HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1704LISA A. THOMAS and
WILLIAm4 STEVENS,
Plaintiffs
TERESA STEVENS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION -
: IN CUSTODY
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSEY
ATrORNEYS*AToLAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
Stevens, date
4. The
5. The
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Petitioners, Lisa A.
Stevens, by and through their attorneys,
& Lindsay, to aver the following:
1. The Petitioners are William Stevens, an adult
individual residing at 8 Orange Street, Mt. Holly Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Lisa Thomas, an adult
individual residing at 33 Chestnut Ridge Road, Gardners,
Cumberland County', Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent is Theresa Stevens, an adult
individual residing at 216 Scenic Drive, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. William Stevens and Theresa Stevens are the parents
of two children, Adam Stevens, date of birth 7/6/85
of 7/27/86.
Petitioners seek custody of those children.
children have lived with Lisa A.
Chestnut Ridge Road in Gardners, Pennsylvania
2000, and prior to that they
Thomas and William
Saidis, Shuff, Flower
Thomas at 33
since March of
lived with William Stevens and
and Andrew
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
LINDSEY
w. High Street
Carlisle, PA
Theresa Stevens at 120 Peach Glen Road in Gardners,
Pennsylvania.
6. The father of the children is William Stevens, his
address is 8 Orange Street, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
7. The motlher of the children is Theresa Stevens, her
address is 216 Scenic Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
8. The relationship of the Plaintiff is that maternal
aunt and she lives with both of the boys.
9. The best interest and permanent welfare of the
children will be served by granting the relief requested. The
children have been residing with the Petitioner, Lisa Thomas,
for the past year, are comfortable in the environment, and
continue to see their father on a regular basis.
Dated:
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made
for Custody are true and correct.
statements herein are made subject to
C.S. §
in the foregoing Petition
I understand that
the penalties of
false
18 Pa.
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: ~'~ ~% ~00'
J ~--' Li~'~' A. Thomas
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSEY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition
for Custody 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.
DATED:
william Stevens
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSEY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this ~1~ day of ~/"~/~~ 20~, I,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition for Custody upon all parties of record via
United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Theresa Stevens
216 Senior Drive
Shippensburg, PA
17257
SAIDIS, SHUFF & MASLAND
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSEY
A'ITORNEYS'AT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
LISA A. THOMAS AND WILLIAM STEVENS
PLAINTIFF
V.
TERESA STEVENS
DEFENDANT
lN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-1704 CIVIL ACTION LAW
~CUSTODY
ORDER 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 Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 10:30 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 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. 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
LISA A. THOMAS and
WILLIAM STEVENS,
Plaintiffs
V
TERESA STEVENS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 01 - 1704 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ day of April, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Teresa Stevens, the Father, William Stevens and the minor children's
cousin, Lisa A. Thomas, shall enjoy shared legal custody of Adam C. Stevens, bom
July, 6, 1985; and Andrew C. Stevens, bom July 27, 1986.
2, Lisa A. Thomas shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children pursuant to a schedule that the Father and Ms. Thomas will work out
between themselves.
4. The Mother shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on one
evening per week at a time to be arranged between the parties.
B. It is anticipated that Mother's periods of temporary custody shall be
expanded as time progresses assuming the Mother's periods of rune
with the minor children proceed without incident. The parties can
work out between themselves an expansion of custody as they agree.
C. Mother shall also have temporary custody of the minor children for
the holidays pursuant to a scheduled as agreed upon by the parties.
5. In the event either party desires to have the minor children involved in any
counseling programs, the other party will cooperate in providing the children to that
counseling.
In the event either party desires to modify this order, that party may petition the
court to have the case against scheduled with the Custody Conciliator for a
Conciliation Conference.
CC;
Johnna J. Kopecky, Esquire
Joan Carey, Esquire
BY THE COU~ //~
LISA A. THOMAS and
WILLIAM STEVENS,
Plaintiffs
TERESA STEVENS,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
C1VIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01 - 1704 CIVIL
1N CUSTODY
Prior Judge:
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
1N ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Adam C. Stevens, bom July, 6, 1985; and Andrew C. Stevens, bom July 27, 1986.
A Conciliation Conference was held on April 12, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Teresa Stevens, with her counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire; and the Father, William
Stevens and cousin Lisa A. Thomas, with their counsel, Johnna Kopecky, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
DATE
Hube~n X. Gilro~, Esquire
Custody Conciliator