HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-1891ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Petitioner
v.
AMY E. RUSH,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. OB- 1841 Civil lerwt
: CIVIL ACTION -- CUSTODY
Respondent
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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
AN 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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO THE TELEPHONE
OR THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166
John A. Davidson
The Law Office of John A. Davidson
208 N. 3,d St. Suite 130
Harrisburg PA 17101
(717) 526-7850
JAD@JohnADavidsonesq.com
ANTHONY P. RUSH,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Petitioner
V.
AMY E. Crider,
Respondent
NO. I?-I
: CIVIL ACTION -- CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
And Now Comes the Petitioner, Anthony P. Rush, an adult individual, by his
attorneys, The Law Office of John A. Davidson.
1. Petitioner is Anthony P. Rush who currently resides at 18 Hummel Ave, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011, hereinafter "Petitioner"
2. Respondent is Amy E. Rush who currently resides at 810 Park St, Orangeburg,
Orangeburg County, South Carolina 29115, hereinafter "Respondent".
3. The Petitioner is sui juris and has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for a period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding the filing
of this Petition.
7. The parties are the parents of the following unemancipated children who reside(s)
with the Plaintiff:
NAME AGE SEX DATE OF BIRTH
Anna Virginia Rush 9 F August 2, 1998
Alexander Malone Rush 5 M May 10, 2002
8. For the preceding five years; the child has resided at the following addresses:
ADDRESS
903 S. 12th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
Various Addresses with
Respondent unknown to Petitioner
Dates
August 24, 2007 to Present
March 2004 to August 23, 2007
110A Pintail Drive
Summerville, SC
12 Marshall Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1485 Highway 61
Ridgeville, SC
December 2003 to March 2004
May 2003 to November 2003
April 2001 to April 2003
9. Petitioner and Respondent were parties to a divorce action in the County of Bamberg
in South Carolina which awarded custody to the Respondent. The order is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
10. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical
custody of the child/children or who claims to have custody, partial custody or
visitation rights with respect to the child/children.
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11. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child/children will be served by
granting the requested relief.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the court award the parties'
shared legal custody further that primary physical custody be awarded to the Petitioner
and that the respondent shall have 2 weeks of partial custody every summer.
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John A. Davidson
ID # 200503
208 N. 3rd Street
Suite 130
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Anthony P. Rush Plaintiff
Dated: zo oy
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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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Anthony P. sh
Petitioner
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EXHIBIT A
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
COUNTY OF BAMBERG )
Amy E. Rush )
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Anthony Paul Rush )
Defendant, )
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Date of I-learing:
Presiding .Judge:
Attorney for Plaintiff:
Defendant did not appear
Guardian ad Litem:
Court Reporter:
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Peter R Nuessle
W. D. Rhoad IV
R. Steven Chandler
Hilda M. Jordan
This action was commenced by the filing of a Summons and Complaint in the
Clerk of Court's office for Bamberg County on December 18, 2006. The Complaint
sought a divorce based on one year seperation as well as other related relief. The
Defendant accepted service of the same as evidenced by the acceptance of service. -phis
matter came before the Court on February 8, 2007. Present at the hearing were the
Plaintiff, represented by her attorney, W. D. Rhoad IV. The Defendant did not appear.
Also present was R. Steven Chandler, the guardian ad litem for Abigail Lavem Rush.
Based upon the testimony presented, the pleadings and other matters appearing of
record I make the following findings of fact and conclusions of law:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. 'The parties to this action are husband and wife, having been married to each
other on September 27, 1997.
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2. The Plaintiff is a citizen and resident of the county of Bamberg, State of South
Carolina and had been for a period in excess of three months prior to the
cormencement of this action.
3. The Defendant is a citizen and resident of Pennsylvania and has been for a
period in excess of three months prior to the commencement of this action.
4. That of this marriage two children were born, Anna Virginia Rush, DOB: 8-
2-98 and Alexander ]vl. Rush, DOB: 5-20-02.
5. That the parties last lived together as husband and wife in the State of South
Carolina.
6. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter hereto.
7. That the plaintiff has given birth to another child, Abigail Lavern Rush and R.
Steven Chandler should be appointed to serve as Guardain Ad Litem for the
minor child in this action.
8. The Guardain has had an opportunity to investigate the allegations
surrounding whether or not the defendant is the father- of this child and he is
satisfied that the Defendant in this action is not the father. The Guardians
report is based-upon the fact that both parties to this action are white and this
is a mixed race child and there is has been a finding of paternity in Charleston
County naming Anthony B. Carpenter as the father of this child.
9. The Guardian in this case should be paid the sum of $250.00 for services
rendered in connection with this case and that amount should be paid within
30 days of the date of this order.
10. -1 hat the plaintiff should be awarded eustodv of the minor children horn of this
marriage. subject to reasonable visitation ri,ohts of the defendant.
1 1 . That the defendant should pay child support in the amount of `57.00 per week
directly to the plaintiff, but if the Defendant is more than 5 days late with am,
one payment then all future payments should be made through the Clerk of
Bamberg County with 5% added for costs of collection.
12. Prior to the taking of any testimony an inquiry was made regarding the
possibility of reconciliation and 1 find and certify that the marriage is
irrevocably broken and that further efforts in this regard would be unavailing.
13. The Plaintiff is entitled to a divorce of and from the Defendant on the Urounds
of one year seperation.
14. Both parties shall be awarded that portion or marital property in their
possession, subject to any debt thereon, and pay debts incurred in their
respective names as a full, final and complete award of marital property in
accordance with the Equitable ;apportionment Act for the State of South
Carolina.
I5. Both parties shall be forever barred ii-om receiving or claiming ahmorly from
the other.
16. Both parties shall be responsible for their respective attomey's fees and costs
incurred in connection with this action.
17. The plaintiff wishes to resume the use of the name of Amy F:lizaheth Crider. I
find that there is no intent on her part to avoid creditors or evade criminal
prosecution, or other improper motives. This should therefore be granted.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The Plaintiff is entitled to a divorce of and from the Defendant on the
grounds of one year seperation.
2. Plaintiff shall be given custody of the parties' minor children born of
this marraige, subject to reasonable visitation rights to the defendant.
3. Defendant shall pay directly to the plaintiff the sum of 557.00 per week
as child support.
4. The Defendant is not the father of Abigail I.,. Rush and the Guardian
for this child should be paid 5250.00 for services rendered in
connection with this case within 30 days of the date of this order.
5. Both parties are awarded that portion or marital property in their
possession, subject to any debt thereon, and pay debts incurred in their
respective names as a full, final and complete award of marital property
in accordance with the Equitable Apportionment Act for the State of
South Carolina.
6. Both parties shall be forever barred from receivinu or claiming alimony
from the other.
7. Both parties shall be responsible for their respective attorney's fees and
costs incurred in connection with this action.
$. That the plaintiff be, and she hereby is authorized by the Court to
resume the name of Amy Elizabeth Crider, and by such name she shall
hereafter be known.
,)ko, AND IT IS ORDERED.
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS
Columbia, South Carolina
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(middle) (last)
WIFE-MAIDEN NAME (first) DATE OF BIRTH STATE OF BIRTH
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RESIDENCE state) (county) (city) NUMBER OF THIS MARRIAGE RACE OR COLOR (specify)
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PLACE OF THIS'MARRIAGE \- (state) (count) DATE OF MARRIAGE NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNDER 18
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PLAINTIFF (specify) DECREEE GRANTED TO (specify) WAS DIVORCE CONTESTED LEGAL GROUNDS
(specify yes or no)
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DATE DECREE SIGNED TYPE OF DECREE absolute divorce or annulment,
(month) (day) (year) (specify)
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MAIDEN NAME RESUMED BY DECREE SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER (if any) (month-day-year)
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COUNTY DOCKET NUMBER
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I CERTIFY THAT THE-A OVE IS CORRECT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS OF THIS COURT FILED ON:
signature of clerk of court month day year
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HUSBAND - SOCIAL SECURITY # WIFE - SOCIAL SECURITY tt
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DHEC 0682 (08/1997)
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ANTHONY P. RUSH IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
AMY E. CRIDER
DEFENDANT
• 2008-1891 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, July 01, 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 Friday, August 01, 2008 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. 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. G&o Es q.
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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ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Plaintiff
VS.
AMY E. CRIDER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-1891
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this (0 {-` day of August, 2008, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Anthony P. Rush, and the Mother, Amy E. Crider, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Anna Virginia Rush, born August 2, 1998, and
Alexander Malone Rush, born May 10, 2002.
2. During the school year, Father shall enjoy primary physical custody of the
minor children.
3. During the summer months, Father shall have physical custody for the first
two weeks of the summer vacation, Mother shall have custody thereafter for
the summer vacation, and Mother shall return the children to Father's primary
custody two weeks before the first day school is scheduled to start.
4. The Christmas Holiday shall be alternated between the parties with Mother
having custody on Christmas of 2008, and the parties alternating thereafter.
5. Assuming the timing is available, Mother shall also have custody of the
minor children during the spring break of each year subject to the length of
the break and the parties being able to make arrangements for transportation,
etc.
6. In the event Mother is in the Pennsylvania area and gives Father reasonable
notice, Mother shall be entitled to exercise physical custody with the children
when she is Pennsylvania.
7. Mother shall also have temporary custody with the minor children at such
other times as agreed upon by the parties.
8. Transportation for exchange of custody shall be shared with the parties
meeting at a halfway point for exchange.
9. Father shall also make arrangements for the children to visit Mother for a
period of time in August of 2008 before they go back to school.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
with the Custody Conciliator for a conference.
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Attorney for Plaintiff/Father
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ANTHONY P. RUSH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMY E. CRIDER, NO. 2008-1891
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child/children who is/are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
Anna Virginia Rush, born August 2, 1998
Alexander Malone Rush, born May 10, 2002
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 1, 2008, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Amy E. Crider, who appeared via telephone without
counsel, and the father, Anthony P. Rush, with his counsel, John A.
Davidson, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: o g a )( '6/
Hubert X. Gilroy, E wire
Custody Concilia r
ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Petitioner
V.
AMY E. CRIDER,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1891 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION -- CUSTODY
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NOTICE TO DEFEND
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
AN 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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO THE TELEPHONE
OR THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166
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John A. Davidson
The Law Office of John A. Davidson
107 North Front St. Suite 117
Harrisburg PA 17101
(717) 238-4043
JAD@JohnADavidsonesq.com
ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Petitioner
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1891
AMY E. CRIDER,
Respondent
CIVIL ACTION -- CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION CUSTODY
And Now Comes the Petitioner, Anthony P. Rush, an adult individual, by his
attorneys, The Law Office of John A. Davidson.
1. Petitioner is Anthony P. Rush who currently resides at 18 Hummel Ave, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011, hereinafter "Father".
2. Respondent is Amy E. Crider, now uses the name Amy E Akins who currently
resides at 810 Park St, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina 29115,
hereinafter "Mother"
3. The parties are the parents of the following unemancipated children who
reside(s) with the Plaintiff:
NAME AGE SEX DATE OF BIRTH
Anna Virginia Rush 11 F August 2, 1998
Alexander Malone Rush 7 M May 10, 2002
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For the preceding five years; the children has resided at the following addresses:
ADDRESS
Dates
18 Hummel Ave, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 August 24, 2007 to Present
Various Addresses with
Respondent unknown to Petitioner
March 2004 - August 23, 2007
On August 6, 2008 a Custody Order hereinafter "Order". The Order is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
6. On December 20, 2008, Father transported the children to the agreed exchange
point.
7. On December 31, 2008 while Anna was in the custody of her Mother she spent
the night with a daughter of a friend of Mother, Anna awoke due to a son of a friend of
the Respondent fondling her chest under her shirt.
8. The Respondent had told Anna not to mention the incident of December 31,
2008.
9. On January 3, 2009, the Father was informed of the incident by the Respondent.
10. On January 29, 2009, Jackie Jurado, a Sexual Assault Counselor from the YWCA,
visited Arena at her school.
11. On June 20, 2009 Father brought the children to the exchange point. Mother
informed Father she would not have phone service until June 24, 2009. In fact Mother
had no phone service until July 1, 2009, leaving Father with no way of contacting the
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children.
12. During the summer visitation period Anna gained 33 pounds going from a
weight of 120 pounds to 153 pounds.
13. During the Christmas visit, December 20, 2009 to January 5, 2010 Anna was in
her Mother's custody Anna gained 15 pounds in the period of 15 days.
14. On January 3, 2009, Mother transported the Children to the exchange point in a
van. The children were in the back of the van where there were no seats and no seat
belts let alone a proper booster seat for Alex.
15. On January 2, 2010, the children were transported in an Oldsmobile Alexis, a 5
passenger vehicle. At the time there were 6 people in the vehicle (Mother, her
husband?, The Children and her two children by her current husband. Two children
shared on seatbelt. None of the children were in the required child or booster seats.
16. At some point in July 2009 while the Children were in South Carolina Mother
spent a night in jail. The exact reason is unclear as Mother failed to notify father of the
situation.
17. Father believes and therefore avers that Mother's driving privileges are under
suspension.
18. Father believes that while the Children were visiting Mother she drives them
around even though her driving privileges are suspended.
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19. Father believes that Mother has inadequate housing for the Children. During the
summer 2009 and Christmas 2009 periods of partial custody Mother lacked proper
sleeping arrangements for the Children.
20. Father believes and therefore avers that Mother neglects the Children's personal
hygiene. She lacks proper laundry facilities. She also refuses to allow the children to
bathe themselves on a daily basis.
21. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child/children will be served by
granting the requested relief.
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WHEREFORE, Father respectfully requests that the court modify the existing
order as follows:
1) Summer vacation start three weeks after the last week of school and end three
weeks before the start of school.
2) All periods of partial custody for Mother be suspended until Mother files
notice with the court of the following:
a) Proof that her driving privileges have been restored.
b) Proof that Mother carries at least the state required insurance.
3) Father may refuse to allow for the exchange of the children if Mother's vehicle
lacks the appropriate number of seats and child and/or booster seats to transport
the child legally.
By -Lk
V John A. Davidson
ID # 200503
208 N. 3rd Street
Suite 130
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Dated: Attorney for Anthony P. Rush Plaintiff
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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.
Date Anthony P. sh
Petitioner
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ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Plaintiff
VS.
AMY E. CRIDER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-1891
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this CO {R day of August, 2008, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Anthony P. Rush, and the Mother, Amy E. Crider, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Anna Virginia Rush, born August 2, 1998, and
Alexander Malone Rush, born May 10, 2002.
2. During the school year, Father shall enjoy primary physical custody of the
minor children.
3. During the summer months, Father shall have physical custody for the first
two weeks of the summer vacation, Mother shall have custody thereafter for
the summer vacation, and Mother shall return the children to Father's primary
custody two weeks before the first day school is scheduled to start.
4. The Christmas Holiday shall be alternated between the parties with Mother
having custody on Christmas of 2008, and the parties alternating thereafter.
5. Assuming the timing is available, Mother shall also have custody of the
minor children during the spring break of each year subject to the length of
the break and the parties being able to make arrangements for transportation,
etc.
6. In the event Mother is in the Pennsylvania area and gives Father reasonable
notice, Mother shall be entitled to exercise physical custody with the children
when she is Pennsylvania.
7. Mother shall also have temporary custody with the minor children at such
other times as agreed upon by the parties.
8. Transportation for exchange of custody shall be shared with the parties
meeting at a halfway point for exchange.
9. Father shall also make arrangements for the children to visit Mother for a
period of time in August of 2008 before they go back to school.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
with the Custody Conciliator for a conference.
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Judge
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Attorney for Plaintiff/Father
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ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Petitioner
V.
AMY E. CRIDER,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1891 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -- CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And Now, on this 10th day of March 2010 I, John A. Davidson, attorney for the
Plaintiff, Anthony P. Rush, hereby certify that I have served true and correct copies of
the within documents, on Amy E. Crider Pro Se Defendant by depositing same to in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
Amy E. Crider
810 Park St
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
The Law Office of John A. Davidson
By _ --
John A. Davidson
ID # 200503
107 North Front Street
Suite 117
Harrisburg, PA 17101
ANTHONY P. RUSH IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYI-VANIA
V.
AMY E. CRIDER
DEFENDANT
2008-1891 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 upon consideration of the attached ('omplaint,
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 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 9:30 AM
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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 ofa 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.
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-;166
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ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Plaintiff
VS.
AMY E. CRIDER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-1891
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COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this A&O( day of April, 2010, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. 4 of the Cumberland County Courthouse
on the 4`h day of June, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. At this hearing, the father shall be the
moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the parties, or
the parties themselves if they do not have an attorney, shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth the history of custody in this
case, the issues currently before the Court, a summary of each parties position on
these issues, a list of witnesses who will be called to testify on behalf of each party
and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness. This memorandum shall
be filed at least ten days prior to the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of this Court, this Court's Order of August 6 shall remain in
place.
3. In addition to mother being delivered a copy of this Order via regular mail from the
Prothonotary, father's counsel is directed to forward a copy of this Order to the mother
via certified mail, return receipt requested, and father's counsel is directed to provide
proof of service of a copy of this Order on mother at the above scheduled hearing.
4. In the event mother retains counsel and legal counsel believes another Custody
Conciliation, either in person or via telephone call, would help facilitate a resolution
of this case, legal counsel for the parties may contact the Custody Conciliator directly
to schedule another Custody Conciliation prior to the June 4, 2010 hearing date.
BY THE COURT,
Judge Kevin/A. Hess
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMY E. CRIDER, NO. 2008-1891
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable Kevin A. Hess
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. Father filed a petition to modify the existing custody order which is dated August 6,
2008. A Conciliation Conference was held April 21, 2010 and mother did not appear
at that conference. Father's counsel indicated mother was served with notice for the
conference, and the father himself suggested the mother was aware of the filing of
the petition and scheduling of the conference.
2. Father has custody of the children as of right now and is seeking to modify the Order
to restrict mother's time in the summer . The Conciliator was able to arrange a
hearing to be scheduled prior to when the children would normally be scheduled to
go to visit the mother in South Carolina.
3. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
Date: ApriRk) , 2010
Hubert X. Gilroy,
Custody Concilid
ANTHONY P. RUSH,
Petitioner
V.
AMY E. CRIDER,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1891
CIVIL ACTION -- CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO CHANGE ADDRESS
To the Prothonotary:
Please update your records to reflect that the address for John A. Davidson, Esquire
is now:
John A. Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
107 North Front Street
Suite 117
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Date: May 7, 2010
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( X ) Service was made by United States Postal Service, first class mail, postage
prepaid, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested to the Respondent, on the
18th day of May 2010. The return receipt signed by the Respondent is attached hereto.
( ) The Defendant was personally served with a true and correct copy of the
above pleading by hand-delivering the same to the Defendant. Personal service was
made at the following location and time: on the
day of , 200_, at o'clock.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 1
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
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Date: May 24, 2010
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HISTORY OF CASE:
The first order of custody was made in South Carolina Mother was
awarded primary custody.
On August 6, 2008 a custody order was issued by Cumberland
County Court of Common Pleas awarding Father Primary Custody.
On March 11, 2010 Father filed a petition to modify the August 6,
2008 Custody Order
II. ISSUES
A. Mother has failed to abide by the legal custody by failing to
inform Father of allegations of Anna being fondled by a son of one of
mother's friends. Further, while the children were with mother she
failed to inform father of her being incarcerated. Also, Mother has
not maintained phone service while she had custody of the children.
B. Mother has repeatedly failed to provide proper transportation
for the children. Inter alia she has driven the children with her
driving privileges suspended. She has transported the child in
vehicles lacking adequate seating and has failed to use the proper
child seats for the children.
C. On 2 separate occasions when Mother has had custody of
Anna the child has put on excessive amounts of weight.
III. FATHER'S POSITION ON THE ISSUES.
A. That Mother is required to maintain a method of contact and
that she not discuss custody issues with the children.
B. That Mother be required to provide proof that she has a valid
driver's license and a vehicle with adequate seating and
appropriate car seats for the children.
IV. WITNESSES TO BE CALLED:
NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT OF TESTIMONY:
1. Amy Crider 207 Hungerpiller St Mother's transportation
St. Matthews, SC 29135 issues. Mother's living
conditions for the children.
2. Anthony P. Rush 18 Hummel Ave. Mother's lack of driver's
Camp Hill, PA 170111 license, lack of appropriate
transportation, and weight
gain of child.
V. ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED FOR TRIAL:
Two Hours.
By
V John A. Davidson
ID # 200503
107 North Front Street
Suite 117
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Anthony P. Rush
Dated: May 24, 2010
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And Now, on this 24th day of May 2010 I, John A. Davidson, attorney for the
Plaintiff, Anthony P. Rush, hereby certify that I have served true and correct copies of
the within documents, on Amy E. Crider Pro Se Respondent by depositing same to in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
Amy E. Crider
207 Hungerpiller St
St. Matthews, SC 29135
The Law Office of John A. Davidson
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John A. Davidson
ID # 200503
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ANTHONY P. RUSH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
AMY E. CRIDER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant NO. 2008-1891 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4th day of June, 2010, after
hearing, the existing custody order in this case is modified
to provide that:
1. The summer vacation period shall start three
weeks after the last week of school and end three weeks
before the start of school.
2. The mother shall not drive or transport the
children any time when her driving privileges have been
suspended or revoked or at any time when she does not carry
at least the state-required insurance.
3. The father may refuse to allow the exchange of
the children if the mother's vehicle, or mother's substitute
vehicle, lacks the appropriate number of seats and child
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By the Court,
Kevin A. Hess, P.J.
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For the Plaintiff
Y Amy E. Akins
810 Park Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
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