HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-5856NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
BRYAN R. NEWELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SAMANTHA C. WELLS : NO. 2009 - 58; G CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
NOW comes the Plaintiff, Bryan R. Newell, by his attorney, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, and
respectfully represents as follows:
1.) Plaintiff is Bryan R. Newell, (hereinafter "Father"), the plaintiff in the above captioned
matter who resides at 1440 Pine Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
2.) The defendant is Samantha C. Wells, an adult individual residing at Cedar Run Drive, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3.) Plaintiff seeks an order establishing custody of the following child, namely, Keyan R. Wells
(born December 8, 2004, age 4).
4.) Plaintiff and defendant are the natural parents of the child.
5.) The child was born out of wedlock.
6.) The child has resided primarily with the defendant since the child's birth until January 2008
until December 2008, when the parties began sharing custody of the child on a nearly equal basis
when Father was seriously injured and the child returned to Mother's primary custody until the time
period from March 2009 until present when shared custody resumed.
7.) The parties have never been married.
8.) The mother of the child is currently single.
9.) The father of the child is currently single.
10.) plaintiff has 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.
11.) Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a court
of this Commonwealth or any other state.
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 interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the relief
requested herein because the plaintiff attempted to resolve this matter by reaching a stipulated
agreement with Mother and now fears that his periods of shared custody will not continue because
Father has sought to formalize the custody arrangements. Father believes that reducing his periods
of custody would be significantly detrimental to the child's welfare.
14.)Plaintiff has paid support for the care and maintenance of the child since shortly after the
child's birth.
15.)Plaintiff maintains a stable household and environment within which to raise the child.
16.)Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that the best interests of the child would be served by
the issuance of an Order of Court granting the parties shared physical and legal custody of the child.
WHEREFORE, for the reasons set forth herein, plaintiff, Bryan R. Newell, respectfully requests
that the Court enter an order concerning custody as aforesaid along with any additional relief the
Court may deem appropriate and just.
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WQF,
Date :August , 2009 BY:
NAT . WOLF, ESQUIRE
10 s igh Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I do hereby verify that I am the plaintiff in the foregoing action and that the facts set forth in
this complaint are true and correct to the best of my 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.
2009 2z,
Bryan R. Newell
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
BRYAN R. NEWELL,
Plaintiff
V.
SAMANTHA C. WELLS
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, have served a true and correct copy of Complaint for Custody
upon the following person and in the matter indicated:
SERVICE BY U.S. MAIL:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2009 - CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
Samantha C. Wells
2109 Cedar Run Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dated: August ( 2009
BY:
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WOLN, Attorney at Law
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10 West H' Str
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Notice of Hearing
Heather Richelle Russell
Plaintiff
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Richard Bruce Russell
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
No.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in
the following papers, you must appear at the hearing scheduled herein. If you fail to do so,
the case may proceed against you and a FINAL order may be entered against you granting
the relief requested in the petition. In particular, you may be evicted from your residence, be
prohibited from possessing any firearm, other weapon, ammunition or any firearm license,
and lose other important rights, including custody of your children. Any protection order
granted by a court may be considered in subsequent proceedings under Title 23 (Domestic
Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, including child custody proceedings
under Chapter 53 (relating to custody).
A hearing on the matter is scheduled forte
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Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA.'
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Courtroom
at Cumberland County Courthouse, One
If an order of protection has been entered, you MUST obey the order until it is modified or
terminated by the court after notice and hearing. If you disobey this order, the police or
sheriff may arrest you. Violation of this order may subject you to a charge of indirect
criminal contempt which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in
jail under 23 Pa C.S.A. §6114. Violation may also subject you to prosecution and criminal
penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Under federal law, 18. U.S.C. §2265, this
order is enforceable anywhere in the United States, tribal lands, U.S. Territories and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If you travel outside of the state and intentionally violate this
order, you may be subject to federal criminal proceedings under the Violence Against
Women Act. 18 U.S.C. §§2261-2262.
If this order directs you to relinquish any firearm, other weapon, ammunition or any firearm
license to the sheriff, you may do so upon service of this order. As an alternative, you may
relinquish any firearm, other weapon, or ammunition listed herein to a. third party provided
you and the third party first comply with all requirements to obtain a safekeeping permit. 23
Pa.C.S.A. §6108.3. You must relinquish any firearm, other weapon, ammunition or any
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firearm license listed in the order no later than 24 hours after service of the order. If, due to
their current location, firearms, other weapons or ammunition cannot reasonably be retrieved
within the time for relinquishment, you must provide an affidavit to the sheriff listing the
firearms, other weapons or ammunition and their current location no later than 24 hours after
service of the order. Failure to timely relinquish any firearm, other weapon, ammunition or
any firearm license shall result in a violation of this order and may result in criminal
conviction under the Uniform Firearms Act, 18 Pa. C.S.A. §6105.
NOTICE: Even if this order does not direct you to relinquish firearms, you may be subject to
federal firearms prohibitions and federal criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(8).
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. YOU HAVE
THE RIGHT TO HAVE A LAWYER REPRESENT YOU AT THE HEARING. THE
COURT WILL NOT, HOWEVER, APPOINT A LAWYER FOR YOU. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET
LEGAL HELP. IF YOU CANNOT FIND A LAWYER, YOU MAY HAVE TO
PROCEED WITHOUT ONE.
County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
Distribution to:
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Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
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TEMPORARY PROTECTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
FROM ABUSE ORDER CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Amended Order ? Continued Order NO, tl _? 7
1. PLAINTIFF
Heather Richelle Russell 5/3/1964
First Middle Last Suffix Plaintiff DOB
Name(s) of All protected persons, including minor child/ren and DOB.
Heather Richelle Russell May 3,1964
V.
DEFENDANT
Richard Bruce Russell
First Middle Last Suffix
Defendant's Address: Address Unknown
CAUTION:
Weapon Involved
Weapon Present on the Property
? Weapon Ordered Relinquished
DEFENDANT IDENTIFIERS
DOB 4/5/1967 HEIGHT . ft. 8
m.
SEX Male WEIGHT 170
RACE White EYES Blue
HAIR Brown
SSN
DRIVERS
LICENSE #
EXP DATE STATE PA
The Court Hereby Finds: That it has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter, and the Defendant will be provided with
reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard.
The Court Hereby Orders:
® Defendant shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any of the above persons in any place Where they might be found.
Defendant
shall not contact Plaintiff, or any other person protected under this order, by telephone or by any other means,
including through third persons.
® Additional findings of this order are set forth below.
Order Effective Date Order Expiration Date
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
Defendant is hereby notified that violation of this order may result in arrest for indirect criminal contempt, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to
six months in jail. 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6114. Consent of Plaintiff to Defendant's return to the residence shall not invalidate this order, which can only be changed or
modified through the filing of appropriate court papers for that purpose. 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6108 (g). If Defendant is required to relinquish any firearms, other weapons or
ammunition or any firearm license, those items must be relinquished to the sheriff within 24 hours of the service of this order. As an alternative, Defendant may
relinquish any firearm, other weapon or ammunition listed herein to a third party provided Defendant and the third party first comply with all requirements to obtain a
safekeeping permit. If, due to their current location, firearms, other weapons or ammunition cannot reasonably be retrieved within the time for relinquishment,
Defendant shall provide an affidavit to the sheriff listing the firearms, other weapons or ammunition and their current location no later than 24 hours after the service of
this order. Defendant is further notified that violation of this order may subject him/her to state charges and penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to
federal charges and penalties under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. § § 2261-2262.
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AND NOW, on 26th Day of August, 2009 upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Protection from Abuse, the court hereby enters the following Temporary Order:
1. Defendant shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any of the above persons in any place
where they might be found.
2. Defendant is evicted and excluded from the residence at:
355 East North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
or any other permanent or temporary residence where Plaintiff or any other person protected
under this order may live. Plaintiff is granted exclusive possession of the
residence. Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises of
Plaintiff or any other person protected under this order.
3. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff, or any other person
protected under this order either directly or indirectly, at any location., including but not
limited to any contact at Plaintiffs or other protected party's school, business, or place of
employment.
4. Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff, or any other person protected under this order, by
telephone or by any other means, including through third persons.
5. The following additional relief is granted:
Other Relief:
- The Defendant shall not damage,destroy or dispose of in any manner, any property that
is owned jointly by the parties or solely by the Plaintiff.
6. A certified copy of this order shall be provided to the sheriff or police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
PSP-Carlisle Barracks
Carlisle Boro PD
7. The sheriff, police or other law enforcement agencies are directed to serve Defendant with a
copy of the petition, any order issued, and the order for hearing. Petitioner will inform the
designated authority of any addresses, other than Defendant's residence, where Defendant can
be served.
8. THIS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL REMAIN IN
EFFECT UNTIL AUGUST 26, 2012 OR UNTIL OTHERWISE MODIFIED OR
TERMINATED BY THIS COURT AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
Defendant is hereby notified that violation of this order may result in arrest for indirect criminal
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contempt, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail. 23
Pa.C.S.A. § 6114. Consent of Plaintiff to Defendant's return to the residence shall not invalidate
this order, which can only be changed or modified through the filing of appropriate court papers
for that purpose. 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6108 (g). If Defendant is required to relinquish any firearms,
other weapons or ammunition or any firearm license, those items must be relinquished to the
sheriff within 24 hours of the service of this order. As an alternative, Defendant may relinquish
any firearm, other weapon or ammunition listed herein to a third party provided Defendant and the
third party first comply with all requirements to obtain a safekeeping permit. If, due to their
current location, firearms, other weapons or ammunition cannot reasonably be retrieved within the
time for relinquishment, Defendant shall provide an affidavit to the sheriff listing the firearms,
other weapons or ammunition and their current location no later than 24 ]hours after the service of
this order. Defendant is further notified that violation of this order may subject him/her to state
charges and penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to federal charges and penalties
under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. § § 2261-2262.
NOTICE TO SHERIFF, POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This order shall be enforced by the police department or sheriff who has jurisdiction over
Plaintiffs residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where Defendant
may be located. If Defendant violates Paragraphs 1 through 4 of this order, Defendant shall be
arrested on the charge of indirect criminal contempt. An arrest for violation of this order may be
made without warrant, based solely on probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed
in the presence of a police officer or sheriff.
Subsequent to an arrest, the law enforcement officer or sheriff shall seize all firearms, other
weapons and ammunition in Defendant's possession which were used or threatened to be used
during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse and any other
firearms in Defendant's possession. Any firearm, other weapon, ammunition or any firearm
license must be delivered to the sheriffs office of the county which issued this order, which office
shall maintain possession of the firearms, other weapons and ammunition until further order of
this court, unless the weapon/s are evidence of a crime, in which case, they shall remain with the
law enforcement agency whose officer or sheriff made the arrest.
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PETITION FOR PROTECTION THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
FROM ABUSE CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 9G-Sg 57
1. PLAINTIFF
Heather Richelle Russell May 3 ,1964
First Middle Last Suffix Plaintiff DOB
Plaintiffs Address:
? Plaintiffs address is confidential or ® Plaintiffs address is:
355 East North Street Carlisle, PA 17013
V.
2. DEFENDANT
Richard Bruce Russell
First Middle Last Suffix
Defendant's Address: Address Unknown
CAUTION:
11 Weapon Involved
? Weapon Present on the Property
? Weapon Requested Relinquished
DEFENDANT IDENTIFIERS
DOB 4/5/1967 HEIGHT 5 ft. 8 in.
SEX Male WEIGHT 170
RACE White EYES Blue
HAIR Brown
SSN
DRIVERS LICENSE
EXP DATE STATE PA
Defendant's place of employment is: Carlisle Tire and Wheel
0 Check here if you have reason to believe that Defendant is a licensed firearms dealer, is employed by a licensed firearms dealer or
manufacturer; is employed as a writer, researcher or technician in the firearms or hunting industry or is required to carry a firearm as a
condition of employment.
3. I am filing this Petition on behalf of. []Myself and/or [:]Another Person
If you checked "myself', please answer all questions referring to yourself as "Plaintiff". If you ONLY checked ":mother person", please answer all
questions referring to that person as the "Plaintiff', and provide your name and address here, as filer, unless confidential.
Filer's Name:
First Middle Last Suffix
Filer's address is confidential or Filer's address is:
If you checked "Another Person", indicate your relationship with Plaintiff:
parent of minor Plaintiff(s)
applicant for appointment as guardian ad litem of minor Plaintiff(s)
? adult household member with minor Plaintiff(s)
E] court appointed guardian of incompetent Plaintiff(s)
4. Name(s) of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from abuse.
Heather Richelle Russell
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5. The relationship between Plaintiff and Defendant is:
[X] spouse or former spouse of Defendant
[ ] parent of a child with Defendant
[ ) current or former sexual or intimate partner with Defendant
[ ] child of Plaintiff
[ ] child of Defendant
] family member related by blood (consanguinity) to Defendant
] family member related by marriage or affinity to Defendant
] sibling (person who shares parenthood) of Defendant
Defendant is an adult.
6. Defendant has been involved in a criminal court action.
7. The following other minor child/ren presently live with Plaintiff:
a. Scott Alan Leash Jr.
Age: 10 yrs
The Plaintiffs relationship to this child is:
Mother
b. Clover Richelle Leash
Age: 8 yrs
The Plaintiffs relationship to this child is:
Mother
c. Barbara Clarice Lyall Leash
Age: 7 yrs
The Plaintiffs relationship to this child is:
Mother
8. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
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On about Monday, August 24, 2009 at approximately 4:OOAM
location: 355 East North Street Carlisle, PA 17013
The Defendant acted in a menacing manner when he was verbally and emotionally abusive to the
Plaintiff, and kicked a glass panel out of the Plaintiffs front door.
On August 24, 2009 around 9:00am on George Street in York, PA (in front of the York County
Courthouse),The Defendant acted in a physically menacing manner when he hit the Plaintiff, and
shoved her to the ground. The Defendant's course of conduct has placed the Plaintiff in reasonable
fear for her safety.
9. Prior incidents of abuse that Defendant has committed against Plaintiff or the minor child/ren,
(including any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking) are as follows:
In or around July 3 2009, the Defendant acted in a physically menacing :manner when he slammed
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the Plaintiffs arm in the bedroom door. The Defendant's course of conduct has placed the
Plaintiff in reasonable fear for her safety.
On or around June 27, 2009, the Defendant acted in a physically menacing manner when he threw
the Plaintiff into a wall and punched her in the face, causing her nose to be broken and her to have
two black eyes. Carlisle Boro PD were called to the residence and charges were filed. The
Defendant got time served.
10. (a) Has Defendant used or threatened to use any firearms or other weapons against Plaintiff or the
minor child/ren?
NO
(b) Other than the firearms, other weapons or ammunition Defendant used or threatened to use against
Petitioner or the minor child/ren, does Defendant, to the best of your knowledge or belief, own or
possess any additional firearm, other weapon, ammunition or any firearm license?
NO
(c) If the answer to (b) above is "Yes", list any additional firearm, other weapon or ammunition owned
by or in the possession of Defendant on Attachment A to Petition, which is incorporated by reference
into this petition.
(d) Plaintiff DOES NOT request that the court order Defendant to relinquish firearms, other weapons
or ammunition listed on Attachment A to Petition.
11. The sheriff, police department or law enforcement agency that should be provided with a copy of the
protection order are:
PSP-Carlisle Barracks
Carlisle Boro PD
12. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from Defendant.
13. Plaintiff is asking the court to evict and exclude Defendant from the following residence:
355 East North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Owned By:
Majorie Stuckey
Rented By:Heather Richelle Russell
14. FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, I REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A
TEMPORARY ORDER, and AFTER HEARING, A FINAL ORDER THAT WOULD DO THE
FOLLOWING:
a. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or stalking Plaintiff and/or
the minor child/ren in any place where Plaintiff and/or the child/ren may be found.
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b. Evict/exclude Defendant from Plaintiffs residence and prohibit Defendant from
attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence of Plaintiff.
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c. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff and/or the minor child/ren,
either in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through third persons,
including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs school, business, or place of
employment, except as the court may find necessary with respect to partial custody
and/or visitation with the minor child/ren.
d. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
The Defendant shall not damage,destroy or dispose of in any manner, any
property that is owned jointly by the parties or solely by the Plaintiff.
e. Order the police, sheriff or other law enforcement agency to serve Defendant with a
copy of this petition, any order issued, and the order for hearing. Plaintiff will inform
the designated authority of any addresses, other than the Defendant's residence, where
Defendant can be served.
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the petitioner as designated in the present action and that
the facts and statements contained in the above petition are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements are made
subject to the Penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities
PFAD Number: CA3621848M
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Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3:27 PM
To: Morrow, Irene
Subject: PFAD Document Confirmation No.20095857 against RUSSELL, RICHARD
PFAD Document Confirmation No.20095857 against RUSSELL, RICHARD filed by RUSSELL, HEATHER
RECORD ACCEPTED BY CLEAN: 2009-08-26 15:27:18Z
to
BRYAN R. NEWELL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SAMANTHA C. WELLS
DEFENDANT
2009-5856 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, August 31, 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 Thursday, October 01, 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 entrv 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. VemeyLEs .
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
FILED-F, r'E
OF THE
2009 AUG 3 ! r 3: ( '
t-C' ?•'Jt??tY
BRIAN R. NEWELL
Plaintiff
vs
SAMANTHIA C. WELLS
Defendant
JN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PEN NSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO. 2009-5856 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Samanthia C. Wells and do hereby respond to the
Complaint for Custody as follows:
1. True
2. True Note: Custody papers were sent to 2180 Gleim Court, Enola, PA
17025. Defendant has not lived at this address for several years.
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. True Child has visited Plaintiff every other week end since the child was cared
for at the Plaintiff's work where she is employed at a children's day care.
Plaintiff was never denied visitation rights, this issue occurred only after
Plaintiff's gun shot wound to the neck. Defendant has established a
permanent residence and a steady job since 2006.
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. True
11. True
12. True
s
13. False Due to the Plaintiff's impairment. Docket Number 00073 S 2005
PACES Case Number 012107086 indicates that the Plaintiff is impaired and is
under the care of his mother Bonita M. Dowling because of a gunshot to his
neck.He has to be attended by his mother to take care of normal shopping .
14. False Support for child has been late in the past.
15. False
16. False. The Plaintiff knowing that his brother was dealing in drugs from his
residence in Carlisle jeopardized the heath and welfare of the minor child
Keyan R. Wells. Had the child been with the Plaintiff at the time of the
shooting could have traumatized the child and possibly he could have been
shot.
Wherefore, the Defendant Samantha C Well, prays that the Court will rule sole
custody to her with visitations rights of every other week-end to the Plaintiff. The child
is currently in Pre-school and will start Kindergarten next year and split custody would be
a hardship on the child
Respectfully submitted,
Date: September ,2009
Samantha C. Wells
2109 Cedar Run Dr.
Apt. 103
Camp Hill, PA 17011
VERIFICATION
I Samantha C. Wells, do hereby verify that I am the Defendant in the foregoing
action and that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best
of my 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.
,2009
q6aimnantha C. Wells
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Samantha C. Wells, have served a true and correct copy of Complaint for
Custody upon the following person by U. S. Mail First Class to:
Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: September 9 2009
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By
Samantha C. Wells
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2009 SEP 10 AM 10. 53
CUMI T
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BRYAN R. NEWELL,
Plaintiff
V.
SAMANTHA C. WELLS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2009-5856
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this I day of Dck`o (0,-' , 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Bryan R. Newell and the Mother, Samantha C. Wells, shall
have shared legal custody of Keyan R. Wells, born December 8, 2004. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23
Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the child and the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
The child shall attend the Camp Hill School District school for Kindergarten for
the 2010-2011 school year.
2. The parents shall have shared physical custody on a week on/week off
schedule with the exchange day and time being Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
3. Holidays:
A. Thanksgiving shall be shared such that Mother shall always have
physical custody of the child from 9:0a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Father shall
always have physical custody of the c ld from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
12:00 noon on Christmas Eve to 12:00'noon on Christmas Day and Block
B shall be from 12:00 noon on Christmas Day to 12:00 noon on December
26. Father shall always have physical custody of the child for Block A in
odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years. Mother shall
always have physical custody of the child for Block A in even numbered
years and Block B in odd numbered years.
C. Mother's Day/Father's Day: Mother shall always have physical custody
of the child on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Father shall
always have physical custody of the child on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
D. Trick or Treat night: The parties shall alternate Trick or Treat night
with Father having physical custody of the child in odd numbered years
and Mother having physical custody of the child in even numbered years.
E. Child's Birthday. The non-custodi4 parent shall have a block of time
with the child on the child's birthday.
4. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party shall transport.
Father shall also be responsible for transporting the child to pre-school and school during
his periods of physical custody.
5. 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,
cc:dfhan C. Wolf, Esquire, Counsel for
Samantha C. Wells, pro se
2109 Cedar Run Drive
Apt 103
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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J.
BRYAN R. NEWELL,
Plaintiff
V.
SAMANTHA C. WELLS,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2009-5856 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
Keyan R. Wells
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
December 8, 2004 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on October 1, 2009,
with the following in attendance: The Father, Bryan R. Newell, with his counsel, Nathan
C. Wolf, Esquire, and the Mother, Samantha C. Wells, pro se.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date:
ac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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