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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
KRISTIN PODOLSKI
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO. Q?- 7D5? ?l1/,?
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Eric C. Chandler, residing at 115 Westmoreland
Avenue, Longmeadow, MA 01106.
2. The Defendant is Kristin Podolski, residing at 115 Franklin Square,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Residence Age
Vincent Michael Podolski 115 Franklin Square 1 year
Mechanicsburg, PA
The child was born on November 10, 2000. He is presently in the custody
of Defendant, Kristin Podolski, who resides at 115 Franklin Square,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
During the child's lifetime, he has resided with the following persons and
at the following addresses:
Name
1. Kristin Podolski and
Melissa Edwards
Address
13harcrest Apt. Complex
Hershey, PA 17033
Date
birth to 2/01
2. Kristin Podolski and 115 Franklin Square 2/01 topresent
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Melissa Edwards Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
The mother of the child is Kristin Podolski, currently residing at 115 Franklin
Square, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She is unmarried.
The father of the child is Eric C. Chandler currently residing at 115
Westmoreland Avenue, Longmeadow, MA. He is unmarried. Father had a
paternity test done at his request with positive results indicating that he is the
father of the child.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Father.
5. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Mother.
6. The 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 any
other court .
7. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning
the child pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
8. 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.
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9. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served
by granting the relief requested for reasons including the following:
a. The father has provided support of $1,000.00 per month on a
voluntary basis.
b. The father has had visitations every weekend since the date of the
child's birth from Friday 8:00 p.m. to Sunday 12:00 p.m. While in
father's custody, father has:
1.) planned and prepared meals
2.) bathed, groomed and dressed the child
3.) woke child up in the morning
4.) put the child to bed nightly at the appropriate time, attended
the child in the middle of the night
c. The mother has informed father that she is moving in with a new
paramour in Mechanicsburg ;
d. Father is currently employed for the past year as an IT Coordinator
with Integralis;
e. Mother is currently employed as a waitress at Leeds Restaurant and
has been employed in this capacity for approximately one week;
f. Father resides with his brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Diane
Chandler, in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
g. Father has two (2) other brothers, Scott and Vernon Chandler, as
well as six (6) aunts and uncles and other extended family members
who live in Massachusetts;
h. All of Father's extended family are willing to be care providers and
assistants to Father in his childcare responsibilities;
i. Father has made initial inquiries into daycare services at Kindercare
in the Longmeadow area. Kindercare currently has an opening
and is willing to take the child in the event the court orders custody
to the Father.
j. Father is more capable of providing a stable environment for the
child;
10. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been
terminated has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays that This Honorable Court grant him primary
physical custody of their child.
Respectfully submitted,
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
Date: 1,'a - (`) 2001
Jas n P. Kutulakis, Esquire
I.D. 80411
8 South Hanover Street, Suite 204
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
L Eric C. Chandler, hereby vedfp that the facts set fortis in the foregoing
Custody Complaint are t= and-:correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief
I undetstand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of I$ Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to ur swota ;faMcation to authorities.
Date: 141 2001 G-
Etsc C. Chandler
ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
VS. NO.
KRISTIN PODOLSKI CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant.
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire, hereby certify that on this 14``' day of December,
2001, a true and correct copy of the CUSTODY COMPLAINT was served upon
Defendant by United States Mail, First Class, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
Kristin Podolski
115 Franklin Square
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Jaso P. Kutulakis
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ERIC C. CHANDLER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
01-7051 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KRISTIN PODOLSKI
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, December 20, 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, January 10, 2002 at 9:30 AM
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,Fie,
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
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
VS. NO. ? ?? S
KRISTIN PODOLSKI CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant.
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT:
AND NOW, this 17th day of December, 2001, comes the petition of Eric Chandler, by and
through his attorney, Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire of ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P. and
respectfully represents:
1. The Plaintiff is Eric C. Chandler, residing at 115 Westmoreland Avenue,
Longmeadow, MA 01106.
2. The Defendant is Kristin Podolski, residing at 115 Franklin Square, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. This action has been brought under the Divorce Code and includes related claims for
alimony, property distribution, equitable remedies, counsel fees, costs and other related claims.
4. Respondent has advised petitioner on numerous occasions that she does not intend to
appear at any hearings in Pennsylvania although having been served with a complaint in divorce
and notice of a hearing in the Domestic Relations Office and that she intends to surreptitiously enter
and depart the jurisdiction for the purpose of depriving petitioner of his rights, all to his prejudice,
and further, states that she will see that he obtains no property or no monies from the Court in
satisfaction of his claims.
5. All of the above information is based on direct statements of respondent to petitioner.
6. This emergency petition is based upon Father's fear that the child's Mother will
secretly leave the area with the child. During discussions between the parties to resolve the
custody dispute. Mother has indicated to Father that if formal action is taken, she would leave the
area with the child and father would never see the child again.
7. Respondent has family and friends that live in Florida and Texas. Respondent has
informed Petitioner she would leave Pennsylvania to reside with them.
WHEREFORE, petitioner requests your Honorable Court to direct the issuance of a writ of
ne exeat, in accordance with Section 403(a) of the Divorce Code of 1980, with bail to be set at a
sufficient sum in order to guarantee respondent's appearance.
Very truly yours,
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Jas P. Kutulakis
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1, Flic C. Chandle% hereby vezifp that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Custody Complaint axe true ancl:coxxect to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
I understand that false statements hers are made subject to the penalties
of I$ Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to utiswom £alsi£icatim to authorities.
Date: 141 2001
Faic C. Chandler
ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
vs. NO.
KRISTIN PODOLSKI CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant.
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire, hereby certify that on this 14s' day of December,
2001, a true and correct copy of the PETITION NE EXEAT was served upon
Defendant by United States Mail, First Class, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
Kristin Podolski
115 Franklin Square
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
VS. NO. 01-10S-1
KRISTIN PODOLSKI CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant.
AND NOW, thisday of December, 2001, upon consideration of the attached
Petition filed on behalf of Petitioner, the-rTvxrrunv?y 10 fed to i we a Writ of Ne Exeat
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against Defendant, Kristin Podolski; set &Vffl%TM1b
and DECREED that Kristin o o s is firth
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Vs. NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN PODOLSKI CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant.
AND NOW, this K!'? day of January, 2002, upon consideration of the attached
Petition filed on behalf of Petitioner, the Prothonotary is directed to issue a Writ of Ne Exeat.
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that Kristin Podolski is directed to remain in the
jurisdiction of this Court, along with the minor child, until a final custody order is entered in this
matter.
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Vs. : NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN PODOLSKI CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant.
WRIT OF NE EXEAT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
ss.:
TO THE SHERIFF OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
We hereby command you that you do, without delay, direct the Defendant, Kristin Podolski,
personally, not go, or attempt to go, out of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without leave of our.
Court. Moreover, we command you to direct said defendant that she shall not remove or cause to be
removed the parties child from this jurisdiction until final disposition of the custody matter currently
pending before This Honorable Court. You are to forthwith make and return a certificate thereof to
our Court together with this writ.
Witness, the Honorable Edward E. Guido, judge of said Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas, this _?_ Day of January, 2002.
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Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #25444
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WICKERSHAM
315 N. Front Street
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant
ERIC C. CHANDLER,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
KRISTIN PODOLSKI
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Kristin Podolski, by her attorneys, Jeffrey R. Boswell,
Esquire, and Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Wickersham and presents this Answer to Complaint for
Custody, as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that the child was born on
November 10, 2000. The Defendant is the natural mother, and the Plaintiff is the natural father.
The minor child resides in the custody of Defendant at 115 Franklin Square, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17050. The Defendant admits that during the child's lifetime, he has resided with
his mother and grandmother at the addresses as set forth in Plaintiff's complaint. Defendant denies
that the minor child's best interests would be served by being in Plaintiff/Father's custody.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. Defendant denies that the best interest and permanent welfare of the child
will be served by granting primary custody to the Plaintiff/Father. By way of further answer,
Defendant avers that the minor child's best interest and welfare will be served by granting primary
custody to Defendant/Mother for reasons set forth, as follows:
a. Since Vincent's birth, Defendant/Mother has provided constant care, sustenance,
and nurturing;
b. Defendant/Mother has provided aproper living environment for Vincent, caring for
his daily needs;
C. Defendant/Mother has formed an extremely close mother/son relationship due to
her nursing him and caring for him as a single parent.
d. Defendant/Mother has promoted a relationship with the Plaintiff/Father, allowing
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weekly visitation in Father's ai9kT s residence in Rafryy County to enable Father to
visit with his son;
e. Defendant/Mother had a very short relationship with Plaintiff/Father, which
relationship ended about the time Mother became pregnant;
f. Notwithstanding this short relationship, Defendant/Mother has promoted a familial
relationship with Plaintiff/Father's family, including babysitting that is done during
the week by Plaintiff/Father's sister in Perry County and visitation by
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Plaintiff/Father on the weekends at his sister'A residence;
g. Defendant/Mother works part-time during the day in order to enable her to spend
a maximum amount of time with Vincent, due to his young age;
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h. Defendant/Mother lives with her mother, Nishm& Edwards, and she expects to
continue that living arrangement; and
i. Defendant/Mother intends to reside in the Harrisburg area for the foreseeable
future.
10. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant primary
physical custody of the minor child, Vincent Michael Podolski, to Defendant/Mother and grant
rights of visitation to Plaintiff/Father.
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WICKERSHAM
By:
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
DATE: January 10, 2002
VERIFICATION
I, Kristin Podolski, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Answer to
Complaint for Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
S N PODOLSKI
DATE: January 10, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and
correct copy of the Answer to Complaint for Custody on the following:
Jason P. Kutulakis, Esquire
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
8 South Hanover Street
Suite 204
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Method of Service:
First class mail
Certified mail/Restricted Delivery
X Other - Personal Service
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WICKERSHAM
By:
Je e . Boswell, Esquire
Dated: January 10, 2002
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KRISTIN PODOLSKI, : NO.01- 7051 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this (0?? day of December, 2003, this case coming before the
conciliator on the request of the Court Administrator to address the outstanding referral for
a conciliator and the conciliator being advised that the parties had previously resolved the
matter without the need of further involvement of the conciliator, the conciliator
relinquishes jurisdiction.
BY THE COURT,
Hubert X. Cyr roy
Custody(nciliator
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Eric C. Chandler, by and through his counsel, Cunningham
& Chemicoff, P.C., who respectfully states the following in support of his Petition for Modification
of Custody:
1. Your Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler (the "Father"), is an adult individual and is the Plaintiff
in the above captioned matter, who currently resides at 297 Nahants Road, Apartment D3 R, Nahants,
Massachusetts, 01908.
2. Your Respondent, Kristin J. Podolski (the "Mother"), is an adult individual and is the
Defendant in the above captioned matter, who currently resides at 4308 Brian Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. By Order of Court, dated December 4, 2003, (the "Order") the parties reached an
agreement for custody of the parties' minor child, Vincent Michael Podolski (the "Minor Child"),
born on November 10, 2000.
4. The Order, which merely referred to the verbal agreement between the parties, granted
primary physical custody of the Minor Child to the Mother, with partial physical custody of the
Minor Child to be exercised by the Father as agreed by the parties. A true and correct copy of the
Order is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporate herein by reference.
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5. The Order provides fully shared legal custody of the parties Minor Child.
6. The Father exercises his rights of partial physical custody with the Minor Child nearly
every weekend despite the fact that he resides in Massachusetts and the Minor Child resides in
Pennsylvania.
7. The Father seeks to modify the Order of Court with regard to the parties' Minor Child.
8. For the past five (5) years the Minor Child has lived with the following persons at the
following address:
PERSON ADDRESS DATE
Mother, Minor Child, 325 Townhouse 11/2000 - 1/2001
Melinda Edwards Hershey, PA 17033
(Grandmother of Minor
Child)
Mother, Minor Child, 115 Franklin Square 1/2001 - 2003
Grandmother of Minor Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Child, Aliana Podolski,
Shannon Podolski, various
family friends
Mother, Minor Child 5C Richard Lane, Apt. 110 2003 - 2/2004
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Mother, Minor Child, 4609 Brian Road 2/2004 - Present
J u l i e a n n e V i n c e n z i a Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Podolski (mother's child) Mother, Minor Child
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9. Since the entry of the Order, the Mother has lived in various places with a number of
different people. The Mother, on numerous occasions, has also attempted to move in with her
current paramour for that time. Since the entry of the Order, Mother has had a number of different
paramours.
10. Father believes, and therefore avers, that Mother is planning to again change her
residence.
11. Since the entry of the Order, the Father has obtained employment as Senior Systems
Engineer for Fidelity Investments
12. Father's employment would allow him to work from home and obtain daycare next door
to his work.
13. Father is also surrounded by a number of family members, which could lend support to
the care of the Minor Child.
14. The best interests and permanent welfare of the parties Minor Child, Vincent Michael
Podolski, will best be served by transferring primary physical custody of the Minor Child to Father
because:
(a) The Minor Child views his Father as a source of stability, a source of love,
and a source of emotional support.
(b) Father maintains employment that will allow him to provide a stable
environment, in the same location, for the Minor Child and allow him to
spend a great deal of time with the Minor Child.
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(c) Father's residence is located near a great number of family members, which
would offer support, stability, and love to the Minor Child.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner/Plaintiff, Eric C. Chandler, hereby respectfully requests the
present Order of Custody be amended to provide for an amended schedule of custody with your
Petitioner. Petitioner further requests that this Court grant such further relief as is just and proper.
submitted,
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By:
I.D. #87365
2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
(Attorneys for Petitioner/Plaintiff)
Date: May/72006
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, ERIC C. CHANDLER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for
Modification of Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that any false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Eric C. Chandler
Date: May / ? , 2006
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ERIC C. CHANDLER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI
DEFENDANT
• 01-7051 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, May 26, 2006 , 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, July 06, 2006 at 9:30 AM
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. GRro Es q.
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby state that I served a true and correct copy of the Petition for Modification of
Custody, with regard to the above captioned matter, by placing the same in the United States
mail, first-class, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on June 1, 2006, as per the attached return receipt card, addressed to:
Kristin J. Podolski
4609 Brian Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
Date: June 2, 2006 By: "; ?'-, , e, a d'(Z ,
Stacy A. Sol berger
2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this O" day of July, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled i?n Courtroom No. of the Cumberland County
Courthouse on the ,, , ? day of 4r , 2006, at
I.V6 . _D . m. At this hearing, the Father, Eric C. Chandler, shall be the
moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the parties shall
file with the Court and opposing counsel a Memorandum setting forth the history of
custody in this case, the issues currently before the Court, a summary of each party's
position on the custody situation, a list of witnesses who will be called to testify on
behalf of each party, and a summary of anticipated testimony of each witness. This
Memorandum shall be filed at least five days prior to the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of this Court, the parties shall continue handling custody
pursuant to the schedule that has been in place over the past two years.
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff
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KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7051 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Vincent Michael Podolski, born November 10, 2000
2. A Conciliation Conference was held via a telephone conference on July 12, 2006
between the Conciliator and Kelly M. Knight, Esquire, who represents the Father,
Eric C. Chandler, and Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire, who represents the Mother, Kristin
J. Podolski.
3. There is no prior custody Order in this case. The parties have been living by an
informal agreement with Mother having primary physical custody and Father having
liberal periods of visitation with the minor child. Father now suggests that
circumstances are such that primary custody should be transferred to him. Mother is
not in agreement and a hearing is required.
4. A hearing in this case should take no more than % day.
5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
Date: July ', 2006 ZT,
ubert X. G' oy, Esquire
Custody C ciliator
AUG-29-2006 TUE 04:55 PM BOS, TIN, PICC & ALF. FAX NO, 717 236 9316 P. 03
ERIC C. CHANDLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :NO. 01.7051 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI
DEFENDANT. :CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, in consideration of the motion filed for a continuance, the hearing set
for 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 31, 2006, is hereby continued .-.?
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BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 N. Front Street
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant
ERIC C. CHANDLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 01-7051 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI
DEFENDANT. :CUSTODY
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Kristin J. Podolski, by and through her
counsel, Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford, and makes this motion for a continuance, as
follows:
1. A hearing is set for Thursday, August 31, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.
2. Counsel for the parties have discussed the custody issues in anticipation of
an agreement between the parties.
3. Counsel anticipates reaching an agreement, on or about September 15, 2006.
4. An agreement will preclude the necessity for a hearing in this matter.
5. Counsel for Plaintiff concurs in this motion.
WHEREFORE, Kristin J. Podolski respectfully requests the hearing scheduled for
August 31, 2006, be continued.
Respectfully submitted,
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
By: Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire /s/
DATED: August 29, 2006
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and
correct copy of the Motion for Continuance on the following:
Kelly M. Knight, Esquire
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Method of Service:
X First class mail
Certified mail/Restricted Delivery
Other - Personal Service
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WICKERSHAM
By: Jeffrey R. Boswell. Esquire /s/
Dated: August 29, 2006
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
COUNSELORS AT LAW
315 NORTH FRONT STREET
P.O. BOX 741
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0741
LEONARD TINTNER WILLIAM D. BOSWELL
JEFFREY E. PICCOLA (717) 236-9377 11943-19991
JEFFREY R. BOSWELL FAX (7171 236-9316
BRIGID O. ALFORD btpaQatt.net
G. EDWARD SCHWEIKERT, IV
August 29, 2006
Ms. Sandy Davis "SENT VIA FAX AND FIRST CLASS MAIL"
Chambers of the Hon. Edward E. Guido NO. 240-6462
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
RE: Eric C. Chandler vs. Kristin J. Podolski
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 01-7051 Civil Action Law - In Custody
Dear Ms. Davis:
As per your request received at 4:09 p.m., I have enclosed the Motion for Continuance
and the proposed Order of Court. I understand that you were unable to open my e-mail sent
this morning with the attached documents.
I thank you for your consideration and your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Je ey R. Boswell
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Cumberland County Coluthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3357
RE: Eric C. Chandler vs. Kristin J. Podolski
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 01-7051 Civil Action Law - In Custody
Dear Ms. Davis:
As per your request received at 4:09 p.m., I have enclosed the Motion for Continuance
and the proposed Order of Court_ I understand that you were unable to open my e-mail sent
this morning with the attached documents.
I thank you for your consideration and your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Enclosure
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AUG-29-2006 TUE 04:56 PM BOS, TIN, PICC & ALF.
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #25444
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALI=ORD
315 N. Front Street
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant
ERIC C. CHANDLER,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI
DEFENDANT.
FAX NO. 717 236 9316 P. 04
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7051
:CUSTODY
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Kristin J. Podolski, by and through her
counsel, Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford, and makes this motion for a continuance, as
follows:
1. A hearing is set for Thursday, August 31, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.
2. Counsel for the parties have discussed the custody issues in anticipation of
an agreement between the parties.
3. Counsel anticipates reaching an agreement, on or about September 15, 2006.
4. An agreement will preclude the necessity for a hearing in this matter.
5. Counsel for Plaintiff concurs in this motion.
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AUG-29-2006 TUE 04;56 PM BOS, TIN, PICC & ALF, FAX NO. 717 236 9316 P. 05
WHEREFORE, Kristin J. Podolski respectfully requests the hearing scheduled for
August 31, 2006, be continued.
Respectfully submitted,
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
By: Jeffrey R. 90-swell Esquire /s/
DATED. August 29, 2006
AUG-29-2006 TUE 0456 PM BOS, TIN, PICC & ALF. FAX NO. 717 236 9316 P. 06
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and
correct copy of the Motion for Continuance on the following:
Kelly M. Knight, Esquire
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Attomeys for Plaintiff
Method of Service:
X First class mail
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Other - Personal Service
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & WICKERSHAM
By: Je re R. Boswell Es uire /s/
Dated: August 29, 2006
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Kelly M. Knight, Esquire
Supreme Court #87365
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
E-mail: kknight&cclawpc.com
ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Movant OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
MOTION TO RELIST CUSTODY HEARING
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Movant, Eric C. Chandler ("Plaintiff'), by and through his
counsel, Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C., who submits his Motion to Relist Custody Hearing and
in support thereof avers as follows:
1. A hearing was set for this matter before the Honorable Judge Guido on Thursday, August
31, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.
2. Prior to the August 31, 2006, hearing, Plaintiff's counsel was contacted by Defendant's
counsel regarding a conflict Defendant's counsel had with the August 31, 2006, date.
3. Specifically, Defendant's counsel was scheduled for vacation on August 31, 2006.
4. Defendant's counsel requested a continuance of the August 31, 2006 hearing.
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5. Plaintiff's counsel agreed to Defendant's Motion for Continuance on the basis that good
faith negotiations would be conducted in the hopes of obtaining an agreement in this matter on or
before September 15, 2006, as reflected in Defendant's Motion for Continuance filed with this Court
on or about August 29, 2006.
6. This Court issued an Order on August 30, 2006, continuing the hearing generally until
relisted upon Petition of either party.
7. Since the entry of this Court's Order on August 30, 2006, Defendant has failed to engage
in any good faith negotiations in an attempt to enter into a final Custody Agreement.
8. Plaintiff requests that the custody matter be relisted for hearing at the next available date.
9. Multiple telephone calls were made to Defendant's counsel seeking concurrence with this
Motion, no response was provided. Therefore, concurrence could not be obtained.
WHEREFORE, your Plaintiff/Movant, Eric C. Chandler, hereby respectfully requests that
this Honorable Court relist the above captioned matter for a hearing on the next available date.
Date: September 21, 2006
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P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Movant
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stacy A. Sollenberger, Secretary, with the law firm of Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.,
hereby certify that on the 215` day of September, 2006, a true and correct copy of the MOTION
TO RELIST CUSTODY HEARING was served by first-class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to:
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Boswell, Tinter, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
P.O. Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
By:
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2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
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Plaintiff/Movant OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI, :
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2006, upon consideration of the -- ?i? Motion to Relist Custody Hearing, and for cause shown, it hereby is ORDERED AND
DECREED that the Motion to Relist Custody Hearing is granted.
2006, at in., in Courtroom of the Cumberland County Courthouse, One
Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387.
A hearing in this matter will be scheduled for the r day of
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Supreme Court #87365
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
E-mail: kknightgcclawpc.com
ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND EMERGENCY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler, by and through his counsel,
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C., who respectfully states the following in support of his Petition for
Special Relief and Emergency Custody:
1. Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler (the "Father"), is an adult individual and is the Plaintiff in the
above captioned matter, who currently resides at 297 Nahants Road, Apartment D3R, Nahants,
Massachusetts, 01908.
2. Respondent, Kristin J. Podolski (the "Mother"), is an adult individual and is the Defendant
in the above captioned matter, who currently resides at 4308 Brian Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. By Order of Court, dated December 4, 2003 (the "Order"), the parties reached an
agreement for custody of the parties' minor child, Vincent Michael Podolski (the "Minor Child"),
born on November 10, 2000.
4. The Order, which merely referred to the verbal agreement between the parties, granted
primary physical custody of the Minor Child to the Mother, with partial physical custody of the
Minor Child to be exercised by the Father as agreed by the parties.
5. The Order provides fully shared legal custody of the parties' Minor Child. The Father
exercises his rights of partial physical custody with the Minor Child nearly every weekend despite
the fact that he resides in Massachusetts and the Minor Child resides in Pennsylvania.
6. The Father has filed a Petition for Modification of Custody with this Court with regard
to the parties' Minor Child.
7. A hearing was originally scheduled for August 31, 2006, but was continued upon request
of the Mother, which was concurred in by Father based on Mother's representations of her intent to
negotiate in good faith.
8. Upon the granting of the continuance, Mother refused to negotiate, in any manner, with
Father.
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9. A hearing is now scheduled on this matter before the Honorable Judge Guido on
November 13, 2006.
10. The Father is seeking the entry of an Emergency Order granting him temporary primary
custody of the Minor Child until the November 13, 2006, hearing, before the Honorable Judge
Guido.
11. The Minor Child attends school on weekday afternoons.
12. On October 19, 2006, before the Minor Child was scheduled to attend school, the Father
contacted the Minor Child via telephone and was informed by the Minor Child that he was
unsupervised as his mother was "sleeping".
13. Upon further conversation, the Father learned, from the Minor Child, that the Mother
does not schedule her waking time until it is time for the Minor Child to go to school.
14. At approximately 11:15 a.m. the Father asked the Minor Child if he had breakfast, the
Minor Child responded "no."
15. Father believes, and therefore avers, that the Minor Child was unsupervised during his
phone conversation.
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16. In the preceding days to the filing of this Petition, the Father has been in contact with an
ex paramour of the Mother, Mike Rudy, who also is the father of another minor child to Mother.
17. According to Mr. Rudy, the Mother frequently leaves the Minor Child unsupervised
while she is sleeping, etc. At such times, the Minor Child has gone outside unattended, has jumped
a fence, and has played on the top of cars.
18. On or about October 18, 2006, Father believes, and therefore avers, that Mother's most
recent paramour, "Josh" has abandoned the Mother and Minor Child and had taken all available
assets of the Mother.
19. In the past, Mother has become depressed, nonresponsive and has turned to substance
abuse when faced with problems in her personal relationships.
20. The Father believes, and therefore avers, that the Minor Child is frequently left without
parental supervision when in the Mother's custody.
21. The Father believes, and therefore avers, that it is in the best interest of his Minor Child
not to be in the custody of Mother at the present time.
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22. On October 19, 2006, the Father traveled from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania and
obtained custody of the Minor Child from the Mother, with the Mother's consent, due to his fears
for the Minor Child's safety and welfare.
23. The Minor Child is currently in the custody of the Father.
24. The Father has genuine care and concern for his Minor Child.
25. The Father assumes, and deems it necessary, to assume responsibility for the Minor
Child as he believes, and therefore avers, that the Minor Child is substantially at risk due to parental
abuse, neglect, potential drug and alcohol abuse, and mental illness.
26. The Father believes, and therefore avers, that the best interest and permanent welfare of
the Minor Child will best be served by granting emergency relief to the Father because Father has
the ability to be a primary caretaker of the Minor Child, provide a stable, safe, and secure
environment for the Minor Child and can further provide for the Minor Child's emotional,
psychological, physical, and spiritual needs. Furthermore, the Minor Child views Father as a source
of stability, love, and emotional support.
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WHEREFORE, your Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler, hereby respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court grant the Petition for Emergency Custody and award Petitioner all such other relief
as is just and appropriate.
By
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
(Attorneys for Petitioner)
Date: October 20, 2006
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, ERIC C. CHANDLER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for
Emergency Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that any false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Eric C. Chandler
Date: October 20, 2006
ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Movant OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stacy A. Sollenberger, Secretary, with the law firm of Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.,
hereby certify that on the 20" day of October, 2006, a true and correct copy of the PETITION
FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND EMERGENCY CUSTODY was served by first-class U.S.
Mail, postage prepaid, to:
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Boswell, Tinter, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
P.O. Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
By:
Stacy A. Soll erger
2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
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Plaintiff/Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI, NO. 01-7051
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this day of
2006, upon consideration of the
Petition Special Relief and ORDER granting Petition and stating Father shall retain sole physical
custody until full hearing scheduled in this matter on November 13, 2006, for Emergency
Custody, a hearing in this matter will be scheduled for the
day of
2006, at .m., in Courtroom
of the Cumberland County Courthouse,
Hanover and High Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387.
BY THE COURT:
J.
Kelly M. Knight, Esquire
Supreme Court #87365
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.
2320 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
E-mail: kkniaht2cclawbc corn
ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler, by and through his counsel
Cunningham &Chernicoff, P.C., who respectfully states the following in support of his Petition for
Special Relief and Emergency Custody:
1. Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler (the "Father"), is an adult individual and is the Plaintiff in the
above captioned matter, who currently resides at 297 Nahants Road, Apartment D3R, Nahant
s,
Massachusetts, 01908.
2. Respondent, Kristin J. Podolski (the "Mother"), is an adult individual and is the Defendant
in the above captioned matter, who currently resides at 4308 Brian Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
I By Order of Court, dated December 4, 2003 (the "Order"), the parties reached an
agreement for custody of the parties' minor child,
born on November 10, 2000.
Vincent Michael Podolski (the "Minor Child"),
4. The Order, which merely referred to the verbal agreement between the parties, granted
primary physical custody of the Minor Child to the Mother, with partial physical custody of the
Minor Child to be exercised by the Father as agreed by the parties.
5. The Order provides fully shared legal custody of the parties' Minor Child. The Father
exercises his rights of partial physical custody with the Minor Child nearly every weekend despite
the fact that he resides in Massachusetts and the Minor Child resides in Pennsylvania.
6. The Father has filed a Petition for Modification of Custody with this Court with regard
to the parties' Minor Child. 7. A hearing was originally scheduled for August 31, 2006, but was continued upon request
of the Mother, which was concurred in by Father based on Mother's representations
of her intent to
negotiate in good faith.
8• Upon the granting of the continuance, Mother refused to negotiate, in any manner with
Father. '
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9. A hearing is now scheduled on this matter before the Honorable Judge Guido on
November 13, 2006.
10. The Father is seeking the entry of an Emergency Order granting him temporary primary
custody of the Minor Child until the November 13, 2006, hearing, before the Honorable Judge
Guido.
11. The Minor Child attends school on weekday afternoons.
12. On October 19, 2006, before the Minor Child was scheduled to attend school, the Father
contacted the Minor Child via telephone and was informed by the Minor Child that he was
unsupervised as his mother was "sleeping".
13. Upon further conversation, the Father learned, from the Minor Child, that the Mother
does not schedule her waking time until it is time for the Minor Child to go to school.
14. At approximately 11:15 a.m. the Father asked the Minor Child if he had breakfast, the
Minor Child responded "no."
15. Father believes, and therefore avers, that the Minor Child was unsupervised during his
phone conversation.
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16. In the preceding days to the filing of this Petition, the Father has been in contact with an
ex paramour of the Mother, Mike Rudy, who also is the father of another minor child to Mother.
IT According to Mr. Rudy, the Mother frequently leaves the Minor Child unsupervised
while she is sleeping, etc. At such times, the Minor Child has gone outside unattended, has jumped
a fence, and has played on the top of cars.
18. On or about October 18, 2006, Father believes, and therefore avers, that Mother's most
recent paramour, "Josh" has abandoned the Mother and Minor Child and had taken all available
assets of the Mother.
19. In the past, Mother has become depressed, nonresponsive and has turned to substance
abuse when faced with problems in her personal relationships.
20. The Father believes, and therefore avers, that the Minor Child is frequently left without
parental supervision when in the Mother's custody.
21. The Father believes, and therefore avers, that it is in the best interest of his Minor Child
not to be in the custody of Mother at the present time.
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22. On October 19, 2006, the Father traveled from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania and
obtained custody of the Minor Child from the Mother, with the Mother's consent, due to his fears
for the Minor Child's safety and welfare.
23. The Minor Child is currently in the custody of the Father.
24. The Father has genuine care and concern for his Minor Child.
25. The Father assumes, and deems it necessary, to assume responsibility for the Minor
Child as he believes, and therefore avers, that the Minor Child is substantially at risk due to parental
abuse, neglect, potential drug and alcohol abuse, and mental illness.
26. The Father believes, and therefore avers, that the best interest and permanent welfare of
the Minor Child will best be served by granting emergency relief to the Father because Father has
the ability to be a primary caretaker of the Minor Child, provide a stable, safe, and secure
environment for the Minor Child and can further provide for the Minor Child's emotional,
psychological, physical, and spiritual needs. Furthermore, the Minor Child views Father as a source
of stability, love, and emotional support.
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WHEREFORE, your Petitioner, Eric C. Chandler, hereby respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court grant the Petition for Emergency Custody and award Petitioner all such other relief
as is just and appropriate.
By
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
(Attorneys for Petitioner)
Date: October 20, 2006
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2320 North Second Street
ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, ERIC C. CHANDLER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for
Emergency Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
understand that any false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Eric C. Chandler
Date: October 20, 2006
ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Movant OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI, :
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stacy A. Sollenberger, Secretary, with the law firm of Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.,
hereby certify that on the 20" day of October, 2006, a true and correct copy of the PETITION
FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND EMERGENCY CUSTODY was served by first-class U.S.
Mail, postage prepaid, to:
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Boswell, Tinter, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
P.O. Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
By: _?7j'o?&OS
Stacy 4Soll ge r
2320 North Second Street
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PIJEA
Plaintiff/Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 20 day of 2006, upon consideration of the
Petition Special Relief a al
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 01-7051 CIVIL TERM
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent IN CUSTODY
IN RE: PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23rd day of October, 2006, after
hearing, the Petition For Special Relief is DENIED. Our prior
Order of Court shall remain in full force and effect pending the
hearing scheduled in this matter.
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Edward E. Guido, J.
/lly M. Knight, Esquire
For the Plaintiff/Petitioner
./effrey R. Boswell, Esquire
For the Defendant/Respondent
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Movant
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.01-7051
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
MOTION FOR FINAL CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Movant, Eric C. Chandler, by and through his counsel,
Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C., who respectfully states the following in support of his Motion
for Final Custody Order:
1. Movant, Eric C. Chandler (the "Father"), is an adult individual and is the Plaintiff
in the above captioned matter, who currently resides at 297 Nahants Road, Apartment D3R,
Nahants, Massachusetts, 01908.
2. This matter involves the custody of the minor child, Vincent Michael Chandler
formerly known as Vincent Michael Podolski (the "Minor Child"), born on November 10, 2000.
3. By Order of Court, dated December 4, 2003 (the "Order"), the parties reached an
Agreement for Custody of the Minor Child.
4. The Order, which merely referred to a verbal agreement between the parties,
granted primary physical custody of the Minor Child to the Mother, Kristin J. Podolski (the
"Mother"), with partial physical custody of the Minor Child to be exercised by the Father as
agreed upon by the parties.
5. The Father had filed a Petition for Modification of Custody with this Court with
regard to the Minor Child.
6. After lengthy negotiations and a Petition for Emergency Relief filed by the Father,
this matter was scheduled before your Honor on November 13, 2006.
7. By letter dated November 10, 2006, the parties requested a continuance of the
Hearing so that both parties could engage in a custody evaluation.
8. On February 15, 2007, the Mother, Kristin J. Podolski, died. A true and correct
copy of the obituary of the Mother, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein
by reference.
9. Immediately after the death of the Mother, the Father assumed custody of the
Minor Child.
10. Since the death of the Mother, the Minor Child has resided with the Father at his
residence in Massachusetts.
11. By virtue of this Motion, the Father seeks to have a Final Custody Order issued
granting him formal sole legal and physical custody of the Minor Child.
12. Counsel for the Mother, Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire, was contacted via phone on
June 4, 2007 pertaining to this Motion and has indicated that he has no objection to the filing of
this Motion.
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WHEREFORE, your Plaintiff/Movant, Eric C. Chandler, hereby respectfully requests that
this Court enter a Final Order granting sole legal and physical custody of the Minor Child,
Vincent Michael Chandler, formerly known as Vincent Michael Podolski, to his Father, Eric C.
Chandler and grant him such further relief as is just and proper.
P. O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
(Attorneys for Plaintiff/Movant)
Date: June 7, 2007
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EXHIBIT °A'
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Kristin Podolski
Kristin J. Podolski, 30, of Camp Hill, entered into eternal rest on Thursday,
February 15, at Harrisburg Hospital.
She was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed camping and fishing.
She is survived by her two children Vincent M. and Julianne V. Podolski, both
at home; her mother and stepfather Melinda M. and Frank V. Edwards of
Harrisburg; her father George V. Podolski of Florida: brother Vincent, husband
of Andrea L. Heath Podolski of Myerstown; stepsister Stephanie, wife of John
Noll of Lebanon; her fiancee Joshua Landis of Mechanicsburg; nephew Aldan
Podolski; and two nieces Ariana and Isabella Podolski.
A Tribute to her life will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 at the
Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.,
260 E. Main St. Middletown.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions for the welfare of her children Vincent M. and Julianne
V. Podolski, may be sent to and in care of Mrs. Melinda M. Edwards, 1930
State St., Harrisburg, PA 17103.
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ERIC C. CHANDLER,
Plaintiff/Movant
V.
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7051
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julieanne Ametrano, Legal Assistant with the law firm Cunningham & Chernicoff,
P.C., hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Motion for Final Custody Order was
served by first-class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to:
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Boswell, Tinter, Piccola and Alford
315 North Front Street
P.O. Box 7401
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
NNINGHAM & CH1ER,NICOFF, P.C.
?tfieanne Ametrano
V20 North Second Street
arrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
Date: June 7, 2007
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ERIC C. CHANDLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 01-7051
KRISTIN J. PODOLSKI,
Defendant/Respondent CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2007, upon consideration of
Plaintiff/Movant's Motion for Final Custody O er, it is hereby ordered and decreed that sole
legal and physical custody of the Minor Child, Vincent Michael Chandler, formerly known as
Vincent Michael Podolski, shall be enjoyed by Father, Eric C. Chandler.
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