HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2711 Jeffrey R. Franks, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 01- ~?/! CIVIL TERM
:
Lana Mae Franks, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CL~.!M RIGHT~
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 will proceed without you and a de='ee in divorce or annulment may 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 at the First Floor, Cumberland County
Courthouse, South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF MARITAL
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES, OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
N- YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
OT 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
Jeffrey R. Franks, .' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 01- ,2 ?// CIVIL TERM
Lana Mae Franks, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Jeffrey R. Franks, an adult individual, currently residing at 6
Woodview Drive, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Lana Mae ~mb, an adult individual, currently residing at
1932A Frye Loop Avenue, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are bonaflde residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and have been so for at least six months immediately previous to the filing
of this complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 21, 1988 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States
of America, or its Allies.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing
this, the Plaintiff does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
8, Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
9. The parties have lived separate and apart since February 2001 and
continue to live separate and apart as of the date of this Complaint.
10. The parties' mardage is irretrievably broken.
11. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief that Defendant will after
r~inety days from the date of the filing of this Complaint, consent to this divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree in
divorce.
Respeclfully Submitted
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce Complaint are true and
I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of
~4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Jeffrey R. Franks,
Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PENNSYLVANIA : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
:
V.
: NO. 01- =) '~// CIVIL TERM
Lana Mae Franks, :
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
_PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECO_~[
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for
entry of a Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Complaint filed by
personal service on May 9, 2001. An Acceptance of Service signed by Defendant,
Lana Mae Franks, is filed of record.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
By Plaintiff: October 1, 2001
2001 By Defendant: September 21,
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date the Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary:
By Plaintiff: October 1, 2001
2001 By Defendant: September 25,
Turo, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEFFREY R. F..R~KS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLRAS OF
Peutionera ~ CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION- LAW
LANA MAE FRANKS, i No. 01-2711 CIVIL
a/k/a Lana Whitcomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this ~_~
day of November, 2002, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached Stipulation and Agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby Ordered and Decreed that the attached agreement is made an
Order of Court.
Date: November _~ ,2002 By the Court:
Edward E. Guido, j.
Distribution:
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P. pv.r$oml~ o
d Lana Mae Franks (Whitcomb)
8 South Hanover Street, Suite 204 P.O. Box 431
Carlisle, PA 17013
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-2711 CIVIL
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
a/k/a Lana Whiteomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF~
PURSUANT TO 42 Pa.C.S.A. §1915.13
1. Petitioner resides at 6 Woodview Drive, Mount Holly Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent, an adult, is believed to reside at either:
a.) 102 Third Street, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, with Doris Whitcomb (maternal grandmother);
OF
b). 620 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, with Tammy Erb.
3. Petitioner and Respondent were married on May 21, 1988.
4. Petitioner and Respondent separated in February 2001.
$. Petitioner filed a Divorce Complaint on May 4, 2001.
6. Petitioner and Respondent were divorcedon October 19,2001.
7. Petitioner and Respondent are the parents of two children:
a.) Briana Marie Franks, date of birth December 9, 1990. She
is currently twelve (I 2)years old.
b.) Amber Rae Franks, date of birth May 26, 1993. She is
currently nine (9) years old.
8. Amber Rae Franks is a highly functioning autistic child who
requires a fairly rigid schedule to maintain functioning level.
9. On March 29, 2002, the Petitioner and Respondent fully executed a
Stipulation and Agreement providing joint legal custody to both parties
and primary physical custody with Petitioner.
10. On April 17, 2002, This Honorable Court entered an Order of Court
adopting the Stipulation and Agreement as a custody Order. Attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
11. On or about September 3, 2002, during a counseling session, Briana
Franks disclosed that on or about August or September 2001, Tammy
Erb, Respondent/Mother's paramour, took a shower with Amber Franks.
12. Petitioner expressed to Respondent his concerns regarding the
showering incident as well as his concerns for the safety and welfare of
their children.
13. On or about Sunday, November 17, 2002, Amber told Petitioner that
Tammy Erb slept with Amber in the same bed on Friday, November 15,
· 2002.
14. It is believed and therefore averred that Respondent slept in her own
bed.
15. On November 16, 2002, Respondent called Petitioner requesting his
assistance to help her move from Tammy Erb's home at 620 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
16. Despite Petitioner's conversations with Respondent regarding his
repeated concerns of the safety and welfare of the subject minor children,
Respondent left Amber in Tammy Erb's care on November 16, 2002.
17. Petitioner informed Respondent that he was able and willing to take
Amber into his care for the evening and to return her the following day.
18. Respondent refused Petitioner's offer and insisted that Petitioner must
follow the current custody Order.
19. It is believed and therefore averred that also in Tammy Erb's care was
another nine (9) year-old, Lauren McCarthy.
a. Lauren McCarthy's mother is Leigh Stoey, who resides at 5 Valley
Street, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
b. Lauren McCarthy's father's first name is unknown; however it is
believed and therefore averred that he resides in Florida.
c. It is believed and therefore averred that Lauren McCarthy is
frequently left in the care of Tammy Erb and Respondent.
20. Respondent was instructed by Petitioner to pick up Amber by 9:30 p.m.
on November 16, 2002.
21. Respondent was to take Amber to the maternal grandmother's home for
the night.
22. It is believed and therefore averred that Tammy Erb took Amber Franks
and Lauren McCarthy to midnight bowling at the Midway Bowling
Alley.
23. Respondent informed Petitioner that on November 16, 2002, Tammy
Erb had Amber Franks and Lauren McCarthy sleep in the same bed
together.
24. Amber disclosed that while in bed together on November 16 and 17,
2002:
a. Lauren kissed Amber on her lips, requested Amber to kiss her
chest, and requested Amber to kiss her groin area.
b. Lauren was naked and, although Amber was clothed, Lauren
kissed Amber's groin area.
c. Lauren put her hand on Amber's groin area and rubbed her
genitalia.
25. Amber told Petitioner that Respondent and Tammy Erb told Amber not to tell Petitioner that they slept together because he would get mad.
26. Amber told Petitioner that Tammy Erb told Amber not to tell Petitioner
when they do "bad things."
27. Respondent is scheduled to have visitation with the parties two subject
minor children tonight, November 21, 2002, for three (3) hours.
28. Respondent is scheduled to have her weekend visitation with the parties
two subject minor children the weekend of November 29, 2002.
29. It is believed and therefore averred that Respondent has repeatedly
exposed the subject minor children to harm and sexual abuse and
exploitation.
30. It is believed and therefore averred that Respondent is incapable of
ensuring the safety and well being of the two subject minor children.
31. It is believed and therefore averred that it is in the best interests of the
children to have supervised visitations with the Respondent.
32. Maternal grandmother, Doris Whitcomb, is willing to supervise all
visitation with Respondent and the subject minor children.
33. Petitioner and maternal grandmother have great relationship despite the
parties divorce and custody disputes.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff'prays that This Honorable Court grant him sole
legal custody and primary physical custody of Briana Marie Franks and Amber
Rae Franks. Plaintiff further requests that the current visitation schedule be
maintained, however, to compel the periods of visitation to be supervised by Doris
Whitcomb or other adult as the parties may agree.
Respectfully submitted,
ABOM & I~UTULAI~IS, L.L.P.
Date: November 21, 2002 ~
P. Kutulakis, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 80411
Kara W. Haggerty, E~ire
Attorney I.D. No.: 86914
Suite 204
8 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorneys for Plaintiff
EXHIBIT A
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 2DB20
38 EAST HIGH 8TRENT
CARLISLE PA
(71 ?) 243.60eo
ATTONNBY FOR PLAINTIFF
JBFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNEYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 01.27'11 CIVIL TERM
LANA MAE FRANKs,
DefendGnt : IN CUSTODY
.ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this · q ~' day of ~ ~ ~ ! , 2002, upon presentation and
I '
consideration of the attached stipulation and agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order
of Court.
BY THE COURT,
RECORD
JEFFREY R. FRA~iKi, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
; NO. 0t - 27tt CIVIL TERM
LANA MAE FRANK$~ :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
,STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this ~ day, of Mamh,
2002, by and between JEFFREY R. FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and
LANA MAE FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as 'Mother").
NOW THIS AGRE,EMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of two minor children, namely
Briana Marie Franks (age 10, bom December 9, 1990) and Amber Rae Franks (age 8,
bom May 26, 1993); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement modifying their previous
agreement relative to the custody and partial custody of the children.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of the children, which shall
include, but not be limited to the mutual sharing of information and decisions with regard
to medical care, education and religious instruction.
2. The parties shall also have shared physical custody of the children as
follows:
A. The Mother shall have the children on every other weekend from
Friday At'5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m., on the Thursday immediately
following that weekend from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on the Tuesday
immediately preceding that w~ekend from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
B. The Father shall have the children at all other times, unless
otherwise mutually agreed.
C. The parties shall share physical custody of the children on holidays
and on the children's birthdays.
D. The Father shall always have the children on Father's Day and the
Mother shall always have the children on Mother's Day.
E. Both parties shall have the children for whatever vacation time the
parties have throughout the year provided the party wishing to exemise vacation
physical custody notifies the other parent at least two weeks prior to the starting
date for such physical custody. Whenever either parent takes the children away
from their respective primary residences on vacation, they shall provide a means
for the other parent to contact them in an emergency.
F. The parties shall exchange custody at an agreed upon mid-point
between their residences.
3. Neither parent shall request the payment of child support from the other
parent during the period this agreement is in effect. The parties shall share income tax
exemptions for the children, each taking one child as an exemption each year until the
first child con no longer be cia med. When the parties have only one dependent
remaining, they shall alternate years, one party taking the exemption on odd years and
one party taking the exemption on even years, beginning with the Mother.
4. E~oth parties agree that each party shall have reasonable telephone
contact with the children while the children are in the other party's custody and that the
children will be permitted to call the noncustodial parent as desired while they are in the
custody of the other parent.
5. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies concoming the ch;Idren and shall further take any necessary steps to
ensure that the health, welfare and well being of the children is protected.
6. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the children from the other
parent or injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or which may hamper
the free and natural development of the children's love or affection for the other parent.
7. Any modificotion or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement shall
be effective only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of this
agreement.
8. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coemion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
9. The parties desire that this agreement be made an order of Court through
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over the issue of
custody of the parties' minor children and shall retain such jurisdiction should
cimumstances change and either party desire further or require further modification of
said Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the daY and year herein set forth.
WITNESSETH:
~ LANA MAE FRANKS~
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
:SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the ~.~__X~ay of March, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared JEFFREY R. FRANKS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
that he executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary r~-.(..': NmMSM I
I MY Commml°n Expires N°v' l'q' 2004
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : '
:SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the "'Z,~:~ay of March, 2002. before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared LANA MAE FRANKS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that
she executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I hereunfn
' (SEAL)
Notary Public
JEFFREY R. FRANKS,: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PI.F. AS OF
Petitioners : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-2711 CIVIL
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
a/k/a Lana Whitcomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Jeffrey R. Franks, verify that the foregoing Petition for Special Relief is
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating
to unsworu falsification to authorities.
Date: November 21,2002 ~,~/~ o~n,~0,
Jeffrey R. ~dranks
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 21 st day of November, 2002, we, the undersigned counsel,
ofABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P. hereby certify that we did serve a true and
correct copy of the foregoing PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF upon all
counsel of record by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
By First-Class Mail:
Catherine A. Boyle, Esquire Dana Mae Franks
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle 102 Tlfird Street
410 North Second Street Boiling Springs, PA 17007
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108 Dana Mae Franks
620 North Hanover Street
Carlisle PA 17013
Kara W. Haggerty (.J ~
Attorneys for Petitioner
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON pI.F. AS OF
Petitioners : CUMBEPI.AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-2711 CIVIL
LABIA MAE FRANKS, :
a/k/a Lana Whitcomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, upon consideration of the attached Petition for Special Relief, the
Petition is hereby GRANTED. ~ ~" ,___A,__ ,- . ....r~ ....
~ Ordered and Decreed that Respondent, Lana Mae Franks, shall have
supervised visitation with the subject minor children at times consistent with the
Order of Court dated April 17, 2002. Said supervised visitations shall occur with the
maternal grandmother, Doris Whitcomb or with other appropriate individuals as the
parties may mutually agree. ~-')'~'~"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "~ /~'v~'l'~ ~ ?
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Jeffrey R. Franks, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 01-2711 CIVIL TERM
:
Lana Mae Franks, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OFSERVICE
I, Lana Mae Franks, the Defendant in the above referenced Divorce action,
hereby certify that I received a copy of the Divorce Complaint by personal service on the
~ dayof ~ .2001.
Date ~ ~ t Lana Mae Franks
Jeffrey R. Franks, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 01- 2771
:
Lana Mae Franks, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant :IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 4, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree in Divorce after service of Notice
of Intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
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 Jeffrey'. FUnks
Jeffrey R. Franks, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 01- 2711 CIVIL TERM
:
Lana Mae Franks, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
WAIVER 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 Divome without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division ot
,, 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 THE FOREGOING 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 JeflrreY R. Franks -
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA8 OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. '. NO. 0t - 27tt CIVIL TERM
I
LANA MAE FRANK8, :
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed in this matter on or about May 4, 2001 and served upon defendant on or about
May 7, 2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divome after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the divorce.
I vedfy that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
LANA MAE FRANKS
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA8 OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 0t - 27t t CIVIL TERM
LANA MAE FRANKE, :
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTI_GE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST.
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
U.u__n~u_ _~_~TION 330t(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, lawye(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 divome 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 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 faisificetion to authorities.
LANA MAE FRANKS
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COiiOi~ PL:AE OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 0'1 - 27'1'1 CIVIL TERM
._
LANA MAE FRANKS~ :
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The defendant, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in
counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse
and I participate in counseling prior to a divome decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
LANA MAE FRANKS
,JUl ~ ~?00t~/~
HAROLD $- IRWIN, Iff, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO.
35 BIdT HIOH STREET
CARLISLE PA
(7t7) Z43-6090
ATrORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plnlntlff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
: NO. 0t - 2711 CIVIL TERM
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this°~L~k day of ~__~__, 2001, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached stipulation and agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order
of Court.
BY THE~
J.
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff .. CUMBERLAND CoUNTY~ PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIl. ACTION - LAW
V.
: NO. 0t - 27tt CIVIl. TERM
LANA MAE FRANKE~ :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
STIPUL.A_TIOH AND AGREEMENT.
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this ~ day of July,
2001, by and between JEFFREY R. FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as "Father'') and
LANA MAE FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as 'Mother").
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of two minor children, namely
Briana Marie Franks (age 10, bom December 9, 1990) and Amber Rae Franks (age 8,
bom May 26, 1993); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to the custody
and partial custody of the children.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of the children, which shall
include, but not be limited to the mutual sharing of information and decisions with regard
to medical care, education and religious instruction.
2. The parties shall also have shared physical custody of the children as
follows:
A. The Mother shall have the children on every Monday and
Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and on every Friday, from 5:00 p.m.
through Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
B. The Father shall have the children at all other times, unless
otherwise mutually agreed.
C. The parties shall share physical custody of the children on holidays
and on the children's birthdays.
D. The Father shall always have the children on Father's Day and the
Mother shall always have the children on Mother's Day.
E. Both parties shall have the children for whatever vacation time the
parties have throughout the year provided the party wishing to exercise vacation
physical custody notifies the other parent at least two weeks prior to the starting
date for such physical custody. Whenever either parent takes the children away
from their respective primary residences on vacation, they shall provide a means
for the other parent to contact them in an emergency.
3. Neither parent shall request the payment of child support from the other
parent during the period this agreement is in effect.
4. Both parties agree that each pa,'ty shall have reasonable telephone
contact with the children while the children are in the other party's custody and that the
children will be permitted to call the noncustodial parent as desired while they are in the
custody of the other parent.
5. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies conceming the children and shall further take any necessary steps to
ensure that the health, welfare and well being of the children is protected.
6. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the children from the other
parent or injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or which may hamper
the free and natural development of the children's love or affection for the other parent.
7. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement shall
be effective only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of this
agreement.
8. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coemion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
9. The parties desire that this agreement be made an order of Court through
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over the issue of
custody of the parties' minor children and shall retain such jurisdiction should
circumstances change and either party desire further or require further modification of
said Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
Date: '~-(q,-'o?~\ ~ R[%I~RANKS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
:SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the ..~day of July, 2001, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared JEFFREY R. FRANKS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
that he executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary P~J~Iic
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA iSS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the J =~--day of July, 2001, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared LANA MAE FRANKS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that
she executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereu~t~to set my hand and official seal.
' Notary Pubhc-' / ~) --
NOTARIAL SEAL "~
DAWN M. SHUGHART, Nota~/Public ~
Oadisl,, Cumberland County /
My Cofllmission Expires N~.v_. 28.~, 2002J
HAROLD $. IRWlN~ III, ESQUIRE
A'I'rORNEY ID NO. 2Eg20
3g EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA t70~3
('717) 243-8090
A'I'rORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
· J~=rrKEY R. FRANK$~ : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA8 OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v. ..
: NO. 0t - 271t CIVIL TERM
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTIGE OF INTENTION
RETAKE AND USE PRIOR NAMF
I, LANA MAE FRANKS hereby give notice, avowing my intention to resume and
hereafter use my prior surname, to wit: LANA MAE WHITCOMB, in accordance with
the provisions of the Act of December 16, 1982, P.L. 1309, No. 295, Section 704 (a) (54
Pa.C.S.A. Section 704 (a)). My divorce, docketed to the above term and number was
granted on October 19, 2001.
I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26~ day of
December, 2001.
LANA MAE FRANKS
TO BE KNOWN AS:
LANA MAE WHITCOMB
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
No._ 01-2711 Civ{1 Term
VERSUS
_ Lana Mae Franks
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
, -2.0.1~l__t iT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT .T~'F'F'v'~,.v i~. ~'~.1~
-~ PLAINTIFF,
AND
~, 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;
ATTEST:
APR 1. 5 ,~OI)~ ~)
HAROLD $. IRWIN, Iff, ESQUIRE
A'FrORNEY ID NO. 20020
3J~ F.A~T HIGH BTR""ET
CARLISLE PA '170'13
(717) 24:3-8000
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plslntlff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIl- ACTION ' LAW
v.
: NO. 0t - 27tt CIVIl. TERM
LANA MAE FRANKS, "
DefendGnt : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this t"'/~ day of _~, 2002, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached stipulation and agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order
of Court.
BY THE COURT,
J.
u=rrKEY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01 - 2711 CIVIL TERM
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
.STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this ~ day, of March,
2002, by and between JEFFREY R. FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and
LANA MAE FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
NOW THIS AGREE, MENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of two minor children, namely
Briana Marie Franks (age 10, bom December 9, 1990) and Amber Rae Franks (age 8,
born May 26, 1993); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement modifying their previous
agreement relative to the custody and partial custody of the children.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of the children, which shall
include, but not be limited to the mutual sharing of information and decisions with regard
to medical care, education and religious instruction.
2. The parties shall also have shared physical custody of the children as
follows:
A. The Mother shall have the children on every other weekend from
Friday at 5:00 p,m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m., on the Thursday immediately
following that weekend frem 5:00 p,m. until 8:00 p,m. and on the Tuesday
immediately preceding that w~ekend from 5:00 p.m, until 8:00 p.m.
B. The Father shall have the children at all other times, unless
otherwise mutually agreed.
C. The parties shall share physical custody of the children on holidays
and on the children's birthdays.
D. The Father shall always have the children on Father's Day and the
Mother shall always have the children on Mother's Day.
E. Both parties shall have the children for whatever vacation time the
parties have throughout the year provided the party wishing to exemise vacation
physical custody notifies the other parent at least two weeks prior to the starting
date for such physical custody. Whenever either parent takes the children away
ffem their respective primary residences on vacation, they shall provide a means
for the other parent to contact them in an emergency.
F. The parties shall exchange custody at an agreed upon mid-point
between their residences.
3. Neither parent shall request the payment of child support from the other
parent during the period this agreement is in effect. The parties shall share income tax
exemptions for the children, each taking one child as an exemption each year until the
first child can no longer be claimed. When the parties have only one dependent
remaining, they shall alternate years, one party taking the exemption on odd years and
one party taking the exemption on even years, beginning with the Mother.
4. Both parties agree that each party shall have reasonable telephone
contact with the children while the children airs in the other party's custody and that the
children will be permitted to call the noncustodial parent as desired while they airs in the
custody of the other parent.
5. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the children and shall further take any necessary steps to
ensure that the health, welfare and well being of the children is protected.
6. The parties shall do nofhing that may estrange the children from the other
parent or injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or which may hamper
the free and natural development of the children's love or affection for the other parent.
7. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement shall
be effective only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of this
agreement.
8. The parties agree that in making this agreement theirs has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coemion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
9. The parties desire that this agreement be made an order of Court through
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over the issue of
custody of the parties' minor children and shall retain such jurisdiction should
circumstances change and either party desire further or require further modification of
said Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
WlTNESSETH:
,,~/// ( Date
(SEAL)
LANA MAE FRANKS- ' -
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
:SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the-~' ~'~ay of Mamh, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared JEFFREY R. FRANKS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
that he executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and officiaI seal.
Notary ,~/.~.n._ - ,~, ~
~ [ ~,7-' - Notartal Seal
· I Robert J. Mu _k~. Notary Public I
I ~Bom, Cumberland County I
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : ! My I~icn Expire~ Nov. lS, 2004 I
:SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the ~'~:~ay of March, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
Personally appeared LANA MAE FRANKS, known to me (or satisfactorily Proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that
she executed same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereun~~
.... ' (SEAL)
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 01-2711
LANA MAE FRANKS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : CUSTODY
PP. AECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please withdraw my appearance~orney for the Defendant
in the above-captioned matter. /~~~
Date: ~_~(~ Ha-~] Irw~, Esquire
PP~%ECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCX
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant in
the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
& BOYLE
Attorney I.D. #76328
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428
Attorney for Defendant
Date:
MEYERS, DESFOR, BALT'ZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND SI~EET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17;08
(717) 236-9428 · FAX(717) 236-2817
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 01-2711
LAMA MA FRANKS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify on this ~ day of ~ ,
2002, that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe To Enter and
Withdraw Appearance was mailed, first-class, postage pre-paid
to:
Jeffrey R. Franks
6 Woodview Drive
Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065
Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire
Hither House, Suites 201 and 202
35 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORI~I SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17t08
(717) 236-9428 · FAX(717) 236-2817
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioners : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. .' CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-2711 CIVIL
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
a/k/a Lana Whitcomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE OF ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter our appearances in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
ABOM & KUTULAKIS
Date: November 21, 2002 Ja ,n P. Kutulakis
Atl omey for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D.# 80411
8 South Hanover Street
Suite 204
Carlisle, PA 17013
Kara W. Haggerty
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D.#
8 South Hanover Street
Suite 204
Carlisle, PA 17013
/%UTULAKis
A2'FORNEy$ AT LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 21 st da o
ofABOM & KUTULAK/S L IY °~f,N°v.ember' 2002, we, the undersigned counsel,
correct cop), , .-.r. nereoy certify that we did serve a true and
of the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR
mad, postage prepaid, at Carlisle ~-- , g deposited, same ~n
~: , cnnsylvania, addressed as foUowsl the U.S.
Catherine A. Boyle, Es '
Meyers, Oesfor, ~altz.~/~er~. ~ , Lana Mae Franks
410 North '~s- . o~ oOyle
Second Street 102 Third Street
P O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108 BoilLng Springs, PA 17007
Lana Mae Franks
620 North Hanover Street
Carlisle PA 17013
~StE. PR 17013
~7) 249.~00
c(717) 249_3544 l~ W,~N~ ST~ET
H~sauRo. PA 17101
(717) 232-9511
JEFFREY R. F.R~. NKS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON p!.F~&S OF
Peuuoner :: CUMBEBLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. : CML ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-271! CIVIL
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
a/k/a Luna Whitcornb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this I~ t~day of January, 2003, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached Stipulation and Agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby Ordered and Decreed that the attached agreement is made an
Order of Court.
Date: January ~q , 2003 ~
Edward E. Guido, J.
Distribution:
~ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P. "'~'ana Mae Whitcomb
8 South Hanover Street, Suite 204 P.O. Box 431
Carlisle, PA 17013 ~ Boiling. Springs, PA 17007
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. : CIVIL ACTION- LAW
: No. 01-2711 CIVIL
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
n/k/a Lana Whitcomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEEMENT entered into this ~"] ~'k~'day
of January, 2003, by and between JEFFREY R. FRANKS (hereinafter referred to
as "Father" and LANA MAE WHITCOMB (hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of two minor children,
namely, Briana Marie Franks (age 11, December 9, 1990) and Amber Rae Franks
(age 9, born May 26, 1993); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement modifying their
previous agreement relative to the custody and partial custody of the children.
WHEREAS, on or about November 21, 2002, Father filed a Petition for
Special Relief requesting full legal custody and supervised visitation with the
subject minor children when in Mother's custody.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises
and agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of the children, which shall
include, but not be limited to the mutual sharing of information and
decisions with regard to medical care, education and religious
instruction.
2. Father shall have primary custody of the subject minor children.
3. Mother shall have periods of supervised visitation with the subject minor
children as follows:
a. Mother shall have visitation with the children on every other
weekend from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
b. Mother shall have visitation with the children on the Thursday
immediately following her weekend of visitation from 5:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
c. Mother shall have visitation with the children on the Tuesday
immediately preceding her weekend of visitation from 5:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
4. Father shall have the children at all other times, unless mutually agreed
pursuant to the terms of this Stipulation and Agreement.
5. The parties shall share physical custody of the children.on holidays and
on the children's birthdays, with Mother having supervised visits on
those days.
6. Father shall always have the children on Father's Day and Mother shall
always have the children for supervised visitation on Mother's Day.
7. Mother shall have the children for two non-consecutive, one (1) week
vacations each year. Mother shall provide Father with a minimum of
thirty (30) days notice of the vacation.
8. Whenever.either parent takes the children away from their residence for
vacation, they shall provide a means for the other parent to contact them
in an emergency.
9. The parties shall exchange physical custody of the children at any
mutually agreed upon location mid-point between their residences.
10. Mother's periods of visitation shall be supervised by the maternal
grandmother, Doris Whitcomb; or by any other adult as is mutually
agreed upon.
11. Any person having physical custody of the subject minor children shall
ensure that they have no contact whatsoever with Tammy Erb, Leigh
Stoey, or Lanren McCarthy.
12. Both parties agree that each party shall have reasonable telephone
contact with the children. The children shall be permitted to contact the
non-custodial parent as desired.
13. The parties shall keep each other informed immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the children and shall further take any necessary
steps to ensure the health, welfare and safety of the children.
14. The parties shall not make derogatory remarks about the other parent in
the presence of the children. Further, the parties shall do nothing that
may estrange the children from the other parent.
15. Any modification of this Stipulation and Agreement shall be effective
only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of
this Stipulation and Agreement.
16. The parties agree that in making this Stipulation and Agreement there
has been no fraud, concealment, overreaching, coercion or other unfair
dealing on the part of the other.
17. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order
of Court through the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
and further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County has jurisdiction over the issue of custody of the parties minor
children and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change
and either party desires further modification of said Order.
18. This Stipulation and Agreement shall supercede any prior Orders or
Agreements, including but not limited to, Stipulation and Agreement
dated March 29, 2002, Order of Court dated April 17, 2002, Stipulation
and Agreement dated November 25, 2002, and Order of Court dated
November 26, 2002.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms thereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
SSESTH:
Date: January 17 , 2003
· '
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania :
: SS:
County of Cumberland :
On this, the ~.'1'~ day of January, 2003, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared Jeffrey R. Franks, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged that he executed same for the purposed therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania :
: SS:
County of Cumberland :
On this, the ~ day of January, 2003, betbre me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared Lana Mae Whitcomb, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged' that she executed same for the purposed therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this I 'l 4'~ay of January~ 2003, I, the undersigned counsel, of
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P. hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct
copy of the foregoing ORDER OF COURT upon all parties listed below by
depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, at
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
B First-Class Mail:
l,ana Mae Franks
P.O. Box 431
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Kara W. Haggerty
JEFFREY R. FRANKS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-2711 CIVIL
LANA MAE FRANKS, :
a/k/a Lana Whitcomb, :
Respondent : IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEEMENT entered into this 25th day of
November, 2002, by and between JEFFREY R. FRANKS (hereinafter referred to
as "Father" and LANA MAE FRANKS (hereinafter referred to as Mother ).
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of two minor children,
namely, Briana Marie Franks (age 11, December 9, 1990) and Amber Rae Franks
(age 9, bom May 26, 1993); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement modifying their
previous agreement relative to the custody and partial custody of the children.
WHEREAS, on or about November 21, 2002, Father filed a Petition for
Special Relief requesting full legal custody and supervised visitation with the
subject minor children when in Mother's custody.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises
and agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of the children, which shall
include, but not be limited to the mutual sharing of information and
decisions with regard to medical care, education and religious
instruction.
2. Father shall have primary custody of the subject minor children.
3. Mother shall have periods of supervised visitation with the subject minor
children as follows:
a. Mother shall have visitation with the children on every other
weekend from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
b. Mother shall have visitation with the children on the Thursday
immediately following her weekend of visitation from 5:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
c. Mother shall have visitation with the children on the Tuesday
immediately preceding her weekend of visitation from 5:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
4. Father shall have the children at all other times, unless mutually agreed
pursuant to the terms of this Stipulation and Agreement.
5. The parties shall share physical custody of the children on holidays and
on the children's birthdays, with Mother having supervised visits on
those days.
6. Father shall always have the children on Father's Day and Mother shall
always have the children for supervised visitation on Mother's Day.
7. Mother shall have the children for two non-consecutive, one (1) week
vacations each year. Mother shall provide Father with a minimum of
thirty (30) days notice of the vacation.
8. Whenever either parent takes the children away from their residence for
vacation, they shall provide a means for the other parent to contact them
in an emergency.
9. The parties shall exchange physical custody of the children at the Mid-
Way Bowling Alley, or any other mutually agreed upon location mid-
point between their residences.
10. Mother's periods of visitation shall be supervised by the maternal
grandmother, Doris Whitcomb; or by any other adult as is mutually
agreed upon.
11. Both parties agree that each party shall have reasonable telephone
contact with the children. The children shall be permitted to contact the
non-custodial parent as desired.
12. The parties shall keep each other informed immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the children and shall further take any necessary
steps to ensure the health, welfare and safety of the children.
13. The parties shall not make derogatory remarks about the other parent in
the presence of the children. Further, the parties shall do nothing that
may estrange the children from the other parent.
14. Any modification of this Stipulation and Agreement shall be effective
only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of
this Stipulation and Agreement.
1 $. The parties agree that in making this Stipulation and Agreement them
has been no fraud, concealment, overreaching, coercion or other unfair
dealing on the part of the other.
16. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order
of Court through the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
and further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County has jurisdiction over the issue of custody of the parties minor
children and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change
and either party desires further modification of said Order.
17. This Stipulation and Agreement shall supereede any prior Orders or
Agreements, including but not limited to, Stipulation and Agreement
dated March 29, 2002, and Order of Court dated April 17, 2002.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms thereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
WITNESSESTH:
1\~7--~- Date: November 25, 2002 '~~(~j~ --~,x~
i.]Jeffi'~y R.~'anks
~te: ~owm~r:~,2002 ~ ~F~' ,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania :
: SS:
County of Cumberland :
On this, the 25th day of November, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared Jeffrey R. Franks, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged that he executed same for the purposed therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania :
: SS:
County of Cumberland :
On this, the 25th day of November, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared Lana Mae Franks, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged that she executed same for the purposed therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 25th day of November, 2002, we, the undersigned counsel,
of ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P. hereby certify that we did serve a tree and
correct copy of the foregoing ORDER OF COURT upon all parties listed below by
depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, at
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
By First-Class Mail:
Lana Mae Franks
102 Third Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Kara W. Haggerty
Attorneys for Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ,~~ ~ PENNA.
No. 01 -2711 Civil Term
VERSUS
b~a MaB Franks
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
~ II: ~'~ '
~ ~ow, o~/~ , ~00, ,,~,~o~~
DECREED THAT J~F~¥ ~- ~mmk~ , PLAINTIFF,
AND ~n~ ~ FTa~k~ , 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;
ATTEST: J '
~ PROTHONOTARY