HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2844RANDI A. LONG~ :: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PlaintiFf' :: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:: PENNSYLVANIA,
v. :: 9TM JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :: No. 01-2844
DeFendant :: CIVIL ACTION - CUSTQDY
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this
Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without
you and a judgement may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE· IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICES SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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RAND! A. LONG, :: [N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:: PENNSYLVANIA,
v. :: 9TM JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CLARENCE S. LONG, HI, :: No. 0 i-2844
Defendant :: CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER ·
NOW COMES, the Defendant, CLARENCE S. LONG, HI, pursuant to 1915· 1 et
seq. of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure to petition this Honorable Court for a
change in the custody order entered in the above-captioned action· Defendant requests
that this Honorable Court grant Defendant primary physical custody and shared legal
custody of the minor children, Alexandria P. Long and Catelyn S. Long. In support of
this petition, Defendant assert the following:
1. Defendant, CLARENCE S. LONG, III, (hereinafter Father) is an adult
individual residing at 7081 Spring Road, Shermans Dale, Perry County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff, RANDI A. LONG, (hereinafter Mother) is an adult individual
residing at 67 Country View Estate, Upper Frankford Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania·
3. The subject children of this action, ALEXANDRIA P. LONG was born
February 10, 1992 and CATELYN S. LONG was born February 22, 2000.
4. A custody conciliation conference was held on May 17, 2001 in Attorney
Dawn Sunday's Office.
5. A custody order was executed by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. on June
21, 2001. A follow up conference was held in Attorney Sunday's office on
October 23, 2001 and a custody order was executed by the Honorable J.
Wesley Oler, Jr. on November 2, 2001. A true and correct copy ofthe
Custody Conciliation Summary Report and Custody Order of November 2,
2001 are attached hereto and Marked Exhibit "A".
6. Since the entry ofthe within mentioned custody order, there has been a
significant change of circumstances that directly and substantially impacts the
parties' respective custody rights. These changes in circumstances are as
follows:
a.) Defendant believes that the minor children are not beJng
properly cared for.
b) The minor children are not being bathed properly or often and
their appearance is unkempt.
c) The minor child, Alexandria, has two incidents of lice
infestation.
d) Defendant believes that the minor children are not being fed
properly and healthy.
e) Alexandria's grades in school have plummeted and are now
very poor.
f) The teacher and counselor at the minor child's school have
expressed concern to the Defendant over the minor child's
appcarance,ability to perform in class and behavior.
g) Defendant believes that the minor children do not have proper
supervision or discipline.
7. The minor children are not presently being raised in a safe and stable
environment.
8. Father is better able to provide a safe, stable and loving environment in which
to raise the child.
9. Defendant seeks primary physical custody and shared legal custody of the
minor children.
10. Defendant prays that this Honorable Court grant the relief requested because
said reliefwill serve the best interest of the children.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respeetfi~lly requests that this Honorable Court ~ant
him primary physical custody and shared legal custody of the minor children,
ALEXANDRIA P. LONG and CATELYN S. LONG.
Respectfully submitted:
/ ~ttomey for Defendant
Barbara L. Wevodau, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 85673
P.O. Box 264
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(7 ~ 7) SS2-SSS3
RANDI A. LONG~ :: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:: PENNSYLVANIA,
V. :: 9TM JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :: No. 01-2844
Defendant :: CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
V~RIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the attached PETITION FOR
MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of ! 8 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Clarence S. Long, IH
RANDI A. LONG. :: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:: PENNSYLVANIA,
v. :: 9TM ~-DICIAL DISTRICT
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :: No. 01-2844
Defendant :: CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
l, Barbara L. Wevodau, Esquire, hereby certify that, on this date, a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody was served upon Jane
Alexander, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, RANDI A. LONG, by mailing a certified
tree copy via first class mail from the New Bloomfield Post Office, New Bloomfield,
Pennsylvania to the following address:
Jane M. Alexander, Esq.
148 S. Baltimore Street
P.O. Box 421
Dillsburg, PA 17019-0421
R,.._~... _elct fully Submitted,
f~t~o~n~y for Defendant
Barbara L. Wevodau, Esq.
Supreme Court ID# 85673
P.O. Box 264
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-8883
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas is required by law to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having
business before the Court, please contact my 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.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
RANDI A. LONG, Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
:
: NO.
VS.
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
]~OTIC-F- TO DF. FEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so,
the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered
against you by the Court. A Judpjnent may also be entered against you for any other claim
or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in
the office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House, One Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
RANDI A. LONG, Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
:
: NO.
VS.
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se lc avisa que
st no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decrcw de divorcio o anulamiento pucde
set emitido en su contra pot ia Corte. Una decision puedc tambien set emitida en su contra
pot cuaiquier otra queja o compensacion reciamados pot el demandant. Usted puede perder
dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimicnto irrep, arablc del
matrhnonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de conse, leros
matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotry, en la Cumberland County
Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DER.ECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI
NO TIENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
RANDI A. LONG, Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
:
: NO.
VS.
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
/".~)., _ . j ,200l, comes
AND NOW, this ~~ay of _ ~ .~- ~-,'~-~- -
Complaint upon a cause of action of which the following is a statement.
1. Plaintiff is Randi A. Long, 32 years of age, who currently resides at 6'/Country
View Estate, Upper Frankford Township, Cumberland County, Newville, Pennsylvania,
17241.
2. Defendant is Clarence S. Long, III, 36 years of nge, who currently resides at '/081
Spring Road, P. O. Box 61, Sbermans Dale, Pennsylvania, 1'/090.
3. Plaintiff nnd Defendant hnve both resided in the Commonwealth of pennsylvania
for at least six (6) months prior to the filing of the Complaint in Divorce.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 28, 1992 in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
5. There were two (2) children born between the parties, Alexandrea P. Long, age 9
years, born February 10, 1992 prior to marriage and Catelyn S. Long, age 1 year, born
February 22, 2000 during the marriage.
6. There were no prior actions in divorce or annulment commenced by the parties.
7. The parties have not entered into a written agreement as to alimony, counsel fees,
cost and property division.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that the
Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
9. While the parties were domiciled within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and
through no fault of Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, the Defendant, in violation of
the marriage vows and the laws of the Commonwealth, has offered such indignities to the
person of the Plaintiff as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
10. The allegations of Paragraph one (1) through nine (9) are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
11. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
12. The allegations of Paragraph one (1) through nine (9) and Paragraphs ten (10)
and eleven (11) are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal during
marriage.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of
said property. ' "e divide all
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your ttonoram Court to equitably
marital property of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate and for such further relief as the
Court may deem equitable and just.
.C,,_O_MPI-AINT FOR._C_USTODY
15. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical and joint legal custody of the following
children, Aiexandrea P- Long, age 9 years, born February 10, 1992 and Catelyn S. Long,
age I year, bom February 22, 2000.
Long, was born between the parties prior to
16. The first child, Aiexandrea P.
marriage and the second child, Catelyn S. Long, was born between the parties during this
marriage.
17. The children are presently in the custody of the Plaintiff.
18. The children have resided with the Plaintiff and Defendant from 1995 to 1997 at
25 W. Big Spring Avenue, Apartment 1, Newville, PA.
From 199'/to 1999 Plaintiff, Defendant and the children lived at 820 York Road,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
From April 16, 1999 to April 16, 2001 Plaintiff, Defendant and the children lived at
6'/Country View Estate, Newville, PA 17241.
From April 16, 2001 to date Plaintiff and both children lived at 6'/Country View
Estate, Newville, PA 17241.
19. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural mother.
20. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural father.
21. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or as a witness, or in any other
capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of these children in this or any other
Court. no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
22. The Plaintiff has
pending in any other court within this Commonwealth.
23. The Plaintiff knows of no other persons, not a party to these proceedings, who
has visitation or custody rights with respect to the children.
24. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will he served by
granting the Plaintiff primarY physical custody and joint legal custody because with partial
visitation to Defendant on the second weekend of each moth. The Plaintiff is able to provide
the children with a good environment and proper care of the children and has, during the life
of the children, been the primarY care giver particularly since the Defendant moved out.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant her primary
physical custody of the subject children with reasonable rights of visitation to the Defendant
and that the Defendant shall not use alcoholic beverages when he has custody of the children
and he shall not remove the children from the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Courts.
Respectfully Submitted,
/l~ne M~ Al~'xa~r, .~..s.~mre
· ' ' Plamtm
/ ~torneY for theJ~
( liD. No. 07355
i ~4g S. Baltimore Street
', oDillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 4324514
Verificati ~a
I verity, thai the statements made in this Complainl in Divorce .'ire true and correct. I
understand that false statemetlts herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: , /
Randi A. Long
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
S.S
COUNTY OF YORK
Betbre nle. the undersigned officer, a Notary Public. n'~ and for the said
Commonwealth and County. Personally appeared Randi A. Long who. being affirmed
according to law, deposes and says thai the l~cts and matters set I~rth in the fi~rcgoi~g
Complaint are true and correct to lhe best of her knowledge, intbrmation and belicl'.
Randi A. Long
Sworn to and subscribed belhre
me this day of
" ~ 2~)1
Notary Public '
Ii l'illl~ ill!l]~ ,, i :l' l. i :'. ,
RANDI A. LONG
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF
V. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CLARENCE S. LONG, III
DEFENDANT : 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW. Thursday, May 17, 2001 . upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear betbre Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. . the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, M,,~h.n~e_tburg' PA 17055 on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 11:30 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an;ffort 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: /s/ Dawn S. .qu,,day. Esa. ~
Custody Conciliator -
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or bearing.
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
RANDI A. LONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
:
VS. : NO. 01-2844 CIVIL TERM
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, Ill, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SF. RVICI~
AND NOW, this of
appeared Jane M Alexander, Esouire whn ...... '? · t'~'-i ,2001 personally
~ ...... ~wcars accoraing~to law, that a true and correct
copy of a COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY was caused to be served by
certified mail with return receipt requested upon the said,
Clarence S. Long, Ill
7081 Spring Road
P. O. Box 61
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
on MaY_J_7.~!0~ by leaving the same at the Dilisburg Post Office with postage pre-paid
thereon as evidenced by the mailing receipt and return receipt hereto attahced and made a
part hereof.
,../ /Attorney I.D. #07355
· ' / 148 S. Baltimore Street
~J Diilsburg, PA 17019-O421
(717) 432-4514
Sworn and subscribed before
me this ,~7..,~'~ day of
~,'~J,~'~ ,2001.
Notary i lio/ '
I ~.,."?. reminder,. _Na]my pllblo I
/ .._ _~,.au~g Bom, York (2mjb;
RANDI A. LONG. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PI.EAS
Plainliff : OF CUMBERLAND COLIN'FY. PA
VS. : NO. 01-2844 CIVIL TERM
CLARENCE S. LONG. Iii. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defcndan~ : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
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.... =nent fnformation concerning the O~ildren who are the
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subjects of this l~t~atlO~ ~s a~ ~
A~exanc~a P* ~ ~el~uaL-~ ].0~ 1992
Ca~e~n S. Long ~ebL'uaw 22, 2000 ~o~eF
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--Date Custody Conciliator
RANDI A. LONG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this '~ ~ ~ day of ~ ~ x~ t~ --/oc] , 2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated June 21, 2001 is vacated and replaced with this Order.
2. The Mother, Randi A. Long, and the Father, Clarence S. Long, IIl, shall have shared legal
custody of Alexandria P. Long, born February 10, 1992, and Catelyn S. Long, born February 22, 2000.
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding their 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 Child~n.
4. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children on alternating weekends from
Friday at 7:00 p.m. (when the Father shall pick up the Children at dance class), through Sunday at 6:00
p.m., beginning October 26, 2001.
5. The parties shall share or alternate having custody ofthe Children on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
run from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and Segment B, which shall run from
8:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve through 8:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. In odd numbered years,
the Mother shall have custody during Segment A and the Father shall have custody during
Segment B. In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody during Segment A and
the Mother shall have custody during Segment B.
B. THANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which
shall run from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Segment B, which shall
run from Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 p.m. through the Friday following Thanksgiving at 8:30
p.m. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody during Segment A and the
Father shall have custody during Segment B. In even numbered years, the Father shall have
custody during Segment A and the Mother shall have custody during Segment B.
C. EASTER: The party who has custody of the Children under the regular custody
schedule on Easter shall have custody on the holiday.
D. MEMORIAL DAY/LABOR DAV: The Father shall have custody of the Children
every year for the Memorial Day holiday from Sunday at 8:00 p.m. through Memorial Day
at 7:00 p.m. The Mother shall have custody of the Children every year for the Labor Day
holiday from Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. through Labor Day at 7:00 p.m.
E. INDEPENDENCE DAY: The Independence holiday shall run from 9:00 a.m. on July
4th through 9:00 a.m. on July 5th. The Mother shall have custody over the holiday in even
numbered years and the Father shall have custody in odd numbered years.
F. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER,S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the Children
every year on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and the Father shall have
custody of the Children every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
G. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
6. The Father shall be entitled to have custody of the ' .
school break for two non-consecutive wee , .; C.hlldren every year dunng the summed, er
ks upon providing a~ least 30 days advance notice to th
Mother. In the event either party intends to take the Children on vacation, that party shall provide
advance notice to the other party of the address and telephone number where the Children can be
contacted.
7. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the Father shall provide all transportation for
exchanges of custody to and from the Mother's residence, with the exception of the exchanges of
custody on Fridays, when the Father shall pick up the Children at dance class.
8. The Father shall ensure that the Mother has a current work telephone number and home
telephone number where the Father can be contacted in the event of an emergency or to discuss issues
relating to the Children.
9. The parties shall communicate directly with each other concerning issues affecting the
Children without the involvement of or interference by third parties.
10. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication during his or her periods of
custody. Each party shall ensure that third parties having contact with the Children comply with this
provision during his or her periods of custody.
11. Neither party shall take the Children to a tatoo parlor for extended periods of time during
his or her periods of custody.
12. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Children from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third
parties having contact with the Children comply with this Provision.
13. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the Provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
·
~esley Oler, SrFj --""'~-~ ,,
cc'..lane M. Alexander, l~squire - Counsel for Mother
Daniel McGuire, Esquire- Counsel for Father ~ ~,,~J~ /I-(,-o/
RANDI A. LONG,
Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
VS.
: 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPOR
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1.
as follows:The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of this litigation is
NAME DATE OF BIRTH ~CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Alexandria E. Long February I 0, 1992 Mother
Catelyn S. Long February 22, 2000 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 23, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Randi A. Long, with her counsel, Jane M. Alexander, Esquire, and the
Father, Clarence S. Long, III, with his counsel, Daniel McGuire, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry ofan Order in the form as attached.
Date
awn S. Sunday, EsquireS/'
Custody Conciliator
RANDI A. LONG : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
01-1844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CLARENCE S. LONG, III :
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, Thursday, May 16, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. S..nda~,, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, M~h..;*~h~rg, PA 17055 on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 10:00 AM
for a Pre=Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
pli rd by th
if this cannot be accom shed, to define and narrow the issues to be hea e 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 ali existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: I~1 Dawn $..¢,,,,,l~_y. Esq, ~ko
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 A'I'TORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATFORNEY 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
RANDI A. LONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
,'
VS,
: 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, thia Z'"~ day of ~ ~l , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
I. The prior Order of this Court dated November 2, 2001 shall continue in effect.
2. Based on representations and documentation presented by the Mother at the Conciliation
Conference and the fact that the Father was not in attendance, the Father's Petition for Modification is
dismissed.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Barbara L. Wcvodau, Esquire- Counsel for Father
Jane M. Alexander, Esquire-Counsel for Mother
RANDI A. LONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
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
Alexandrea P. Long February 10, 1992 Mother
Catelyn S. Long February 22, 2000 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on June 26, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Randi A. Long, with her counsel, Jane M. Alexander, Esquire, and the
Father's counsel, Barbara L. Wevodau, Esquire. The Father, Clarence S. Long, III, who filed this
Petition for Modification, did not attend the Conference for reasons unknown to his counsel.
3. The issues raised by the Father in his Petition were discussed at the Conference and the
Mother offered documentation from Alexandrea's school, physician and counselor in direct response
to the Father's allegations.
4. As the Father did not attend the Conference, no further Order addressing the custody
arrangements is necessary at this time except to dismiss the Father's Petition for Modification, if
deemed necessary by the Court.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
RANDI A. LONG, :: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
::
v. :: NO. 01-2844 CIVIL TERM
CLARENCE S. LONG, Ill, ::
Defendant :: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
AND NOW, Barbara L. Wevodau, Esquire, hereby enters her appearance for the
Defendant in the above-captioned case·
Date:~,~~
· · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
RANDI A. LONG, ..
Plaintiff :: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
· · NO. 01-2844 CIVIL TERM
...
CLARENCE S. LONG, IH, ::
Defendant :: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
AND NOW, Barbara L. Wevodau, Esquire, hereby enters her appearance in thc
above-captioned case.
E q.
RANDI A. LONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, :
III, :
Defendant : NO. 01-2844 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY PETITION FOR
SPECIAL RELIEF AND PETITION FOR
CIVIL CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1~t day of April, 2003, upon consideration of the attached letter
from Barbara Wevodau, Esq., attorney for Defendant, the hearing previously scheduled
for April 3, 2003, is rescheduled to Thursday, June 26, 2003, at 10:45 a. m., in Courtroom
No. 1, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
/
J. ,Wesley Oler,"Jr., n J.
Jane M. Alexander, Esq.
148 S. Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Attorney for Plaintiff
Babara Wevodau, Esq. ~ /tvt~-~t ~g. 0 ~- 0-~
26 E. Main Street (~W'-" '
P.O. Box 459
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Attorney for Defendant
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~NDI A. LONG, : IN THE COURT OF CO~ON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
V. :
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent: NO. 01-2844 CIVIL TE~
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 26th day of June, 2003, upon
consideration of the Emergency Petition for Special Relief
and Petition for Civil Contempt in the above-captioned matter
and following a hearing, the Court finds that the Defendant
has at least in a technical sense intentionally, voluntarily,
and willfully failed to comply with the order of court
herein, and he is consequently adjudicated in contempt.
The sanction of the Court is that the
Plaintiff be compensated in terms of lost time with the
parties' child, A~exandria P. Long (date of birth February
10, 1992) in the amount of two and a half days, said period
to be selected at Plaintiff's option, and that Defendant pay
to Plaintiff the sum of $50.00 for filing fees and $200.00
for attorney's fees.
The parties are a~onished to follow the terms
of the order hereafter.
By the Court,
~~ ~Wesley O e~'~Jr'' J]
~ne M. Alexander, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
~arbara L. Wevodau, Esquire
For the Defendant
:lfh
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
RAND! A. LONG, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff/Petitioner :
:
VS. : NO. 01-2844
:
CLARENCE S. LONG, IIL :
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL REI.IEF
.AND
PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT
TO, ,T. th s of . -003 comestbe
Plaintiff/Petitioner. Randi A. Long. by and through her a~tton(ey. Jane M. Alexander. Esquire, who
respectfully represents:
[. Plaintiff/Petitioner, Randi A. Long, is the natural mother of two (2) minor children.
Alexandria P. Long. born Februa~. 10, 1992 and Catelyn S. Long. born FebruaD, 22, 2000.
2. Defendant/Respondent, Clarence S. Long, III, is the natural father of the said two (2) minor
children.
3. That on November 2, 200 I. Judge J. Wesley Oler, Jr. entered an order awarding
Plaintiff/Petitioner primary physical custody of the children, Alexandria P. Long and Catelyn S. Long. A
true and correct copy of the order marked Exhibit "A" is at~ached hereto and made a part hereof.
4. Defendant/Respondent filed a Petition for Modification of the custody order May 2002. A
conciliation conference was held on June 26, 2002 before Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire. His petition was
dismissed. A copy of Conciliation Summary Report marked Exhibit "B" is attached hereto and made a
hereot;
5. Defendant/Respondent has willfully failed to abide by the order in that he did not return his
daughter. Alexandria, to the Plaintiff/Petitioner on Sunday'. March 23. ~-003 in compliance with
paragraph 4 of said order.
6. Defendant/Respondent, based on allegations of abuse made by Alexandria against
PlaintiflTPetitioner. reported the ab[,se to Children and Youth Services of Perry County on Marcl~ 2 I,
2003. The allegations were investigated by Children and Youth Services on March ~-2, 2003 by Jeff
Wickard of the Cumberland County Children and Youth Services.
7. After the investigation Plaintiff/Petitioner was requested to allow Alexandria to remain with
Defenda,~t/Respondent until close of school, March 24, 2002 in order to allow the paper work to be
completed. She agreed.
8. Defendan'dRespondent was advised that Alexandria should be put in her school on Monday
and returned to Plaintiff/Petitioner Monday evening. Defendant did not put Alexandria in school nor
return her to Plaintiff/Petitioner.
9. Det'endant/Respondent signed a Protection From Abuse Petition on March 24, 2003 which
was filed on March 25, 2003 in the Court of Common Pleas of Perry Counb' to No. 03-278 even though
he was advised the changes were not "tbund." A cop)' of said Petition marked Exhibit "C" is attached
hereto and made a pan hereol:
I 0. The Court declined to sign the temporal. Protection from Abuse Order and schedule a
hearing lbr April 9, 2003. Therefore custody remains with Plaintiff/Petitioner.
I I. Defendant/Respondent has not returned Alexandria to Plaintiff/Petitioner nor has Alexandria
been in school.
12. Defendant/Respondent was in the office of'the Cumberland County Children and Youth on
Wednesday March 26. 2003 and was advised that the), found no basis for his not returning Alexandria to
Plaintiff/Petitioner.
~t'HEREf'ORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner request your Honorable Court that Defendant/Respondent be
held in contempt of court.
.4ND FURTH£RMORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner is respectfidly requesting that her daugbter.
Alexandria. be returned to her immediately and that the Defendant/Respondent be orden~l to pay' all
counsel fees and costs incurred by Plaintiff/Petitioner in regard to this action and should any fines be
levied against Plaintiff/Petitioner because of Alexandria's non-attendance at school Defendant/
Respondent shall be liable for paymen! of said fines.
Resl~ctfullv submitted,
/ All~/rncv I'or Plainlil't' !
/' Atlj~rm..~. I.D. #0735.~
S l~altimor~ Stn.'et
I, ~flls'~rg. pA 17019-O421
x /~7171432-4514
VERIFICATION
! veri~- that the statements made in this Petition are true and comeet. I understand that
~'alse statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
· / Ran~'i A. Ldng .:'
RANDI A.I.(-)NG, IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PI,EA$ OF
I'l;unlilr CUMBERLANI) ('OtINTY, PI!NNSYI.VANIA
vs. 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION I.AW
£.'LAI(EN(.'I..' ,',;. L(JNt.i, III,
I)urend:ml : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
ANI) NOW, Ihis .J.,,.,.~ day or ~w~...~,-.---- , 2(.)01, upon
considcralion el'thc allached Custody Conciliation Report, it is orde~d and directed as follows:
I. Thc prior Order orthis Cou~ dated June 2 I, 2001 is vacated and replaced wilh Ihis Order.
2. Thc Molhcr, Rundi A. Long, and the Father, Clarence S. Long, III, shall huvc shared legal
custody oF Alexandria P. Long, bom February 10, 1992, and Catelyn S. Long, horn Fei)ri ary 22, 2~ff).
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exe~ised .jointly with Ihe olhcr parent, Io make all nmjor
non-emergency decisions u~ecting Ihe Child~n's general well-being including, hut not limiled to, all
decisions rcgardin~ their health, education and religion. Pursuant Io Iht terms or this paragruph, each
parcnl shall hc cnliflcd Io all r~ords and info,alien pc~aining Io Iht Children inclading, but not
limilcd Io, school and medical records and in,om]alien.
3. The Molhcr shall huve prin]ary physical custody o~the Children.
4. The F;~lhcr shull huve pa,ial ph~ical custody of the Children on allemaling weekends from
Friday at 7:00 p.m. (when Iht Falhcr shall pick up Ihe Child~n al dance class), Ihrongh Sanday al 6:00
p.m., hcginning Octobcr 26, 2001.
5. The I)arlies shldl sharc or allemate having custody o~lhc Child~=n on holidays as follows:
fi. ~llRIS'rMfi~: The Chrislmas holiday shall be dividcd inlo Scgmcnl A, which shall
nm Ihm~ ~J:lll) a.ln. unlil 8:30 p.m. m~ Chrislma~ ~ve, ~md Scgm~'nl R. which slmll run Ii'om
8:.~0 p.m. on Christmas Eve Ihroush 8:30 p.m. on Clu'islmus Day. In odd nnmh~r~d years,
Ih~ Molhcr shall huvc cnslody dnring Scgmcnt A and Iht Falhvr shall have cush~dy during
Scgmcnl B. In even numbered yearn, the Falher shall have cuslody during Segmenl A and
thc Molhcr shall have custody during Se~en{ B.
B. 'FIIANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided inlo Scsmcnl A, which
shall run fi'om 9:00 a.m. unlil 8:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Scgmeul B, which shall
run Ihm] Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 p.m. Ihrough Ih= Friduy tblh~wing Thanksgiving al
p.m. In odd numhcrcd years, the Molher shall havc cuslody daring Sugm~nl A and
Father shall have custody during Segment B. In even numbcrcd years, Ihc Fqthcr shall havc
cpslt~dy dL~riq§ ~cgnlcltl A and the Mothcr shall havc custody during Scgmcnl
C. ~AS'I'ER: Thc parly who has cuslody o[ thc Children under thc regular ct~slody
schedule on I~astcr shall have cuslody on the holiday.
D. hII~MOI{IAL DAY/LABOR DAY: The Father shall have custody o1' Ihc Children
c¥cry year ~ur the Memorial Day holiday ~mm Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Ihmugh Memorial Day
al 7:~() i~.m. Thc Molhcr shall huve custody o[tbc Chilth'cu every your I~r Iht I.ahm' I)a~y
holiday ~mm Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. through Labor Day al 7:00 p.m.
~. INDI~PENI)ENCE DAY: Thc Independence holiday shall run [rom 9:00 u.m. ou July
4d' through 9:()0 a.m. on July 5~h. The Mother shall have custody over Iht holiday in cvcu
mmlbcrcd ycal's and thc Father shall have custody ill odd ntllnbcrcd yearn.
F. MOTIIER'S DAY/FATIIER'S DAY: Thc Mother shall have custody of Lhc C'hildrcn
every your on MoLher's Day rmnl 9:00 a.m. unli] 6:00 p.m. and Iht I':alher shall have
cuslody or tile Children every year on Falber's Day ~ro]11 9:00 a.m. uulil G:()(j p.m.
G. Thc holiday cuslody schedule shall supemmle and lake precedence ()vcr Iht regular
cuslotly schcdtllc.
(~. The Fulhcr shall be enLitlcd Io have custody or Ihe Cbildren evcry year durin~ Lhc summcr
sc]mol break fi~r two non-cons~ulive weeks upon ~mvidin~ al least 30 days advance nolicc Io Iht
~olhcr. lu Ibc event eilher pa~y intends lo take the Chi]d~n on vacaLion, IhaL pa~y shall provide
advance m~Licc Io Iht olher parly or Ihe address and telephone nnmher where Ibc Children can be
COlllaCl~d.
?. Unless olherwise a~reed between the pa~ies, Ibe Falber shall provide all Irausporlalion
exchanges ~r cuslody (o and from (he ~oLher's ~sidence, wilh Ihe exception L,r thc exc]mn~es
custody on Fridays, whcn Ibc Father shall pick up Ihe Children 8t dance class.
~. Thc ];alh~r SJlull ellSLl~ Iha[ the ~olller has a cu~enl work telephone nUlllher mid boule
IcIcphonc numbcr whcre (he Falhcr can be contacted ill Ihe event o[ an c]11cr~cncy or Lo discuss issues
rc]aLin~ (~ lhc Chikh'cn.
~). Thc parlies shall communicme dimclly with each oLhcr couccmin~ issues ar~cc(in~ Iht
Children wilheul II~e invelvemem oror interre~nce by Lbi~l pu~ies.
10. ~cilher parly shall consume alcohol Lo Lhe poinl or intoxication durin~ his or hcr periods
cuslody. ~a~h parLy shall ensu~ Iha[ third pa~ies havin~ conlacl ~iLh II~e Children comply will~ Lhis
provision durin~ his or her periods orcus&ody.
I]. ~cilhcr parly shall lake Ihe Child~n te 8 18loo parlor rot cxlcmlcd pcri~d~ ~r lime dnriu~
12. Neither pqrty shall cio or say anything which may estran§e Ihe Chih. lrcn Ii'on1 Ih¢ other
pm'cai, iltjm't: thc ~qsislion esi' the Childron as to the olhcr parent, or hamper Ibc free ami n:ittlrql
dc¥chqmJ~..~ll isl'thc L'hllth'cl~'s ItJvc alld respect Ibr thc other pureqt. Itt)Ih pm'lies shall Ct,sLIS'C Ih:il Ihird
putties hqving contuel with the C'lfildren comply with Ibis provision.
13. This Order is enlered pursuant to an agreement ot' the parties al a Custody Conciliation
Conlbrcnce. The purlies may modify the provisions o£this Order by mutual consent. In the uhseqce of
mutual consent, the lerms of Ibis Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
cc: J:mc M. Alcxandcr, I~scluire _ Counsel For Mother
I')qniel McCitlirc, F'squire - C'ot~nsel for Father
I{^NI)I ^. I.( )N(;, IN TIlE COUX. T OF COMMON I'LF. AS OF
I'hli,lil'£ ClfMFIF. RI.AND (~OI JN'I'Y. I'FNN~YI.VANI^
Ys. 01-2844 CIVIl. ACTION I.AW
r.;I.ARENCI,.' S, LON(;, III, :
l)elbmhml : IN CUSTODY
I{IO1( ,IUI)(,I,..I. Wesley Oler, Jr.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMI¥1ARY REPORT
IN A(?C'(}I{I}ANCE WITII CUMBERLAND COUNTY I{UI,F. OF CIVIl,
I'I{OCI,;I)UEI~. 1915.3-8, the undersigned Cuslody Concilialor submits Ihe ~ollowing rcporl:
I. Thc I~cl'lilletll inlbl'malion co.coming thc Children who are die sahjccls of Ihis liligation is
~ls
~A~II,: I)AI~ OF BIRTII ~UIIIIEN'ri.Y IN CUS'I'OI)Y OF
AIc.xandria I~. I.ml~ February I O, 1992 Molhcr
C'alelyn S. I.on8 Fchraary 22, 2000 Molhcr
2. A (?oncilialion (~onrcrence wns held on Oclol)¢r 23, 2001, wi[h Ihe Following individuals in
~dlendance: The Mother, Rundi A. ~ng, wilh her counsel, Jane M. Alexander, Esquire, nnd Ihe
Falher, Clarence S. I.on~, Ill, with his counsel, Daniel McGuire, Esquire.
3. Thc i)arlics agrced to cntry ornn Order in Ihe form ns altached.
-_
I)ale Dawn S. Sunday, ES(luire~
Cuslody Concilialor
RANDI A. LONG, IN THE COURT OF ('(.)I~IKII~ I'1 I.'..\S t)l.'
Plainti£f CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PI!NN.~YI.VANIA
vs. 01-2844 CIVIL At'TI()N I...\W
CLARENCE S. LONG, III.
Dcfi:ndant IN CUSTODY
PItlOR .JUl)GE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
CUSTODY CONCII,IATION SUI~II~iARY i~.EI'OICI'
IN ACCORDANCE WITll CUIViBERLAND COUNTY I~,UI.E tll,' (:IVII.
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8. Iht undcrsigncd Custody Conciliator submils thc Ibl .wi.? rcp.r~:
I. Thc pcrtincut inlbrmtdion concerning the Children who are Ille subjects ,,1' Ih~n liliu;tliun
as Iblloxvs:
~A~.II,] DA]If OF BIWrll ~UlOiEN'I'LY IN (.'US'I'( ~1}~'
Alcxandrca p. Long February 10. 1992 Mothcr
Culclyn S. Long I~'cbnu~ry 22. 2000 Molhcr
2. A Conciliation Coulbrcncc was held on June 26, 2002, with Iht Ihlh~xvi.~ md~xiduals
attcndance: The Mother, Randi A. Long, with her counsel, Jane M. Alexander. l~squi~c, and
Falhcr's couuscl, Barbara 1.. Wcvodau. Esquirc. The Futher, Clarence S. ..
.~ n:.. III. x~h. filed this
Petition Ibr Modilicalion. did nol allcml the Conl~rence lbr ~asons unknoxvu t~ his
3. The issues raised by thc Father in his P~tition were discussed ut thc ~',,,l~'rc,cc a,d thc
Mother offend documemalion Ii'om Alexandrca's school, physician and c~)tlllsch)r m dh'cot
to thc Father's allegations.
4. As Ihe Father did not altcnd Ihe Confe~nce, no further Order addressinu thc ctlstodv
arrangements is necessa~ at this time except to dismiss the Father's Pclition Ibr M~dilication, (1'
dcemcd necessary by the Court.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquirc~--;~ .........
Custody Couciliator
RANDI ^. I.(~N(~,
I'l.,,hll IN THE COURT OF COMMON Iq.,I:'AS OF
~'11MIIFPI AHII f't, IH'Fy. I'I:NNgYI.VANIA
vs. 01-2844 CIVIL ACTION LAW
('I.AREN{ '1'~ ~. I.ONG. III
I k'fendanl ~ CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
ANI) NOW, Ibis ,2~,s,I day of ~___~,/..
,-- . ............... 2002,
ur)on cc~nsMcralion ol'lhu altached Cuslody Concilialiol] Repo~ ~1 is ordered and directed as I~)Jlows:
I. Thc prior Order of dfis Courl dated November 2, 2001 shall conlinuc in cl'lbct.
2. li;~scd t~n representations and documentation presented by the blolller al thc Conciliation
( '~nlbrence ami file Ihcl I}1111 Ibc Father was nol in allendanee, Ihe Father's I'etilion for Modilicalion is
dJsJ fisscd
BY THE COL~WI'.
y 'OICI', .Ir, j,
ct:: Ilarh.'u'a I.. Wcvodau, I'.'sqtlire .. Cotlnscl for Falller
.I;1~.. [~1..'\lexa,hlcr. I!squi,'c £'ounscI Ibr Mother
CLARENCE S. LONG, III on :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
behalf of minor children, :OF THE 41s'r JUDICIAL DISTRICT
('ATEI,YN S. I,ONG, :OF PENNSYI,VANIA -
:PERRY COUNTY BRANCH
ALEXANDREA P. LONG :NO. 03-278
¥. :P.F.A.
RANDI A. L(kNG
ORDER
AND NOW, March 25, 2003, the Court having received an ex parte request for an
Order, the Court declin~ to sign such Order, but schedules a hearing on the issue of
whether or not a Protection From Abuse Order should issue for Wednesday, April 9,
2003, at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom # 2, Perry County Courthouse, New Bloomfield,
Pennsylvania, at which time both the plaintiff and defendant shall be present for a
hearing. Service of this Order shall be by the Sheriff of Perry County..
Cc: Plaintiff
~efendant
Domestic Violence '
Sheriff "
PS P
Local Police ~ ' .~
' i RTIFIED ,'[ UE COPY
'/ DEPUTY PROTH{JI OTARY
Clarence S. Long I!I on behalf of minor children, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Catelyn S. Long, Alexandrea P. Long : PLEAS FOR THE 41ST
: JUDICIAL DISTRICT PERRY
Plaintiff : COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.-
;
V.
:
i No. O3- 2?$
Randi A. Long :
Defendant i CIVIL ACTION - LAW
i PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in the
following papers, you must appear at the hearing scheduled herein. If you fail to do so, the case
may proceed against you and a FINAL Order may be entered against you granting the relief
requested in the Petition. In particular, you may be evicted from your residence and lose other
important rights. Any protection order granted by a court may be considered in subsequent
proceedings under Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes,
including child custody proceedings under Chapter 53 (relating to custody).
A .hca ng on the matter ~ scheduled for the ~at . c,, in Couruoo~.
You MUST obey the Order that is attached until it is modified or terminated by the court after
notice and hearing. If you disobey this Order, the police may arrest you. Under federal law, 18.
U.S.C. §2265, this Order is enforceable anywhere in the United States. If you travel outside of ibc
state and intentionally violate this Order, you may be subject to federal criminal proceedings under
the Violence Against Women Act. 18 U.S.C. §2262. Violation of this Order may also subject you to
prosecution and criminal penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. In addition, if you are
subject to a FINAL PROTECTION ORDER, you may be prohibited from possessing, transporting,
or accepting a firearm under the 1994 Amendment to the federal Gun Control Act, I g U.S.C. §922
(d) and (g).
SENT YOU AT THE HEARING. THE COURT
WILL NOT, HOWEVER, APPOINT A LAWYER FOR YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. IF YOU
CANNOT FIND A LAWYER, YOU MAY HAVE TO PROCEED WITHOUT ONE.
Coun .ty Lawyer Referral Service
PA LAWYER REFERAL SERVICE
1-800-692-737:5
100 PINE STREET, PO BOX 166, HARRISBURG, PA 17108
PFAD Number: FJ1646779U
Clarence S. Long Ill on behalf of minor : IN THE COURT OF COMMON
children, Catelyn S. Long, Alexandreu P. Long : PLEAS FOR THE 41ST
: JUDICIAL DISTRICT PERRY
Plaintiff : COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v.
: No.
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Randi A. Long : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Defendant :
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Plaintiff's name is:
Clarence S. Long Ill
2. I, ('the Filer), am filing this Petition:
- as Parent of minor Plaintiff(s)
· . Filer's Name is:
Clarence S. Long
Flier s Address is:
7081 Spring Rd.., Shermans Dale, PA 17090
5. Name(s} of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from abuse.
a. Catelyn S. Long
b. Alexnndrea P. Long
6. PlaintiWs Address is: 117 Steelstown Rd., Newville, PA 17:141
7. Defendant's Name is:
Randi A. Long
8. Defendant is believed to live at the following address: · 117 Steeistown Rd., Newville, PA 17241
O. Dcfimdanl's Social Sem,rity Number is:
OlliMlO-(lilllO
10. Defendant's Date of Birth is:
· ~'~-'~? 30, 1969
11. Defenm~_-.?s Place of employment is:
Cz :nputer Learning Network, Meehancisburg, PA
12. Det~p,d:.r: is an adult.
13. The ~:-.i .'.nship between the Plaintiff`and the Defendant is:
· ";7 .',.use
P::r :nts of the same children
14. The Pi::!:-r~if'and the Defendant been involved in the following court actions:
~. Support
F. Custody
15. Other c-.-':~ils of the court action are:
~' "~'2 Cum berland Custody order- Defendant was awarded primary physical custody
:...~ Plaintiff given every other weekend visitation. 2002 Support hearing at
C'-,mberland County Domestic Relations.
16. The de:":.::ciant has not been involved in a criminal court action.
17. Plaintii'? '.nd Defendant are the parents of the following minor child/rea: .
Catelyn S. Long
Age:3
Child's address is: 117 Steelstown Rd., Newviile, PA 17241
· :. Alexandrea P. Long Age: 1 !
Child's address is: 117 Steeistown Rd., Newville, PA 17241
18. There '"~ an existing court order regarding the custody of the PlaintilTs and Defendant,s minor children.
The terms of the order are: 2002 Cumberland Custody order- Defendant awarded primary physical
custody and Plaintiff given every other weekend visitation.
Coumy: Cumberland
.~lnle: PA
i 9. Plaimi'T !s seeking an Order of child custody as part of this petition.
The fel!ewing is a list of the children and where they have live for the past 5 years:
· :.. Catelyn S. Long
For the past 5 years, this child has lived with:
2001-present: 117 Steelstown Rd., Newville, PA 1'7241
1998-2001:67 Country View Estates, Newville, PA 17241
Alexandria P. Long
For the past 5 years, this child has lived with:
2001-present: 117 Steelstown Rd., Newville, PA 17241
1998-2001:67 Country View Estates, Newville, PA 17241
' ~ong
: .'. The f.~.c:s of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
On a~.:.:~ Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at approximately 6:00PM
locati=.~: .~ 17 Steelstown Rd., Newville, PA 17241
The De.*b~.dant and her two children, ages 11 and 3, were watching a movie. The girls got into an
a. rgumer.~ and the three-year-old slapped her older sister. The · ·
sister's mouth shut. The D _ older starer briefly held her younger
cf. became angry and held her eleven-year-old daughter*s mouth shut
and sl.~l.?ped her repeatedly in the face. The eleven-year-old ran hack into her bedroom crying. The
Def. foltowed and grabbed the minor child around her neck and punched her in her face. The Def.
proeee~e.] to slap her in her face again, foUowed by punching the child in her shoulder. The three-
year-o::~ -~ried to intervene on her sister*s behalf. The Def. turned her rage on the three-year-old
and slapped her several times in the face. The n~f yelled at her. eleven.~year-old daughter to pack
her ba~... ~he told her to get out of bet house right now. The minor chdd packed her bags and
called ~er friend to see if she could spend the night. When the minor child came into the living
room wi*.h her backpack, the Def. changed her mind and told her that she was just trying to get
through +.o her.
On Fr.;d_~y March 21 2003 when the Plaintiff picked up his two daughters for a sebeduled weekend
vi.sit, 9e ]?rned of the abuse.against his daughters from his oldest eleven-
wnat e?..t ha ened. T ' :_ . · year old who re orted ...
~ha,~ o,o. _i_p_pet ~. :he P. la.!ntiffobserved, hght bruise mar, on his dan, er', left oho~ .Fi._ ..
........ 0., s cpurteu To ncr luloer that her nose . . oht ......... ~,,..nc. ,
hurt. The Plaint,fY called Perry County Children & ...
Youth =',nd reported the incident to a caseworker. A caseworker came to the residnee on Saturday.
March 22 2003 and interviewed the oldest child. The caseworker also took three pictures of the '
child's ~See. The Plaintiffwas referred to Domestic ¥iolenee Services. . ...... .; ~ ..
-' PHor iP.::i~ents of abuse that the Defendant has committed against Plaintiffor the minor c]~ild)~en.'
(includim~ any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking) are as tbllows:
During me first week of March 2003 (minor child ean't recall exaet date), the Defendant threw her
minor child who is 11, against their refrigerator so that the ehild*s head smacked against it. The
child nl.~o sustained pain in her arm when it hit the handle of the refrigerator door. The Def. also
slapped the child ac~;k~s her face. The child reported this incident to her father's girlfriend, who in
tu .r~., informed the~ ! · later that same night. The Plaintitv---,- ......... ,
,, ,, ~l,-,~c to me cnnu s prin. cip. al and
gm(lance counselor on Monday March 10 2003 because the child had reported the incident] to these
parties as well.
On TIntr~d:ly Fehrnnry 20 2fl03, the Def. lost her temper with her children while tryJnl~ to get them
into the ear. The Def. repeatedly hit her three-year-old daughter in her face once she got her into
the ear sent. The eleven-year-old ran around to the front of the ear and tried to lock it to keep her
mother out. The Def. got into the ear before the doors could be locked. Once in the ear, the Def.
slapped her eleven- year- old repeatedly aeross her faee. The minor eleven=year-old daughter
reported this incident to her school guldnnee counselor.
The Plainti..ffis eoneerned for the safety and welfare ofhis two minor children and '
requests rehef from the court throw-a, o o ..... .. ...... ' at this time
parties, s.. - -, u[~ctmn vrom Anuse oraer on behalf of the minor
22. The police department(s) or law enforcement agencies that should be provided with a copy of the
protection order are:
Newport PSP
23. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
24. Plaintiff is asking the court to ~ exclude the Defendant from the following residence:
7081 Spring Rd., Shermans Dale, PA 17090 (No eviction. Plaintiffand Defendnnt do not li~,e
together).
Owned By:
Carol Dieffenderfer
25. FOR TIlE REASONS SET FORTlt ABOVE, I REQIJEST TIlAT THE COURT ENTER A
O 'ER.'nd A O ,ER T.AT WO ,.D DO
a. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or stalking Plaintiffand/or
minor child/rea in any place where Plaintiffmay be found.
b. 'E"~t/exclude Defendant from Plaintiffs residence and prohibit Defendant from
attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence of the Plaintiff.
e. Award Plaintifftemporary custody of the minor child/ran and place the following
restrictions on contact between Defendant and child/ran:
No contact until court date at which time parties can agree on an arrangement.
d. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiffand/or minor child/rea,
either in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through third persons,
including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiff's school, business, or place of
employment, except as the court may find necessary with respect to pnnial custody
and/or visitation with the minor child/mn.
e. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives and Plaintiff's
children listed in this petition, except as the court may find necessary with respect to
partial custody and/or visitation with the minor child/rea.
Order the police or other law enforcement agency to serve the Deti~ndant with a copy
of this Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for Hearing. The petitioner will inform
the designated authority of any addresses, other than the Defendant's residence, where
Defendant can be served.
VERIFICATION
I veri~y that I am the petitioner as designated in the present action and that
the thcts and statements contained in the above Petition are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements axe made
subject to the Penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
thlsification to authorities
Clarence S. Long III on behalf of minor : IN THE COURT OF COMMON
children, Catelyn S. Long, Alexandrea P. Long : PLEAS FOR THE 41ST
: JUDICIAL DISTRICT PERRY
Plaintiff : COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No.
Randi A. Long :
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant i PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER
Defendant's Name is: Randi A. Long
Defendant's Date of Birth is: July 30, 1969
[3"-~'endant's Social Security Number is: 000-004)000
?':.~me(s) of All protected persons, including Plaimiffand minor children:
I. Catelyn S. Long
2. Alexandrea p. Long
· ~-~,~D NOW, on 25th Day of Maroh, 2003 upon consideration of the attached
P~.'tition for Protection from Abuse, the court hereby enters the following Temporary
O~..'ter:
Plaintiff's request for a temporary protection order is granted.
1. Defendant shah not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any of the above persons in
".ny place where they might be found.
2. Defendant shall be ~ excluded from the residence at:
7081 Spring Rd., Shermans Dale, PA 17090 (No evietiun. Plaintiffand
Defendant do not live together).
:~r any other permanent or temporary residence where Plaintiff or any other person
protected under this Order may live. Plaintiffis granted exclusive possession of
the residence. Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on
the premises of Plaintiff or any other person protected under this Order.
3. Except for such contact with the minor child/ten as may be permitted under
paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT
with Plaintiff, or any other person protected under this Order, at any location,
including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs school, business, or place of
employment. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following
iocations for the duration of this order. '
Newville Elementary School
4, ?-xcept for such comact with the minor child/ren as may be permitted under
paragraph $ of this Order, Defendant shall not contact Plainti~ or any other
:~,'r.;,,. i~n.,-,.~nl .n,'ler Ihi.~ Order. by lelephnne nr by nny miler mennr;, inch,din/:,.
:brough third persons.
$. ?ending the outcome of Ibc final hearing in this matter, Plalntiffis awarded
'empomry custody of the following minor child/mn:
I. Catelyn S. Long
2. Alexandria p. Long
~ntil the final hearing, all contact between Defendant and the child/ren shall be
~!mited to the following:
No contact until court date at which time parties eau agree on an
'~rrangement.
The local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the child/ten are
:neared shall ensure that the child/res are placed in the care and control of the
'qaintiff in accordance with the terms of this Order.
Fhe following additional relief is granted:
- Def_e.nd.a.n.t is pr.o. hibited from having any contact with Plai ' ·
and Plamtafl's ehddren listed :- -~: ..... ntfl~s relatives
· al! tllla pel'lglOn~ except as the con
3eeessary w~th resneet to .~a-,~*. ...... ~ ........ rt may find
· .:hild/ren. ~ ~. · a.m. ~uamuy ann/or vts~mt~on w~th the minor
?..~ certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
?laintiff resides and any other agency specified hercafier:
N'ewpor~ PSP
~. Fhe sheri£f; police or other law enforcement agencies are directed to serve the
Del'endant with a copy of the Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for
Hearing without Prepayment of costs. The Petitioner will inform the designated
~U~tnhOri .fy of any addresses, other than the Defendant's residence, where Defendant
be served. The Prothonotary is directed to file this Petition and Order without
~repayment of costs.
9. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES
ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
l'} THIS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL OTHERWISE MODIFIED OR TERMINATED
BY THIS COURT AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
Defendant is hereby notified that violation of this Order may result in arrest for
ip. direc.t criminal contempt, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or
uf~ ~,~ ~ax months in.jail. 23 Pa.C.S. §6114. Consent of the Plnintifftn Defendant's
r~:'~m to the residence shall not invalidate this Order, which can only be changed or
modified through the filing of appropriate court papers for that pu.~ose. 23 Pa.C.S.
§hi 13. Defendant is further notified that violation of this Order may subject him/her
to state charges and penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to federal
charges and penalties under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. §§2261-
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
T':is Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs
residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where the
d:!'endant may be located. If defendant violates Paragraphs I through 5 of this
Crier, defendant shall be arrested on the charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt. An
a.-.'=st tbr violation of this Order may be made without warrant, based solely on
prcbable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of law
e',~breement.
S~d~sequent to an arrest, the law enforcement officer shall seize all weapons used or
trreatened to be used during the violation of this Order OR during prior incidents of
ai'ase. Weapons must forthwith be delivered to the Sheriff's office of the county
x;'~ich issued this Order, which office shall maintain possession of the weapons until
fi-:.'~her Order of this court, unless the weapon/s are evidence of a crime, in which
c:..;e, they shall remain with the law enforcement agency whose officer made the
a.~'. 2St.
~Y_THECOURT
Judge
Date
Dis,*:ibution to:
PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
LOCAL POLICE
STA ".'E POLICE
SHERIFF
DOK{ESTIC V'~ ~,LENCE
FIIC
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
RANDI A. LONG, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff/Petitioner :
:
VS. : NO. 01-2844
CLARENCE S. LONG, III, :
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
NOTICE AND ORDER TO APPEAR
Legal proceodings have been brought against you alleging you have willfiflly disobeyed an order
of court for custody and visitatiou.
If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in thc following pages, you may but are not
required to file in writing with the court your defenses or objections.
Whether or not you file in writing with the court your defenses or objections, you must appear in
Courtroom..~ ~. I , Cumberland Count' Court House, I Courthouse Square, Carlisle. PA 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR
YOUR ARREST.
If the court finds that you have willfully failed to comply with its order for custody and
visitation, you may be found to be in contempt of court and committed to jail, fined or both.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Curoberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle. PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
BY THE COURT:
Judge