HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-1034IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GARY L. BUPP, CIVIL ACTION
Plaintiff
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MELISSA BUPP, CUSTODY
Defendant
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The plaintiff is Gary Bupp who currently resides at 348 Maple
Lane, which is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The defendant is Melissa Bupp who currently resides at 472
Brook Circle, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, which is in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3. The plaintiff is seeking custody of the following children:
Name Residence Age
Jessie Elliott Bupp 472 Brook Circle, Mechanicsburg 16
(DOB-10/8/92)
Deric Alexander Bupp 348 Maple Lane, Carlisle 15
(DOB -10/6/93 )
Brandon Lee Bupp 472 Brook Circle, Mechanicsburg 13
(DOB - 6/16/95)
The parties were not married at the time that Jessie was born.
The parties were married at the time that Deric and Brandon were
born.
During the past five years (or date of birth of the children), the
children have resided with the following persons and at the following
addresses:
(List all Persons) (List all Addresses) (Dates)
Gary, Melissa, Jessie 348 Maple Lane prior to 8/2007
Deric, and Brandon Bupp Carlisle, PA 17013
Melissa, Jessie, Deric 472 Brook Circle 8/2007 to 1/2009
And Brandon Bupp Carlisle, PA 17013
Deric has resided with the Plaintiff since January of 2009. Jessie and
Brandon have resided with the Defendant continuously but have visited with
the Plaintiff periodically.
The mother of the children is Melissa Bupp, currently residing at 472
Brook Circle, Mechanicsburg.
She is divorced.
The father of the children is Gary Bupp, currently residing at 348
Maple Lane, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
He is divorced.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of father.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons other than
children:
Susan Wass (girlfriend)
5. The relationship of defendant to the children is that of mother.
The defendant currently resides with the following persons other than
the children:
None.
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
childen pending in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
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.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be
served by granting the relief requested because:
Plaintiff is willing and able to perform the primary parental
responsibilities for the children.
Plaintiff is in the best position to provide the care and nurture which
the children need for healthy development.
8. 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.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to grant him custody of the
minor children.
Coover, Esquire
ID 92385
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GARY BUPP,
Plaintiff
V.
MELISSA BUPP,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: d- IF- 0?
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GARY BUPP
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2009-1034 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MELISSA BUPP
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, February 24, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to. the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR. THE COURT.
By: John Mangan, x. 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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GARY L. BUPP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO.: 09-1034
MELISSA BUPP, CIVIL ACTION
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Melanie L. Erb, Esquire in the above referenced matter for
the Defendant, Melissa Bupp, per her request.
Date: O/ 2
Respectfully Submitted,
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Attorney ID 84445
2132 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)975-9446
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GARY L. BUPP,
Plaintiff,
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MELISSA BUPP,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.: 09-1034
CIVIL ACTION
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on his date, a true a correct copy of the forgoing
Praecipe was served by first class mail upon the following:
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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GARY L. BUPP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 09-1034 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MELISSA BUPP, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this 6 day of April 2009, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
Legal Custody: The Father, Gary Bupp, and the Mother, Melissa Bupp, shall have shared legal
custody of Jesse E. Bupp, born 10/08/1992, Deric A. Bupp, born 10/06/1993 and Brandon L.
Bupp, born 06/16/1995. The parties shall have an equal right 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 of 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.
2. Physical Custody: Mother and Father shall arrange physical custody of the Children as
follows:
a. During the school year, Father shall have primary physical custody of Deric A.
Bupp and Mother shall have primary physical custody of Jesse E. Bupp and
Brandon L. Bupp. The parents shall alternate weekends with the three boys
from Friday evening until Sunday evening. The parents shall meet at the Kohl's
in Silver Springs for the custody exchanges absent mutual agreement otherwise.
b. During the Children's summer vacation, the parents shall share physical custody
of the Children starting the first Sunday after school lets out, Father shall have
physical custody of the Children for a two week block ending on Sunday
evening followed by Mother having custody of the Children for a two week
block from Sunday evening to Sunday evening. This schedule shall continue
until the end of the summer vacation.
C. Father and Mother may alter this schedule the parties mutually agree.
3. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Children on a reasonable
basis.
4. Holidays: The parents shall arrange the holiday schedule as attached unless otherwise mutually
agreed upon.
5. Each parent shall have one week (seven consecutive days) of vacation with the Child/ren p*,k
year. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days advance notice of the requested
time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular physical custody schedule. In the event
the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the parry first providing written notice shall have the
choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties will provide each other with information
regarding the intended vacation destination and a telephone number at which they can be
reached during their vacation. The parties may expand this vacation time by mutual agreement.
6. In the event the custodial parent should take the Child/ren out of state, the custodial parent shall
notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure of the intended
destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third parry to do or say anything that may
estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other
parry, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love or affection for
the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage
the other parent in the presence of the Children.
8. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other parties as soon
as possible after the emergency is handled.
9. When, or if, a Child obtains a job, or involved in extra-curricular activities, the Child may
work/ participate in activities during custodial periods of either parent. The parent who has
custody of the Child shall provide transportation as necessary for the Child in question. This
may change with the parents' agreement on a day to day basis as necessary or proper.
10. Neither party shall allow unsupervised contact between the Children and Calvin McCauslin
(absent mutual agreement otherwise).
11. This Order is entered pursuant to 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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Distribution:
, / heri Coover, Esquire
Melanie Erb, Esquire, Law Office of Darrell Dethlefs, 2132 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
,/John J. Mangan, Esquire
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Easter Da Mother
Memorial Da Father
Independence Day From 4t of July until 4:30 pm July Father
5th
Labor Da Mother
Thanksgiving Da Father
Christmas Eve Father
Christmas Da Mother
New Year's Eve Mother
New Year's Da Father
Mother's Day From 8 am until 8 m Mother
Father's Da From 8 am until 8 m Father
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GARY L. BUPP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 09-1034 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MELISSA BUPP, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCELIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CPAL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent informati
litigation is as follows:
Name
Jesse Elliot Bupp
Deric Alexander Bupp
Brandon Lee Bupp
on pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this
Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
10/08/1992 Primary Mother
10/06/1993 Primary Father
06/16/1995 Primary Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on March 31, 2009 with
the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Melissa Bupp, with her counsel, Melanie Erb, Esq.
The Father, Gary Bupp, with his counsel, Sheri Coover, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date John J. g , E quire
Custod Co iliator