HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2325HAROLD RYNARD,
Petitioner
v.
ROBIN L. HIN~?.~.,
R~spon~l~nt
IN THE COURT OF CO~ON PLEAS
~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY ACTION
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
1. The Petitioner is Harold Rynard (Father) residing at 103
East Main Street, Apartment %2, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17241.
2. The Respondent is Robin L. Hinkle (Mother) who resides at
28 Lucinda Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Petitioner seeks to modify the Order of Court dated
November 22, 1999, by granting him additional time with his son,
Sean M. Rynard, date of birth 6/26/88, and limiting Mother's time
with his other son, Peter J. Rynard, date of birth 1/11/87. A copy
of the Order of Court is attached as exhibit A.
4. Since the November 22, 1999 Order, Mother has limited
Eather's contact with Sean and Father has limited Mother's contact
with Peter.
5. Since February 2001, with prior notice to Mother, Peter
has been residing in Maine with his adult cousins. A copy of the
notice is attached as exhibit B.
6. The best interest of the children would be served by
granting Father's request because:
a. Father needs to have meaningful contact with
b. Peter has emotional problems as a result
contact with Mother.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court
the November 22, 1999 order by increasing Father's contact
Sean and reducing Mother's contact with Peter.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
Pro Bono Attorney
ID #36508
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 731-1461
Sean.
of his
to modify
with
VERIFICATION
I, Harold Rynard, hereby certify that the foregoing PETITION
TO MODIFY CUSTODY is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CU%[~ERI~u%-O CouNTY, pE~ISYLVA2;iA
99-122 JTJ-qEN I LE
THE M. RTTER OF PETER RYNA.~D, born January !!, 1987
iN THE M.~TTER OF SEA_~ RYN.A-RD, born June 26, 1988
ORDER OF COURT
A~iD NOW, this 22nd day cf November, 1999,
after nea_lng the Court finds that the children are no
longer dependent. They are released from the protective
supervision of the agency. The ~ ~ ..
pa_en~= s~a!! have joint
legal custody of Peter Rynard and Seam Rynard with Peter
being in the primary, physical custody of his father and Seen
being in the_mrimarv. physical custody of n_s' ~ mother.
Seam shall visit with the Rynard household on
a!~ernating weekends =~
~_om Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.
until Sunday =- '~ '
~ve ..... g at 6:00.o-m. Peter snal! v_s~ :- with
a ....... =_ng w-~k~..ds fro~ Friday at 6:30 u m
until Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Pick-up and drop-cfr for
visitation shall ccc,,~ a~ ~ha ' ~" .
-- No~~n Midd!eton Townshiu
Police S~ation. Each parent shall arrive at' the pick-up and
drop-off appointments early and will give the other parent
at least ten minutes if for some reason a paren~ is !a~e.
This custody arrangement and/or visitation
schedule may be modified by ~ ~=~ r~
~U.~ .... order of court. __
either parent wishes a modification, they should prcceed
~._ougn the conciliation process.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Ruby D. Weeks, Escuire
For CCC&YS
Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire
For the children
Jacqueiine M. Verney, Esquire
For the natural moaher
~ichae! A. Scherer, Esquire
natural father
Probation
CCC&YS
:lfh
Harold M. 'Rynard
February 12, 2001
Robin Hinkle
28 Lucinda Drive
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Dear Ms.Hinkle,
This letter is to notify you in writing that our son Peter
will be spending the remainder of his school year in Maine.
During the s~l~i~er months, Peter spent several weeks in Maine and
he has expressed his desire to return there. The purpose for
this is so that he can receive specialized schooling for the
remainder of the school year. Preparations for this schooling
have already been made by Vicki Rooney in Maine, who is working
in conjunction with the Home School Association in Maine.
It is in my opinion as Peter's father that this will provide
Peter with opportunities for learning that he does not have here.
Although Pete is presently passing his classes here, the school
has indicated that he is not working up to his potential. Pete's
guidance counselor and teachers have been contacted and they
are in agreement that this will be beneficial for Peter.
As Peres father, this decision has been difficult for me,
but I feel that it is in Peter's best interest. This is what
Peter desires to do. I will continue to hold legal custody of Peter
and remain responsible for him and his actions.
I will keep in close touch with his progress and plan
to visit as able.
Peter has refused to see you in over eight months and
indicates to myself and others that he does not wish to see you.
I find this unfortunate and I also recognize that his attempts to
meet with his siblings have been met with resistance. Peter will
supplied with phone cards on a regular basis so that he can have
the means to contact you, Sean and Amelia as he chooses.
Peter is expected to depart sometime between the 23-25th of
February. You are free to contact Peter or myself for any further
details at 717-776-3860.
Sincerely,
be
HAROLD RYNARD
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBIN L. HINK.LE
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2325 CIVIL ACTION LAW
1NCUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, April 27, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechaniesburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, May 22, 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 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 ora 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: Is/
Dawn S. Sunday, 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 ATFORNEY 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
HAROLD RYNARD,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBIN L. HINKLE,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 01-2325 CIVIL ACTION LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~~OJ~ ~
day of , 2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall schedule a session with Georgi Anderson, LCSW, BCD, RPT-S, in order to
reunite the parties' sons Sean and Peter, in a counseling setting, at which neither parent shall be
present. The Mother agrees to pay the cost of the first session. The cost of any subsequent sessions for
Sean and Peter only shall be shared equally between the parties. The parties shall follow any
recommendations made by Georgi Anderson with regard to both developing further contact between
Sean and Peter and also between the boys and each parent.
2. In the event Georgi Anderson recommends termination of the counseling with Peter and
Sean, the parties agree that at least 4 additional visits between the boys (with neither parent present)
shall take place under the supervision of the Mother's sister, Rita Bruckner.
3. After Sean and Peter have had 4 visits without the involvement of either parent, the parties
shall cooperate in scheduling a 3 hour visit for Sean, Peter and the Father. Thereafter contacts between
the Father and Sean shall be expanded as appropriate on an ongoing basis, with the specific dates and
times to be arranged by agreement of the parties.
4. The parties shall cooperate in obtaining reports from Peter's psychiatrist, following his
appointment on October 3, 2001. The parties acknowledge that it is their goal to reestablish the
relationship between Peter and the Mother, as well as between Sean and the Father. To that end, the
parties shall follow any recommendations issued by Peter's psychiatrist concerning initiation of contact
between Peter and the Mother.
5. Within 90 days of the date of this Order, counsel for either party may contact the Conciliator
to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference, if necessary.
Edward E. Guido,
Cc: Thomas D. Gould, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Herschel Lock, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
HAROLD RYNARD,
Plaimiff
VS.
ROBIN L. HINKLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2325 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido
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 subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Peter J. Rynard
Sean M. Rynard
January 11, 1987 Father
June 26, 1988 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 6, 2001, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Father, Harold M. Rynard, with his counsel, Thomas D. Gould, Esquire, and the
Mother, Robin L. Hinkle, with her counsel, Robert G. Radebach, Esquire (for Herschel Lock, Esquire).
3. The parties agreed to entry of am Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire ¢/
Custody Conciliator
HAROLD RYNARD : PLAINTIFF
: 01-2325
:
ROBIN L. HINKLE
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
AND NOW, Monday, January 07, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S, Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 8:30 AiM
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/
Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is reqtfired 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 ~4E 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
HAROLD RYNARD,
Plaintiff-Respondent
VS.
ROBIN L. HINKLE,
Defendant-Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2325
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Defendant ROBIN L. HINKLE, by
and through her attorney Herschel Lock and files her Complaint for
Modification of Custody Order as follows, to wit:
1. The Petitioner, Defendant Robin L. Hinkle, is an adult
individual residing at 28 Lucinda Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Respondent, Plaintiff Harold M. Rynard is an adult
individual residing at 42 Chestnut Street, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17041.
3. Defendant seeks to confirm primary physical custody of the
minor children the subject hereof, Peter J. Rynard (dob 1/11/87) and
Sean M. Rynard (dob 6/26/88).
The children were not born out of wedlock.
The child Sean is presently in the legal custody of
Defendant and the child Peter, while in the legal custody of
Plaintiff, is in the actual physical custody of Defendant.
During the past five years the children have resided with
the following persons at the following addresses:
PERSON
Sean
Defendant
Peter
Defendant
Plaintiff's cousin
(Vickey Rooney)
Plaintiff
Defendant
ADDRESS
28 Lucinda Dr.
Carlisle, PA
Newville, PA
Kittery, ME
Newville, PA
28 Lucinda Dr.
Carlisle, PA
DATE
1996
Present
9/98
2/12/01
2/12/01 -
7/10/01
7/10/01
12/7/01
12/7/01 -
Present
Defendant is the mother of the children and currently
resides at 28 Lucinda Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013. She is single.
Plaintiff is the father of the children and currently
resides at 42 Chestnut Street, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. He is married.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that
of father. He currently resides with his wife, Michelle.
5. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that
of father. The Defendant currently resides with her boyfriend Gary
Christian as well as with the subject minor children.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant have participated as
a party or witness, or in another capacity, in litigation concerning
the custody of the subject children other than the filed to the
above term and number.
Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant have information of a
custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of
this Commonwealth.
Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant 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
said children.
7. The best interests and permanent welfare of the said
children will be served by modifying the current Order of Court (See
Exhibit "A" attached hereto) and confirming Defendant's primary
physical custody of them inasmuch as to do so will allow Defendant
to continue to provide them with a stable and nurturing environment
in which to live, something Plaintiff is unable to do.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have
not been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
child are parties to this action.
Respectfully Submitted:
'~ERSCHEL LOCKt ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
3107 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6661
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct. ! understand that false statements made herein
are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: 12/12/01
ROBIN L. HINKLE
HAROLD RYNARD,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBIN L. HINKLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2325 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this2fe~6)0 day of'f?'~[~'"'"~ , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Orders of this Court are vacated and replaced with this Order.
2. The Father, Harold Rynard, and the Mother, Robin L. Hinkle shall have shared legal
custody of Peter J. Rynard, bom January I1, 1987 and Sean M. Rynard, bom June 26, 1988. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exemised 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 thek health, education and religion, Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each
parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not
limited to, school and medical records and information.
3. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
4. The Father shall have partial physical custody of Sean every Saturday morning from 8:30
a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The parties shall encourage Peter to have the same periods of custody with the
Father. The parties shall exchange custody of the Child or Children at the North Middletown Police
Station.
5. The parties shall obtain counseling for the Children and the parents with Kevin Heller at the
Stevens Center. The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist in reestablishing the relationship
between the Father and the Children and to obtain recommendations with regard to expanding the
partial custody schedule for Scan and initiating and expanding the schedule for Peter. An additional
purpose for the counseling shall be to establish cooperation between the parties to avoid future conflict
which is detrimental to the Children. The parties shall follow the recommendations of the counselor
with respect to the frequency and duration of counseling as well as the participation of each family
member. The Mother shall contact the Stevens Center within 7 days to schedule the initial intake.
6. Both parties shall encourage and foster the relationship between the Children and the other
parent.
BY THE ~
Edward E. Guido,
cc: Thomas D. Gould, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Herschel Lock, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
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HAROLD RYNARD,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBiN L. H1NKLE,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido
iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2325 CIVIL ACTION LAW
1N 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 subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Peter J. Rynard
Sean M. Rynard
January 11, 1987
June 26, 1988
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 29, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, Harold Rynard, with his counsel, Thomas D. Gould, Esquire, and the Mother,
Robin L. Hinkle, with her counsel, Herschel Lock, Esquire.
3. The parties and counsel agreed that the Conciliator would hold the submission of the Report
and proposed Order in this matter until such time as the Conciliator was able to speak with Kevin
Heller, the counselor from the Stevens Center and conduct a conference call with counsel. As this has
now been accomplished, the Conciliator recommends entry of an Order in the form as attached, to
which the parties and counsel have agreed.
Date /~/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire ~
Custody Conciliator