HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1465CHRISTA A. WALTER,
Plaintiff
RICHARD DWEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01 - Jq6t$" CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
COMES NOW, Plaintiff, Chrism A. Walter, by and through his attorney, James J. Kayer,
Esquire and who does hereby aver as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Christa A. Walter, an adult individual, residing at 13 Betty Nelson Court,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013
2. Defendant is Richard Devin, an adult individual, whose current address is 710 N.
Middleton Road, Carlisle Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013..
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Residence Age
Taylor M. Diven, 13 Betty Nelson Court, Carlisle, PA, born October 5, 1996.
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of the mother, Christa Walker.
Since birth, the child has resided with the following person(s) at the below address(es):
October 5, 1996 to July 2000: With mother and father, Chrism Walter and Richard Devin at 13
Betty Nelson Court, Carlisle, PA
July 2000 to December 2000: With mother, and maternal grandmother, Sandy Walter at 2250
Newville Road, Carlisle, PA
January 2001 to Present: With mother at 13 Betty Nelson Court, Carlisle, PA.
4. The mother of the child is Christa A. Waiter. She is not married.
5. The father of the child is Richard Devin. He is not married.
6. The relationship of Plaintiffto the child is that of mother. The Plaintiff currently
resides with the following person(s):
Name
None
Relationship
7. The relationship of the defendant to the child is that of father. The Defendant
currently resides with child and the following person(s):
Relationship
Salne
Unknown
8.
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court. Plaintiff has no
information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a court of this
Commonwealth. 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.
9. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by confirming
primary physical custody of the child to the mother and establishing a set schedule for the father
to enjoy access to the child.
10. Each parent whose parental rights to the child has not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action. All other
persons, names below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of the
child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
Nit_rile
None
Address Basis of Claim
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant custody of the child to Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
A¢~mey f ·
Ka~er & £ >wn
4 1~. Liber~ r Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Superior Ct. I.D. 50838
VEP, dFICATION OF PLEADINGS
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by my cotmsel
and myself in the prep~ation of this action. Tile language of the document may, in part, be tile
language of my cmmsel an~d not my own. I have read the statements made in this document ,'md to
the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to my connsel, it is tree and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the con, tents of the
statements are that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this Verification. I nnderstand
that false statements herein ~e made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
CHRISTA A. WALTER
PLAINTIFF
V.
RICHARD DIVEN
DEFENDANT
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-1465 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, March 19, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 1:30 p.m.
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.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Jacqueline M. Verney. Esq.~
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Dlsabilites 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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CHRISTA A. WALTER,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD DIVEN,
Defendant
APR g 0 200) .
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2001-1465 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2 7,0 day of ~p d (
consideration of the attach~-~ ~ustody Conciliation Report,
follows:
,2001, upon
it is ordered and directed as
1. The Mother, Christa A. Walter, and the Father, Richard Divan, shall have
shared legal custody of Taylor M. Divert, bom October 5, 1996. Each parent shall have
an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child with Father
having periods of partial custody as follows:
A. Begimfing April 21,2001 alternating weekends from Saturday at 10:00
a.m. to Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
B. Weekdays at times agreed by the parties.
3. Mother shall have custody of the child on Mother's Day from 10:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Father shall have custody of the child on Father's Day from 10:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m.
4. The Christmas holiday shall be in two blocks which shall be alternated by
the parties with Block A being December 24, at 10:00 a.m. to December 25 at 12:00 noon
and Block B being from December 25 at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00 noon.
Mother shall have Block A in odd numbered years; Father shall have Block A in even
numbered years.
5. The parties shall alternate the following holidays, Memorial Day, July
Fourth, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, and Easter with Father having
Memorial Day in 2001.
6. Father shall notify Mother if he is going to be more than fifteen (15)
minutes late picking up the child. If Father fails to notify Mother, Father will forfeit his
period of custody if more than fifteen minutes late. Father shall notify Mother to cancel
his periods of partial physical custody as soon as practicable.
7. Transportation shall be as agreed by the parties. Only the parties shall
transport the child.
8. During their periods of custody, the parties shall not use illegal drugs.
9. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies, medical or otherwise, concerning the child and shall, further, take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well being of the child is protected. During
such illness or medical emergency, each party shall have the right to visit the child as
often as he/she deems consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
10. Neither party shall do 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.
11. Father shall continue to take all prescribed medication, attend counseling
or therapy and follow all of his doctor's recommendations until discharged.
12. 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 THECOURT,
cc: James J. Kayer, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Richard Diven, Pro se
710 N. Middleton Road ~
Carlisle, PA 17013
CHRISTA A. WALTER,
Plaintiff
Vo
RICHARD DIVEN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2001 - 1465 CIVIL TERM
..
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
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
Taylor M. Divan
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY 1N CUSTODY OF
October 5, 1996 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on April 18, 2001.
Mother, Christa A. Walter, was present with counsel, James J. Kayer, Esquire. Father,
Richard Diven, although he received notice of the conference, did not appear.
3. Mother requested an Order in the form attached.
Date
Custody Conciliator