HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1708NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE, CUSTODY
NO. 01- 1-] 08' CIVIL TERM
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 the 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. 1F YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER 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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities 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.
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
IN TIIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
DWORCE, CUSTODY
NO. 01- / ?Og' CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE COMPLAINT WITH CUSTODY COUNT
The plaintiff, Nancy Romano, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action:
COUNT I.
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. SECTION 3301(c) AND 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Nancy Romano, who currently resides at 102 Spruce St, Carlisle, PA
17013, since February 2000.
2. Defendant is Marc Thompson, who currently resides at 243 E. Main St,
Shiremanstown, PA 17011 since June 2000.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaimiff and defendant were married on July 30, 1996 in York County
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaimiff and defendant have lived separate and apart since August 20, 1999.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce dissolving the
marriage.
COUNT II.
CUSTODY
9. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs one through eight.
10. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Address Age
Andrew Roman Thompson 102 Spruce St. 4 years
Carlisle, PA 17013
Connor Adam Thompson 102 Spruce St. 2 years
Carlisle, PA 17013
The children were born in wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Nancy Romano, who resides at 102 Spruce
St, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Persons
Nancy Romano
Andrew Roman Thompson
Connor Adam Thompson
Nancy Romano
Maryann Romano
Paul Romano
Andrew Roman Thompson
Connor Adam Thompson
Addresses Dates
102 Spruce St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
February 2000-Present
1471 Kuhn Rd. August 1999-February 2000
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Nancy Romano
Marc Thompson
Andrew Roman Thompson
Connor Adam Thompson
112 W. Coover St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
June 1999-August 1999
Nancy Romano 528A Chestnut Grove Rd
Marc Thompson Dillsburg, PA 17019
Andrew Roman Thompson
Connor Adam Thompson (from 10/10/98)
The mother of the children is Nancy Romano, currently residing at 102 Spruce St,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
She is married.
The father of the children is Marc Thompson, currently residing at 243 E. Main St,
Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania.
He is married.
11. The relationship of the plaintiff to the children is that of mother. The plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
Relationship
Son
Son
Name
Andrew Roman Thompson
Connor Adam Thompson
September 1996-June 1999
12. The relationship of defendant to the children is that of father. The defendant
currently resides alone.
13. The plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a
court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
a) Plaintiff has been primary caretaker of the children since birth;
b) Plaintiff provides the children with a home with adequate moral, emotional and
physical surroundings as required to meet the children's needs;
c) Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the children;
d) Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and enjoys the love and affection of the
children.
15. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to grant her shared legal and primary physical
custody of the children.
Steven T. Boell
Student Attorney
THOI~AS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
TERI L. HENNING
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA. 17013
717/240-5204
5
_VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce Complaint with Custody
Count are tree and correct, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
making any false statement would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Nancy Romano
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NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE, CUSTODY
: NO. 01- [?tBS-,) CIVIL TERM
_PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Nancy Romano, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Steven Boell, Certified Legal Intern in the Family Law Clinic, 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 service to the pmty. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs
of litigation is attached hereto.
Date Steven Boell
Ce~egal Intern
R'O45ERT E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
TERI L. HENNING
Supervising Attorneys
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE, CUSTODY
NO. 01- CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PRAECIPE FOR LEAVE,
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
1. I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to
pay the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and
costs is true and correct.
(a) Name: Nancy Romano
Address: 102 Spruce St.; Carlisle, PA 17013
Social Security No.: 193-60-2297
(b) Employment
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: West Shore YMCA
Address: Fallowfield Rd.; Camp Hill, PA 17011
Salary or wages per month: $800.00 Gross
Type of work: Massage Therapist
If you are presently unemployed, state
Date of last employment:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: Massage Therapist (home business)
Other self-employment:
Interest:
Dividends: $300.00 per month
Pension and annuities:
Social security benefits:
Support payments:
Disability payments:
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits:
Workman% compensation:
Public Assistance:
Other:
(d) Other contributions to household support
(Wife)(Husband) Name:
If your (wife)(husband) is employed, state
Employer:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
Contributions from children:
Contributions from parents:
Other contributions:
(e) Property owned
Cash:
Checking account: $35.00
Savings account:
Certificates of deposit:
Real estate (including home):
Motor vehicle: V.W. Vangon
Cost, Amount Owed $2000.00
Stocks; bonds:
Other:
Debts and obligations
Mortgage: 374.00 per month
Rent:
Loans: 94.00 per month
Other: Phone: $25.00
Electric: $75.00
Food: $400.00
Oil Heat: $75.00
Cable: $12.00
Gas: $100.00
(0
(g)
Persons dependent upon you for support
Name:
Children, if any:
Name:
Andrew Roman Thompson
Age:
4 years
Relationship:
4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of
improvement in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred
herein.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit 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 '3 -[ ~--O { ~'-'"~//~
Petitioner
NANCY ROMANO
PLAINTIFF
V.
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON
DEFENDANT
IN THE cOURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND cOUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-1708 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
OBI)ER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, March 30, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before J_acqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 8:30 a.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 hy 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/ facqueline M. Verney. Esa~
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
Nancy Romano,
Plaintiff
Marc Duncan Thompson,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE, CUSTODY
NO. 01-1708
CIVIL TERM
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Steven T. Boell, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Divorce
Complaint on Marc Duncan Thompson, residing at 102 Spruce,' St, Carlisle Pennsylvania, by
U.S. mail, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service was
complete upon receipt by Marc Duncan Thompson on or about the 27~ day of March 2001, as
evidenced by his signature on the attached green card.
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILy LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243 -2968
4. RestrJc~ Delivery? (Ex/fa ,~ee) ~
PS Form 3811, July 1999 Bomostic Return Receim
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
V.
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
OUN o zoo'l
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1708 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
ANDNOW, this ~ dayof ~-~---~"~'~ ,2001 upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio~Report, it is ordered and di-rected as
follows:
1. The Mother, Nancy Romano, and the Father, Marc Duncan Thompson,
shall have shared legal custody of Andrew Roman Thompson, born September 26, 1996
m~d Connor Adam Thompson, bom October 10, 1998. Each parent shall have an equal
fight, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency
decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding her health, education and religion.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. The Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A. Beginning June 9, 2001, alternating weeks from Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to
Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
4. Each party shall have custody of the children for one week during the
summer, provided they give thirty (30) days prior notice.
5. Neither party shall take the children out of state without prior notice to the
other party. Said notice shall include the dates, times, location and telephone number
where the children can be reached.
6. The party receiving custody shall provide transportation.
7. In the event that either parem is in need of babysitting services for longer
than three hours during their period of custody, the custodial parent shall contact the
other parent with the opportunity to provide care for the children before arranging for a
third party to baby sit.
8. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
medical care or medical emergencies concerning the children and shall further take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well being of the children is protected.
During such illness or medical emergency, both parents shall have the right to visit the
child as often as he/she desires consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
9. Neither parent shall do or say anything nor let anyone in the children's
presence to say or do anything that may estrange the children from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or hamper the free and natural
development of the children's love and respect for the other parent.
10. Both parents shall have liberal and reasonable telephone contact with the
children when the children are in the custody of the other parent.
11. This Order shall be considered an interim Order. Either party may contact
the Conciliator for another conference within sixty days of this Order. If neither party
contacts the Conciliator within sixty days, the Conciliator shall relinquish jurisdiction.
Thereafter, either party may file for a modification of the order.
12. 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.
cc: Jennifer Garrison, certified legal 'ntern, Family Law Clinic, for er Teri L. He~ing, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
MichaelS. Travis, Esquire, Co~sel for Father -- ~ ~[[~
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
V.
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2001-1708 CIVIL TERM
:
: 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY 1N CUSTODY OF
Andrew Roman Thompson September 26, 1996
Connor Adam Thompson October 10, 1998
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 30, 2001, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nancy Romano, with her counsel,
Jennifer Garrison, certified legal intern and Teri L. Henning, Esquire, Family Law Clinic,
and the Father, Marc Duncan Thompson, with his counsel, Michael S. Travis, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Custody Conciliator
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
C1VIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 01-1708
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: in'etrievable breakdown under § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint:
March 27, 2001 by U.S. mail, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested,
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of Divorce Code:
by plaintiff July 10, 2001; by defendant Jul,/17, 2001.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
July 30, 2001.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
July 30, 2001.
July 30, 2001
if~r Ga~iso~n v
Certified Legal Intern
M. PLACI~
ROBERT E. RAINS
TERI L. HENNING
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Nancy Romano
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
:
: NO. 01- 1708 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March
22, 2001.
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 of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date 7~'//J- 0 {
, Plaintiff
NANCY ROMAN0,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: C1VIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
: NO. 01- 1708 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose fights 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
prothonota~.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
:
: NO. 01- 1708 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divome Code was filed on March
22, 2001..
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 of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree 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.
RECEIVED jUL J
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
: NO. 01- 1708 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of 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 affidavit are txue and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Marc Efttff6~ Thompson, Defendant
NANCY ROMAN0,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE, CUSTODY
: NO. 01- 1708 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer Garrison, hereby certify that on this 30t~ day of July 2001, I am serving atrue
and correct copy of Plaintiff's Affidavit of Consent, Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice of Intention To
Request Entry of a Divorce Decree Under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code, Defendant's Affidavit
of Consent, Defendant's Waiver of Notice of Intention To Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
Under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code, Praecipe to Transmit Record, and Vital Statistics Form
upon the defendant, Mr. Marc Thompson, at 243 East Main Street, First Floor, Shiremanstown,
PA 17011, by first class mail, postage prepaid.
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243 -2968
Michael S. Travis
Attorney at Law
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
CY ROMANO,
RESPONDENT/PLAINTIFF
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON
PETITIONER/DEFENDANT
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY
)
) 2001-1708
)
) CIVIL ACTION LAW
)
)
) IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF PARTIAL CUSTODY
1. The petition of Marc D. Thompson respectfully represents that on June 20, 2001,
an Order of Court was entered for partial custody, a true and correct copy of which is attached.
2. This Order should be modified because:
a) Plaintiff has advised Defendant of her intention to home school the
children Andrew Roman Thompson, and Counor Adam Thompson bom September 26, 1996 and
October 10, 1998; Defendant is opposed to home schooling and believes they should attend
public school. Defendant is concerned that school registration deadlines will be missed.
b) Defendant is moving to Georgia in August, 2002. A new schedule will be
required. Defendant proposes that he should have custody in the summer together with
substantial periods of custody during the holidays.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that_th? C,o.,~ em~odi~xisting Order for partial
custody because it will be in the best interest of the cnuurej~f
,~ ~l~7l{'~ae"I g~ TrOis
Attorney for Petitioner
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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated,~//~/~? ~
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND C°UNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-1708 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ,~ day of . }~,J st:' ,2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Nancy Romano, and the Father, Marc Duncan Thompson,
shall have shared legal custody of Andrew Roman Thompson, born September 26, 1996
· and Connor Adam Thompson, born October 10, 1998. Each parent shall have an equal
right, to be exermsea joint Y with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency
decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding her health, education and religion.
2. The Mother shall have primary .PhySical~custody of the children.
3. The Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A. Beginning June 9, 2001, alternating weeks from Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to
Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
4. Each party shall have custody of the children for one week during the
summer, provided they give thirty (30) days prior notice.
5. Neither party shall take the children out of state without prior notice to the
other party. Said notice shall include the dates, times, location and telephone number
where the children can be reached.
6. The party receiving custody shall provide transportation.
7. In the event that either parent is in need of babysitting services for longer
than three hours during their period of custody, the custodial parent shall contact the
other parent with the opportunity to provide care for the children before arranging for a
third party to baby sit.
8. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
medical care or medical emergencies concerning the children and shall .further take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well being of the children ~s protected.
medical emergency, both parentS shall have the right to visit the
During such illness or · · ' al of the child.
child as often as he/she desires consistent with the proper me&c care
9. Neither parent shall do or say anything nor let anyone in the children's
presence to say or do anything that may estrange the children from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or hamper the free and natural
development of the children's love and respect for the other parent.
10. Both parents shall have liberal and reasonable telephone contact with the
children when the children are in the custody of the other parent.
11. This Order shall be considered an interim Order. Either party may contact
the Conciliator for another conference within sixty days of this Order. If neither party
contacts the Conciliator within sixty days, the Conciliator shall relinquish jurisdiction.
Thereafter, either party may file for a modifiqation of the order.
12. 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.
B~THECOURT,
cc: Jennifer Garrison, certified legal intern, Family Law Clinic, for Mother
Tefi L. Henning, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Michael S. Travis, Esquire, Counsel for Father"
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
V.
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
2001-1708 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CU. RRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Andrew Roman Thompson September 26, 1996 Mother
Counor Adam Thompson October 10, 1998 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 30, 2001, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nancy Romano, with her counsel,
Jennifer Garrison, certified legal intern and Teri L. Henning, Esquire, Family Law Clinic,
and the Father, Marc Duncan Thompson, with his counsel, Michael S. Travis, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
~cqu~ine M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
NANCY ROMANO
PLAINTIFF
V.
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-1708 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, Monday, June 24, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jaequeline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 2:30 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. 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 THECOURT,
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 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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2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
NANCY ROMANO,
Plaintiff
V.
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2001-1708 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 9th day of August, 2002, the Conciliator being notified that the
parties have signed a Custody Stipulation in the above matter, the Conciliator hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THECOURT,
emey, Esquire/JI2ustody Conciliator
NANCY ROMANO,
RESPONDENT/PLAINTIFF
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON
PETITIONER/DEFENDANT
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY
)
) 2001-1708
)
) CIVIL ACTION LAW
)
)
) IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
AND NOW, come the parties hereto, Plaintiff, Nancy Romano, ("Mother") and
Defendant, Marc D. Thompson, ("Father") as said parties have reached mutual agreement as to
the custody of their children Andrew Roman Thompson and Cormor Adam Thompson, bom
September 26, 1996, and October 10, 1998, and hereby stipulate to the following changes to the
Order of Court entered on June 20, 2001:
1. Both children will remain in public school in the school district where Mother
resides.
unchanged.
3.
All other aspects of the Order of Court dated June 20, 2001, will remain
The parties shall have the right to modify any provision of the custody schedule
upon mutual agreement by both parties. In the event a proposed modification is not agreed to,
the schedule as stated shall be complied with by the parties. The parties reserve the right to
modify this Stipulation and Agreement through the court pursuant to Pennsylvania Law, as
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, shall retain jurisdiction.
4. It is the intention of the parties that this change be a modification of the
Agreement of the parties, entered as an Order of Court, dated June 20, 2001.
NANCY ROMANO,
RESPONDENT/PLAINTIFF
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON
PETITIONER/DEFENDANT
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY
)
) 2001-1708
)
) CIVIL ACTION LAW
)
)
) IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certif~ that I have this day served a tree and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person(s), addressed as
follows:
Date:
Bryon R. Kaster, CLI
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-2899
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Petitioner
AUG ! 4 2002
NANCY ROMANO,
RESPONDENT/PLAINTIFF
MARC DUNCAN THOMPSON
PETITIONER/DEFENDANT
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY
)
) 2001-1708
)
) CIVIL ACTION LAW
)
)
) IN CUSTODY
ORDE~ OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~(~ dayof ~ ~Q~Y~0 ~, 2002, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that the attached Custody Stipulation is entered as an Order of this Court.
Distribution:
Michael S. Travis, Attorney for Petitioner
Bryon R. Kaster, CLI for Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NANCY ~"l~lak~O~
PI ~ ~ ntiff
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF,~ PENNA.
VERSUS
De~e~t
NO. 1708
2001
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
DECREED THAT
AND
iS ORDERed AND
PLAINTIFF,
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
PROTHONOTARY