HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1607ORLANDO C. HERNANDEZ,
Plaintiff
NICOLE TERRY and
CYNTHIA C. GOSS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01- /(,.o"[ CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiffis Orlando C. Hemandez, an adult individual currently residing at 170 Erford
Road, Apartment A, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Nicole Terry, is an adult individual currently residing at 1426 Hunter
Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Cynthia C. Goss, is an adult individual whose current address is unknown
but who is believed to be residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant Terry are the natural parents of one (1) child, namely,
Orlando C. Hemandez, Jr., bom June 11, 1996.
The child was born out of wedlock.
For the past five (5) years, or since the child's birth, the child has resided with the
following persons at the following addresses for the following periods of time:
Orlando C. Hernandez,
Nicole Terry, and
Cynthia Goss
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Birth to
September 1996
NAME
Orlando C. Hemandez,
Nicole Terry
two female friends of Ms. Terry
Nicole Terry and
Two female friends of Ms. Terry
Nicole Terry,
Naime Tran,
Mr. Tran's mother,
Mr. Tran's brother, and
Mr. Tran's brother's two children
Cynthia C. Goss,
Bill Goss,
Sarah Goss, and
Jennifer Goss
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
September 1996 to
December 1996
December 1996 to
June 1997
June 1997 to
December 1997
December 1997 to
Present
The natural mother of the child is Nicole Terry who resides as aforesaid. She is
single.
The natural father of the child is Orlando C. Hemandez who resides as aforesaid.
He is married.
The maternal grandmother of the child is Cynthia C. Goss who resides as
aforesaid. She is married.
The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father. The Plaintiff
currently resides with his wife, Jodi L. Hernandez, and their minor son Sean L.
Hernandez.
The relationship of Defendant Terry to the child is that of natural mother. Defendant
Terry currently resides with unknown persons.
The relationship of Defendant Goss to that of the child is maternal grandmother.
Defendant Goss currently resides with her husband, Bill Goss, their daughters, Sarah
and Stephanie Goss, and with the child at issue.
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity in other
litigation, concerning custody of the child.
Plaintiff has no information of any custody proceedings conceming the child pending
in any Court of this Commonwealth.
10.
Plaintiff does not know any person not a party to these proceedings who claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
11.
It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the child to grant the relief
requested because:
a)
Plaintiff (hereinafter referred to as "Father") always has been interested in
becoming the primary caretaker for the child;
b)
When Father and Defendant Terry (hereinafter referred to as "Mother")
separated, immediately after the child's birth, Mother agreed that Father would
be the primary custodian of the child, but maternal grandmother intervened and
would not allow it;
c)
Shortly thereafter, Mother threatened to allow the child to be adopted; although
Father refused.
d)
When Father requested contact with the child, Mother indicated to Father that
the child was, in fact, adopted out of the family;
e)
Mother and child then moved and their whereabouts were unknown to Father
for a substantial period of time;
After finally locating the child and requesting contact with the child, Mother
and Defendant Goss refused contact between the child and Father;
g)
Father has been permitted contact with the child one time in approximately two
years.
h)
Father has the ability and desire to provide for the financial, physical and
emotional needs of the child;
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to schedule a Custody
Conciliation Conference followed by a hearing at which time he should be granted primary
physical custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
MaryloWMatas, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
ORLANDO C. HERNANDEZ,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE TERRY and
CYNTHIA C. GOSS,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO. Ot-l .O7
: IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Marylou Matas, Esquire, to proceed informa pauperis.
I, Marylou Matas, Esquire, 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. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs o.f litigation is attached hereto.
Respectfully subtnitted,
Date:
MarylohqVl~as, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanow~'r Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
ORLANDO C. HERNANDEZ,
Plaintiff
NICOLE TERRY and
CYNTHIA C. GOSS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. O1-~ 1~5~"/ CIVIL TERM
iN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PA UPERIS
I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting, defending or appealing the action or
proceeding.
l am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay
the costs of litigation.
I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs
is true and correct.
a.) Name: Orlando C. Hemandez
Address: 1 Erf r R A
Comp Hill. PA 17011
b.) Social Security #: 191-58-7633
If you are presently employed, state:
Employer:
Address:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work: cook
Burger King
Lemoyne. PA 17043
$7.00/hr at 35hrs./week
c.)
d.)
If you are presently unemployed, state:
Date of last employment:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: N/A
Other self-employment: N/A
Interest: N/A
Dividends: N/A
Pension and annuities: N/A
Social Security benefits: N/A
Support payments: N/A
Disability payments: N/A
Unemployment compensation and
supplemental benefits: N/A
Workman's compensation: N/A
Public Assistance: N/A
Other:
Other contributions to household support:
Wife's name: Jodi Hemandez
If your wife is employed, state: Not employed.
Employer:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
e.)
f.)
g.)
Contributions from children: N/A
Property owned:
Cash: N/A
Checking account: N/A
Savings Account: N/A
Certificate of Deposit: N/A
Real Estate (including home):
Motor vehicle: Make:
Cost:
N/A
N/A
'fear:
Amount Owed:.
Stocks; bonds: N/A
Other:
Debts and obligations:
Mortgage: 0
Rent: $311.00/month
Loans:
Monthly Expenses: $1.200.00 (includes child support obligationsl
Persons dependent upon you for support
Wife: Jodi Hemandez
Children:
Name Age
Sean Hemandez 6 months
Orlando Hernandez, Jr. 4 years
Mariah Hemandez 3 years
i understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the Court of improvement
in my financial circumstances which would pemfit me to pay the costs incurred
herein.
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 falsifications to authorities.
ORLANDO C. HERNANDEZ
PLAINTIFF
V.
NICOLE TERRY AND CYNTHIA C. GOSS
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-1607 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, March 23, 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 Wedaesday, April 11, 2001 at 10:30 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an ef~brt 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.
FORTHECOURT,
By: /s/ facqueline M. Verney. Esq.
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 ATTOR2qEY 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 ][ 7013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
ORL~ C. I-~.RNANDEZ,
Plaintiff
VS.
NICOLE TERRY AND
CYNTHIA C. GOSS,
Defendant,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-1607 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 27* day of April, 2001, comes Marylou Matas, Esquire, Attorney
for Plaintiff, and states that she mailed a certified and llrue copy of a Complaint /'or
Custody and Order of Court to the Defendant, Nicole Terry, to her address of 1426
Hunter Street, Harrishurg, Pennsylvania, by certified mail, restricted del/very, return
receipt requested. A copy of said receipt is attached hereto indicating service was made
on April 19, 2001.
Swom and subscribed .
to before~ne this ~ ~
day of/--~,0Ac.~ ,2001.
NOTAR~UBLIC
Notarial Seal
Robin J, Goshorn, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberlend Count1/
My Commission Expires Apr. 17, 2003
Maryiou~s, Esquire
GE.WFH~ & ~SOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA ].7013
(717) 243-5551
(Endorsement Required)
· Complet~ items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front~space permits.
1. Article Ad~res~t0:
2. Article Number (Copy from service label)
PS Form 3811, July 1999
C. Signature
f address differerfl r"J Yes
I~ YES, enter delivery address I r-I No
3. S ice Type
.~C~ifled Mai, [] Express Mai,
[] Registered r-i Return Receipt for Merchandise
[] insured Mai, [] C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) .~Yes
Z .57 Z?
Domestic Return Receipt
102595-00-M-0952
JAN 0 2 ZO03~
ORLANDO C. HERNANDEZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2001-1607 CIVIL TERM
:
NICOLE TERRY and CYNTHIA: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
C. GOSS, :
Defendants : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2003, as the pa~ties have not contacted the
Conciliator since April 11, 2001 to request a conference, the Conciliator hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction in this matter.
FORTHECOURT,
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