HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-3427CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL J. NIEVES,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2008 -.WZ7 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Christina M. Crawford, by her attorneys, Irwin &
McKnight, and presents the following Complaint for Custody.
1.
The Plaintiff, Christina M. Crawford, is an adult individual with an address of 7 Pine
Road, Apartment 502, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
2.
The Defendant, Michael J. Nieves, is an adult individual with an address of 101 East
High Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of one (1) child, namely, Desirae N. Nieves, born
September 17, 2004.
4.
The Plaintiff, Christina M. Crawford, desires that the parties have shared legal custody of
the said minor child, Desirae N. Nieves.
5.
The Plaintiff, Christina M. Crawford, desires primary physical custody of the said minor
child, Desirae N. Nieves, with periods of temporary physical custody to Defendant, Michael J.
Nieves, as the parties can agree.
6.
The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor child requires that the Court grant
the Plaintiff s request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Christina M. Crawford, respectfully requests that she be
awarded primary physical custody and shared legal custody of Desirae N. Nieves as provided
herein, with periods of temporary physical custody to Defendant, Michael J. Nieves, as provided
herein.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Marcup A. . I,
14 Esquire
Attorn for Plaintiff
60 We Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pe is 17013-32
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
Date: June 4, 2008
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint for Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
CHRISTINA M. OftA-W-F-Olff
Date: June 4, 2008
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CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MICHAEL J. NIEVES
DEFENDANT
2008-3427 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, June 09, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 8:30
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/ Dawn S. Sunda 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.
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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CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 2008-3427 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL J. NIEVES
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7 'Z/ day of ?%- , , , , 2008, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered a?W directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Christina M. Crawford, and the Father, Michael J. Nieves, shall have shared
legal custody of Desirae N. Nieves, born September 17, 2004. Major decisions concerning the Child
including, but not necessarily limited to, her health, welfare, education, religious training and
upbringing shall be made jointly by the parties after discussion and consultation with a view toward
obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the Child's best interest. Neither party shall impair the
other party's rights to shared legal custody of the Child. Neither party shall attempt to alienate the
affections of the Child from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or
circumstance concerning the Child that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With
regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the
Child at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated
thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as
soon as possible. In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and
full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any
reports or information given to either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child on dates and times as arranged
by agreement between the parties in advance.
4. The Father may file a Petition for the scheduling of an additional custody conciliation
conference, if necessary, to review the custodial arrangements.
5. 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
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CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL J. NIEVES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2008-3427 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
Desirae N. Nieves September 17, 2004 Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on July 17, 2008, with the following individuals
in attendance: the Mother, Christina M. Crawford. The Mother's counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, III,
Esquire, did not attend the conference. The Father, Michael J. Nieves, did not appear for the
conference or contact the conciliator. It was confirmed at the conference that the Father had been
served with the Complaint and Notice of the conference by certified mail on June 19, 2008.
3. According to the Mother, the Child has resided with her since the date of the parties'
separation on May 28, 2008. Since that time, the Father has spent a few hours with the Child on June
10 and during the week preceding the conference for a few hours. The Mother indicated that it is not
her intent to prevent the Father from spending time with the Child and having periods of custody but
she felt that an Order was necessary due to the Father's threats on occasion to take the Child and not
return her to the Mother's residence.
4. Based upon the representations of the Mother at the conference and the fact that the Father
did not attend the conference or contact the conciliator's office, the conciliator recommends an Order
in the form as attached. The Father may file a Petition requesting an additional custody conciliation
conference if necessary to review the custodial arrangements.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
MICHAEL J. NIEVES,
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2008 - 3427 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
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AND NOW comes the Petitioner, Christina M. Crawford, by her attorneys, Irwin &
McKnight, P.C. and presents the following Petition for Modification of Custody.
1.
The Petitioner, Christina M. Crawford, is an adult individual with an address of 7 Pine
Road, Apartment 502, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
2.
The Respondent, Michael J. Nieves, is an adult individual with an address of 1310 State
Street, Apartment 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17103.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely, Desirae N. Nieves,
born September 17, 2004, and Dakota M. Nieves, born March 16, 2011.
4.
The parties are currently governed by an Order of Court dated July 22, 2008, and signed
by the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, regarding custody of the minor child, Desirae N. Nieves.
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5.
The Petitioner, Christina M. Crawford, desires that the parties have shared legal custody
of said minor children, Desirae N. Nieves and Dakota M. Nieves.
6.
The Petitioner, Christina M. Crawford, desires primary physical custody of said minor
children, Desirae N. Nieves and Dakota M. Nieves, with periods of temporary physical custody
to Respondent, Michael J. Nieves, as the parties can agree.
7.
The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor children, Desirae N. Nieves and
Dakota M. Nieves, requires that the Court grant the Petitioner's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Christina M. Crawford, respectfully requests that she be
awarded primary physical custody and shared legal custody of Desirae N. Nieves and Dakota M.
Nieves as provided herein, with periods of temporary physical custody to Respondent, Michael J.
Nieves, as provided herein.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT, P.C.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013- 222
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
Date: July 15, 2011
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CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL J. NIEVES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2008-3427
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this rl? day of 2008, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Repo?4rtis ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother. Christina M. Crawford, and the Father, Michael J. Nieves, shall have shared
legal custody of Desirae N. Nieves, born September 17, 2004. Major decisions concerning the Child
including, but not necessarily limited to, her health, welfare, education, religious training and
upbringing shall be made jointly by the parties after discussion and consultation with a view toward
obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the Child's best interest. Neither party shall impair the
other party's rights to shared legal custody of the Child. Neither party shall attempt to alienate the
affections of the Child from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or
circumstance concerning the Child that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With
regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the
Child at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated
thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as
soon as possible. In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. §309, each party shall be entitled to complete and
full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any
reports or information given to either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child on dates and times as arranged
by agreement between the parties in advance. `
4. The Father may file a Petition for the scheduling of an additional custody conciliation
conference, if necessary, to review the custodial arrangements.
5. 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,
cc: Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Michael J. Nieves - Father
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unto set my hand
4nd As seal Rf saA cpult at C1031e, Pa, /
CHRISTINA M. CRAWFORD
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL J. NIEVES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2008-3427 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
Desirae N. Nieves September 17, 2004 Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on July 17, 2008, with the following individuals
in attendance: the Mother, Christina M. Crawford. The Mother's counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, 111,
Esquire, did not attend the conference. The Father, Michael J. Nieves, did not appear for the
conference or contact the conciliator. It was confirmed at the conference that the Father had been
served with the Complaint and Notice of the conference by certified mail on June 19. 2008.
?. According to the Mother. the Child has resided with her since the date of the parties"
separation on May 28, 2008. Since that time, the Father has spent a few hours with the Child on June
10 and during the week preceding the conference for a few hours. The Mother indicated that it is not
her intent to prevent the Father from spending time with the Child and having periods of custody but
she felt that an Order was necessary due to the Father's threats on occasion to take the Child and not
return her to the Mother's residence.
4. Based upon the representations of the Mother at the conference and the fact that the Father
did not attend the conference or contact the conciliator's office, the conciliator recommends an Order
in the form as attached. The Father may file a Petition requesting an additional custody conciliation
conference if necessary to review the custodial arrangements.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody is based upon information which has
been gathered by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements
made in this document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: July 15, 2011
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 , upon consideration of the attached Complai nt,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Friday, August 26, 2011 _ at 9:00 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/ Dawn S. Sunda 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.
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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