HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-8544Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
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HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Henning HHRLaw corn
MICHAEL L. MUSSON :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEASE
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DESOVIA A. MUSSON : CUSTODYNISITATION
Defendant
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CUSTODY COMPLAINT
AND NOW, here comes the Plaintiff, Michael L. Musson, to file the following
Complaint for custody against the Defendant, Desovia A. Musson and avers as follows:
The plaintiff is Michael L. Musson (hereinafter referred to as "father"), an
adult individual, currently residing at 2111 Beacon Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania and the natural father of the minor child, Libi Quinn Musson
(DOB: 12/16/2008).
2. The Defendant is Desovia A. Musson, (hereinafter referred to as
"mother"), an adult individual believed to be residing at 222 Street, Bronx, New York,
but with a last known address listed of 40 Robin Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania. Defendant is the natural mother of the minor child, Libi Quinn
Musson (DOB: 12/16/2008).
3. Father seeks shared physical custody and shared legal custody of the
following child:
Libi Quinn Musson 40 Robin Court 11 months old
Mechanicsburg, PA
The child was not born out of wedlock.
4. The child is presently in the custody of mother and it is believed that she
unlawfully removed the child to the state of New York to the address of 222 Street,
Bronx, New York. Prior to that, Mother resided at 40 Robin Court, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. During the past five years, the child has resided with the following
person(s) and at the following address(es):
Michael L. Musson 40 Robin Court Since birth 12/16/2008
Mechanicsburg, PA
Desovia A. Musson 40 Robin Court Since birth 12/16/2008
Mechanicsburg, PA
6. The mother of the child is Desovia A. Musson, who currently resides at 40
Robin Court, Mechanicsburg, PA
She is married (currently separated).
7. The father of the child is Michael L. Musson, who currently resides at
2111 Beacon Circle, Mechanicsburg, PA.
He is married (currently separated).
8. The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of father
9. The plaintiff currently resides with the following person(s).
Name Relationship
Terry Dudley Mother
10. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of Mother.
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The Mother currently resides with the following person(s):
Name
Self
11. Father 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.
12. Father has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
13. Father does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child and claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect
to the child.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
granting the relief request because:
(a) Up until December 7, 2009, the parties have been enjoying a shared
physical custody of shared alternating weeks;
(b) Father is presently being denied all access to the minor child, Libi Quinn
Musson.
(c) Father is being denied knowledge to the safety, welfare and specific
whereabouts of the minor child, Libi Quinn Musson.
(d) Mother has in the past made very specific threats to do harm to herself
and Father is fearful for her physical well being as well as the physical well
being and safety of the minor child.
(e) Father feels that it is in the minor's best interest to have a nurturing and
caring relationship with both parents and believes the minor child will
benefit from shared physical custody and shared legal custody.
15. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to
this action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to
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custody or visitation of the child have been given notice of the pendency of this action
and the right to intervene:
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael L. Musson respectfully requests this Court to
enter an Order granting him shared physical custody and shared legal custody of the
minor child.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. # 87737
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
DATED: 10 U Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which
has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the
document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that
it is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the document
are that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this Verification. The
undersigned also understands that the statements made therein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Michael L. Musson
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Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
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HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: spears@HHRLaw.com
MICHAEL L. MUSSON :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEASE
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
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PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
DESOVIA A. MUSSON
Defendant
CUSTODYNISITATION
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Michael L. Musson to file the following Petition
for Emergency Relief against the Defendant, Desovia A. Musson and avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is Michael L. Musson, (hereafter referred to as "father") natural
father of the child, Libi Quinn Musson, and Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter,
Petitioner currently resides at 2111 Beacon Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Defendant, Desovia A. Musson, (hereafter referred to as
"mother") natural mother of the child, Libi Quinn Musson. It is believed that Mother has
recently attempted to relocate to the State of New York and her address is 222 Street,
Bronx, New York 10467.
3. The minor child, Libi Quinn Musson, is 11 months old with a date of birth
of December 16, 2008. Up until December 7, 2009, resided with the Mother at 40
Robin Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The address which
she has resided since birth.
4. On December 7, 2009, the Mother removed the minor child from the State
of Pennsylvania and took her to New York without the knowledge or permission of her
Father.
5. Mother has informed Father that she will refuse to return the child to her
home state of Pennsylvania without any type of Court intervention.
6. In addition, Father is presently being denied all access to his child and is
being further denied knowledge of the child's health and well-being as well as the
child's specific whereabouts.
7. In addition, Father has documented threats from Mother of physical harm
to herself and has serious concerns for her safety and well-being as well as the safety
and well-being of the minor child.
8. Prior to her unlawful removal of the child from the State of Pennsylvania,
the parties agreed to shared legal and shared physical custody on an alternating week
schedule.
9. Father avers that the State of Pennsylvania is the home state of the minor
child and is the place best suited for this action to be decided as this has been the
child's home state since birth and she has significant contacts with the state of
Pennsylvania.
10. Father requests that this Honorable Court enter an Emergency Order
requiring Mother to return the child to her home state of Pennsylvania and schedule an
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expedited custody conciliation so that the parties may resolve this dispute and so that
father may see the minor child.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Michael L. Musson, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an Emergency Order requiring the Respondent, Desovia A.
Musson, immediately return the minor child to the state of Pennsylvania and schedule
an expedited custody conciliation.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. # 87737
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
DATED:-\ -1? Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which
has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the
document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that
it is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the document
are that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this Verification. The
undersigned also understands that the statements made therein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Michae . Musson
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MICHAEL L. MUSSON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, September 07, 2011 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsbur , PA 17055 on Tuesday, October 04, 2011
at :30 PM
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/ Dawn S. Sunda Es _
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH*BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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32 South Bedford Street
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AND NOW, this 8 day of 2011, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordere and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated January 25, 2010 shall continue in effect as modified by
this Order.
2. When the Mother is receiving custody of the Child in the morning under the regular custody
schedule, the Mother shall pick up the Child at the Father's place of employment. When the Father is
receiving custody of the Child in the afternoon on October 26, 2011, the Father shall pick up the Child
at the Mother's residence using the Pennsylvania Turnpike so that the Father can determine if that
route might be an option for future exchanges. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, all other
custody exchanges shall take place at the Burger King in Lemoyne.
3. 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,
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M. L. Ebert, Jr.
cc: ''Andrew C. Spears Esquire - Counsel for Father
/Jessica L. Holst Esquire - Counsel for Mother Oopiie-s ?l
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MICHAEL L. MUSSON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 2009-8544 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DESOVIA A. MUSSON
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert Jr.
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 DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Libi Q. Musson December 16, 2008 Father/Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on October 25, 2011, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father, Michael L. Musson, with his counsel, Andrew C. Spears
Esquire, and the Mother, Desovia A. Musson, with her counsel, Jessica Holst Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator