HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-2796ELIZABETH A. iNGLE,
VS.
JOHN FINKEY,
Plaintiff
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04- .2 7 q 6, CIVIL TERM
:
: CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The plaintiff is Elizabeth Ingle, hereinafter, "mother." Plaintiff's permanent residence
is 102 West High Street, Apartment 316, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is John Finkey, residing at 8 East Main Street, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The mother seeks a schedule for partial custody of the minor child:
Name
Rose Marie Finkey
Present Residence
8 East Main Street
Newville, PA 17241
Age
7/21/02 DOB, 2 yrs old
The child, Rose Marie Finkey, was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of the father who resides at 8 East Main Street,
Newville, Pennsylvania 17241.
During the child's lifetime, she has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name Address Date
Elizabeth Ingle
John Finkey
Mary Keebaugh
Donald Keebaugh
Donald Finkey
Joe Finkey
Seneca Finkey
Cheyenne Finkey
8 East Main Street
Newville, PA 17241
Birth - 9/02
John Finkey
Mary Keebaugh
Donald Keebaugh
Donald Finkey
Joe Finkey
Seneca Finkey
Cheyenne Finkey
8 East Main Street
Newville, PA 17241
9/02 - present
The mother of the child is Elizabeth Ingle, currently residing at 102 West High Street,
Apartment 316, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
She is married to Robert Anthony Holland.
The father of the child is John Finkey, currently residing at 8 East Main Street, Newville,
Pennsylvania 17241.
He is single.
4. The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of mother.
The mother currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Elizabeth Ingle Self
Anthony Holland Husband
5. The relationship of the defendant to the child is that of father.
It is believed that the defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Name
John Finkey
Rose Marie Finkey
Mary Keebaugh
Donald Keebaugh
Donald Finkey
Joe Finkey
Relationship
Self
Daughter of Plaintiff and Defendant
Defendant's mother
Defendant's stepfather
Defendant's father
Defendant's brother
Seneca Finkey
Cheyenne Finkey
Defendant's niece
Defendant's niece
6. The mother 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.
7. The mother has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court of this Commonwealth.
8. The mother 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.
9. The best interest and permanent welfare of Rose Marie will be served by granting the
relief requested for reasons including, but not limited to the following:
a) The mother has a stable home environment that is safe and appropriate for
periods of visitation with Rose Marie.
b) The mother lives with her husband and has supportive family members in the
local area. All of these people are willing and able to contribute to the well
being of the child and provide a healthy environment in which to raise Rose
Marie.
c) The mother's home is furnished will all of the appropriate items necessary to
care for a young child, including a crib, high chair and car seat.
d) The mother has enrolled in parenting classes to further educate herself in areas
of child care so that she can continue to be an effective parent and a positive
figure in Rose Marie's life.
e) The mother is willing to communicate with and work cooperatively with the
father to co-parent Rose Marie and will encourage both the mother/daughter
and father/daughter relationship.
f) The defendant has not acted in the best interest of Rose Marie in ways
including but not limited to the following:
i) The defendant has been arbitrary in deciding when and if the
mother can visit with Rose Marie.
ii) The defendant prevents the development of a healthy bond
between the mother and Rose Marie by refusing to allow them to
have regular contact with each other.
iii) On at least a dozen occasions, the defendant has offered the mother
time with the child, going so far as arrange dates and times, only to
change his mind at the last minute and tell the mother that she
cannot see Rose Marie.
g) Without a custody order in place, the defendant can, and most likely will
continue to deprive the mother of regular contact with Rose Marie, which will
further deteriorate their relationship.
10. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests this Corot order the following:
Grant the parties shared legal custody of Rose Marie Finkey.
Grant the defendant primary physical custody of Rose Marie
Finkey.
Grant the plaintiff periods of partial custody on alternating
weekends from Friday evening until Sunday evening at times to
be agreed upon by the parties. In addition, plaintiff shall have
partial custody from Tuesday evening until Thursday evening
during the weeks where she has no weekend custody.
Plaintiff further requests any other relief that is just and proper.
Respect
Attorney for Plaintiff
Mid Penn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
the
and
are made subject to the penalties of ~8
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
The above-named PLAINTIFF, Elizabeth Ingle, verifies that
statements made in the above complaint For Custody are true
correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements herein
Pa. c.s. §4904, relating
ELIZABETH A. INGLE,
VS.
JOHN FINKEY,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 04- CIVIL TERM
:
: CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
I, Jessica Diamondstone, do hereby swear that I served John Finkey with a Complaint
For Custody on~ [~ ,2004 by certified mail, return receipt, restricted del/very, to
the person and address below:
John Finkey
8EastMain Street
Newville, PA 17241
I, Jessica Diamondstone, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to autho~
Date:./~n~ //~/ d~-'2-)t/ Signature:~--~'~
ELIZABETH A. INGLE,
VS.
JOHN FINKEY,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 04- .2 '7 ~{, CIVIL TERM
:
: CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, Elizabeth Ingle, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Jessica Diamondstone, 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.
Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
ELIZABETH A. INGLE :
PLAINTIFF
V.
JOHN FINKEY :
:
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-2796 CIVIL ACTION LAW
1N CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, June 25, 2004 _, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear betbre Hubert X. Gilr~, the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:30 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. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/
Hubert X. Gilroy~£sq.
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 befbre the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or heating.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATFORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO 2'0 OR TELEPHONE ]TIE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OIFI' WHERE YOU CAN GEl' LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
ELIZABETH A. INGLE,
Plaintiff
v
JOHN FINKEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CML ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 2004-2796
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this .2 Sc ~ day of ~, ~. ,2004, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation report, the following temporary custody order is entered:
1. The father, John Finkey, and the mother, Elizabeth A. Ingle, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Rose Marie Finkey, born July 21, 2002.
2. The father shah ' · ·
enjoy prunary physical custody of the minor child.
3. The mother shall enjoy temporary physical custody of the minor child on two
occasions each week which shall be supemdsed visitation. This visitation
arrangement shah be worked out between legal counsel for the parties.
4. Counsel for the parties and the Conciliator shall conduct a telephone
conference call on September 30, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. At this conference call, the
custody situation shah be reviewed and it wil]l be determined whether mother
shall be entitled to have expanded periods of temporary custody with the minor
child and it will also be determined whether supervised visitation is still
required.
CC:
· 5~ica Diamondstone, Esquire
/Amy Kruzel, Student.Attorney
BY THE COURT,
~dge
ELIZABETH A. INGLE,
Plaintiff
V
JOHN FINKEy,
Defendant
SEP 16
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLtLND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
_.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 04 - 2796
: IN CUSTODY
_CONCILIATION CONFF. RENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8Co), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the fol/owing
report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation
is as follows:
Rose Marie Finkey, born July 21, 2002.
A Conciliation Conference was held on August 27, 2004, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Elizabeth A. Ingle, with her counsel, Jessica Diamondstone, Esquire and
the father, John Finkey, with his counsel, Amy Kruzel, Esquire.
Based upon the recommendation of the Conciliator, the parties agree to the entry of
an order in the form as attached.
DATE
ELIZABETH A. INGLE,
Plaintiff
V
JOHN FINKEY,
Defendant
OCT I 9 2004
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERL~ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2004 - 2796
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this j~day of October, 2004, the Concihator being advised that the
parties have reached an agreement at this particular tiptoe, the Conciliator relinquishes
jurisdiction.
BY THE COURT,