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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact
our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
Ashley M. Trayer, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Joshua. M. Billet,
Defendant. : NO. 08- mad CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
The plaintiff, Ashley M. Trayer, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in custody.
1. The plaintiff is Ashley M. Trayer, residing at 3902 Trayer Lane, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. The defendant is Joshua M. Billet, residing at 3468 Druck Valley Rd, York, York
County, Pennsylvania 17402.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary custody of.
Name Present Residence Age
Anabelle Michelle Billet 3902 Trayer Lane 1 (d.o.b. 10/11/06)
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of Ashley Trayer, who resides at 3902 Trayer Lane.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
6. During the past five years the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
Persons Address Dates
Linda Trayer 3902 Trayer Lane 10/11/06-Present
Ashley M. Trayer Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050
Thomas Trayer
The mother of the child is Ashley M. Trayer.
She is single.
The father of the child is Joshua M. Billet.
He is single.
7. The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of mother. The plaintiff currently
resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Linda Trayer Mother
Thomas Trayer Father
Zachary Trayer Son
Sabrina Trayer Daughter
Anabelle M. Billet Daughter
8. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of father. The defendant currently
resides with the following persons:
Name
Helen Moats
Marion Billet
James Billet
Relationship
Girlfriend
Grandmother
Father
9. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth, or any other state.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
10. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a. Plaintiff has been the child's primary caretaker for all of the child's life;
b. Plaintiff provides the child with a stable home and environment with adequate
moral, emotional, and physical surroundings as required to meet the child's
needs;
c. Plaintiff has permitted contact between Defendant and the child and will
continue to do so;
d. Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the child.
11. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody to the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the Court to grant her shared legal custody
and primary physical custody of the child, with the father having periods of partial
custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ?_ Z
Michael Lightfoot
Certified Legal Intern
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ROBE E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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.
Ashley M. Trayer
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Ashley Trayer : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Joshua Billet
Defendant NO. 08-3a03CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Ashley Trayer , Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to
the party.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date 5 ' 13/ h l?
Michael Lightfo
Certified Legal Intern
ROBERT' E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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ASHLEY M. TRAYER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2008-3203 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOSHUA M. BILLET
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 , 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 Monday, June 23, 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/ ac ueline M. Verne Es .
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.
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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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JUN 2 5 2008
ASHLEY M. TRAYER,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA M. BILLET,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2008-3203
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ZAP day of 2008, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Ashley M. Trayer and the Father, Joshua M. Billet, shall have
shared legal custody of Annabelle Michelle Billet, born October 11, 2006. 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 her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and the other parent. To the extent one parent
has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make
the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
3. Father shall have partial physical custody of the child on alternating
weekends from Friday at 7:00 p.m. to Sunday at 7:00 p.m. beginning Friday, June 27,
2008.
4. Transportation shall be shared such that the parties shall meet at the
designated time at the Rutters Gas Station located at the Newberrytown Exit of I-83.
5. Holidavs: The following holiday and event schedule shall supersede the
regular custody schedule. At the end of the holiday period (as set forth below), the
regular custodial schedule shall resume. Mother and Father shall share physical custody
of the child on the child's birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day and Father's
Day as follows:
A. Easter and Thanksgiving Day shall be alternated each year, with each parent
having custody for one of the holidays each year. The custody period shall
begin at 7:00 p.m. on the day prior to the holiday and shall end at 7:00 p.m. on
the day of the holiday. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on
Easter in even numbered years and Father shall have physical custody of the
child for Easter in odd numbered years. Mother shall have physical custody
of the child for Thanksgiving in odd numbered years and Father shall have
physical custody of the child for Thanksgiving in even numbered years.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from 7:00 p.m.
on December 23 to 7:00 p.m. on December 24. Block B shall be from 7:00
p.m. on December 24 to 7:00 p.m. on December 25. Mother shall have Block
A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years. Father shall
have Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years.
C. The child's birthday shall be shared between the parents as mutually agreed.
D. Mother's Day/Father's Day. Mother shall have physical custody of the child
on Mother's Day weekend from Friday at 7:00 p.m. to Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Father shall have physical custody of the child on Father's Day weekend from
Friday at 7:00 p.m. to Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
6. Vacation. Father shall have physical custody of the child for one
uninterrupted week in the summer of 2008 provided he give Mother 15 days prior notice
and the location and telephone number where the child may be reached. For all
succeeding years Father shall have two non-consecutive weeks in the summer provided
he give Mother 15 days prior notice and the location and telephone number where the
child may be reached. Father may not select the period from July 3-5.
7. Except for vacation, Father shall not remove the child from Pennsylvania
overnight without Mother's prior authorization or Order of Court.
8. Both parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the child.
9. Both parties shall notify each other of all medical care the child receives
while in the other parent's care and all medical emergencies that arise.
10. Neither party may consume alcohol to the point of intoxication or use
illegal drugs immediately before or during their periods of physical custody.
11. Neither parent may do or say anything, not permit a third party from doing
or saying 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.
12. 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.
cc: Michael Lightfoot, certified legal intern, counsel for Mother
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ASHLEY M. TRAYER,
Plaintiff
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JOSHUA M. BILLET,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2008-3203 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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
Annabelle Michelle Billet October 11, 2006
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on June 23, 2008, with
the following in attendance: The Mother, Ashley M. Trayer, with her counsel, Michael
Lightfoot, certified legal intern, Anne MacDonald-Fox, Esquire, Family Law Clinic and
the Father, Joshua M. Billet, by telephone, pro se.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date ac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator