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LAW OFFICES OF DILS &DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Heather A. Kern, Plaintiff
HEATHER A. KERN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. `~ .~ ~Q /a d Gam;
ROBERT E. KERN, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are
warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of
divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment may
also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary's at: Cumberland County Courthouse,
One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM
ANY OF THEM.
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LAW OFFICES OF DILS &DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Heather A. Kern, Plaintiff
HEATHER A. KERN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No.
ROBERT E. KERN, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Heather A. Kern, an adult individual whose current address
is 1000 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17050, and whose social security number is 160-66-6693.
2. The Defendant, Robert E. Kern, is an adult individual, whose current
address is 210 Susquehanna Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17025, and whose social security number is 172-64-9018.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 21, 2007 in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
4. The Plaintiff has resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a
period of at least six (6) months prior to this filing.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant are members of the Armed Services of the
United States or its allies.
6. Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States and Defendant is a citizen of the
United States.
7. There has been no prior action for divorce filed in any jurisdiction.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and
has waived said right.
9. There is one minor child born of the marriage; namely: Jayden Kern, born
July 13, 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
10. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are:
(a) That the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to grant
a Decree in Divorce.
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
11. Paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) of the foregoing Complaint in
Divorce are incorporated herein and made apart hereof by reference.
12. Plaintiff believes that the best interests of her son will be served by
granting her primary physical custody with partial custody in the
Defendant, and that a set schedule be established to avoid any conflict
between the. parties.
13. Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the minor child since his birth.
14. The minor child has resided in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania since
his birth.
15. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness in any capacity in
other litigation concerning the custody of the minor children in this or any
other Court.
16. The Plaintiff has no information of the custody proceedings concerning
the children pending in a Court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
17. The Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings
who has physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or
visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays your Honorable Court to
schedule a custody conciliation conference for the establishment of a
custody schedule and Order.
Respectfully submitted,
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Diane . Di s, Esquire
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the Complaint in Divorce
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Heather A. Kern
Date: June 10, 2010
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HEATHER A. KERN
PL.~1(NTIFF
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ROL3ERT E. KERN
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE:NNSYL.VANIA
2010-4060 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUS"I~~ODY
ORDER OF COU12T
GNU NO~~ , Friday, June_25, 2010 upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is herch~~ directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. ,the conciliator,
,~t 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 __ on __ _ Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 3:00 PM
I~or a Pre-Fl~arin~; 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
~>rdcr. Fail~n~c 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,
tit~ecial IZclic!' orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
I'OR THE C'OURT~,
By: /s/ Da_w_n S. Sunder-&-sue.-~'
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~~-ith I)isahiiites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
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must he made at least 7? hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the. scheduled
conierei7cc or hcarint:.
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HEATHER A. KERN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. 2010-4060 CIVIL ACTION LAW
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AND NOW, this ~ day of 2010, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Repo , it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Robert E. Kern, and the Mother, Heather A. Kern, shall have shared legal
custody of Jayden Kern, born July 13, 2008. Major decisions concerning the Child including, but not
necessarily limited to, his health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made
jointly by the parties after discussion and consultation with a view toward obtaining and following a
harmonious policy in the Child's best interest. Neither party shall impair the other party's rights to
shared legal custody of the Child. Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Child
from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the
Child that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be
the responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency decisions
which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the Child at the time of the emergency
shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall
inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible. In accordance with
23 Pa.C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports or information given to
either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child on the following biweekly schedule:
A. Week I: During Week I, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from Sunday
morning at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday when the Mother shall transport the Child to daycare, and the
Father shall have custody from Thursday after daycare through Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
B. Week II: During Week II, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from Saturday
at 12:30 p.m. through Thursday when the Mother shall transport the Child to daycare, and the Father
shall have custody from Thursday after daycare through Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
C. The biweekly schedule shall begin on August 5 with the Father having custody on
Thursday after daycare during the second part of Week I.
3. The parties shall share having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. Thanks ig vine: In every year, the Father shall have custody of the Child from the
Wednesday before Thanksgiving at a time to be arranged by agreement through Thanksgiving Day at
3:00 p.m., and the Mother shall have custody from Thanksgiving Day at 3:00 p.m. through Friday
morning at a time to be arranged by agreement.
B. Christmas: In every year, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from
Christmas Eve at a time to be arranged by agreement through Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. and the
Father shall have custody from Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. through December 26 at a time to be
arranged by agreement.
C. New Year's: In every year, the Father shall have custody of the Child from New
Year's Eve at a time to be arranged by agreement through New Year's Day at 3:00 p.m., and the
Mother shall have custody from New Year's Day at 3:00 p.m. through January 2 at a time to be
arranged.
D. Easter/Memorial Da /July Fourth/Labor Dav: The parties shall follow the regular
schedule over the Easter, Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day holidays unless otherwise
arranged by agreement.
E. Mother's Dav/Father's Dav: The Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Mother's Day every year and the Father shall have custody of the Child on the Saturday before
Father's Day every year, with the specific times to be arranged by agreement.
F. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
4. Each parent shall be entitled to have vacation custody with the Child for up to one week
each year upon providing at least 30 days advance notice to the other parent. The parent providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her selection of vacation dates. In the event either
party intends to remove the Child from the local area for a vacation period, that parent shall provide
advance notice to the other parent of the address and telephone number where the Child can be
contacted.
5. The parties agree that the Child shall attend daycare on Mondays and Thursdays to enable
the Child to benefit from the additional socialization and educational experience. In the event either
party intends to pick up the Child early from daycare during his or her period of custody, that parent
shall notify the other parent in advance.
6. The parties agree that neither parent shall smoke in the presence of the Child in either their
respective homes or automobiles. The parties shall ensure that third parties having contact with the
Child comply with this provision.
7. The parties shall ensure that any firearms at his or her residence are either locked or stored
out of the reach of all children in the household to ensure that the firearms are not in any way
accessible to the Child.
8. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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HEATHER A. KERN
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
ROBERT E. KERN
Defendant
2010-4060 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jayden Kern July 13, 2008 Mother/Father
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on July 27, 2010, with the following individuals
in attendance: the Mother, Heather A. Kern, with her counsel, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, and the Father,
Robert E. Kern, who is not represented by counsel in this matter.
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
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LAW OFFICES OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor, Front
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Plaintiff, Heather A. Kern
HEATHER A. KERN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 2010-4060 Civil
ROBERT E. KERN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was served upon
the Defendant, Robert E. Kern, at his address of 210 Susquehanna Avenue, Enola,
Pennsylvania 17025 by Certified Mail Restricted Delivery, Article No. 7009 1410
0000 0892 2113.
Attached hereto is the return receipt executed by Robert E. Kern dated July
2, 2010. Re ectfull submitted, ,
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Diane M. Dils, Esquire
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
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D. Is deltvery address ciftent from item 1? ? Yes
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Domestic Return Receipt
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HEATHER A. KERN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 10-4060 Civil
ROBERT E. KERN, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW -')r--,
Defendant IN DIVORCE -<T:
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June 15, 2010.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. [ consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. 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; / ?A/ ---
Robert E. Kern, efendant
HEATHER A. KERN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS ,VAIIki
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Defendant : IN DIVORCE r =3 "a
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June 15, 2010.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by tine Cuuit acid
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
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Date:
ater A. Kern, Plaintiff
HEATHER A. KERN
VS.
ROBERT E. KERN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 10-4060 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce:
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Irretrievable breakdown under § (3301(c)) and -?• ?"
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§ (3301(d)(1)) of the Divorce Code. r't = M
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2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: -< 00
Certified mail on July 2, 2010-
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3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) oP
Divorce code:
by plaintiff May 30, 2011 ; by defendant May 19, 2011
(b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's ,§ 3301(d) affidavit upon the
respondent opposing party:
4. Related claims pending:
None
5. Complete either (a) or (b)
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit
record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary:
Simultaneously herewith
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary:
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HEATHER A. KERN
V.
ROBERT E. KERN
DIVORCE DECREE
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AND NOW, t 20// , it is ordered and decreed that
HEATH & A. KERN , plaintiff, and
ROBERT E. KERN , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
NONE
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Prothonotary
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 1Q-4060 Civil
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LAW OFFICES OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
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Attorney for Heather A. Troup, Plaintiff
HEATHER A. KERN,
n/k/a HEATHER A. TROUP,
Plaintiff
vs.
ROBERT E. KERN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010-4060
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of January, 2013, comes the Plaintiff, Heather A.
Kern, now known as Heather A. Troup, by her attorney, Diane M. Dils, Esquire
and respectfully avers the following:
1. The Plaintiff is Heather A. Troup, an adult individual whose current
address is 222 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17050.
2. The Defendant, Robert E. Kern, is an adult individual, whose current
address is 13 Royal Palm Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
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3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 21, 2007 in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
4. There is one minor child born of the marriage; namely: Jayden Kern, born
July 13, 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. Attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A" is a copy of an Order dated
August 5, 2010 setting forth the current custodial arrangements between
the parties.
6. Plaintiff believes it is best for her son to be in her primary physical custody
at this time.
7. The minor child will commence school in the Fall of 2013.
8. It is believed that the Defendant is currently residing with his parents on a
temporary basis, but that he will not have a residence as of the end of
January, 2013.
9. The Defendant has experienced depression issues and is currently on
medication for the same.
10.The Defendant had been sent home from his employment as a result of his
depression issues and/or medication.
I I.The Defendant has not exercised his Thursday evening visits with the minor
child since October of 2012.
12. Plaintiff respectfully requests that she be granted primary physical custody
of her son with Defendant visiting every other weekend from Friday at 4:30
p.m. until Sunday, when Father's parents return the child to Mother's
parents after church, and an evening visit with 48 hours notice being given
to Mother.
13.Plaintiff is further requesting that if Defendant is unable to pick the child up
within one-half hour of the scheduled time, that Defendant forfeit his
custodial period. This will prevent Mother from having to change her
plans waiting for Father.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays your Honorable Court to grant her
primary physical custody of her son.
Respectfully submitted,
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/Diane M. bils, squire
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
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H EA"I'HER A. KERN
vs.
ROBERT E, KERN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2010-4060 CIVIL ACTION LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2010, upon - 5' "I-gFt' , consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it i ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Robert E. Kern, and the Mother, Heather A. Kern, shall have shared legal
custody of Jayden Kern, born July 13, 2008. Major decisions concerning the Child including, but not
necessarily limited to, his health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made
jointly by the parties after discussion and consultation with a view toward obtaining and following a
harmonious policy in the Child's best interest. Neither party shall impair the other party's rights to
shared legal custody of the Child. Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Child
from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the
Child that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be
the responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency decisions
which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the Child at the time of the emergency
shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall
inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible. In accordance with
23 Pa.C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports or information given to
either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child on the following biweekly schedule:
A. Week I: During Week I, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from Sunday
morning at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday when the Mother shall transport the Child to daycare, and the
Father shall have custody from Thursday after daycare through Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
B. Week II: During Week II, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from Saturday
at 12:30 p.m. through Thursday when the Mother shall transport the Child to daycare, and the Father
shall have custody from Thursday after daycare through Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
C. The biweekly schedule shall begin on August 5 with the Father having custody on
Thursday after daycare during the second part of Week I.
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3. The parties shall share having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. Thanksgiving: In every year, the Father shall have custody of the Child from the
Wednesday before Thanksgiving at a time to be arranged by agreement through Thanksgiving Day at
3:00 p.m., and the Mother shall have custody from Thanksgiving Day at 3:00 p.m. through Friday
morning at a time to be arranged by agreement.
B. Christmas: In every year, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from
Clistmas Eve at a time to be arranged by agreement through Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. and the
Father shall have custody from Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. through December 26 at a time to be
arranged by agreement.
C. New Year's: In every year, the Father shall have custody of the Child from New
Year' Eve at a time to be arranged by agreement thro 0 New Year's January y at 3:00
at .m., and the
Mother shall have custody from New Year's Day a p a time to
arranged.
D. Easter/Memorial Day/July Fourth/Labor Day: The parties shall follow the regular
schedule over the Easter, Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day holidays unless otherwise
arranged by agreement.
E. Mother's Day/Father."sDay: The
cuMother shall stody of the Child on the Saturday before
Mother's Day every year and the Father shall have c
l'ather's Day every year, with the specific times to be arranged by agreement.
F. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
4. Each parent shall be entitled to have vacation custody with the Child for up to one week
each \ car upon providing at least 30 days advance notice to the other parent. The parent providing
notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her selection of vacation dates. In the event either
party ??ntends to remove the Child from the local ddresse andrtelephonte number where the Child pcart the
address
advan.:e notice to the other parent of the
contacted.
5. The parties agree that the Child shall attend daycare on Mondays and Thursdays to enable
the Child to benefit from the additional socialization and educational experience. In the event either
parl.v intends to pick up the Child early from daycare during his or her period of custody, that parent
shall notify the other parent in advance.
6. The parties agree that neither parent shall smoke in the presence of the Child in either their
respective homes or automobiles. The parties shall ensure that third parties having contact with the
Child comply with this provision.
I. The parties shall ensure that any firearms at his or her residence are either locked or stored
out of the reach of all children in the household to ensure that the firearms are not in any way
accessible to the Child.
8 Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
I J.
cc. Diane M. Dils, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Robert E. Kern - Father
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unto set my hand
and the se of said at cadib s Pa'./?
This y of 20 _J G.•?-
Prothono
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Cr)T-T,AI--T
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
r? "TTE" n . M?gMR TROUP
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Date: I- f,