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JAMES R. BOOP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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HOLLY L. TEAL, CIVIL ACTION - CHILD CUSTODY
Defendant
COMPLAINT IN CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is James R. Boop, an adult individual residing at 106 Virginia Beach
Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015.
2. Defendant is Holly L. Teal, an adult individual residing at 159 N. Locust Pointe
Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the following minor child: Brittany Lynn
Boop, born March 19, 1996 (hereinafter, "the child").
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of Defendant, who resides at 159 N. Locust
Pointe Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050.
6. During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Names Addresses Dates
Holly L. Teal 159 N. Locust Pointe Road 8/1/08 - present
Chris Teal Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Janice Teal
Holly L. Teal 159 N. Locust Pointe Road 12/05 - 8/1/08
James R. Boop. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Chris Teal
Janice Teal
Holly L. Teal
James R. Boop
Chris Teal
Janice Teal
7.The mother of the child is Defendant Holly L. Teal , residing with the child
at 159 N. Locust Pointe Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050. She is single.
8. The father of the child is Plaintiff James R. Boop, who resides at 106 Virginia
Beach Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015. He is single.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of father. The Plaintiff currently
resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
No one other than himself
10. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of mother. The Defendant
currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Chris Teal
Janice Teal
84 Regency South 1998 -12/05
Carlisle, PA 17015
Relationship
Brother
Mother
11. 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.
12. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
13. 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.
14. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
15. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
a) the Plaintiff Father has lived continuously with his daughter for the past
twelve years;
b) the Defendant Mother has interfered with Father's continuing contact with his
daughter since their separation on August 1, 2008; and
c) the emotional, physical and/or spiritual development of the child will be
enhanced by maintaining continuing contact with her Father.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant to him partial physical and
shared legal custody of the child, Brittany Lynn Boop.
Respectfully submitted,
Join M. Kerr, Esquire
Attorney 1. D. # 26414
Law Office of John M. Kerr, Esquire
5020 Ritter Road
Suite 109
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717) 766-4008
Attorney for Plaintiff, James Bopp
Dated: December 2, 2008
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, James R. Boop, hereby states that he is the Plaintiff in the foregoing
custody action and, as such, is authorized to execute this Verification and that any factual
statements contained in the preceding Complaint For Custody are true to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. He understands that any false statements are subject to the
penalties prescribed at 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
James R. Boop
JAMES R. BOOP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
HOLLY L. TEAL,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - CHILD CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby states that he has served a copy of the foregoing, "Complaint In
Custody," on the below-named individual in the manned indicated.
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL and HAND-DELIVERY
Holly L. Teal
159 N. Locust Pointe Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
W,
John M. Kerr, Esquire
Attorney I. D. # 26414
Law Office of John M. Kerr, Esquire
5020 Ritter Road
Suite 109
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717) 766-4008
Attorney for Plaintiff, James R. Boop
Dated: December 2, 2008
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JAMES R. BOOP IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2008-7073 CIVIL ACTION LAW
HOLLY L. TEAL
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, December 08, 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 Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 9:30 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/ Jacqueline M. Verney,Esq• . /yYN _
Custody Conciliator F
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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JAMES R. BOOP,
Plaintiff
V.
HOLLY L. TEAL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2008-7073
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this (O day of FA?t`?"? , 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, James R. Boop and the Mother, Holly L. Teal, shall have
shared legal custody of Brittany Lynn Boop, born March 19, 1996. 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 periods of partial physical custody on alternating
weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
4. Father shall have two non-consecutive weeks, including his alternating
weekend, during the summer, provided he give Mother 30 days prior notice.
5. Holidays:
A. Easter shall be shared as agreed such that one party shall have physical
custody of the child from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the other party
shall have physical custody of the child from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on Mother's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the child
on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
C. Father shall always have physical custody of the child on Memorial
Day and Labor Day and Mother shall always have physical custody on
July 4th all from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
D. Thanksgiving shall be divided such that Father shall always have
physical custody of the child from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Mother
shall always have physical custody from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
E. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
12:00 noon Christmas Eve to 12:00 noon Christmas Day. Block B
shall be from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00
noon. Father shall have Block A in odd numbered years and Block B
in even numbered years. Mother shall have Block A in even
numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years.
F. Father shall have physical custody of the child on Father's birthday
from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
G. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on Mother's birthday
from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
H. The parties shall have at least four hours of time with the child on her
birthday or the day before her birthday, as agreed.
6. In the event that Mother is unavailable to care for the child for more than 8
hours, she shall contact Father and offer said custodial time to him.
7. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party shall transport.
8. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact.
9. The parties shall not discuss custodial matters in front of the child.
10. Neither party shall do or say anything nor permit a third party from doing
or saying anything that may estrange the child from the other party, or injure the opinion
of the child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the
child's love or affection for the other party.
11. 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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ZC, 5:-John M. Kerr, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Holly L. Teal, pro se
159 N. Locust Pointe Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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JAMES R. BOOP,
Plaintiff
V.
HOLLY L. TEAL,
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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
Brittany Lynn Boop
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2008-7073 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
March 19, 1996 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on February 2, 2009,
with the following in attendance: The Father, James R. Boop, with his counsel, John M.
Kerr, Esquire, and the Mother, Holly L. Teal, pro se.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date acq line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator