HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-4415AMANDA B. TSCHUDY,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY,
Defendant
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN DIVORCE
:NO.
i DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may
be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY
OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER 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 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
AMANDA B. TSCHUDY, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY,
Defendant :NO.
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Amanda B. Tschudy, who, by and through her
attorneys, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, Charles O. Beckley, II, and Beckley & Madden,
of Counsel, files this Complaint, in which she avers that:
1. Plaintiff, Amanda B. Tschudy, is an adult individual residing at 446 Big
Spring Road, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant, Joshua J. Tschudy, is an adult individual residing at 14 Lisburn
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Both parties were bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of the original
Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 27, 2004.
5. There have been no prior actions in divorce or for annulment between the
parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that
Plaintiff or Defendant has the right to request the Court to require the parties to
participate in such counseling.
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REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c) OR (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The averments contained in Paragraphs 1 through 7 of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
9. Plaintiff's marriage to Defendant is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that she may
have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §§3301(c) or (d), Plaintiff,
Amanda B. Tschudy, respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
COUNT II
REQUEST FOR CUSTODY, PARTIAL CUSTODY,
AND/OR VISITATION
UNDER SECTION 5303 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
11. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence Date of Birth
Tyler J. Tschudy 446 Big Spring Road 7/16/2005
New Cumberland,PA 17070
Maximus E. Tschudy 446 Big Spring Road 11/18/2006
New Cumberland, PA 17070
The children were not born out of wedlock.
12. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff who resides at 446
Big Spring Road, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania 17070.
13. During the past five years, the children have resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
Persons
Plaintiff and Defendant
Address
426 Boxwood Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Dates
birth of 1st child till 2/06
2
Plaintiff and Maternal 446 Big Spring Road 2/06 till 1/07
Grandparents New Cumberland, PA 17070
* Defendant moved into 446 Big Spring Road in May 06 and remained until 1/07
Plaintiff and Defendant 413 Ross Avenue, Apt C 1/07 till 6/08
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Plaintiff and Maternal 446 Big Spring Road 6/08 to present
Grandparents New Cumberland, PA 17070
14. The Mother of the children is Amanda B. Tschudy, currently residing at
446 Big Spring Road, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania 17070.
15. The Father of the children is Joshua J. Tschudy, currently residing at 14
Lisburn Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
16. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of Mother. Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
The parties minor children and her parents Mark and Cathy Telencio.
17. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of Father. Defendant
currently resides with the following persons:
His parents.
18. 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 another court.
19. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the
children pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
20. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect
to the children.
21. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by
granting the relief requested because Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the
children since birth.
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22. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to
this action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to
custody or visitation of the children will be given notice of the pendency of this action
and the right to intervene.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5303, Plaintiff, Amanda B. Tschudy,
respectfully requests the Court to grant her primary physical and joint legal custody of the
parties' minor children.
DATED: 7/0,3/ay
of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 233-7691
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Respectfully submitted,
VERIFICATION
I, Amanda B. Tschudy, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document 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 18 Pa. C. S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DATED:
Amanda B. Tschudy
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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY
DEFENDANT
• 2008-4415 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, July 28, 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 Friday, August 22, 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. All children al;e 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/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
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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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 2008-4415 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2008, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it ' ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Amanda B. Tschudy, and the Father, Joshua J. Tschudy, shall have shared legal
custody of Tyler J. Tschudy born July 16, 2005 and Maximus E. Tschudy born November 18, 2006.
Major decisions concerning the Children including, but not necessarily limited to, their 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 each Child's best
interest. Neither party shall impair the other party's rights to shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each party
shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children 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 Children.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children on alternating weekends,
beginning August 30, 2008, on both Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. In addition,
the Father shall have custody of the Children during an afternoon or evening each week for at least
three (3) hours as arranged by agreement between the parties. The Father shall provide as much notice
as possible to the Mother for the weekly period of custody.
4. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the Father shall provide transportation for all
exchanges of custody.
5. The parties shall share having custody of the Children on holidays, with the specific times
and dates to be arranged by agreement between the parties. The Father shall have custody of the
Children every year on Father's Day and the Mother shall have custody of the Children every year for
Mother's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
6. Beginning in 2009, the parties shall make arrangements for periods of summer vacation
custody by agreement.
7. The Father shall not leave the Children alone in the care of the paternal grandparents. In the
event the Father is unavailable to provide care for the Children during his period of custody, the Father
shall contact the Mother to provide the care. The Mother shall also provide the Father with an
opportunity to provide care for the Children during periods of unavailability.
8. Each parent shall ensure that the other parent has his or her current address and telephone
number on an ongoing basis.
9. Neither party shall use illegal drugs or consume alcohol to excess during periods of custody
with the Children.
10. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
11. Within ninety (90) days of the date of this Order, either party or counsel may contact the
conciliator to schedule an additional custody conciliation conference, if necessary to review the
custodial arrangements after the Father has relocated from the paternal grandparents' residence.
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.
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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY
Plaintiff
VS.
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY
Defendant
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
2008-4415 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Tyler J. Tschudy
Maximus E. Tschudy
July 16, 2005
November 18, 2006
Mother
Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on August 22, 2008, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Mother, Amanda B. Tschudy, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley,
Esquire, and the Father, Joshua T. Tschudy, who participated in the conference by speaker phone from
the court house. The Father is not represented by counsel.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator 1
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-04415 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TSCHUDY AMANDA B
VS
TSCHUDY JOSHUA J
STEVE BENDER Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - DIVORCE was served upon
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DEFENDANT , at 0013:10 HOURS, on the 9th day of August , 2008
at 14 W LISBURN ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
JAMES TSCHUDY
by handing to
FATHER OF DEFENDANT
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - DIVORCE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 12.00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this
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So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
08/11/2008
BECKLEY & MADDEN
By:
Deputy Sheriff
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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY,
Defendant :NO. 08 - 4415
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on July 23, 2008.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit 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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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA J. TSCHDUY,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
:NO. 08 - 4415
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I . I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
:NO. 08 - 4415
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on July 23, 2008.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit 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.
Dated:
J Amanda B. Tschud
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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA J. TSCHDUY,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 08 - 4415
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
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2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit 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.
Dated:
Amanda B. Tschudy
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AMANDA B. TSCHUDY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY,
Defendant : NO. 08 -- 4415
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court
for the entry of a Decree of Divorce.
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: the complaint was served on a
Joshua J. Tschudy, on August 9, 2008, by the Sheriff.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by plaintiff on April 27, 2009; by defendant on April 27, 2009.
4. Related claims pending: No economic claims raised.
5. (a) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice April 27, 2009, and it is being
filed contemporaneously herewith.
(b) Date defendant's Waiver of Notice April 27, 2009, and it is being
filed contemporaneously herewith.
DATED:
of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)233-7691
Respectfully submitted,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
AMANDA B. TSCHUDY CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY NO 08 -- 4415
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, 1?? - , 7<n9ol , it is ordered and decreed that
AMANDA B. TSCHUDY plaintiff, and
JOSHUA J. TSCHUDY , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
NONE.
By
Attest: J.
rothonotary
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