
h. Respondent agitates the child to be disrespectful to his friends and teachers
at school, his grandparents, and the Petitioner;
Respondent advises the child that he should not and does not need to listen
to the instructions of the Petitioner and Respondent's parents;
j. Respondent physically accosts Respondent's mother in front of the child;
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k. Respondent threatens the Petitioner with intentional adverse treatment of
the child while the child is in Respondent's care if Petitioner does not
address other matters relative to finances, insurance, etc.;
1. Respondent fails and refuses to complete and provide documentation which
is necessary for the child to be enrolled in counseling;
m. Respondent fails and refuses to cooperate with the selection of a custody
evaluator; and
n. Respondent allows her paramour and his family to downgrade Petitioner,
Petitioner's family, and Respondent's family in an effort to estrange the
child.
7. Denied. It is denied that the Respondent has engaged in conduct that would
have an adverse impact upon the child's personality, causing confrontational episodes
with schoolmates, teachers and family members, and it is denied that she is otherwise
engaged in any course of conduct that has adversely affected the child or the child's
schooling.
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WHEREFORE, Respondent requests this Court to dismiss the Petition for Special
Relief.
Respectfully submitted,
Mancke, Wagner & Spreha
By
P. Ri ardl Ja0er, Esquire
I.D. #23103
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-•7051
Attorneys for Respondent
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I verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document 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 : ? 16g-"/Ox
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Debra K. Spinner, Secretary in the law firm of MANCKE,
WAGNER, and SPREHA, do hereby certify that I am this day serving
a copy of the foregoing document to the following persons and in
the manner indicated below, which service :satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by
depositing the same in the United States Mail, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, with first class postage, prepaid, and addressed as
follows:
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
By__1? /? L7c R¢ LJ
Debra K. Spin der, Secretary
MANCKE, WAGNER, & SPREHA
2233 North. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
Attorneys for Respondent
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STACY PRAZENICA, : NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION OF COUNSEL
AND NOW, the day and year hereinafter set forth, counsel for the parties in the above-
captioned action stipulate and agree that the request made by Petitioner, Matthew Prazenica, to
receive attorney's fees due to his preparation and filing of a Petition for Special Relief and
preparation for the hearing on the Petition for Special Relief, which Petition was necessitated by
Respondent's failure to execute the necessary documents to allow the parties' child to initiate
individual counseling, shall be maintained to be reviewed by the Cumberland County Divorce
Master, or otherwise to be entertained in negotiations relative to the parties' resolution of their
economic issues associated with their anticipated divorce proceedings and to be resolved by the
Divorce Master as part of equitable distribution and related economic claims made by the parties.
With this so exception, Petitioner withdraws his Petition for Special Relief in light of
Respondent's execution of the necessary documents to allow the child to initiate individual
counseling.
Date: y I 1b
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AttbrneyforPetitioner
P. cha Wagner, Esquire
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003-6608 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of October, 2004, the Conciliator not receiving a
request to reschedule the conference and more than 90 days having elapsed, the
Conciliator hereby relinquishes jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
STACY PRAZENICA, : NO. 2003-6608 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6'4 day of W-4 , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. , of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the c?& day of 2006, at q :
o'clock, /4 . M., at which time testimony wil e taken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving parry 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 ten days prior to the Hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order
of Court dated February 2, 2004 shall remain in full force and effect.
BY THE COURT,
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess, J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003-6608 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Nathan Alan Prazenica December 28, 1995 Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held February 28, 2006 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Matthew Prazenica, with his counsel, Bradley L.
Griffie, Esquire, and the Mother, Stacy Prazenica, with her counsel, P. Richard Wagner,
Esquire.
3. The Court previously entered an Order on February 2, 2004 providing for
shared legal custody, Father having primary physical custody and Mother having
alternating weekends, and two evenings per week. The prior Order also required the
parties to cooperate with a custody evaluation. The custody evaluation was delayed, with
Dr. Shienvold issuing a report in late 2005.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks to maintain the
status quo, disagreeing with Dr. Shienvold's report of transferring primary physical
custody to Mother. Counsel for Father objects that Dr. Shienvold issued a report after a
one year delay and did not contact counsel to obtain an appointment for grandparents
who care for the child while Father is at work.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother agrees with Dr.
Shienvold's recommendation of shared legal custody with Mother having primary
physical custody and Father having alternating weekends, shared holidays, and shared
physical custody in the summer. Mother believes that the child should not be forced to
change schools this school year and would be satisfied to transition to the new schedule
in the summer.
6. Both counsel agree to attempt to have Dr. Shienvold interview the parties
and grandparents to prepare an updated report.
7. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and continuing the prior Order. It is expected that the Hearing will require one
day.
Date A cqu ine M. Verney, Esq wire
Custody Conciliator
MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6608 CIVIL
STACY PRAZENICA, :
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 4` day of July, 2006, after hearing, it is ordered and directed that
the order of February 2, 2004, is modified to provide that, in the year 2006, commencing July 14,
2006, at 5:00 o'clock p.m., the parties shall share physical custody of the child, Nathan, week
on/week off during his summer vacation from school, commencing on July 14, 2006, with the
mother.
In 2007 and subsequent years, the mother shall have custody of Nathan during the first
full week after the end of school, commencing on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and the parties shall
alternate week on/week off throughout the summer.
In all other respects, the order of February 2, 2004, shall remain in full force and effect
for the reason that.rhe court is satisfied, at this point in time, that primary custody in the father is
in Nathan's best interest. The court recognizes, however, that after there has been an opportunity
for Nathan to have ample time with both parents (as opposed to his grandparents) this matter
may be revisited upon petition of either party.
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Bradley Griffie, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
v.
Plaintiff/Respondent,
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant/Petitioner.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 03-6608
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
OF EXISTING CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes your Petitioner, Stacy Prazenica, by and through her attorneys,
Mancke, Wagner, Spreha & McQuillan, and files the following Petition For Modification
of Existing Custody Order:
1. Your Petitioner, Stacy Prazenica, is the Defendant in the above-captioned
matter residing at 405 Raymon Avenue, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent, Matthew Prazenica, is the Plaintiff in the above-captioned
matter and resides at 702 Highland Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, Nathan Alan Prazenica, born
December 28, 1995.
4. The parties appeared before the Court of Common Pleas and an Order was
entered regarding custody of the child, a copy of said Stipulation and Agreement, and
subsequent Order are attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference, made a part
hereof, and marked as Exhibit A.
5. The Petitioner is the natural mother of the aforementioned child, and the
Respondent is the natural father.
6. Both parties appeared in the above case at the above number with the
Respondent herein being the Plaintiff, and the Petitioner herein being the Defendant.
7. Petitioner knows of no other person asserting a right to custody or partial
custody of the child.
8. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interests of the child
to grant primary custody unto the Petitioner herein subject to periods of partial custody in
the Respondent.
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 5 (4" 6
MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STACY PRAZENICA, NO. CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of December 2006, after consultation with counsel
for the parties, it is HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that Defendant shall have
physical custody of the child, Nathan Alan Prazenica, born December 28, 1995, from
12:00 noon on Sunday, December 24, 2006 until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 25,
2006. Plaintiff shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on Monday, December
25, 2006 until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. The exchange of custody at
noon on the 20 and at noon on the 25th shall be at the Turkey Hill mini-mart on
Wertzville Road, off of the Route 114 exit of Interstate 81. Otherwise, the parties shall
abide by the Court's prior Order relative to custody. Any police department of
appropriate jurisdiction is instructed to enforce this Order as may be required.
BY THE COURT,
KEVIN A. HESS, JUDGE
MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION & AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into the day and year
hereinafter set forth, by and between Stacy Prazenica, (hereinafter referred to as
"Mother") and MattheN? Prazenica, (hereinafter referred to as "Father").
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of one child, namely Nathan Alan
Prazenica, born December 28, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as "Nathan")
WHEREAS, the parties are presently living separate and apart and intend to
remain separate and apart;
WHEREAS the parties wish to enter into a comprehensive Stipulation Agreement
relative to custodial arrangements agreed upon for their son Nathan; and
WHEREAS the parties wish to have their Stipulation and Agreement entered as
an Order of Court before the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County.
WHERAS, the parties have litigated the issue of custody which resulted in the
entry of an Order dated July 6, 2006, providing for the general parameters regarding
custody of the Nathan, a copy of said Order by by attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference as Exhibit "A;"
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenant, promises, and
agreements as is hereinafter set forth, the parties stipulate and agree as follows:
1. Mother and Father shall have shared legal custody of Nathan.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of Nathan.
3. Mother will have periods of partial physical custody of Nathan on the
following schedule:
(a) Every other weekend from Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday
evening and 7:00 p.m.;
(b) Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.;
(c) And at other times as the parties may agree;
4. During the summer vacation months the parties will alternate physical
custody of Nathan on a weekly basis, such that Mother shall have custody
of Nathan during the first full week after the end of school commencing
on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and continuing for one week, after which, Father
will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on Friday until the following the Friday
at 5:00 p.m. The parties will continue to alternate custody on a week on,
week off basis through the summer on this schedule until the last Friday of
the summer before school begins when the parties shall revert to the
schedule described in paragraph 3 above with Mother having custody for
that weekend.
5. During the Christmas holiday season the parties will alternate physical
custody between the periods from:
(a) From 1:00 p.m. on December 24, to 1:00 p.m. on December 25, and
(b) From 1:00 p.m. on December 25, to 1:00 p.m. on December 26,
Father shall have the first period of custody and Mother shall have the
second period of custody for Christmas 2006 and all even numbered years
thereafter. Mother shall have the first period of custody and Father shall
have the second period of custody for Christmas 2007, and all odd
numbered years thereafter.
6. During the Thanksgiving holiday season the parties will alternate custody
between the following two periods:
(a) From 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving until 2:00
p.m. on Thanksgiving day, and
(b) From 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day until 6:00 p.m. on Friday after
Thanksgiving.
Mother shall have the first period of custody and Father shall have the
second period of custody for Thanksgiving 2006 and all even numbered
years thereafter. Father shall have first period of custody and Mother shall
have the second period of custody for Thanksgiving 2007 and all odd
numbered years thereafter.
7. During the Easter holiday season the parties will alternate custody
between the following two periods:
(a) From 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter until 2:00 p.m. on Easter
day, and
(b) From 2:00 p.m. on Easter day until 6:00 p.m. on Monday after Easter.
Mother shall have the first period of custody and Father shall have
second period of custody for Easter 2007 and all odd numbered years
thereafter. Father shall have first period of custody and Mother shall have
the second period of custody for Easter 2008 and all even numbered years
thereafter.
8. The summer holidays of Memorial day, 4th of July, and Labor day will be
alternated each year. Father will have physical custody of Nathan on
Memorial day and Labor day and Mother will have physical custody on
the 4th of July for 2006, and all even numbered years thereafter. Mother
will have custody for Memorial day and Labor day and Father will have
custody on the 4th of July for 2007 and all odd numbered years thereafter.
If Nathan is not otherwise in that parent's custody, the parent will have
custody from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the holiday.
9. Nathan shall always be with Mother during Mothers Day and with Father
during Fathers Day. If Nathan is not otherwise in that parent's custody, he
shall be in their custody from 6:00 p.m. on the evening before the holiday
until 6:00 p.m. of the holiday.
10. It is acknowledged that there will be periods of time when Nathan is off
from school for in-service days, snow days, and scheduled holidays. The
parties will alternate physical custody of Nathan on those days, such that
the first day off from school in the fall of 2006, Nathan shall be in Father's
custody or it shall otherwise be Father's responsibility to provide care for
him on that day. Mother will have the second day of the 2006-2007
school year and so on. For the 2007-2008 school year, Mother will have
the first such day off from school for custody or to provide for care of
Nathan on that day and Father will have the second day. These days shall
likewise alternate in this manner during each school year. It is understood
in the application of this paragraph that it may be impossible for Mother to
provide care for Nathan in the event of unplanned days off from school
particularly because of weather. In the event Mother cannot exercise
custody on such days, Mother shall not be entitled to "make-up" days for
this time, nor shall her failure to use this custodial time be held against
her.
11. Each party shall be entitled to two extended vacation periods during the
summer vacation months. The periods may extend from Friday evening
when that parent retains custody of the child through that parent's week of
custody until 7:00 p.m. on the following Sunday evening. In the event that
either parent wishes to exercise one or two weeks of vacation in this
manner, they shall provide written notice to the other parent by no later
then May 1, of each year. The periods of vacation to be selected in this
manner shall be provided on a "first come, first serve" basis.
12. During the Tuesday and Thursday evening periods of custody with
Mother, Mother shall be responsible for providing transportation before
and after those periods of custody. During the Mother's alternating
weekends periods of custody, exchanges during the summer week on,
week off arrangement and for other holidays as provided for herein,
Mother shall secure custody of Nathan by securing him from Father's
home or from his paternal grandparents, as the case may be. During
Father's periods alternating weekends periods of custody, exchanges
during the summer week on, week off arrangement and for other holidays
as provided for herein, Father shall regain custody by the parties
exchanging custody at the Sheetz store, at the intersection of Route 114
and Route 11 in Silver Springs Township at the designated time.
13. The parties shall keep each other advised in the event of serious illness or
medical emergency concerning Nathan and shall further take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well-being of Nathan is
protected. During such illness or medical emergency, both parties shall
have the right to visit Nathan as often as he or she desires consistent with
the proper medical care of Nathan.
14. Neither parent shall do anything which may estrange Nathan from the
other party, injure the opinion of Nathan as to the other party, or which
may hamper the free and natural development of Nathan's love and
affection for the other party.
15. It is affirmed that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, has jurisdiction over the issue of custody of Nathan and that
Nathan has resided for his entire life in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. As such, the parties acknowledge that the said Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County shall continue to retain jurisdiction
over the issue of custody of Nathan in the event that there is a need for any
type of change in the custody Order in the future.
16. The parties wish to have the within Stipulation and Agreement entered as
an Order of Court before the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties hereto intending to be legally bound by
the terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year hereinafter mentioned.
WITNESSES:
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire Date MATTHEW PRAZENICA
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire Date STACY PRAZENICA
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
On this day of , 2006, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared MATTHEW PRAZENICA satisfactory proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
On this day of , 2006, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared STACY PRAZENICA or satisfactory proven) to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that he executed
the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6608 CIVIL
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 6 ` day of July, 2006, after hearing, it is ordered and directed that
the order of February 2, 2004, is modified to provide that, in the year 2006, commencing July 14,
2006, at 5:00 o'clock p.m., the parties shall share physical custody of the child, Nathan, week
on/week off during his summer vacation from school, commencing on July 14, 2006, with the
mother.
In 2007 and subsequent years, the mother shall have custody of Nathan during the first
frill week after the end of school, commencing on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and the parties shall
alternate week on/week off throughout the summer.
In all other respects, the order of February 2, 2004, shall remain in full force and effect
for the reason that the court is satisfied, at this point in time, that primary custody in the father is
in Nathan's best interest. The court recognizes, however, that after there has been an opportunity
for Nathan to have ample time with both parents (as opposed to his grandparents) this matter
may be revisited upon petition of either party.
BY THE COURT,
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P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STACY PRAZENICA, : NO. 03-6608 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION OF COUNSEL
AND NOW, the day and year hereinafter set forth, counsel for the parties in the above-
captioned action stipulate and agree that the request made by Petitioner, Matthew Prazenica, to
receive attorney's fees due to his preparation and filing of a Petition for Special Relief and
preparation for the hearing on the Petition for Special Relief, which Petition was necessitated by
Respondent's failure to execute the necessary documents to allow the parties' child to initiate
individual counseling, shall be maintained to be reviewed by the Cumberland County Divorce
Master, or otherwise to be entertained in negotiations relative to the parties' resolution of their
economic issues associated with their anticipated divorce proceedings and to be resolved by the
Divorce Master as part of equitable distribution and related economic claims made by the parties.
With this so exception, Petitioner withdraws his Petition for Special Relief in light of
Respondent's execution of the necessary documents to allow the child to initiate individual
counseling.
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
STACY PRAZENICA
DEFENDANT
2003-6608 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, May 21, 2009 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/ ac ueline M. Verne Es q. go.
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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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2003-6608 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this o7S/? day of 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conc' cation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. 41 , of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the /" day of 2009, at > ; 3o
o'clock, _1'9. M., at which time testimony will be t en. 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.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior
Orders of Court dated February 2, 2004 and July 6, 2006 shall remain in full force and
effect with the following additions.
3. 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,
:Ke vi n A. ess, J.
cc: P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, counsel for the
Matthew Prazenica, pro se
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA,
Plaintiff
V.
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess, J.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003-6608 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Nathan Alan Prazenica December 28, 1995 Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held June 22, 2009 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Stacy Prazenica, with her counsel, P. Richard
Wagner, Esquire, and the Father, Matthew Prazenica, pro se.
3. The Honorable Kevin A. Hess previously entered Orders of Court dated
February 2, 2004 and July 6, 2006 providing for shared legal custody, Father having
primary physical custody and Mother having alternating weekends and Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. The parties share physical custody during the summer on a week
on/week off schedule.
4. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared legal and
primary physical custody. Mother asserts that she has relocated to Cumberland County,
very close to Father, that Father has recently lost several jobs and that the child wishes to
live with Mother primarily during the school year. She also maintains that she is
primarily responsible for the child's extra-curricular activities, alleging that Father is not
attending to those matters.
5. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks to maintain the
status quo. He objects to Mother having primary physical custody.
6. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and maintaining the status quo. It is expected that the Hearing will require
one-half day.
Date Jacq eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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MATTHEW PRAZENICA, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6608 CIVIL
STACY PRAZENICA,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this " I' day of August, 2009, after hearing, our order of February 2,
2004, is again modified to provide that, during the school year, the mother's periods of physical
custody on Tuesdays and Thursdays shall extend to the following Wednesday and Friday
mornings before school, respectively.
Jane Adams, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
? P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
For the Defendant
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BY THE COURT,
Kevin ,X. Hess, J.
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OF THEE PRCTHONIOTAPY
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