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LITULAKIS
Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #: 86914
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
KIMBERLY KELL,
Plaintiff
V.
DENNIS E. KELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Kimberly Kell, who currently resides at 392 Crossroad School Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Dennis E. Kell, who currently resides at 392 Crossroad School
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Name:
Nicole Kell
March 7, 1994
Lauren Kell
Date of Birth: March 11, 1995
Address: 392 Crossroad School Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
4. The children were born during wedlock.
5. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff and Defendant, who reside at
392 Crossroad School Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. During the children's lifetime, they have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Name Address Date
Dennis E. Kell and 392 Crossroad School Road Birth to present
Kimberly Kell Newville, PA 17241
7. The mother of the child is Kimberly Kell, who resides at 392 Crossroad School
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. Mother of the child, Plaintiff, is married.
9. The father of the child is Dennis E. Kell, who currently resides at, 392 Crossroad
School Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
10. Father of the child, Dennis E. Kell, is married.
11. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Mother.
12. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Father.
13. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons: Daughters, Nicole and
Lauren Kell. Plaintiff is separated, but residing in the same physical residence, with her
husband, Dennis E. Kell.
14. The Defendant currently resides with the following persons: Defendant is separated
from his wife, but currently residing at the same physical residence with his wife, Kimberly
Kell and his daughters, Nicole and Lauren Kell.
15. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or any other court.
16. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
17. The Plaintiff does not know of a person or a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
18. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested for reasons including the following:
a. The Plaintiff has been the primary caregiver of the minor children since their
birth. Plaintiff has:
i. Bathed, groomed and dressed the children;
ii. Purchased, cleaned and cared for the children's clothing;
iii. Arranged all extracurricular activities;
iv. Arranged alternative childcare;
V. Put the children to bed nightly, attended the children in the middle of
the night, and awakened the children in the morning.
b. The children have a psychological bond with the Plaintiff.
C. Plaintiff has been primarily responsible for assisting the children with their
school-related activities, including but not limited to homework, school projects,
paperwork and attendance at parent/teacher conferences.
d. Plaintiff has made all arrangements for the children to receive their Catholic
religious education, to include attending church with them on a regular basis.
e. Plaintiff is able to provide a stable environment for the children.
19. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated has been
named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests that this Court grant primary physical custody of the
children to the Plaintiff with partial physical custody to the Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
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Asom& KuTmAras, L.L.P.
Kara W. Haggerty, Esq
Supreme Court ID No 8
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, KIMBERLY KELL, verify that the statements made in this Custody Complaint are 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. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this qY_14 of February 2008, I, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, of Abom &
Kutulakis, L.L.P, hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Custody
Complaint, upon the Defendant by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the United States
Mail, First-class mail, postage prepaid addressed to the following:
Wayne Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
ABom& KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
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Kara W. Haggerty, Esqyu-
Supreme Court ID No
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaintiff
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KIMBERLY KELL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DENNIS KELL
DEFENDANT
2008-827 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, February 08, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 2:00 PM
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/ john . Man an r. E,9 .
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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KIMBERLY ANN KELL,
Plaintiff
V.
DENNIS EMERSON KELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 08-827 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
GG -ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this may of February, 2008, I, Wayne Shade, Esquire, hereby certify
that I did receive and accept service of the Complaint in Custody in the above captioned matter on
behalf of the Defendant, Dennis Kell, and I further certify that I am authorized to do so.
Respectfully submitted,
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ABOM&KUYVLA"S, L.L.P
Wayne Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-0220
Attorney for Defendant
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KIMBERLY ANN KELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
:NO. 08-827
DENNIS EMERSON KELL,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Please withdraw the appearance of Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire on behalf of the Plaintiff in
the above referenced matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated: IL b?
Kara W. Haggerty, E;i(Qui
Abom & Kutulaks
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Id. No. 86914
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, on behalf of the Plaintiff
in the above referenced matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated:
' Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
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