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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-8059ANTHONY J. COLAVITO Plaintiff VS. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Defendant AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Anthony Colavito, by and through his counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, who files this Complaint in Custody and in support thereof states the following: 1. Plaintiff is Anthony Colavito, (hereinafter referred to as "Plaintiff'), an adult individual who resides at 5221 East Trindle Road, Unit # 1, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. Defendant is Jennifer Muzic, (hereinafter referred to as "Defendant"), an adult individual through information and belief resides at 5202 Crestwood Drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17109. 3. The parties are the natural parents of one (1) child, namely: Aubrey L. Colavito, born September 4, 2009, age (21/2) months, (hereinafter referred to as the "Child"). : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. U q - CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN CHILD CUSTODY COMPLAINT FOR CHILD CUSTODY 4. During the child's life she has resided as follows: WITH WHOM A rlrll? Pc c FROM / TO Mother, Maternal Aunt Maternal Uncle 5202 Crestwood Drive Harrisburg, PA 17109 11/15/09 to present Mother and Father 5221 E. Trindle Road, Unit # 1 birth (9/4/09) to 11/15/09 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Mother has refused Father's repeated requests for custody of the Child since she absconded with the Child. 6. Father has not participated in any other litigation concerning the child in this or any other state. 7. There are no other proceedings pending involving custody of the child in this or any other state. 8. Father knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical custody of the child or who claims to have custody, partial custody or visitation rights with respect to the child. 9. The best interests of the child will be served by granting Father primary physical custody for the following reasons: a. Father was the parent who provided the child's primary care on a daily basis since birth. Father wishes to continue in his role as the Child's primary care giver and he is ready, willing and able to do so in a loving and stable home environment. Mother, on the contrary, did not make the Child a priority in her life. Mother would leave the Child with Father and go out drinking to excess until all hours of the morning. She would return home inebriated and in that state she was unable to care for the Child in any manner because she would remain unconscious for hours. During those times, which were frequent, Father met all of the Child's needs. b. Mother's conduct has clearly not been in the best interests of the Child. On November 15, 2009, without prior notice to Father, Mother took the Child and left her with unknown third parties while Mother and approximately twelve (12) individuals appeared at the parties' home and removed personal belongings gifted to Father despite Father's objections. Mother was so loud, yelling obscenities and was outwardly hostile to Father to the extent that her family members had to yell at her and forcibly restrain her to get her to stop the outbursts. Since that time Mother has refused Father's repeated requests to see the Child. Mother has also refused to give Father notice of the Child's location, which is clearly conduct that is NOT in the best interest of the Child. C. Mother, age 23, who very recently lost her own mother to a drug overdose, has severe emotional and medical problems that require her to be medicated with zoloft, zanax and percocet. Mother also has a significant alcohol dependency problem and anger management issues. Because of Mother's issues, Father fears for the safety of the Child while in her care. d. Mother has also shown a complete disregard of the law and legal authorities and Father believes that due to her conduct in that regard the Child will ultimately be harmed. Mother, who does not have a driver's license due to a DUI, has taken Father's vehicle while drunk, without his consent. She also uses illegal drugs on a regular basis. Father fears that Mother will drive while intoxicated with the Child and/or the Child will otherwise be harmed during one of Mother's drunken or drugged states. e. Father is concerned with the Child's safety due to Mother's criminal tendencies as evidenced by her numerous prior criminal charges including the following: 1. Purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor (2002); 2. Possession of marijuana (2004); 3. Use and possession of drug paraphernalia (2004): 4. Purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor (2004); 5. Public drunkenness and similar misconduct (2004); 6. Careless driving (2004); 7. Accidental damage to unattended vehicle or property (2004); 8. Failure to notify police of accidental damage to vehicle (2004); 9. Possession of marijuana (2005); 10. Use and possession of drug paraphernalia (2005); 11. Purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor (2005); 12. DUI: High rate of alcohol (BAC .10 -.16) 1St offense, (2008) 13. DUI: Generally incapable of driving safely -1St offense (2008), 14. Accident involving damage to attended vehicle/property (2008), 15. Operating vehicle without valid inspection (2008), 16. Harassment: Course of conduct with no legitimate purpose (2009). g. Father fears for the Child's safety while in Mother's care due to her emotional issues; alcohol abuse; criminal background and her general lack of care or consideration for the Child and her best interests, given her history of not making the Child a priority in her life. Father also seeks to have this Court order that Mother be tested for drugs on an unannounced, regular basis and that this Court Order that Mother must not consume any alcohol or illegal drugs while the Child is in her physical custody. h. Father is employed, has a stable home, and is able to meet the Child's needs while Mother is unemployed, unable to drive, and has shown a complete disregard for the Child's primary needs. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Anthony J. Colavito, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order as follows: a. Granting the parties shared legal custody; b. Granting primary physical custody of the Child to Father and supervised visitation to Mother; C. Directing that Mother be tested and treated for drug and alcohol abuse; d. Directing that Mother must not consume any alcohol or illegal drugs while the Child is in her physical custody; and e. Granting such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, Date: 1 111 P ° LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER lorney da tfelter, Esquire ID No. 72963 5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile Attorney for Plaintiff ANTHONY J. COLAVITO : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN CHILD CUSTODY VERIFICATION I, ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, verify that the statements in the foregoing COMPLAINT IN CHILD CUSTODY 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. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: 11-1a-A ANTHONY J. LAVITO "FIL D-OFr CE R ONOTARY 'OF THE PR ?T P 2009 NOV 19 PM 4: 4 3 Ci hvt_E ' ?;, ; ;'CII CITY i P'ii'vSa` LVANIA Q? t 14 <, Sb a 33$x° ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Respondent/Defendant Prior Judicial Assignment: None. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 019- ,59 C,?0-4 To... : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN CHILD CUSTODY EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF IN CHILD CUSTODY AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Anthony Colavito, by and through his counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, who files this Emergency Petition for Special Relief in Child Custody and in support thereof states the following: 1. Petitioner is Anthony Colavito, (hereinafter "Father"), Plaintiff in this proceeding who is an adult individual residing at 5221 East Trindle Road, Unit # 1, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. Respondent is Jennifer Muzic, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), Defendant in this proceeding who is an adult individual who, upon information and belief resides at 5202 Crestwood Drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17109. 3. The parties are the natural parents of one (1) child, namely: Aubrey L. Colavito, born September 4, 2009, age (21/2) months, (hereinafter the "Child"). 4. On November 15, 2009 Mother took the Child without Father's consent and since that time Mother has refused Father's repeated requests to see the Child and Mother has refused Father's requests for notice of the Child's location. 5. Father truly fears for the Child's safety while she is in Mother's custody and as a result, Father is seeking an Emergency Interim Order granting him primary physical custody of the Child with supervised visitation to Mother until such time as Mother is able to show that she is no longer doing illegal drugs; she is not drinking to excess; and that she has her emotional problems and anger management issues under control. 6. Mother, age 23, who very recently lost her own mother to a drug overdose, has severe emotional and medical problems that require her to be medicated with zoloft, zanax and percocet. Mother also has a significant alcohol dependency problem and anger management issues. Because of Mother's issues, and the fact that Father, not Mother provided the Child's primary care while the family was intact, Father believes that the Child may be harmed while in Mother's care. 7. Since the Child was born in September, Mother has not made the Child a priority in her life. Mother would regularly leave the Child with Father and go out drinking to excess until all hours of the morning. She would return home inebriated and in that state she was unable to care for the Child in any manner because she would remain unconscious for hours. During those times, which were frequent, Father met all of the Child's needs. 8. Father is also concerned with the Child's safety due to Mother's criminal tendencies as evidenced by her numerous prior criminal charges including the following: 1. Purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor (2002); 2. Possession of marijuana (2004); 3. Use and possession of drug paraphernalia (2004): 4. Purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor (2004); 5. Public drunkenness and similar misconduct (2004); 6. Careless driving (2004); 7. Accidental damage to unattended vehicle or property (2004); 8. Failure to notify police of accidental damage to vehicle (2004); 9. Possession of marijuana (2005); 10. Use and possession of drug paraphernalia (2005); 11. Purchase of alcoholic beverage by minor (2005); 12. DUI: High rate of alcohol (BAC .10 -.16) 1 S` offense, (2008) 13. DUI: Generally incapable of driving safely - I" offense (2008), 14. Accident involving damage to attended vehicle/property (2008), 15. Operating vehicle without valid inspection (2008), 16. Harassment: Course of conduct with no legitimate purpose (2009). 9. Mother has also shown a complete disregard of the law and legal authorities and Father believes that due to her conduct in that regard the Child will ultimately be harmed. Mother, who does not have a driver's license due to a DUI, has taken Father's vehicle while drunk, without his consent. She also uses illegal drugs on a regular basis. Father fears that Mother will drive while intoxicated with the Child and/or the Child will otherwise be harmed during one of Mother's drunken or drugged states. 10. Father also fears that Mother will be unable to control her emotional problems and anger management issues while caring for the Child and that will result in physical harm to the Child. Mother most recently showed that she is emotionally unstable when she and approximately twelve (12) others appeared, unannounced, to remove personal property (including many of Father's personal property items) from the parties' family home. Mother uncontrollably yelled obscenities and was outwardly hostile to Father to the extent that her family members had to yell at her and forcibly restrain her to get her to stop the outbursts. Since that time Mother has refused Father's repeated requests to see the Child. Mother is clearly not acting rationally and Father truly fears that her uncontrollable anger may be directed at the Child. Father experienced this irrational behavior last year during a police incident when Mother pulled a knife on Father during an argument resulting from a discussion of which movie the couple would watch. 11. Father, who is employed and has a stable and loving home environment, seeks primary physical custody of the Child on an interim basis so that Mother can properly address her emotional issues; drug use; and alcohol abuse so that the safety of the Child is ensured. Mother's significant shortcomings and the potential damaging effects on an 2 '/z month infant require that this be done immediately and Father strongly believes that there are no other alternatives at this point in time, especially given Mother's refusal to permit to see that the Child is safe and also her refusal to inform Father of the Child's location. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Anthony J. Colavito, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Emergency Interim Order as follows: a. Granting the parties shared legal custody; b. Granting primary physical custody of the Child to Father and supervised visitation to Mother; Ordering Mother to return the Child to Father immediately; d. Directing that Mother be tested and treated for illegal drug and alcohol abuse; e. Directing that Mother must not consume any alcohol or illegal drugs prior to or while the Child is in her physical custody; and f. Granting such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, Date: 11 1 9 0 LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER 5021 East Trindle Road, Suite Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile Attorney for Plaintiff ANTHONY J. COLAVITO : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN CHILD CUSTODY VERIFICATION I, ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, verify that the statements in the foregoing document 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. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: tui- AN ONY AV TO FIl=i JCE OF THE, PROT-l",0NOTARY 2009 NOV 19 PH 4: 10 Pig 1NSYWAMA Ad 41 yo. an -4'k 2 8 S3 ;? 33$6;Z- ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, N0.2009 - 8059 CIVIL TERM Defendant ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 25TH day of NOVEMBER, 2009, after consultation with counsel we enter the following temporary order which shall not prejudice the rights of either party at the full hearing on the merits: I .) The parties shall share legal custody of their child AUBREY L. COLAVITO, born September 4, 2009. 2.) Mother shall have primary physical custody subject to liberal periods of partial custody with father as the parties agree. Father's periods of partial custody shall include time on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day and on at least two days each week. If they are unable to agree, we will resolve the matter on a conference call with counsel. 3.) A conciliation conference is scheduled before JOHN MANGAN, ESQUIRE, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., Cumberland County Courthouse, 4TH Floor. 4.) If an agreement cannot be reached at the conciliation, the conciliator shall enter an appropriate temporary order scheduling a hearing before the undersigned on THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010, at 1:30 n.m. By ourt, .y- Edward E. Guido, J. inda A. Clotfelter, Esquire 5021 East Trindle Road Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 /John Glace, Esquire 132-134 Walnut Street Harrisburg, Pa. 17101-1612 sld ~o-,,~~ m~. ~ 1~~, I ~~~~o~a~ ~~ l ~. 2~~~ E3Q'y ~ ~ ~ ~ ~• ~ ~ C 9 , I ~, R\J w'iJ:L '! d i 1 r r- ~ ~ ~~~ + t ~ ~~ O Anthony J. Colavito, Plaintiff v. Jennifer L. Muzic, Defendant Prior Judee: Edward E. Guido, J. - JAL .. ~ 2010 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA N0.09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY ORDER AND NOW, this i~ 7~y of Ut„t ~ y , 2010, upon stipulation of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that the terms, conditions and provisions of the attached Stipulation for custody entered into by the parties, and executed by the parties and their counsel, are adopted as an Order of Court. BY THE COURT: J. DISTRIBUTION: John F. King, Esq. ~ x4076 Market St., Camp Hill, PA 17Q11 J Li~~A. Clotfelter, Esq. 5021 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ~oP~ ~s 7~as/~~ ,.a~f~C. c? ~, -~. c c~ ~,' r.: ~J N ~~ .~-~- ~ _ ~- 4 -~ ~ ~.:. -.1 _.(l -;.t ti., -„ -~.,;~, ANTHONY J. COLAVITO PLAINTIFF V. JENNIFER L. MUZIC DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2009-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, -___-Friday, September 03, 2010 upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator, at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10.30 AM __ - ---- ------ ..... . ....._ .... - fora 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 hearinp,. FOR THE COURT, By: _ /s/ John, j. Mangan jr., Es . Custody Conciliator The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply NN ith 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 coin.. 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 0 CAr-St-. cjc lk ? MCL QC) 32 South Bedford Street 71`7 f? Q ya Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 p4l? 3 (D /-) ort cad -? ?? 0 r .ru, SEP 1 7 20!0 ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Respondent/Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2009-8059 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN CHILD CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT Edward E. Guido, AND NOW, this ?d day of September, 2010, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows: 1. Defendant, Jennifer Muzic shall appear for hair follicle drug testing ?0"Ttffy!? at Monard Testing located at 3200 North 4-6-t ` Second Street, ,Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110/M'a y _1 and 2. Defendant, Jennifer Muzic is hereby prohibited from taking any action that may thwart an accurate drug test result. e unlerliglleu- oom Me um , a BY THE COURT, Apt k . (2 Lai j tj;j 9 t 10 t'a r X) r t-1.) c? r-? C7 -C''-i J. ' DEC 0 6 2010 ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANA • i? Ga ? V. No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION L-A ate-.-,? j-T JENNIFER L. MUZIC, IN CUSTODY --- Defendant ° -+ k Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW this ay of December 2010, upon consideration of the attached Custod Y Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows: All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order. 2. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custod Conciliation Conference. A Custody Hearing is hereby scheduled on the :? *4 01 day of 2011 at O am/pm in Courtroom number 3 in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Carlisle, PA 17013 at which time testimony will be taken in regard to the physical custody for the subject Child. For purposes of this hearing, the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will be expected to testify at the hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least five days prior to the hearing date. 3. Legal Custody: The Father, Anthony Colavito, and the Mother, Jennifer Muzic, shall have shared legal custody of Aubrey L. Colavito, born 09/04/2009. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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 of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. 4. Physical Custody: Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to Father's physical custody on a repeating two week schedule as follows: a. In week one, Father shall have physical custody of Aubrey from Tuesday until Thursday morning, with the exchanges occurring at Aubrey's day care, and from Friday (picking up from day care) until Sunday 6:00 pm with Father dropping Aubrey off at Mother's residence on Sunday. b. In week two, Father shall have physical custody of Aubrey from Tuesday until Thursday morning, with the exchanges occurring at day care. C. The parties may alter this schedule by mutual agreement. 3 Regular Physical Custody Schedule (M=mom D=dad) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday M M D D D M M D D D M M M D D D M M M M 5. Both parties have indicated a request for each other to have drug testing and have agreed to undergo same. As such, the parents may request the other parent to undergo a drug test with the requesting parent to pay for the costs of the test. 6. Holidays: The parties will alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. The holiday custodial periods shall run from 8 am until 8 pm. This schedule will begin with Father having the Child on Labor Day 2010. Christmas will be divided into two segments. These segments will alternate with the other holidays. Segment A is from 12/24 at 12 pm until 12/25 at 12 pm. Segment B is from 12/25 at 12 pm until 12/26 at 12 pm. Father shall have Segment A in 2010. Mother and Father shall have custody of the Child on their respective days on Mother's and Father's Days from 8 am until 8 pm. 7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in the presence of the Child. 8. Each parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable basis. 9. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as possible after the emergency is handled. 10. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not be under the influence, possess or use illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision. 11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. By e Court, J. Di?'bution: ./John King, Esq., 4076 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011 / "'nda Clotfelter, Esq., 5021 East Trindle Rd., Ste 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 n J. Mangan, Esq.- 665 I'Yt4l [ L-C, ??lUlld ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, Plaintiff V. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Defendant Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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: Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of Aubrey L. Colavito 09/04/2009 Primary Mother 2. Father had filed an Emergency Petition for Special Relief and a temporary Order was issued November 25, 2009. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on December 10, 2009, an Order issued December 16, 2009, a Stipulated Order was issued July 27, 2010 and a conference was held October 19, 2010 with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Jennifer Muzic, with her counsel, John King, Esq. The Father, Anthony Colavito, with his counsel, Linda Clotfelter, Esq. 3. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother desires to have primary custody of Aubrey. Mother currently lives with her extended family and Mother is currently employed Monday through Friday. Under the current Order, Father has custody every weekend and Mother would like to spend some time with Aubrey on her days off. A custody evaluation was done and one of the recommendations was for Mother to have some weekend time. Mother opposes a shared custody arrangement if there is a hearing scheduled, but indicated that she would not reject a shared arrangement if there was no hearing scheduled. Mother indicates that she offers Aubrey a safe and loving environment. 4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father desires to have primary custody of Aubrey but may be willing to consider some alternatives. Father alleges that Mother continues to have some substance abuse issues. Father indicates that he has stable appropriate housing and that he has access to day care relatively close to his residence. Father indicates that he can offer Aubrey a safe and loving environment. 5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling a Hearing and entering an Order of Court regarding custody as outlined. It is the Conciliator's belief that this would be in the Child's best interest. It is expected that the Hearing will require one half day. 6. The proposed recommended Order may contain a requirement that the parties file a pre- trial memorandum with the Judge to whom the matter has been assigned. 2 l Date John . M gan, Esquire Cust dy Conciliator 0 ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Petitioner/Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,. VS. : NO. 200948059 -a = MM rrr, ? . JENNIFER L. MUZIC, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW n CO, Respondent/Defendant : IN CHILD CUSTODY Prior Judicial Assignment: Edward E. Guido, J. 9 ***HEARING TOMORROW, 2/23/20119:30 AM*** Concurrence: John F. King, Esquire does not concur (see paragraph 4). PETITION FOR WITNESS TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Anthony Colavito, by and through his counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, who files this Petition for Witness to Appear by Telephone: 1. Petitioner is Anthony Colavito, (hereinafter "Father"), Plaintiff in this proceeding. 2. Respondent is Jennifer Muzic, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), Defendant in this proceeding. 3. A custody hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. regarding the custody of the parties' child, Aubrey L. Colavito, born September 4, 2009, age 1 %2 years. 4. Counsel for Mother has indicated that he does not object to permitting Father's medical doctor witness to testify by telephone, but counsel very recently voiced his objection to Joshua Muza, Mother's former boyfriend and one of Father's fact witnesses, to testify by telephone. 5. Initially, the appearance of Joshua Muza as a fact witness for Father was not an issue. However, Mr. Muza, who just began a new job, has informed counsel for Father that his supervisor has refused his request for time off work to appear for the hearing. I ., - 6. Mr. Muza has indicated that he can testify by telephone if the court so permits. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Anthony J. Colavito, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order permitting Joshua Muza to testify on Father's behalf by telephone at the hearing scheduled for February 23, 2011 or any continued date for said hearing. Respectfully submitted, LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER Date: h i t I da A. Clotfelter, Esquire ttorney ID No. 72963 5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile Attorney for Plaintiff ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Respondent/Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 2009-8059 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN CHILD CUSTODY VERIFICATION I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, hereby certify that I am legal counsel for Anthony Colavito and he is unavailable to appear to verify the forgoing document within the time necessary to file the pleading. I hereby verify that the statements in the foregoing Petition 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. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date:-'64 A I 1 I DA A. CLOT FE TER, ES ttorney I.D. 72963 5021 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Respondent/Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 20094059 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN CHILD CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this h A K4 day of February, 2011, the undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Appearance by Telephone was served upon the opposing party by way of facsimile and United States first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: John F. King, Esquire 4076 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 Respectfully Submitted, LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER LINDA A. CLOTFELTER, ES( _ftorney I.D. 72963 5021 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, RespondentMefendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2009-8059 CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN CHILD CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT -0? ORDERED and DECREED AND NOW, this ?? day of February, 2011, it is hereby that Joshua Muza, fact witness for Plaintiff, shall be permitted to testify by telephone at the hearing scheduled for February 23, 2011 and any continued hearing date. BY THE COURT, Edward E. Guido, J. {T= R k. R+^/ J .ICJ Al 5 ?? G? r ANTHONY J. COLAVITO Plaintiff V. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Defendant. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 2009-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAWS rn IN CUSTODY r-n ) rv U DEFENDANT/ MOTHER'S REPLY TO PLAINTIFF/FATHER'S PETITION FOR WITNESS TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE ... --i --4 CD r., AND NOW comes the Respondent Defendant/Mother, Jennifer L. Muzic, by and through her attorneys, John F. King Law, P.C., who files this Reply to Plaintiffs Petition for Witness to Appear by Telephone, and avers as follows: Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. It is admitted that counsel for Mother has indicated that he does not object to permitting the Father's medical doctor witness to testify by telephone. By way of further reply, it is averred that counsel for Mother was informed that the medical doctor in question is in the State of Maryland. It is specifically denied that counsel for Mother, "very recently voiced his objection" to Joshua Muza, Mother's former boyfriend, and one of Father's fact witnesses, to testify by telephone. Rather, counsel for Mother was not informed that the Plaintiff intended to call Joshua Muza until Friday, February 18, 2011, at 3:15 PM, by way of fax transmission from opposing counsel. Joshua Muza was first identified in Plaintiffs Pretrial Statement, which was received at the aforementioned 3:15 PM on Friday, February 18th, which document already indicated Plaintiffs intent to provide his testimony by telephone. Counsel for Mother raised his objection in writing, which writing was sent by fax transmission at approximately 3:45 PM on Friday, February 18th. By way of further reply, it is believed, and therefore averred, that the allegation that counsel for Mother "very recently voiced his objection" to this testimony by telephone is misleading, in that the objection was raised less than one hour after being informed of Plaintiffs intent. It is specifically denied that the appearance of Joshua Muza as a fact witness for Father was ever "not an issue". Despite this case having lingered since early 2010, Plaintiff never identified Joshua Muza as a potential witness until late in the afternoon on Friday, February 18th, approximately two business days prior to trial. By way of further reply, counsel for Plaintiff never sought the concurrence of opposing counsel to present this testimony by telephone. It is believed, and therefore averred, that the proper time to seek Court permission for testimony by telephone is prior to so deciding, not after. By way of further reply, it is averred that Father filed his Petition for Witness to Appear by Telephone, on the day before trial, at 9:08 AM, but did not provide a copy of said filing to opposing counsel until 3:05 PM, approximately two business hours before trial. By way of further reply, it is averred that Mother would be extremely prejudiced by allowance of testimony by telephone of a former boyfriend. It is believed, and therefore averred, that Mother has the absolute right to confront this adverse witness, and it is believed, and therefore averred, that his presence is necessary in order to adequately ascertain his motivation for testifying. By way of further reply, it is averred that Joshua Muza is local and susceptible to subpoena. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Jennifer Muzic, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to deny this untimely Petition, and to require Mr. Muza, or any other fact witness in this case, to be present in Court. Dated: February 21,2011 Respectfully submitted, JOHN F. KING LAW, P.C. 4Esqui By: hn F. K in#61919 4076 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 695-2222 Attorney for Petitioner/Mother ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW JENNIFER L. MUZIC, IN CUSTODY Defendant ORDER OF COURT AND NOW this 23rd day of February, 2011, after hearing on the petition, it is Ordered and Directed as follows: All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order. 2. Legal Custody: The Father, Anthony Colavito, and the Mother, Jennifer Muzic, shall have shared legal custody of Aubrey L. Colavito, born 09/04/2009. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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 of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable tilne as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Physical Custody: Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to Father's physical custody on a repeating two week schedule as follows: a. In week one, Father shall have physical custody of Aubrey from Tuesday until Thursday morning, with the exchanges occurring at Aubrey's day care, and from Friday (picking up from day care) until Sunday 6:00 pm with Father dropping Aubrey off at Mother's residence on Sunday. b. In week two, Father shall have physical custody of Aubrey from Tuesday until Thursday morning, with the exchanges occurring at day care. C. The parties may alter this schedule by mutual agreement. Re ular Physical Custody Schedule (M=mom D=dad) Monday Tuesda Wednesday Thursday T Friday Saturday Sunda M M D D M M D D D M M M D D D M M M M 5. Both parties have indicated a request for each other to have drug testing and have agreed to undergo same. As such, the parents may request the other parent to undergo a drug test with the requesting parent to pay for the costs of the test. 6. Holidays: The parties will alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. The holiday custodial periods shall run from 8 am until 8 pm. This schedule will begin with Father having the Child on Labor Day 2010. Christmas will be divided into two segments. These segments will alternate with the other holidays. Segment A is from 12/24 at 12 pm until 12/25 at 12 pm. Segment B is from 12/25 at 12 pm until 12/26 at 12 pm. Father shall have Segment A in 2010. Mother and Father shall have custody of the Child on their respective days on Mother's and Father's Days from 8 am until 8 pm. 7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in the presence of the Child. 8. Each parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable basis. 9. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as possible after the emergency is handled. 10. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not be under the influence, possess or use illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision. 11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent. the term-, of this Order shall control. Distribution: B he Court, Edward E. Guido, J. ? John King, Esq., 4076 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011 V Linda Clotfelter, Esq., 5021 East Trindle Rd., Ste 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 :mlc evple.S .IGR? a?a?lfl/ "t, ,. co ANTHONY J. COLAVITO Plaintiff V. JENNIFER L. MUZIC, Defendant. IN THE COURT OF COMMON 4EAS : OF a CUMBERLAND COUNTY °cu? _ " PENNSYLVANIA cn 2009-8059 CIVIL ACTION L IN CUSTODY C-j Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J.„ c -- DEFENDANT/ MOTHER'S PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND NOW comes the Petitioner Defendant/Mother, Jennifer L. Muzic, by and through her attorneys, John F. King Law, P.C., who files this Petition for Special Relief, and avers as follows: 1. Jennifer L. Muzic is the Mother of the infant child, Aubrey L. Colavito, born September 4, 2009. Mother and child presently reside at 547 St. Marys Drive, Steelton, PA 17113. 2. Anthony J. Colavito is the Father of the minor child, and currently resides at 1002 Market Street, New Cumberland, PA. C-1 ?n z rTz? C) C M 3. An Order for Custody was filed on February 23, 2011, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Said Order grants Father custody from Tuesday, July 12th, until Thursday morning, July 14th. 4. On Friday, July 8, 2011, Mother was informed that her cousin, Maria Macket, was going to undergo the induced delivery of her in vitro eight month old stillborn child on the weekend of July 9-10, 2011. 5 place. 6 Maria Macket resides in Salsbury, MD, where the procedure is scheduled to take In addition to being related to Mother, Maria Macket is Mother's considers her to v aoA 470P pd Q C" logs s V-44 a U- i to It be her best friend. Maria does not have any family in Maryland, and is relying on Mother for assistance. 7. Upon learning of the above, Mother contacted Father and requested an emergency alteration of the custody schedule, so as to allow her and the child's travel to Salsbury, MD, with a scheduled return on the morning of Friday, July 15th. 8. Mother's request would result in Father losing his Tuesday, July 12th through Thursday, July 14th period of visitation, for which Mother offered makeup time at Father's direction. 9. Father denied Mother's request, indicating that the Court Order gives him the aforementioned period of time, and he is unwilling to give it up even with the offer of exchanged make up time. 10. It is believed, and therefore averred, that's Father refusal is based solely on spite, and is not designed to further the best interests of the child. WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Jennifer Muzic, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant her Petition for Special Relief by allowing an alteration of the schedule so as to allow her and her child time in Salsbury, MD, for this extraordinary event, so long as Father is provided makeup time at his direction. Dated: July 11, 2011 JOI- K F. By: /John F. King, Esq ire ID#61919 4076 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 695-2222 Attorney for Petitioner/Mother VERIFICATION I, John F. King, Esquire, hereby acknowledge that I am the attorney for the Plaintiff in the foregoing action; that I have read the foregoing Plaintiffs Petition for Special Relief and the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. The Plaintiff is temporarily out of this court's jurisdiction and unable to verify. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. `? l Dated: 7l ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW JENNIFER L. MUZIC, IN CUSTODY Defendant ORDER OF COURT AND NOW this 23`6 day of February, 2011, after hearing on the petition, it is Ordered and Directed as follows: All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order. 2. Legal Custody: The Father, Anthony Colavito, and the Mother, Jennifer Muzic, shall have shared legal custody of Aubrey L. Colavito, born 09/04/2009. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and info-nation pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or infonnation, 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. Physical Custody: Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to Father's physical custody on a repeating two week schedule as follows: a. In week one, Father shall have physical custody of Aubrey from Tuesday until Thursday morning, with the exchanges occurring at Aubrey's day care, and from Friday (picking up from day care) until Sunday 6:00 pm with Father dropping Aubrey off at Mother's residence on Sunday. b. In week two, Father shall have physical custody of Aubrey from Tuesday until Thursday morning, with the exchanges occurring at day care. C. The parties may alter this schedule by mutual agreement. Regular Physical Custody Schedule (M=mom D=dad) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday M M D D D M M D D D M M M D D D 1 M _1 M M M Both parties have indicated a request for each other to have drug testing and have agreed to undergo same. As such, the parents may request the other parent to undergo a drug test with the requesting parent to pay for the costs of the test. Holidays: The parties will alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of A July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. The holiday custodial periods shall run from 8 am until 8 pin. This schedule will begin with Father having the Child on Labor Day 2010. Christmas will be divided into two segments. These segments will alternate with the other holidays. Segment A is from 12/24 at 12 pm until 12/25 at 12 pm. Segment B is from 12/25 at 12 pin until 12/26 at 12 pm. Father shall have Segment A in 2010. Mother and Father shall have custody of the Child on their respective days on Mother's and Father's Days from 8 am until 8 pm. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in the presence of the Child. Each parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable basis. 9. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as possible after the emergency is handled. 10. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not be under the influence, possess or use illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision. 11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. By the Court, Edward E. Guido, J. H Distribution: John King, Esq., 4076 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Linda Clotfelter, Esq., 5021 East Trindle Rd., Ste 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, :mlc TRUE COPY FROM RECORD In Testimony whereof, I here unto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Carlisle, Pa. This day of 20 1l c. Prothonotar) , Anthony J. Colavito, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. Jennifer L. Muzic, Defendant AND NOW, this NO. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY 3 -v rnm ~ =rn Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. --vm o C) ORDER cz "`- c=a -- cn y day of , 2011, upon consideration of the Defendant's Petition for Special Relief, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that the relief requested therein is granted. It is further ORDERED that Mother shall have physical custody of the minor child during Father's Tuesday, July 12th through Thursday, July 14th period. Father shall inform Mother, with at least 48 hours prior notice, of the two day period he will take from Mother's schedule as makeup for the July 12-14, 2011, period. BY THE COURT: W J. Q r 'LED-Gr ICE 2 011 13 AUG 12 Ply 3: fl y+ DELANO M. LANTZ&ASSOCIATES CUMBFRLAND COUNTY By: Delano M. Lantz, Esquire Pb NSYLVANIA Identification No. 21401 4 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-422-5874 717-422-5879 (fax) ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 2009-8059 CIVIL TERM JENNIFER L. MUZIC, CUSTODY Defendant PETITION OF JENNIFER L. MUZIC FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER And now comes Jennifer L. Muzic by her Counsel, Delano M. Lantz, Esquire, and petitions the Court for modification of the custody order entered on February 5, 2013, for the reasons set forth below. 1. Petitioner, Jennifer L. Muzic (hereinafter "Mother") respectfully represents that on February 5, 2013, an Order of Court was entered for the custody of Aubrey L. Colavito, born September 4, 2009. A true and correct copy of that Order is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." 2. The February 5, 2013, Order should be modified because: (a) At the time the February 1, 2013, conciliation conference that resulted in the February 5, 2013 Order, Mother was incarcerated and was not represented or present at the conciliation conference. Her incarceration was due to a history of controlled substance abuse that led to various criminal issues. (b) Mother was released from prison on May 17, 2013. (c) Mother has not used any controlled substances, including alcohol, since January 21, 2013. She was admitted to the Gaudenzia, Inc. Intensive Outpatient treatment program on June 8, 2013. She successfully completed all requirements for that level of care and is now transferring to the Outpatient treatment program for the next 3-6 months. She is compliant with that program. Mother is personally committed to remaining drug and alcohol free for the rest of her life. (d) In paragraph 10 of Father's Emergency Petition that led to the February 5, 2013 Order, Father sought primary custody and supervised visitation for Mother "until such time as Mother is able to show that she is no longer abusing prescription drugs; doing illegal drugs; drinking in excess; and that she has her emotional problems and anger management issues under control." Mother is now able to show that she is no longer abusing any drugs and that she has the other issues under control. She has not been diagnosed as having an anger control problem. (e) Before her incarceration, Mother was Aubrey's primary caretaker and loves her daughter very much. (f) Mother is very attuned to her daughter's needs, including the needs for routine, structure, appropriate discipline, nutrition, dental care and the like. (g) Father has unreasonably limited Mother's contact with Aubrey since entry of the the February 5, 2013 Order. He has denied Mother's efforts to have telephone contact with Aubrey even though the Order states Mother is entitled to "liberal telephone contact with the child on a reasonable basis." He has not provided Mother with health insurance information and medical reports for Aubrey. He has unreasonably refused to agree to reasonable requests for visitation/custody of Aubrey and limited her contact with Aubrey to a minimal amount. (h) The best interest and welfare of Aubrey L. Colavito will be met by modifying the Order to grant Mother primary custody of Aubrey L. Colavito with appropriate provision for partial custody by Father. Mother will permit liberal telephone contact by Father with Aubrey and always encourage a good relationship between Father and Aubrey. WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests the Court to modify the existing Order for the reasons set forth above. DELANO . LANTZ &ASSOCIATES By elano M. Lan I.D. No. 21401 4 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-422-5874 717-422-5879 (fax) Dated: August 9, 2013 VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Jq6niYLynr,tP76pp (PA96rly Muzic) Dated: x- 13 EXHIBIT A From; 07/29/2013 09:42 #948 P.010/012 ANTHONY J.COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA V. No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW JENNIFER L.MUZIC, IN CUSTODY Defendant Prior Judge:Edward E. Guido,J. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW this day of February 2013,upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report,it is Ordered and Directed as follows: 1. All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order. 2. Legal Custody: The Father,Anthony Colavito, shall have primary legal custody of Aubrey L. Colavito,born 09/04/2009. The Father shall have the right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including,but not limited to,all decisions regarding her health,education and religion. However,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 of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,that parent shall be required to share the same,or copies thereof,with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. 3. Physical Custody: Father shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to Mother's supervised visitation/custody as the parties may mutually agree. Mother's supervisor shall be mutually selected by the parents. 4. Holidays: The parties shall alternate and share the holidays by agreement of the parties. S. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may estrange the Child from the other party,or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party. To the extent possible,both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in the presence of the Child. 6. Each parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable basis. 7. In the event of a medical emergency,the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as possible after the emergency is handled. 8. During any periods of custody or visitation,the parties shall not be under the influence, possess or use illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties-shall likewise assure,to the extent possible,that other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision. I From: 07/29/2013 09:42 #948 P.0111012 1 9. Relocation.The parties are advised that neither party shall hereafter relocate the child or children if such relocation will significantly impair the ability of a non-relocating party to exercise his or her custodial rights unless(a)every person who has custodial rights to the child/children consents to the proposed relocation or(b)the court approves the proposed relocation.The party seeking relocation must follow the procedures required by 23 Pa.C.S. §5337. 10. Nothing in this Order shall preclude either party from filing a petition to modify in the future as circumstances permit or warrant. 11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent,the terns of this Order shall control. By th urt, J. Distribution: Anthony Colavito, 1002 Market St.,Apt.2°d R,New Cumberland,PA 17070 ✓Jennifer Muzic,301 Dorwart Circle,Etters,PA 17319(last known address) /John J. Mangan,Esq. C— fit; rnw m'n ,nD ob r- =' =� o � From. 07/29/2013 09:43 #948 P.012/012 ANTHONY J.COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA V. No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW JENNIFER L.MUZIC, IN CUSTODY Defendant Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido,J. CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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: Name Date of Birth _Currently in the Custody of Aubrey L. Colavito 09/04/2009 Primary Mother 2. Father had filed an Emergency Petition for Special Relief and a temporary Order was issued November 25,2009. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on December 10,2009,an Order issued December 16,2009,a Stipulated Order was issued July 27,2010,a conference was held October 19,2010,an Order issued December 08,2010,after hearing an Order issued February 23,2011,an Order issued January 03,2013 and a conference was held February 01,2013 with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother,Jennifer Muzic,did not appear due to incarceration The Father,Anthony Colavito, self-represented party 3. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached. It is the Conciliator's belief that this would be in the Child's best interest. �• �� Date JohnA.MA g ,Esqu e ' 7odronciliator - i i t CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that on this date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served by first class mail, postage prepaid, upon the following: Anthony Colavito 1002 Market Street, Apt 2R New Cumberland, PA 17070 Delano M.M anti --'szz:�, Date: August 12, 2013 i rrf 1. �G THE- PRQTl-1,001a-r: : DELANO M. o MA antz&squiOCIATES .013 AUG 2 � : Identification No. 21401 4 North Hanover Street OURLt0 00UI 1 , Carlisle, PA 17013 t' tNSY�.�IAAi,A 717-422-5874 717-422-5879 (fax) ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 2009-8059 CIVIL TERM JENNIFER L. MUZIC, CUSTODY Defendant PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly allow, Jennifer L. Muzic, Defendant, to proceed in forma pauperis. I, Delano M. Lantz, attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the party. DELANO NTZ &AS OCIATES By: Db1ano M. Lantz I.D. No. 21401 4 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-422-5874 717-422-5879 (fax) Dated: August 12, 2013 J r CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On this date I caused a copy of the foregoing to be served on the individual listed below by first-class U.S. mail: Anthony Colavito 1002 Market Street, Apt 2R New Cumberland, PA 17070 Delano M. Lantz Date: August 12, 2013 01 r v :r Tt3 DELANO M. LANTZ&ASSOCIATES { }j AUG }2 PH j By: Delano M. Lantz, Esquire Identification No. 21401 f-; BERLAktU OOUNly 4 North Hanover Street ,U PNPSYLV�I��A Carlisle, PA 17013 717-422-5874 717-422-5879 (fax) ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 2009-8059 CIVIL TERM JENNIFER L. MUZIC, CUSTODY Defendant PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of Delano M. Lantz, Esquire, as attorney for Defendant, Jennifer L. Muzic, in the above matter. DELANO M. LANTZ &ASSOCIATES By: D no M. Lantz I.D. No. 21401 4 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-422-5874 717-422-5879 (fax) Dated: August 12, 2013 t CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On this date I caused a copy of the foregoing to be served on the individual listed below by first-class U.S. mail: Anthony Colavito 1002 Market Street, Apt 2R New Cumberland, PA 17070 Delano M. Lantz Date: August 12, 2013 ANTHONY J. COLAVITO IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. 2009-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW M JENNIFER L. MUZIC c `� IN CUSTODY DEFENDANT ORDER OF COURT —: AND NOW, Thursday,August 15,2013 upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan,Jr., Esq. ,the conciliator, at 4th Floor,Cumberland County Courthouse,Carlisle on Friday,September 13,2013 9:00 AM for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order. The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders, Special Relief orders,and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing. FOR THE COURT, By: /s/ John . Man an r. 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 th S l'�1� 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 � Telephone (717)249-3166 A Oo Lingo g��s/« C.) 3 ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW JENNIFER L. MUZIC,N/K/A • IN CUSTODY JENNIFER L. POPP W `�' Defendant Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. r-±1 ORDER OF COURT r " AND NOW this ot1144day of September 2013,upon consideration of the attached'Custody Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows: 1. All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order. 2. Legal Custody: The Father,Anthony Colavito, and the Mother, Jennifer Popp, shall have shared legal custody of Aubrey L. Colavito,born 09/04/2009. The Father and the Mother shall have the equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including,but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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 of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof,with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. 3. Physical Custody: Father shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to Mother's partial physical custody as outlined below: a. For one month,the Mother shall have custody every Tuesday and Thursday from after day care until 8:00 pm and alternating Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. The parties agreed that during the week of 10/15/13, Mother shall have the Child on Monday and Tuesday instead of Tuesday and Thursday. The parties further agreed that for Mother's alternating weekends,the weekends shall start Sunday 10/22/13 and the parties shall make up the missed Saturday for Mother. b. Starting the second month, Mother shall have custody on alternating Tuesdays from after day care until Wednesday morning, every Thursday from after day care until 8:00 pm and alternating weekends from Saturday 12:00 pm until Sunday 6:00 pm. c. Starting the third month, Mother shall have custody on alternating weekends from Friday after daycare until Sunday 6:00 pm, every Tuesday from after day care until Wednesday morning and alternating Thursdays from after daycare until 8:00 pm. d. Aubrey shall be transported at all times by a validly licensed driver and be secured with an appropriate car seat. e. Mother shall have additional custodial time with Aubrey by agreement of the parties. 4. Holidays: The parties shall alternate and share the holidays by agreement of the parties. In the absence of agreement, for Thanksgiving,the holiday period shall be from Thursday 9:00 am until Friday 9:00 am with Mother having odd years and Father having even years. 5. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party. To the extent possible,both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in the presence of the Child. 6. Each parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable basis. 7. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as possible after the emergency is handled. 8. During any periods of custody or visitation,the parties shall not be under the influence, possess or use illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication for Father and no alcohol consumed at all for Mother either prior to or during any custodial periods. The parties shall likewise assure,to the extent possible,that other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision. 9. Counseling: Mother shall continue with her individual counseling and successfully complete her drug and alcohol counseling. 10. Relocation. The parties are advised that neither party shall hereafter relocate the child or children if such relocation will significantly impair the ability of a non-relocating party to exercise his or her custodial rights unless (a) every person who has custodial rights to the child/children consents to the proposed relocation or(b) the court approves the proposed relocation. The party seeking relocation must follow the procedures required by 23 Pa.C.S. §5337. 11. A status conference with the assigned conciliator is hereby scheduled for Tuesday December 17, 2013 at 9:00 am. The purpose is to see how Mother's custodial periods are going, discuss holidays and to see whether or not to expand her time. 12. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. By t P ourt, J. Distribution: ,/ lthony Colavito, 1002 Market St., Apt. 2nd R,New Cumberland,PA 17070 ,/15elano Lantz, Esquire op �` /J�hn J. Mangan, Esq. iccL, 10 fiiR ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, • IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff • CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA • v. • No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW • JENNIFER L. MUZIC, N/K/A ▪ IN CUSTODY • JENNIFER L. POPP • Defendant Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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: Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of Aubrey L. Colavito 09/04/2009 Primary Father 2. Father had filed an Emergency Petition for Special Relief and a temporary Order was issued November 25, 2009. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on December 10, 2009, an Order issued December 16, 2009, a Stipulated Order was issued July 27, 2010, a conference was held October 19, 2010, an Order issued December 08, 2010, after hearing an Order issued February 23, 2011, an Order issued January 03, 2013, a conference was held February 01, 2013, an Order issued February 05, 2013 and a conference was held September 13, 2013 with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Jennifer Popp, with her counsel,Delano Lantz, Esq. The Father,Anthony Colavito, self-represented party 3. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached. It is the Conciliator's belief that this would be in the Child's best interest. 7 Aii Date John ,. :ngan, Esquire Cus rody onciliator ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff • CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA • • v. • No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW • JENNIFER L. MUZIC, N/K/A : IN CUSTODY 6r JENNIFER L. POPP • Defendant • < Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW this A 7 lay of December 2013,upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows: 1. All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order. 2. Legal Custody: The Father, Anthony Colavito, and the Mother,Jennifer Popp, shall have shared legal custody of Aubrey L. Colavito,born 09/04/2009. The Father and the Mother shall have the equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including,but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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 of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. 3. Physical Custody: Father and Mother shall share physical custody of the Child on a repeating two week 2/2/3 schedule as outlined below: a. In week one,Mother shall have custody Monday through Wednesday, Father shall have Wednesday through Friday and Mother shall have Friday through Monday. b. In week two, Father shall have Monday through Wednesday, Mother shall have Wednesday through Friday and Father shall have Friday through Monday. c. Absent agreement otherwise,the exchanges shall occur at daycare/school with the non- custodial parent picking Aubrey up to assume custody. When there is no daycare/school, the exchanges shall occur at 6:00 pm with the non-custodial parent picking up from the other parent's residence. d. Aubrey shall be transported at all times by a validly licensed driver and be secured with an appropriate car seat. e. Mother and Father may alter the above schedule by agreement of the parties. Regular Physical Custody Schedule(M=mom D=dad) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday _ Saturday Sunday D M M M D D D M M M M D D D M M M D D D 4. Holidays: The parties shall alternate and share the holidays by agreement of the parties. In the absence of agreement,the parents shall adhere to the holiday schedule as attached. The parents have agreed that for Christmas 2013, Father's custodial period shall be the weekend after Christmas (the 12/27/13 weekend). 5. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party. To the extent possible,both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in the presence of the Child. 6. Each parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable basis. 7. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as possible after the emergency is handled. 8. During any periods of custody or visitation,the parties shall not be under the influence, possess or use illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication for Father and no alcohol consumed at all for Mother either prior to or during any custodial periods. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible,that other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision. 9. Counseling: Mother shall continue with her individual counseling and successfully complete her drug and alcohol counseling. Additionally,the parties are strongly encouraged to engage in therapeutic family counseling with a mutually-agreed upon professional. The cost of said counseling, after appropriate payment through insurance, shall be split equally between the parties. 10. Vacation: Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks of vacation with the Child per summer. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days advance notice of the requested time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular physical custody schedule. In the event the parties schedule conflicting vacations,the party first providing written notice shall have the choice of vacation. Prior to departure,the parties will provide each other with information regarding the intended vacation destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached during their vacation. The parties may expand this vacation time by mutual agreement. 11. Relocation. The parties are advised that neither party shall hereafter relocate the child or children if such relocation will significantly impair the ability of a non-relocating party to exercise his or her custodial rights unless (a) every person who has custodial rights to the child/children consents to the proposed relocation or(b)the court approves the proposed relocation. The party seeking relocation must follow the procedures required by 23 Pa.C.S. §5337. 12. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent,the terms of this Order shall control. By the J. Distribution: • � /�� Anthony Colavito, 1002 Market St., Apt. 2,New Cumberland, PA 17070 v ` Aelano Lantz, Esquire f \ /John J. Mangan, Esq. �f ' HOLIDAYS AND TIMES EVEN OD 1 SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS Easter Day 1st Half From 9 am until 3 pm Father Mother Easter Day 2nd Half From 3 pm until 9 pm Mother Father Memorial Day From 9 am until 9 pm Mother Father Independence Day From 9 am until 9 pm Father Mother Labor Day From 9 am until 9 pm Mother Father Halloween From one hour before trick or Father Mother treating to one hour after trick or treating Thanksgiving 1St From 8 am Thanksgiving Day to 2 Father Mother Half pm on Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving 2nd From 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day to Mother Father half noon the day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas 1st Half From noon on 12/24 to noon on Father Mother 12/25 Christmas 2nd Half From noon on 12/25 to noon on Mother Father 12/26 New Year's From 6 pm 12/31 until noon January Mother Father 1st(with the 12/31 year to control the even/odd determination) Mother's Day From 9 am until 9 pm Mother Mother Father's Day From 9 am until 9 pm Father Father ANTHONY J. COLAVITO, • IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA • v. • No. 09-8059 CIVIL ACTION LAW • JENNIFER L. MUZIC,N/K/A • IN CUSTODY JENNIFER L. POPP • Defendant Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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: Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of Aubrey L. Colavito 09/04/2009 Primary Father 2. Father had filed an Emergency Petition for Special Relief and a temporary Order was issued November 25, 2009. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on December 10, 2009, an Order issued December 16, 2009, a Stipulated Order was issued July 27, 2010, a conference was held October 19, 2010, an Order issued December 08, 2010, after hearing an Order issued February 23, 2011, an Order issued January 03, 2013, a conference was held February 01,2013, an Order issued February 05, 2013, a conference was held September 13, 2013, an Order issued September 24, 2013 and a status conference was held December 17, 2013 with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Jennifer Popp,with her counsel, Delano Lantz, Esq. The Father,Anthony Colavito, self-represented party 3. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached. It is the Conciliator's belief that this would be in the Child's best interest. / -7" // Date Jo . M 4 gan, Esquire Cu• •dy Conciliator