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MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NOOK 4/98/Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO 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 you 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
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE,. CARLISLE,
PENNSYLVANIA 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING
A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: 249-3166
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted Quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes,
usted tiene que tomar action pronto. Sea avisado que si usted no
se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y un decreto en divorcio o
anulacion puede ser entrado contract used por la torte. Una orden
contra useted tambien puede ser entrada por calquier queja o
alivio que is pedido en la peticion de demanda.. Usted puede
perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para
usted, inclusivamente custodia o derecho a visitar sus hijos.
Quando el fundamente para el divorcie es indignidades o el
ropimiento del matrimonio, usted puede pedir aconsejo sobre su
matrimonio. Una lista de consijeros es disponible en la oficina
del Protonotario en el CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE
SQUARE, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013.
Si usted no archiva en la torte enforma esc:rita su demanda
para assistencia de divorcio, division de propiedad, honorarios o
costas para su abogado antes que la torte entre una orden en
divorcio o anulacion, usted puede perder su derecho a damandar
cualquiera de esto.
Lleve esta demanda a un abogado o si no tiene el dinero
suficiente de pagar tal servico, vaya en persona o llame por
telefono a la oficina cuya direction se encuentra estcrita abajo
para averiguar donde se puede consequir asistencia legal.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: 249-3166
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. dg' q gi1Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES the above-named Plaintiff, by Lori K.
Serratelli, Esquire and the law firm of SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C., and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce
from the above-named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more
fully set forth:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Margaret J. Jones, who currently resides
at 6519 Windmere Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
17111 since July 21, 2009.
2. Defendant is Michael R. Jones, who currently resides at
33 Brentwood Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17011 since 2004.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December
31, 2005, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that she may have the right to request that the
Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of
the United States or any of its allies.
9. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the
United States.
10. Plaintiff avers that there is one child of the parties
under the age of 18, namely Elizabeth Mae Jones, born August 3,
2007.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter
a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT II
INDIGNITIES
11. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
12. The Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which this action
is based is that the Defendant has offered such indignities to
the Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, as to render her
condition intolerable and life burdensome.
13. This action in divorce is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to enter
a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT III
FAULT
14. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
15. The Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which this action
is based is that the Defendant has committed adultery and
Plaintiff has been an innocent and injured spouse.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to enter
a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT IV
ALIMONY
16. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
17. Plaintiff is unable to adequately support herself
through appropriate employment.
18. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property, including but not
limited to, any property distributed pursuant to 'the Divorce Code
of 1980, as amended, to provide for her reasonable needs.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court grant
an Order upon Defendant:
(a) Compelling the Defendant to pay alimony to Plaintiff;
COUNT V
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS
19. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
20. That by reason of the institution of the action to the
above term and number, Plaintiff will be and has been put to
considerable expense in the preparation of her case, in the
employment of counsel and the payment of costs.
21. That the Plaintiff's income is disproportionately lower
than Defendant's income, and Plaintiff is without adequate funds
to pay the costs and expenses of this litigation, and is,
likewise, without adequate funds to maintain herself during the
pendency of the litigation.
22. The Defendant is employed by Thrivent Financial and
earns approximately $55,000 annually.
23. The Plaintiff is employed by Harrisburg School District
and earns approximately $1,050 net bi-weekly.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court grant
an Order upon Defendant to pay Plaintiff alimony pendente lite
and counsel fees and costs of litigation.
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CUSTODY
24. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
25. Plaintiff believes that the best interest of the
parties' child, Elizabeth Mae Jones, will best be served by
confirming primary physical custody of the child with the
Plaintiff and shared legal custody with Plaintiff and Defendant.
26. The child presently resides with the Plaintiff,
Elizabeth and Scott Anthony (Plaintiff's sister and brother-in-
law), Jordan, Sara, Megan and Scott Anthony, Jr. (Plaintiff's
nieces and nephew), at 6519 Windmere Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that primary
physical custody and shared legal custody of the child be
confirmed with the Plaintiff.
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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
27. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
28. Plaintiff states that Plaintiff and Defendant possess
various items of both real and personal marital property which is
subject to equitable distribution by the court.
29. Plaintiff requests that this court grant equitable
distribution.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court:
(a) Equitably distribute all property, personal and
real owned by the parties;
(b) Grant such further relief as the Court may deem
equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
n ',
o n K. Serratelli,K?Es uire
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 171:10
(717) 540-9170
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statement made in the foregoing Complaint
in Divorce 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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Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. NO. L,'/
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant CUSTODY
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
1. The Plaintiff is Margaret J. Jones, who currently
resides at 6519 Windmere Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsvlvania 17111.
2. The Defendant is Michael R. Jones, who currently resides
at 33 Brentwood Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17011.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody and shared
legal custody of the parties' one (1) minor child, Elizabeth Mae
Jones, born August 3, 2007.
4. The child was not born out of wedlock.
5. The child is currently in the custody of the Plaintiff
who resides at 6519 Wi_ndmere Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
6. Since birth, the child has resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
Persons Address Dates
Margaret J. Jones 6519 Windmere Road July 21, 2009
Elizabeth Anthony Harrisburg, PA to Present
Scott Anthony
Jordan Anthony
Sara Anthony
Megan Anthony
Scott Anthony, Jr.
Margaret J. Jones 33 Brentwood Road August 3, 2007
Michael R. Jones Camp Hill, PA - July 21, 2009
7. The father of the child is Michael R. Jones, who
currently resides at 33 Brentwood Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland
ounty, Pennsylvania.
8. The relationship of Plaintiff Margaret J. Jones to the
child is that of mother. The Plaintiff currently resides with
the child, Elizabeth and Scott Anthony (Plaintiff's sister and
brother-in-law), Jordan, Sara, Megan, and Scott Anthony, Jr.
(Plaintiff's nieces and nephew).
9. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of
father. The Defendant currently resides alone.
10. Plaintiff has not participated as a party, witness, or
otherwise in litigation concerning the custody of the said child.
11. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the child pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
12. Plaintiff does 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.
13. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child
will be served by granting the relief requested because the
Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the child since
birth.
14. Each parent whose parental rights to the child has not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
child has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays that Your Honorable
Court award primary physical custody and shared legal custody of
the child to the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
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lkalu on K. Serratelli, Es uire
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
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.
Date:
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OF THEPJ "T.-ONCTAPY
2009 JUL 22 Pri 41: 15
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MARGARET J. JONES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2009-4981 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, July 29, 2009_ , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County_Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, August All, 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/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Es q.
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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MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
OF SERVICE
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, being duly sworn according to
law, depose and say that I served the Divorce Complaint and
Custody Complaint in the above-captioned matter, by depositing
them in the United States mail, Certified Mail, Restricted
Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, addressed as follows:
Michelle R. Jones
33 Brentwood Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
The return receipt card is attached hereto.
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Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9483
(717) 540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Item 4 If ResVlcW Delivery is desired.
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so that we can return the card to you.
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or on the front If space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
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MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES, NO. 2009-4981
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this _ day of August, 2009, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that the following TEMPORARY Custody
Order is issued:
1. The mother, Margaret J. Jones, and the father, Michael R. Jones, shall enjoy shared
legal custody of Elizabeth Mae Jones, born August 3, 2007.
2. The mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child.
3. The father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor child as
follows:
A. From Friday at 4:30 p.m. until Monday morning when father shall deliver the
child to his mother's home for daycare unless arranged otherwise by the
parties.
B. On Wednesday evening of each week from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
4. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be handled with the father having custody from
11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the mother having the remainder of the day.
5. Legal counsel for th parties shall have a telephone conference with the Conciliator
on December 3, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. At this conference, there shall be a discussion
with respect to whether a permanent custody order may be entered. If there is not an
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agreement and a hearing is required, each party reserves the right to modify their
position with respect to custody and seek a custody order different than the temporary
order set forth above.
6. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties. The parties
may modify this order as they agree. Absent an agreement, the order set forth above
shall control.
7. The parents shall go to a parenting counselor with the costs to be shared. The
counselor shall be agreed upon by legal counsel for the parties.
cc: L n .K. Serratelli, Esquire
?James W. Abraham, Esquire
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MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES, NO. 2009-4981
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation
is as follows:
Elizabeth Mae Jones, born August 3, 2007.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 21, 2009, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Margaret J. Jones, who appeared with her counsel, Lori K. Serratelli,
Esquire, and the father, Michael R. Jones, who appeared with his counsel, James
W. Abraham, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date: August 2S , 2009
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Hubert X. ilroy, Esquire
Custody onciliator
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MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES, NO. 2009-4981
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of September, 2009, this Court's prior Order of August 26,
2009 in the above matter is modified such that it is noted that father's temporary custody pursuant
to paragraph 3.A of the Order shall be on alternating weekends.
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James W. Abraham, Esquire
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MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES, NO. 2009-4981
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The prior Order submitted to the Court in this matter by the Custody Conciliator
inadvertently failed to specify that father's periods of time would be "alternating"
weekends. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
Date: September t U , 2009
Hubert X. roy, Esquire
Custody onciliator
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MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
(1) A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code was filed on July 22, 2009.
(2) The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) 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 without
formal notice of the intention to request entry of a divorce
decree.
(4) 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.
(5) 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. Sec. 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED \ Bare Jones
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO 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 you 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
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, CARLISLE,
PENNSYLVANIA 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING
A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 'cam
TELEPHONE: 249-3166 _
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MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO. 09-4981-CIVIL
MICHAEL R. JONES, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted Quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes,
usted tiene que tomar accion pronto. Sea avisado que si usted no
se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y un decreto en divorcio o
anulacion puede ser entrado contract used por la corte. Una orden
contra useted tambien puede ser entrada por calquier queja o
alivio que is pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede
perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para
usted, inclusivamente custodia o derecho a visitar sus hijos.
Quando el fundamente para el divorcie es indignidades o el
ropimiento del matrimonio, usted puede pedir aconsejo sobre su
matrimonio. Una lista de consijeros es disponible en la oficina
del Protonotario en el CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE
SQUARE, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013.
Si usted no archiva en la corte enforma escrita su demanda
para assistencia de divorcio, division de propiedad, honorarios o
costas para su abogado antes que la corte entre una orden en
divorcio o anulacion, usted puede perder su derecho a damandar
cualquiera de esto.
Lleve esta demanda a un abogado o si no tiene el dinero
suficiente de pagar tal servico, vaya en persona o llame por
telefono a la oficina cuya direccion se encuentra estcrita abajo
para averiguar donde se puede consequir asistencia legal.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: 249-3166
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
vs.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES the above-named Plaintiff, by Lori K.
Serratelli, Esquire and the law firm of SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN &
BROWN, P.C., and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce from the
above-named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully
set forth:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Margaret J. Jones, who currently resides
at 707 Stagg Court, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
17111 since March 2011.
2. Defendant is Michael R. Jones, who currently resides at
33 Brentwood Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17011 since 2004.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December
31, 2005, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that she may have the right to request that the
Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The parties to this action separated on or about July
21, 2009 and have continued to live separate and apart.
9. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of
the United States or any of its allies.
10. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the
United States.
11. Plaintiff avers that there is one child of the parties
under the age of 18, namely Elizabeth Mae Jones, born August 3,
2007.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter
a Decree in Divorce under §3301(d) from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT II
INDIGNITIES
12. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
13. The Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which this action
is based is that the Defendant has offered such indignities to
the Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, as to render her
condition intolerable and life burdensome.
14. This action in divorce is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to enter
a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT III
FAULT
15. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
16. The Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which this action
is based is that the Defendant has committed adultery and
Plaintiff has been an innocent and injured spouse.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to enter
a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT IV
ALIMONY
17. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
18. Plaintiff is unable to adequately support herself
through appropriate employment.
19. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property, including but not
limited to, any property distributed pursuant to the Divorce Code
of 1980, as amended, to provide for her reasonable needs.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court grant
an Order upon Defendant:
(a) Compelling the Defendant to pay alimony to Plaintiff;
COUNT V
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS
20. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
21. That by reason of the institution of the action to the
above term and number, Plaintiff will be and has been put to
considerable expense in the preparation of her case, in the
employment of counsel and the payment of costs.
22. That the Plaintiff's income is disproportionately lower
than Defendant's income, and Plaintiff is without adequate funds
to pay the costs and expenses of this litigation, and is,
likewise, without adequate funds to maintain herself during the
pendency of the litigation.
23. The Defendant is employed by Thrivent Financial and
earns approximately $55,000 annually.
24. The Plaintiff is employed by Harrisburg School District
and earns approximately $1,050 net bi-weekly.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court grant
an Order upon Defendant to pay Plaintiff alimony pendente lite
and counsel fees and costs of litigation.
COUNT VI
CUSTODY
25. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
26. Plaintiff believes that the best interest of the
parties' child, Elizabeth Mae Jones, will best be served by
confirming primary physical custody of the child with the
Plaintiff and shared legal custody with Plaintiff and Defendant.
27. The child presently resides with the Plaintiff,
Elizabeth and Scott Anthony (Plaintiff's sister and brother-in-
law), Jordan, Sara, Megan and Scott Anthony, Jr. (Plaintiff's
nieces and nephew), at 6519 Windmere Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that primary
physical custody and shared legal custody of the child be
confirmed with the Plaintiff.
COUNT VII
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
28. Paragraphs one through eleven are hereby incorporated by
reference herein.
29. Plaintiff states that Plaintiff and Defendant possess
various items of both real and personal marital property which is
subject to equitable distribution by the court.
30. Plaintiff requests that this court grant equitable
distribution.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court:
(a) Equitably distribute all property, personal and
real owned by the parties;
(b) Grant such further relief as the Court may deem
equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Lor //K. .Serratelli, Esquire
SER TELLI, SCHIFFMAN
& BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
VERIFICATION
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, have personal knowledge of the
facts contained in the foregoing and therefore do verify that the information contained therein is
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Lori K. rr telli, Esquire
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this
Affidavit, you must file a counter affidavit within twenty (20)
days after this affidavit has been served on you or the
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PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(D) = -4 rr;.
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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1. The parties to this action separated on or about--.-.
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July 21, 2009 and have continued to live separate and apart for
a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning spousal
support, alimony, division of marital property, attorney's fees
or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING
AFFIDAVIT 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 OF 18 PA.C.S. SECTION
4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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Plaintiff
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MICHAEL R.. JONES,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
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NO. 09-4981 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Please enter my appearance in the above matter for the Defendant Michael R. Jones.
Date: 4 410 V ZO 1 l
Samuel L. Andes
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 12' Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
cboyanowski@ssbc-law.com
Attorney For Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNS YLVANIA
MARGARET J. JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 09-4981 CIVIL
MICHAEL R. JONES, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following
information, to the Court for entry of a Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for divorce: 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint:
Complaint was served by certified mail 07/24/09. The Amended
Complaint was served by certified mail 10/31/11 (See Exhibit
3. a. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent
required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff
N/A by Defendant N/A
b. (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required
by §3301(d) of theiDivorce Code: 10/04/11;
(2) Date of filing and service of the
Plaintiff's affidavit upon the Defendant: Filed 10/21/11;
Served 10/31/11 (See Exhibit "A") .
4. Related claims pending: No claims remain.
5. a. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in
§3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: N/A ;
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in
§3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: N/A
b. Date and manner of service of the Notice of
Intention to file praecipe a copy of which is attached:
Certified mail, November 28, 2011 (See Exhibit "B").
Dated: 6q(17//j
Lor .GSerratelli, Esquire
SER LTELLI, SCHIFFMAN
& BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
(717) 540-5481 Fax
lserratelli@ssbc-law.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J. JONES, -
Plaintiff
V
MICHAEL R. JONES, -
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF §3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Michael R. Jones, Defendant
Margaret J. Jones, Plaintiff, intends to file with the
court the attached Praecipe to Transmit Record on or after
December 12, 2011 requesting that a final decree in divorce be
entered.
Lor' K. Serratelli, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
cboyanowski@ssbc-law.com
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
vs.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4981 CIVIL
MICHAEL R. JONES, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following
information, to the Court for entry of a Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for divorce: 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint:
Complaint was served by certified mail 07/24/09. The Amended
Complaint was served by certified mail 10/31/11.
3. a. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent
required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff
N/A by Defendant N/A
b. (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required
by §3301(d) of the Divorce Code: 10/04/11;
(2) Date of filing and service of the
Plaintiff's affidavit upon the Defendant: Filed 10/21/11;
Served 10/31/11_.
4. Related claims pending: No claims remain.
5. a. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in
§3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: N/A ;
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in
§3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: N/A
b. Date and manner of service of the Notice of
Intention to file Praecipe a copy of which is attached:
Certified mail
Dated:2
2011.
Lo i Serratelli, Esquire
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN
& BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
(717) 540-5481 Fax
lserratelliCssbc-law.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARGARET J. JONES,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL R. JONES, NO. 09-4981 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, zz? -/1 , it is ordered and decreed that
Margaret T- TnnPC , plaintiff, and
Michael R. Jones , 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 the Court,
Attest: _ ,?.
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Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426 2G13 NOV "I AM 10: f 5
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, P.C. CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2080 Linglestown Road PENNSYLVANIA
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J.JONES, • IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff • CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v. • NO. 2009-4981
•
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R.JONES, •
Defendant CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW COMES, Plaintiff, Margaret J. Jones, by and through her attorney, Lori K.
Serratelli, Esquire and the law firm of Serratelli, Schiffman and Brown, PC, who files this
Petition to Modify Custody and avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Margaret J. Jones, who currently resides at 707 Stag Court,
Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17036.
2. The Defendant is Michael R. Jones, who currently resides at 33 Brentwood Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. The subject minor child is Elizabeth Mae Jones, born August 3, 2007. She is
known by the name Livvie.
4. On July 29, 2009, Plaintiff filed a Custody Complaint.
5. On August 21, 2009, a Conciliation Conference was held before Hubert X. Gilroy.
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6. On August 26, 2009, a Temporary Custody Order was issued pursuant to the
agreement of the parties at the August 21, 2009 Conciliation Conference awarding father
alternating weekend from Friday through Monday and Wednesday evening from 4p.m to 9
p.m.
7. On September 22, 2009, a Court Order was issued modifying the Court's Order
of August 26, 2009 to note that Father's temporary custody pursuant to Paragraph 3.A of the
Order shall be on alternating weekends. Since then Mother had allowed Father to retain
custody Wednesday evening overnight until Thursday morning.
8. Over the past few years and especially since the subject child who is now six
years old and in school, severe problems have arisen evidenced by the child's emotional state
upon going to and returning from her father's custodial care. Specifically, Livvie has become
very emotional in her Father's care to the point she is inconsolable and Father has called
Mother to pick her up. Mother has heard and witnessed Father crying in front of the child,
blaming Mother for the break up of the family and chastising Livvie for not loving him as much
as she loves her Mother.
9. Father continues to exhibit signs of severe emotional instability and immaturity
in terms of his ability to parent his daughter.
10. Mother requests that Father submit immediately at his own cost to a psychiatric
evaluation of his mental stability and to a custody evaluation for the purpose of a
recommendation as to what contact and custodial schedule for Father is in the child's best
interest at this time.
11. Father is in need of parenting classes and should attend the ParentWorks
program in Cumberland County at his own cost.
12. I have attached Plaintiff's Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification form
required by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.3-1.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that the court suspend overnight visitation on Sunday
evening of Defendant's custodial weekend, limit the weekend to Saturday morning through
Sunday evening and confirm the Wednesday evening custodial time to enforce the current
Order of 4:00 pm to 9:00 p.m.; that Father be ordered to attend at his own cost the
ParentWorks program in Cumberland County; and that he submit to a forensic psychiatric
evaluation of his own mental health at his own cost as well as to a custody evaluation with an
agreed upon licensed psychologist or licensed social worker with an expertise in forensic
custody evaluations and recommendations to the court.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN
& BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true ar ,-rect. I
, nd that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 1 C.S. Section
+_ink to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Margaret'.Jones
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this � day of lQie-i /,
2013, I served a copy of the foregoing document by first-class mail, postage prepaid, in the
Post Office at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the following person(s):
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
525 North Twelfth Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Lo/' .Wrratelli, Esquire
S RRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN
& BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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law includin 1 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities that:
1. Unk ss indicated by my checking the box next to a crime below, neither I nor any other
member of my household have been convicted or pled guilty or pled no contest or was
adjudicated delinquent where the record is publicly available pursu•lilt to the Juvenile
At 42 ?:C.C.S. § 6307 to any of the following crimes in Pennsylvan Jr a substantially
equivalent crime in any other jurisdiction, including pending charges:
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3. Please list any evaluation, counseling or other treatment received following conviction
or finding of abuse:
4. !r any conviction above applies to a household member, not a party, state that person's
name, date of birth and relationship to the child : ._
3. if you are aware that the other party or members of the party's household has or have a
irninal/abuse history, please explain:
that the information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
Litio;l or belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
of 13 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARGARET J. JONES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANI
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday,November 07,2013 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is
hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X.Gilroy,Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor,Cumberland County Courthouse,Carlisle on Friday,December 13,2013 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.
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and
anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the court (including, but not limited to,
a conference with a Judge or custody conciliator) but not later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.
No party may make a change in the residence of any child which significantly impairs the ability of the other party
to exercise custodial rights without first complying with all of the applicable provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. §5337 and
Pa.R.C.P.No. 1915.17 regarding relocation.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Is/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. I/
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
p AJps ���/ Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MARGARET J. JONES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 09-4981 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL R. JONES,
DEFENDANT : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S PETITION TO
MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, MICHAEL R. JONES, by his counsel, Susan Kay
Candiello, Esquire, and files this Answer to Plaintiffs Petition to Modify Custody and in support
thereof asserts as follows:
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4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied, by way of further explanation, Once, one time, recently, when the child was
overnight with Father, Livvie started to cry asking that she be able to sleep with her Father in his
bed, as her Mother does every night Livvie is with her Mother. Father called Mother, at Livvie's
instance, Livvie spoke with her Mother, it helped to calm Livvie down. Father then told Livvie
to get a drink, from her refrigerator downstairs,this is when Father and Mother spoke. Mother
never saw Father become emotional,picked up Livvie, nor has Father ever spoke about the
things which Mother states in her complaint. Livvie came upstairs, went to her bed, and the
entire episode was over. It has never happened again.
9. Denied, by way of further explanation, Father exhibits no such behaviors.
10. Denied, by way of further explanation, Mother is the party who would benefit from a
psychiatric evaluation, but in lieu of a psychiatric evaluation, Father proposes that he and mother
both engage in a custody evaluation, with the cost split equally, to determine the better schedule
and place for Livvie to be.
11. Denied, by way of further explanation, Father does not need parenting classes, and it
is Mother who would benefit most from such classes.
12. Attached is Father's Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification form required by
Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.3-1.
NEW MATTER
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of this Answer are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
14. Mother attempted suicide, in 1999.
15. Mother was taking numerous prescriptions at the time Mother left Father's home in
2009.
16. Father has a very positive relationship with his daughter, they do many activities
together. Father just purchased a recreational vehicle in which he and his daughter have already
taken several trips together.
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17. Father has a serious girlfriend, whom Mother knows all about, and approves, Jamie
Neumayer. Jamie has a daughter, who is nine, and she and Livvie get along quite well.
18. Father has no knowledge of Mother's boyfriend, not even his name. Father does
know that Mother had a previous boyfriend who had an extensive criminal record.
19. Mother ignored the "shared legal"directive in their custody order and registered
Livvie in Hershey Schools in direct opposition to even considering Father's wishes for Livvie to
attend Harrisburg Academy. She visited Harrisburg Academy, but failed to tell Father she had
already registered Livvie at Hershey School District.
20. Mother again ignored the "shared legal" directive in their custody order and never
asked Father, but registered her in Brownies in Hershey. The Brownies in Hershey are on the
Sunday nights Father has her. Father would take Livvie to any activity in which she participated,
but Father believes it would have been less travel for Livvie if she could have registered in a
Brownie troop in Camp Hill.
19. Since Livvie was nine months old, Livvie has been staying with her Paternal
Grandparents every Sunday night thru Monday afternoon. Livvie loves her Grandparents and
their three golden retrievers. Mother made the unilateral decision to stop those visits when
school began and has not taken her back since.
20. Thus we see the one episode of crying, which Livvie experienced, was the
culmination of several factors: Mother sleeps with Livvie every night she has her, the recent loss
of her time with her Grandparents, the start at a full day first grade, this was not unexpected.
21. Father has attempted to work with Mother,to no avail. Mother has not abided by the
custody order, the spirit of the custody order and what is obviously in the best interests of Livvie.
WEREFORE, the Defendant, MICHAEL R.JONES, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to deny the Plaintiff, MARGARET J. JONES'S request and instead enter an
order requiring a custody evaluation, where both parties are equally responsible for the cost and
expanding the Defendant, MICHAEL R. JONES,to a fifty-fifty, shared schedule .
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO
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Dated: December , 2013 OJ "I • )'
Susan Kay Candi llo, Esquire
Attorney for the f dant
PA I.D. # 64998
710 Gladstone Court
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717) 724-2278
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: /.2/9/9-0/3 /- �/ -
MI HAEL R. J• '1
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MARGARET J. JONES : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff •
vs. : NO. 2009-4981
MICHAEL R.JONES ••
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
CRIMINAL RECORD/ABUSE HISTORY AFFIDAVIT
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law including 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities that:
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MICHAEL R. JONE, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW 4Gt2 -o c?-r,
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PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Michael R. Jones.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: December , 2013 ILO O AO 9
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Counsel for Defendant
PA I.D. #
525 North Twelfth treet
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Michael R. Jones.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: December CI , 2013 1 YO'-t_ l
Susan Kay Candi llo Esquire
Counsel for Defen nt
PA I.D. # 64998
710 Gladstone Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 724-2278
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire r; _ r rF E., fu T': ,�,
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Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, P.C. 2013 OEC 13 PH I: 36
2080 Linglestown Road
CUMBERLAND COUNTY Suite 201 PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
MARGARET J.JONES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
•
v. • NO. 2009-4981
• CIVIL ACTION - LAW
•
MICHAEL R.JONES,
Defendant • CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Margaret J. Jones, by her counsel, Lori K. Serratelli,
Esquire, and files this Answer to Defendant's New Matter and in support thereof asserts as
follows:
13. With regard to Defendant's allegations in Paragraphs 1-12 of Plaintiff's Petition
to Modify Custody, Plaintiff has copious evidence of Defendant's emotional tirades.
14. Denied. Plaintiff did engage in cutting fourteen years ago as a teenager before
she was married or had a child. She has sought counseling for an anxiety condition.
15. Admitted. Plaintiff/Mother did take one medication for anxiety and medication
for an intestinal disorder. To her credit, Plaintiff sought help and continues to benefit from
therapy to deal with anxiety as opposed to Defendant who has not dealt with his emotional
and psychological condition.
16. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant attempts to
have a relationship with his daughter but his own emotional issues are frustrating his ability to
foster a positive and emotionally stable relationship with his daughter Livvie whom he berates
when she cries because she misses her mother with whom she is strongly bonded. He has
chastised Livvie for "not loving him". While Father does do many activities with his daughter,
he often delivers her to her Mother seemingly exhausted from activities with her Father.
Further, he often calls her very late at night, far past her bed time to say good night.
17. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant/Father has had a relationship
with Jamie Neumayer of whom Plaintiff does approve and like. However, the relationship has
been "on again, off again" with Defendant involved with another woman during his break ups
with Ms. Neumayer.
18. Denied. Defendant has met Plaintiff/Mother's boyfriend, Craig Michael
Anderson several times and knows his name. Further, Mother's previous, boyfriend, Karl L.
Myers, did not have a criminal record to Mother's knowledge. Strict proof thereof is
demanded.
19. Denied. Plaintiff in fact went with Defendant to visit the Harrisburg Academy,
following which she and Defendant discussed the quality of the education at the Academy
versus the Derry Township School District. Plaintiff did not believe the Academy's curriculum
was superior and said she wanted Livvie to attend the public school into which she had not yet
enrolled Livvie. Defendant was aware and did not object to the enrollment of Livvie in the
public school after the Harrisburg Academy visit. Livvie is thriving in and happy with her school
district.
20. Denied. Plaintiff told Defendant about the Daisies Brownie troop and that she
wanted to enroll Livvie. The troop was to meet on Thursday which was Mother's custodial
day. Defendant did not object. The troop then changed to meet on Sunday and Father has
even taken Livvie to a meeting. Father consented to the activity on November 6, 2013 at 5:36
by texting "It's all good. I want her to do this".
21 (19). Admitted in part and denied in part. Before Livvie began first grade, she did
spend Sunday night with her grandmother Nancy who then provided child care on Monday as
stipulated in the 2009 Custody Order. When Livvie was old enough this school year to attend
first grade, Monday child care was no longer needed. This was discussed between Mother and
Nancy. Mother and Nancy discussed and jointly agreed that it would not be in Livvie's best
interest for Mother to bring Livvie over to Nancy on Mother's custodial Sunday nights to Enola
and then have Nancy bring her back to Hershey the next morning to begin school at 8:30 am.
Nancy still spends time with Livvie and Mother is still appreciative and willing to have Nancy
provided child care if school is not in session and Mother who is a teacher in the Harrisburg
School district must work.
22 (20). Denied. Livvie does not sleep with her Mother. She had done so in the past
but Mother worked on making Livvie feel comfortable in her own bed which is where she now
sleeps.
23 (21). Denied. Mother has worked with Father as much as possible over the years,
despite his emotional rants and constant use of profanity when they speak. Mother even
expanded Father's time to allow him to have Wednesday evenings as an overnight rather than
the 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm provided for in the 2009 Order. There are many instances where
Mother has agreed to accommodate his work schedule and vacations throughout the year.
There was also a time when Father agreed at Livvie and Mother's request to drop her off and
pick her up at a church function with Mother on October 26 which was during Father's
custodial time. In return, Mother agreed and followed through with switching two
Wednesdays for Tuesdays, prior to October 26, at Father's request and convenience. When it
was Father's turn to hold up his agreement on October 26 as to a drop off and pick up at
church, he did not do so. He backed out and had Livvie call Mother to tell her she wanted to go
to the Octoberfest and Mother needed to pick her up. Mother then had a conversation with
Father which ended with him calling her "evil and selfish ". Father has demonstrated a lack of
parenting skills in that he is frequently late to pick up Livvie at the bus stop, brings her to
school tardy, dresses her inappropriately to the extent the school nurse called Mother to bring
a change of clothes, is not vigilant about bedtime nor school homework which he has had
Livvie complete in the car on the way to school on at least one occasion.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that Defendant's request for a fifty/fifty
shared physical custody be denied, that the Wednesday overnight be eliminated during the
school year with some additional time in the summer for Defendant, and a specific holiday and
vacation schedule be included in the revised Custody Order. Holidays to be addressed which
supersede the normal custodial schedule are: Christmas to be divided into two 24 hour
segments, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Livvie's birthday with other holidays celebrated
by the parent who custodial time includes the holiday.
Further, Mother is requesting a vacation period for 2014 from July 26 returning August
3 to take Livvie to Florida for her birthday. She will be returned to Father on August 3, 2014
(her birthday) so that he can celebrate his portion of the 24 hour birthday time with her as well
with the regular custody schedule to resume after the second 24 portion of her birthday ends.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori . S: ratelli, Esquire
SE'RATELLI, SCHIFFMAN
& BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
•
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.
Date: ID---10- a 3 Al I A 4 A 0 .i b. . .1
Margaret 1.Jone
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this 12th day of December ,
2013, I served a copy of the foregoing document by email to the following person(s):
Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire at skc law@yvahoo.com
Hubert X. Gilroy, Conciliator at hgilrov @martsonlaw.com
A hard copy will be personally served on December 13, 2013 at the Custody Conciliation
Conference, upon the following persons:
Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire
Hubert X. Gilroy, Conciliator
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Lori /Sevatelli, Esquire
SER'ATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, PC
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.
MARGARET J. JONES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : 2009-4981 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this / day of December, 2013, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall submit themselves, the minor child and anyone else as may be
required for a custody evaluation to be performed by an evaluator agreed upon by
counsel for the parties. The evaluation shall be an independent evaluation with the
evaluator sharing the results of the evaluation with legal counsel for both parties. Costs
of the evaluation shall be split equally between the parties. In the event legal counsel
cannot agree upon the evaluator,counsel may contact the Custody Conciliator who,as
appropriate, may recommend an Order to the Court addressing that issue.
2. Both parents shall attend parenting counseling at a counseling service as agreed upon
by legal counsel for the parties. Each parent shall pay their own costs of this
counseling.
3. The existing Court Order of September 22,2009,as modified by the Order of August
26, 2009, shall remain in place subject to the following modifications:
A. The parties shall continue with the change the parties implemented themselves
whereby father is seeing the child on Wednesday nights.
B. The parties implemented a change on their own where the minor child would
go to the paternal grandparents on Sunday evening and stay over until Monday
morning. With the child now being in school,daycare on Monday morning is
not necessary, and the custodial arrangements shall be such that when mother
is enjoying custody on her weekend she will keep the child through Monday
morning but when the father has custody on his weekend the father may take
the child to his parents home for an overnight on Sunday night conditioned
upon the child getting to school at the regular time.
No party shall be permitted to relocate the residence of the child where said relocation will
significantly impair the ability to exercise custody unless every individual who has custodial
rights to the child consents to the proposed relocation or the court approves the proposed
relocation. Any party proposing to relocate MUST comply with 23 Pa. C.S. § 5337.
BY THE COURT,
Judge
cc: .ri K. Serratelli, Esquire
Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire
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MARGARET J. JONES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : 2009-4981 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL R. JONES, •
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Elizabeth Mae Jones, born August 3, 2007.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on December 13, 2013, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Margaret J. Jones, with her counsel, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, and the
father, Michael R. Jones, with his counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire.
3. Mother petitioned the Court seeking a modification of the existing Order whereby she
wants to limit father's time with the child. As expected,father filed an answer to the
petition and suggests that he wants more time with the child and is seeking up to 50/50
custody. From discussing the issue with the attorneys,each party seems to have some
concern with the other party on a variety issues and, generally, it was agreed that a
custody evaluation would be in order. Counsel for the parties also agreed that both
parents would benefit from a parenting course.
4. Based upon the agreement of the parties,the Conciliator recommends the entry of an
Order in the form as attached.
Date: December 19 , 2013
Hubert X. Gi oy, Esquire
Custody C ciliator
MARGARET J. JONES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 2009-4981
•
MICHAEL R. JONES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR CUSTODY
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PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Please withdrawal my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Michael R. Jones.
Dated: August 15, 2014
Respectfully submitted,
usan Kay Candiell
P.A.I.D. #649
710 Gladstone Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-724-2278
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Michael R. Jones.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: Ay 21 , 2014
��' rcavage
arket Street, Suite 303
p Hill, PA 17011
JSTepl,egArca,vo-
41. 71117
TANNER BARCAVAGE, LLC
3507 Market Street, Suite 303
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 731-8114
Facsimile: (717) 731-8115
MARGARET J. JONES, § IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff § CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. § NO. 2009-4981
MICHAEL R. JONES,
Defendant
§ CIVIL ACTION - LAW
§ ACTION FOR CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I served a copy of the Praecipe for Withdrawal of
Appearance and Praecipe for Entry of Appearance filed in the above -captioned matter
upon the Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, by U.S. first class mail addressed as follows:
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Date
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Respectfully submitted,
: ttren ..: arcavage, Esquire
Sup me Court I.D. No.: 78867