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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
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DANIEL E. MYERS and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PhEAS
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PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS T M
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v. CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiffs are Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers (hereinafter referred to as
"Maternal Grandparents"), who currently reside at 34 Bourbon Red Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. Patricia A. Myers is the natural Mother of Defendant,
Nikki F. Stum and Daniel E. Myers is her Stepfather.
2. The Defendant is Lucas L. Myers (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), is in Perry
County Prison. Prior to incarceration, he had no known permanent address.
3. The Defendant is Nikki F. Sturn (hereinafter referred to as "Mother), is currently in
Cumberland County. Prior to incarceration, she had no known permanent address.
4. Plaintiffs seek an order of legal and physical custody of the following child:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE DATE OF BIRTH
Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers 34 Bourbon Red Drive June 8, 2008
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
5. The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiffs who are currently residing at 34
Bourbon Red Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
6. Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
DATES
6/8/08 to 9/08
9/08 to 11/08
11/08 to 12/15/08
ADDRESSES
Address unknown
Perry County, PA
IN HOUSEHOLD
Unknown, Mother,
Father
Thundergust Road
Warrington Township, PA
2443 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA
Mother, Father,
Father's Father and his
Stepmother, and an
unrelated third party
Mother, Father and baby
with unrelated third
party Amy (last name
unknown)
12/15/08 to present 34 Bourbon Red Drive Maternal Grandparents
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Maternal Grandparents had the child every weekend from her birth until the end of August,
2008. Thereafter, they have had alternating weekends.
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7. The Father of the child is Lucas L. Myers, who is currently incarcerated at the Perry
County Prison.
8. The Mother of the child is Nikki F. Stum, who is currently incarcerated at the
Cumberland County Prison on a warrant from Perry County.
Defendants are unmarried.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiffs to that of the child is that of Maternal Grandparents.
The Plaintiffs currently reside with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers Grandchild
Rebecca Myers
Daughter (who is attending
College)
10. The relationship of the Defendants to the child is that of Father and Mother. The
Defendants are both currently incarcerated.
11. Plaintiffs have 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.
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12. The Plaintiffs have no information of any custody proceeding concerning the child
occurring or pending in any court of this Commonwealth.
13. Plaintiffs do 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.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because Plaintiffs are able to provide a stable, warm, clean and stimulating
environment for their grandchild. Children & Youth Services have been involved at the baby's birth
due to narcotics in her system. Defendants have had no stable household, are subject to repeated
criminal arrest, the most recent which are resulting in their incarceration in Prison. Defendants have
ignored safety concerns for the child, choosing to transport her in an uninspected vehicle with
Mother having no valid license. Defendants' employment has been erratic and they have been
unable to provide the child with appropriate needs in a sanitary environment. The child is very
familiar and bonded with Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs have had custody of the child during the period of
June through August every weekend from Friday to Sundays and on an alternating weekend basis.
15. 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.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs request the Court to grant shared legal and physical custody of
the child to the Plaintiffs.
DATE: December 22, 2008
( Bar ara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
VERIFICATION
We, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Custody Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief. We understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: / a a U C
DANIEL E. MYERS
PATRICIA A. MYER
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS,
Plaintiffs
v.
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
. NO.
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
1. Petitioners are Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, natural mother and
stepfather of Defendant, Nikki F. Stum. They are the Maternal Grandparents of
the child, Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers (DOB: June 8, 2008).
2. The child's natural Mother is Respondent Nikki F. Stum, an individual currently
incarcerated in Cumberland County Prison on recent charges stemming from
District Justice Frownfelter, Magisterial District Judge 41-3-05 Perry County. She
is currently incarcerated on charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen
property. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 23, 2008.
3. The child's natural Father is Respondent Lucas L. Myers, an individual currently
incarcerated in Perry County Prison for receiving stolen property. He is
incarcerated on a bench warrant and arrest warrant. He also has charges pending
on theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and criminal attempt to commit
theft. His preliminary hearing on those later charges is scheduled for January 14,
2009.
4. Since the child's birth, Petitioners had custody of the child every weekend until the
end of August and on alternating weekends since September to the present.
5. The child is in the present custody of the Petitioners. The child had been in the
custody of Petitioners for the weekend. At the conclusion of that custodial period,
the Respondents were arrested. The child was left in their custody by the Lower
Allen Police after the arrests of the Respondents on Monday, December 15, 2008.
6. No proceedings regarding the child has occurred.
7. A Custody Complaint has been filed simultaneously with this Emergency Petition
seeking to confirm custody in the maternal grandmother and her husband. A copy
of this Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
8. At the time of the child's birth, Children and Youth Services were involved with
the case due to the child being born with narcotics in her system.
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9. It is expected that Respondent Myers will not be released for some time. The
disposition of Respondent Stum's case is uncertain. She has a preliminary hearing
on December 23, 2008.
10. Petitioners are concerned that upon her eventual release from prison, Respondent
Mother will remove the child from their home and return the child to a vagabond
lifestyle. The Respondents have no home or other stable environment. The parties
have lived in various places since the baby' birth on June 8, 2008.
11. Petitioners have been advised that after being evicted from their latest property in
Harrisburg, the intention of the parties may be or have been to live in their car,
which car was in a deplorable condition. The car has no valid inspection and
Respondent, Nikki F. Stum has no valid driver's license.
12. Petitioners are able to give the child a sanitary, warm and established environment.
13. Petitioners have taken steps to continue medical care for the child and to enroll the
child in a state improved daycare while they work.
14. Petitioners provide stimulation and good physical care for their granddaughter,
which care they believe that Respondents are presently unable to provide.
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15. Petitioner has been in contact with Respondent, Lucas L. Myers who will be
incarcerated for some time. He expressed concurrence with Petitioners' care for
the child.
16. Petitioners are concerned that if after Respondent Mother's preliminary hearing
scheduled for December 23, 2008, she is released pending trial on her charges of
theft by deception and receiving stolen property, she may come and remove the
child from Petitioner's home. This would not be in the best interest of the child.
17. No Judge has been assigned to this matter.
18. No concurrence of Respondents has been received.
WHEREFORE, pending conciliation and further order of court, Petitioners request
that legal and physical custody of the child be confirmed in them.
DATE: r a/a ; , 2008
Barbara $umple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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EXHIBIT "A"
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM, :
Defendants NO.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of '2008, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it
is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before , the conciliator, at
on the day of , 20_, at _.M., 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 age 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.
FOR THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the American 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.
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
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiffs are Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers (hereinafter referred to as
"Maternal Grandparents"), who currently reside at 34 Bourbon Red Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. Patricia A. Myers is the natural Mother of Defendant,
Nikki F. Stum and Daniel E. Myers is her Stepfather.
2. The Defendant is Lucas L. Myers (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), is in Perry
County Prison. Prior to incarceration, he had no known permanent address.
3. The Defendant is Nikki F. Stum (hereinafter referred to as "Mother), is currently in
Cumberland County. Prior to incarceration, she had no known permanent address.
4. Plaintiffs seek an order of legal and physical custody of the following child:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE DATE OF BIRTH
Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers 34 Bourbon Red Drive June 8, 2008
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
5. The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiffs who are currently residing at 34
Bourbon Red Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
6. Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
DATES
6/8/08 to 9/08
ADDRESSES
Address unknown
Perry County, PA
NAMFSOFPERSONS
W HOUSEHOLD
Unknown, Mother,
Father
9/08 to 11/08
11/08 to 12/15/08
Thundergust Road
Warrington Township, PA
2443 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA
Mother, Father,
Father's Father and his
Stepmother, and an
unrelated third party
Mother, Father and baby
with unrelated third
party Amy (last name
unknown)
12/15/08 to present 34 Bourbon Red Drive Maternal Grandparents
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Maternal Grandparents had the child every weekend from her birth until the end of August,
2008. Thereafter, they have had alternating weekends.
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7. The Father of the child is Lucas L. Myers, who is currently incarcerated at the Perry
County Prison.
8. The Mother of the child is Nikki F. Stum, who is currently incarcerated at the
Cumberland County Prison on a warrant from Perry County.
Defendants are unmarried..
9. The relationship of the Plaintiffs to that of the child is that of Maternal Grandparents.
The Plaintiffs currently reside with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers Grandchild
Rebecca Myers
Daughter (who is attending
College)
10. The relationship of the Defendants to the child is that of Father and Mother. The
Defendants are both currently incarcerated.
11. Plaintiffs have 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.
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12. The Plaintiffs have no information of any custody proceeding concerning the child
occurring or pending in any court of this Commonwealth.
13. Plaintiffs do 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.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because Plaintiffs are able to provide a stable, warm, clean and stimulating
environment for their grandchild. Children & Youth Services have been involved at the baby's birth
due to narcotics in her system. Defendants have had no stable household, are subject to repeated
criminal arrest, the most recent which are resulting in their incarceration in Prison. Defendants have
ignored safety concerns for the child, choosing to transport her in an uninspected vehicle with
Mother having no valid license. Defendants' employment has been erratic and they have been
unable to provide the child with appropriate needs in a sanitary environment. The child is very
familiar and bonded with Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs have had custody of the child during the period of
June through August every weekend from Friday to Sundays and on an alternating weekend basis.
15. 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.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs request the Court to grant shared legal and physical custody of
the child to the Plaintiffs.
DATE: December 22, 2008
Bar ara Sumple-Sullivan, ?iEzsq.Wire-
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIK,M F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
VERIFICATION
We, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Custody Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief. We understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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DANIEL E. MYERS
PATRICIA A. MYER
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
VERIFICATION
We, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Pleading are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: a o
DANIEL E. MYERS
PATRICIA A. MYERS
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS,
Plaintiffs
V.
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
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NO.
ORDER
AND NOW, this ?-T day of 2008, upon consideration of Petitioners'
Petition for Emergency Relief, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that pending Cgr
conciliation and further order of court, legal andical custody of the child, Harleigh
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Springer-Levi Myers (DOB: June 8, 2008) Patricia
A. Myers.
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Lucas L. Myers, Perry County Prison, W McClure, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
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DANIEL E. MYERS AND PATRICIA A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 2008-7421 CIVIL ACTION LAW
LUCAS L. MYERS AND NIKKI F. STUM IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, December 30, 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, January 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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 T.
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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John B. Dougherty, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 70680
IRA H. WEINSTOCK, P.C.
800 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone: 717-238-1657
Facsimile: 717-238-6691
Attorneys for:
PLAINTIFFS
DANIEL E. MYERS and PATRICIA
A. MYERS,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiffs,
vs.
No. 08-7421 Civil Term
LUCAS L. MYERS and NIKKI F. STUM, :
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PETITION FOR LEAVE OF COURT
TO INTERVENE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1915.16
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CUSTODY CONCILIATION
AND NOW, Petitioner, Patricia Giovannini, by and through her attorney, John B.
Dougherty, Esquire, respectfully submits this Petition to Intervene and, in support thereof, avers
the following:
1. Your Petitioner is Patricia Giovannini, an adult individual residing at 1307
Georgetown Road, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17057.
2. Petitioner is the paternal grandmother of Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers
(hereinafter "the Minor Child") and the mother of the Minor Child's father/Defendant, Lucas
Levi Myers. The Minor Child is currently in the physical custody of Plaintiffs (the Minor
Child's maternal grandmother and step-grandfather) as per the Court's Order of December 23,
2008.
3. Petitioner currently resides with her husband, Michael Giovannim, and her 13
year old son at the aforementioned address.
4. The Defendants have lived a transient lifestyle since the birth of the Minor Child,
however, both Petitioner and her husband have attempted to provide support to the Defendants
and the Minor Child and to assist them with raising the Minor Child.
5. The Defendant/Father has indicated to Petitioner that he wishes for her to have
primary physical custody of the Minor Child.
6. The best interests and permanent welfare of the Minor Child would be best served
by granting Petitioner leave to intervene as a party in the matter so that she could be considered
as a resource for the Minor Child, up to and including maintaining primary physical custody of
the Minor Child, in that the Petitioner and her husband are able to provide a stable and nurturing
environment for the Minor Child and Defendant/Father believes Petitioner would be in the best
position to care for the Minor Child.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court grant her leave to
participate in the custody conciliation. Furthermore, Petitioner is requesting leave of court to file
a Counterclaim for custody and to participate in all future proceedings.
Respectfully Submitted
IRA H. WEINSTOCK, P.C.
800 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone: 717-238-1657
By:
JOHN B. DOUGHE TY
Attorney I.D. No. 70680
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
ss:
I verify that the statements made in the attached pleading are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties set forth in 18 Pa.C.S.
§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED:
PATRICIA GIOVANNINI
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of 2009, I, John B. Dougherty,
Esquire, attorney for Petitioner, hereby certify that I served the within PETITION FOR
LEAVE OF COURT TO INTERVENE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1915.16 AND TO
PARTICIPATE IN CUSTODY CONCILIATION this day by depositing the same in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, in the post office at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
By First Class Mail:
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Mr. Lucas L. Myers
Perry County Prison
West McClure
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Ms. Nikki F. Stum
Cumberland County Prison
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and ;
NIKKI F. STUM, :
Defendants : NO. 08 - 7421
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
VV SPA eing duly sworn according to law, deposes and states that at
approximately 0,7' ?b 9
.m. on /y B a , 2009 at
V I't) I personally served Nikki F. Stum, with a copy of the
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following.
1. Custody Complaint;
2. Petition for Emergency Relief; and
3. Order dated December 23, 2008.
I hereby certify that the facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are
subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A., 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 2009
Nikki V. Stum
(Signature of person served)
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO. 08 - 7421
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, cli _eing duly sworn according to law, deposes and states that at
approximately ?f.m. on 1-? 1 I 1 ' 2009 at r?CJ
f f26,(,/ , I personally served Lucas L. Myers, with a copy of
the following.
1. Custody Complaint;
2. Petition for Emergency Relief; and
3. Order dated December 23, 2008.
I hereby certify that the facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are
subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.,4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ?X-Wow, , 2009
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(Signature of person served)
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DANIEL E. MYERS AND
PATRICIA A. MYERS,
PLAINTIFFS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LUCAS L. MYERS AND
NIKKI F. STUM,
DEFENDANTS
08-7421 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of January, 2009, the petition of Patricia
Giovannini to intervene in the within custody action IS GRANTED effective upon her
filing a counterclaim for primary physical custody of Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers.
By the
ZJohn B. Dougherty, Esquire
? Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
?Lucas L. Myers
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO. 08 - 7421
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, 15d 51 P-)b keing duly sworn according to law, depof ses and states that at
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approximatel k/: /2.m. on January _A2, 2009 at rt
I personally served Nikki F. Stum, with a copy of the
Order ted December 30,2008 and copy of letter to Conciliator Dawn S. Sunday dated January
6, 2009 in the above ptioned matter.
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N i F. Stum
(Signature of person served)
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January 6, 2009 in the above captioned matter.
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knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are
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DANIEL E. MYERS and IN THE COURT OF COMMO]`d :PLEAS OF
PATRICIA A. MYERS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P)?-,N\ S YLVANIA
Plaintiff
vs. 2008-7421 CIVIL ACTION LA. W
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM :
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 17th day of March, 2009, the conciliator, being advised by Plaintiff's counsel
that no further action is necessary at this time and that the conciliator may relinquish jurisdiction,
hereby relinquishes jurisdiction.
BY THE COURT,
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Dawn S. Sunday
Custody Conciliator
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DANIEL E. MYERS and
PATRICIA A. MYERS
Plaintiff
VS.
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2008-7421 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
Harleigh Springer-Levy June 8, 2008 Maternal Grandparents
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on January 12, 2009, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Plaintiff Maternal Grandparents, Daniel Myers and Patricia Myers, with
their counsel, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, and John B. Dougherty, Esquire who represents the
Paternal Grandmother and her husband on a Petition to Intervene filed on their behalf. Both the
Father, Lucas Myers, and the Mother, Nikki Stum, were incarcerated at the time of the conference.
3. This Court entered an Emergency Order on December 23, 2008 granting temporary
physical and legal custody to the Maternal Grandmother, Patricia Myers, pending the conciliation
conference.
4. At the conference, the grandparents began discussing arrangements for the Child and it was
determined that this matter would be placed on hold until further contact from Plaintiffs' counsel.
Pursuant to a communication from Plaintiffs' counsel on February 17, 2009, an Order is attached
relinquishing jurisdiction. None of the parties wishes to take any action at this time and, if necessary
in the future, will file additional petitions. No further Order is recommended.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
TARY
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire ' }JO
Supreme Court #32317
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549 Bridge Street 12
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445 f'_aP i" HRLAND COUNTY
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN TFMMMtZ'T 'F COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS,
Plaintiffs
V.
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
: NO. 08-7421
PETITION TO CONFIRM THE INTERIM CUSTODY ORDER DATED
DECEMBER 23, 2008 AS A FINAL ORDER
Petitioners are Plaintiffs, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, (hereinafter
referred to as "Maternal Grandparents") who currently reside at 34 Bourbon Red
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. Respondent is Defendant, Lucas L. Myers, (hereinafter referred to as "Father")
whose last known address was 9478 Apartment 7, Carlisle Road, Dillsburg, York
County, Pennsylvania 17019. To the knowledge of Petitioners, Father has recently
been incarcerated in Perry County Prison from July 12, 2011 to July 13, 2011 and
in Dauphin County Prison from August 4, 2011 to August 8, 2011. It is believed
that he has returned to his prior residence after his release from prison.
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3. Respondent is Defendant, Nikki F. Stum, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother")
who currently resides at 9478 Apartment 7, Carlisle Road, Dillsburg, York County,
Pennsylvania 17019.
4. The minor child in this action is Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers (DOB: June 8,
2008).
5. This action was initiated by Maternal Grandparents in December, 2008 as a result
of their concerns and fears about the welfare of the child. A true and correct copy
of the Petition for Emergency Relief is attached hereto as Exhibit A. In 2008, the
child was left in Maternal Grandparents' custody by the Lower Allen Police
Department after the arrests of Mother and Father. Maternal Grandparents were
concerned that upon Mother's and Father's eventual release from prisons, he or
she would remove the child from Maternal Grandparents' home and return the
child to a vagrant lifestyle. Children Youth Services were involved at the time of
the child's birth in June, 2008, due to the child being born with narcotics in her
system.
6. On December 23, 2008, an Order of Court was entered in this matter by the
Honorable Judge Bayley. Said Order awarded temporary legal and physical
custody of the child to the Maternal Grandmother, Patricia Myers, pending
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conciliation and further Order of Court. A true and correct copy of same is
attached hereto as Exhibit B.
7. On or about January 7, 2009, the child's paternal grandmother, Patricia Giovannini
(hereinafter referred to as Paternal Grandmother), filed a Petition to Intervene
requesting the Court allow her to participate in the Custody Conciliation.
8. By Order of Court dated January 9, 2009, the Honorable Judge Bayley directed
that Paternal Grandmother's Petition was granted effective upon her filing a
counterclaim for primary physical custody of the child.
9. No counterclaim was ever filed by Paternal Grandmother.
10. A Custody Conciliation was held on January 12, 2009, wherein Maternal
Grandparents and Paternal Grandmother and her husband attended. As a result of
the agreement of the parties, no further action was to be taken and, if necessary, in
the future, additional petitions would be filed. A true and correct copy of the
Custody Conciliation Summary Report is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
11. Until this Petition, no further filing has been made by any parry and no order has
been entered modifying the terms of the December 23, 2008 Order.
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12. Following Mother's and Father's release from prison, Maternal Grandmother
began phasing in and allowing Mother and Father mid week contact and custody of
the child. Maternal Grandmother has custody of the child every weekend from
Friday to Sunday.
13. Maternal Grandparents believed that during Mother's and Fathers' periods of
physical custody, they were personally caring for the child at their home, but now
have learned another unrelated third party was watching the child in lieu of being
with Mother and Father.
14. Maternal Grandparents have great concern regarding the safety and well being of
the child while in the custody of Mother and Father for the following reasons:
a. Both Mother and Father are currently unemployed.
b. Neither Mother nor Father have valid driver's licenses or means of
transportation.
c. Mother and Father are currently renting an apartment together; however,
Maternal Grandparents have been advised by their landlord that Mother and
Father will be served with an eviction notice shortly. (They were evicted
from their previous residence in July, 2010 for unpaid rent and damage to
property.)
d. Mother's and Father's food stamps have been discontinued, the reason for
which is unknown to Maternal Grandparents.
e. Father had been incarcerated in Perry County Prison, but was released from
jail on bail for pending charges in Perry County of Forgery-Unauthorized
Act in Writing, Theft By Unlawful Taking-Moveable Prop, and Theft by
Deception-False Impression.
f. Father was recently incarcerated in Dauphin County Prison, but was
released August 8, 2011.
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g. It is expected that Mother and Father may be using illegal substances.
15. Maternal Grandparents are now concerned about the environment for the child
when with her natural parents.
16. Maternal Grandparents continue to be able to provide the child a safe, sanitary,
warm and established environment and provide stimulation, nurturing, attention
and proper physical care for the child.
17. Maternal Grandparents request that the Order of Court dated December 23, 2008,
be confirmed as a final Order granting Maternal Grandparents legal and physical
custody of the child.
18. Maternal Grandparents request that a custody conciliation be scheduled.
19. The Honorable Judge Bayley was previously assigned to this case.
WHEREFORE, Maternal Grandparents request the Order of Court dated
December 23, 2008, be confirmed as a final Order of Court granting Maternal
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Grandparents legal and physical custody of the child.
DATE: August,2011
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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Exhibit A
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v. CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NUM F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
1. Petitioners are Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, natural mother and
stepfather of Defendant, Nikki F. Stum. They are the Maternal Grandparents of
the child, Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers (DOB: June 8, 2008).
2. The child's natural Mother is Respondent Nikki F. Stum, an individual currently
incarcerated in Cumberland County Prison on recent charges stemming from
District Justice Frownfelter, Magisterial District Judge 41-3-05 Perry County. She
is currently incarcerated on charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen
property. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 23, 2008.
3. The child's natural Father is Respondent Lucas L. Myers, an individual currently
incarcerated in Perry County Prison for receiving stolen property. He is
incarcerated on a bench warrant and arrest warrant. He also has charges pending
on theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and criminal attempt to commit
theft. His preliminary hearing on those later charges is scheduled for January 14,
2009.
4. Since the child's birth, Petitioners had custody of the child every weekend until the
end of August and on alternating weekends since September to the present.
5. The child is in the present custody of the Petitioners. The child had been in the
custody of Petitioners for the weekend. At the conclusion of that custodial period,
the Respondents were arrested. The child was left in their custody by the Lower
Allen Police after the arrests of the Respondents on Monday, December 15, 2008.
6. No proceedings regarding the child has occurred.
7. A Custody Complaint has been filed simultaneously with this Emergency Petition
seeking to confirm custody in the maternal grandmother and her husband. A copy
of this Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
8. At the time of the child's birth, Children and Youth Services were involved with
the case due to the child being born with narcotics in her system.
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9. It is expected that Respondent Myers will not be released for some time. The
disposition of Respondent Stum's case is uncertain. She has a preliminary hearing
on December 23, 2008.
10. Petitioners are concerned that upon her eventual release from prison, Respondent
Mother will remove the child from their home and return the child to a vagabond
lifestyle. The Respondents have no home or other stable environment. The parties
have lived in various places since the baby' birth on June 8, 2008.
11. Petitioners have been advised that after being evicted from their latest property in
Harrisburg, the intention of the parties may be or have been to live in their car,
which car was in a deplorable condition. The car has no valid inspection and
Respondent, Nikki F. Stum has no valid driver's license.
12. Petitioners are able to give the child a sanitary, warm and established environment.
13. Petitioners have taken steps to continue medical care for the child and to enroll the
child in a state improved daycare while they work.
14. Petitioners provide stimulation and good physical care for their granddaughter,
which care they believe that Respondents are presently unable to provide.
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15. Petitioner has been in contact with Respondent, Lucas L. Myers who will be
incarcerated for some time. He expressed concurrence with Petitioners' care for
the child.
3.6. Petitioners are concerned that if after Respondent Mother's preliminary hearing
scheduled for December 23, 2008, she is released pending trial on her charges of
theft by deception and receiving stolen property, she may come and remove the
child from Petitioner's home. This would not be in the best interest of the child.
17. No Judge has been assigned to this matter.
18. No concurrence of Respondents has been received.
WHEREFORE, pending conciliation and further order of court, Petitioners request
that legal and physical custody of the child be confirmed in them.
DATE: Ia/a Q , 2008
Barbara tumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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EXHIBIT "A„
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and :
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants : NO.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 2008, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it
is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before , the conciliator, at
on the day of , 20 , at _.M., 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 age 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.
FOR THE COURT,
By.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the American 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.
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
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 7741445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants : NO.
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiffs are Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers (hereinafter referred to as
"Maternal Grandparents"), who currently reside at 34 Bourbon Red Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. Patricia A. Myers is the natural Mother of Defendant,
Nikki F. Stum and Daniel E. Myers is her Stepfather.
2. The Defendant is Lucas L. Myers (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), is in Perry
County Prison. Prior to incarceration, he had no known permanent address.
3. The Defendant is Nikki F. Stum (hereinafter referred to as "Mother), is currently in
Cumberland County. Prior to incarceration, she had no known permanent address.
4. Plaintiffs seek an order of legal and physical custody of the following child:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE DATE OF BIRTH
Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers 34 Bourbon Red Drive June 8, 2008
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
5. The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiffs who are currently residing at 34
Bourbon Red Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
6. Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
DATES ADDRESSES
6/8/08 to 9/08 Address unknown
Perry County, PA
9/08 to 11/08 Thundergust Road
Warrington Township, PA
11/08 to 12/15/08 2443 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA
NAM&SOFPER.SONS
IN HOUSEHOLD
Unknown, Mother,
Father
Mother, Father,
Father's Father and his
Stepmother, and an
unrelated third party
Mother, Father and baby
with unrelated third
party Amy (last name
unknown)
12/15/08 to present 34 Bourbon Red Drive Maternal Grandparents
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Maternal Grandparents had the child every weekend from her birth until the end of August,
2008. Thereafter, they have had alternating weekends.
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7. The Father of the child is Lucas L. Myers, who is currently incarcerated at the Perry
County Prison.
8. The Mother of the child is Nikki F. Stum, who is currently incarcerated at the
Cumberland County prison on a warrant from Perry County.
Defendants are unmarried.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiffs to that of the child is that of Maternal Grandparents.
The Plaintiffs currently reside with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Harleigh Springer-Levi Myers Grandchild
Rebecca Myers
Daughter (who is attending
College)
10. The relationship of the Defendants to the child is that of Father and Mother. The
Defendants are both currently incarcerated.
11. Plaintiffs have 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.
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12. The Plaintiffs have no information of any custody proceeding concerning the child
occurring or pending in any court of this Commonwealth.
13. Plaintiffs do 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.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because Plaintiffs are able to provide a stable, warm, clean and stimulating
environment for their grandchild. Children & Youth Services have been involved at the baby's birth
due to narcotics in her system. Defendants have had no stable household, are subject to repeated
criminal arrest, the most recent which are resulting in their incarceration in Prison. Defendants have
ignored safety concerns for the child, choosing to transport her in an uninspected vehicle with
Mother having no valid license. Defendants' employment has been erratic and they have been
unable to provide the child with appropriate needs in a sanitary environment. The child is very
familiar and bonded with Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs have had custody of the child during the period of
June through August every weekend from Friday to Sundays and on an alternating weekend basis.
15. 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.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs request the Court to grant shared legal and physical custody of
the child to the Plaintiffs.
DATE: December 22, 2008 ??
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Bar`6ara Sample-Sullivan, Esquire---
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
544 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
VERIFICATION
We, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Custody Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief. We understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: /a Wa U
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DANIEL E. MYERS
PATRICIA A. MYE
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO.
VERIFICATION
We, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Pleading are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
.
Dated: oZ
DANIEL E. MYERS
PATRICIA A. MYERS
Exhibit B
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire . 1
Supreme Court #32317 _
549 Bridge Street !
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. ER?,?ci, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A.NN1 RS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants
NO. 741 ? t?iTii % T-!r?
ORDER
AND NOW, this __22 r- day o2008, upon consideration of Petitioners'
Petition for Emergency Relief, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that pending
conciliation and further order of court, legal and ph ical custody of the child, Harleigh
Springer-Levi Myers (DOB: June 8, 2008) and Patricia
A. Myers.
BY THE COURT:
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Distribution:
Barbara Sumple Sullivan, Esquire, 549 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070
Mr. Lucas L. Myers, Perry County Prison, W McClure, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Ms. Nikki F. Stum, Cumberland County Prison,'1101 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Exhibit C
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DANIEL E. MYERS and
PATRICIA A. MYERS
Plaintiff
VS.
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NHUU F. STUM
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2008-7421 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
Harleigh Springer-Levy June 8, 2008 Maternal Grandparents
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on January 12, 2009, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Plaintiff Maternal Grandparents, Daniel Myers and Patricia Myers, with
their counsel, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, and John B. Dougherty, Esquire who represents the
Paternal Grandmother and her husband on a Petition to Intervene filed on their behalf. Both the
Father, Lucas Myers, and the Mother, Nikki Stum, were incarcerated at the time of the conference.
3. This Court entered an Emergency Order on December 23, 2008 granting temporary
physical and legal custody to the Maternal Grandmother, Patricia Myers, pending the conciliation
conference.
4. At the conference, the grandparents began discussing arrangements for the Child and it was
determined that this matter would be placed on hold until further contact from Plaintiffs' counsel.
Pursuant to a communication from Plaintiffs' counsel on February 17, 2009, an Order is attached
relinquishing jurisdiction. None of the parties wishes to take any action at this time and, if necessary
in the future, will file additional petitions. No further Order is recommended.
/Yt&4 ca .e d-ov 9
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire 49
Custody Conciliator
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court 432317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PATRICIA A. MYERS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants NO. 2008-7421
VERIFICATION
We, Daniel E. Myers and Patricia A. Myers, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Pleading are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: 7 1 /
DANIEL E. MYERS
PATRICIA A. MYE
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
DANIEL E. MYERS and,
PATRICIA A. MYERS,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LUCAS L. MYERS and
NIKKI F. STUM,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
NO. 2008-7421
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIVAN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date, I
served a true and correct copy of Petition to Confirm Interim Custody Order dated December 23,
2008 as a Final Order, in the above-captioned matter upon the following individual(s), by United
States first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Lucas L. Myers
9478, Apt. 7 Carlisle Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
DATE: August l) , 2011
uire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Ms. Nikki F. Stum
9478, Apt. 7, Carlisle Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019