HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-0477Courtney Kishel Powell, Esquire
PAID No. 81509
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
Attorney for Plaintiff
MICHAEL BROWNEWELL,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
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TRACY BROWNEWELL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Michael Brownewell, residing at 3 Tern Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
2. The Defendant is Tracy Brownewell, residing at 293 Plaza Drive, Boling Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
3. Plaintiff seeks physical custody of the following children:
Rayven Lynn Brownewell 202 Garfield Drive 11/8/00
Carlisle, PA 17015
Gavin Michael Brownewell 202 Garfield Drive 10/14/06
Carlisle, PA 17015
Rayven Lynn Brownewell was born out of wedlock. Gavin Michael Brownewell was born
of the marriage.
The children are presently in the custody of Brenda and Gary Kuhn, maternal grandparents,
who reside at 202 Garfield Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Michael and Tracy Brownewell 3 Terri Drive birth to 10/07
Carlisle, PA 17015
Brenda and Gary Kuhn 202 Garfield Drive 10/07 to present
Carlisle, PA 17015
The mother of the children is Tracy Brownewell, currently residing at 293 Plaza Drive, Boiling
Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007. She is divorced.
The father of the children is Michael Brownewell, currently residing at 3 Terri Drive,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is divorced.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of father. The Plaintiff currently
resides by himself.
5. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of mother. The Defendant
currently resides by herself as far as Plaintiff knows.
6. 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.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
Plaintiff knows 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. The names
and address of such persons are: Brenda and Gary Kuhn, maternal grandparents who currently
reside at 202 Garfield Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested because father should have regular and consistent periods of custody with his
two (2) children.
$. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been identified herein. 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.
Name Address Basis for claim
Brenda and Gary Kuhn 202 Garfield Drive Grandparents
Carlisle, PA 17015
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Michael Brownewell, requests the court to grant physical
custody of the minor children, Rayven Lynn Brownewell and Gavin Michael Brownewell, to him.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated:
By:
Attorney I.D. #81504
P.O. Box 650 v
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
Attorney for Plaintiff
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK
& CONNELLY, LLP
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Pleading are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MICHAEL BROWNEWELL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TRACY BROWNEWELL
DEFENDANT
2009-477 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, February 03, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Monday, March 02, 2009 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Jacqueline M. Verne Es .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
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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MICHAEL BROWNEWELL,
Plaintiff
VI.
TRACY BROWNEWELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2009477
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 41h day of M air V\r? , 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Michael Brownewell and the Mother, Tracy Brownewell, shall
have shared legal custody of Rayven Lynn Brownewell, born November 8, 2000 and
Gavin Michael Brownewell, born October 14, 2006. Each parent shall have an equal
right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency
decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding their 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 children including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children 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 children.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
B. Alternating Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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C. Beginning the first weekend in September, 2009, one weekend per
month to coincide with the alternating Saturdays as listed in 3B, from
Friday at 5:30 p.m. to Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
D. Christmas Day from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
E. All other holidays and birthdays as agreed by the parties.
F. Such other times as the parties can agree.
4. Father shall be responsible for all transportation unless otherwise agreed.
5. In the event that Gavin is sick, Father will not exercise his period of
custody with Gavin.
6. Neither party shall do anything or say anything, nor permit third parties
from doing or saying anything that may estrange the children from the other party, or
injure the opinion of the children as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural
development of the children's love or affection for the other party.
7. 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.
BY THE COURT,
J.
cc. Michael Brownewell, pro se
3 Terri Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
Tracy Brownewell, pro se
293 Plaza Drive
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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MICHAEL BROWNEWELL,
Plaintiff
V.
TRACY BROWNEWELL,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2009477 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Rayven Lynn Brownewell November 8, 2000 Mother
Gavin Michael Brownewell October 14, 2006 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on March 2, 2009, with
the following in attendance: The Father, Michael Brownewell, pro se, and the Mother,
Tracy Brownewell, pro se.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date acq ine M. Verney, Esquire Custody Conciliator