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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVil ACTION - lAW
JEFFREY WilLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
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IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY AND PETITION FOR RELOCATION OF MINOR CHILD
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, BERNADETTE M. YOUNG, by her
attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and makes the following Complaint and Petition for Relocation
in this matter:
1. The Plaintiff is BERNADETTE M. YOUNG, an adult individual who resides at
2228 Canterbury Drive in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is JEFFREY WilLIAM YOUNG, an adult individual who resides in
2228 Canterbury Drive in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant are husband and wife, having been married on 16
May 1987.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of one minor child, Kiersten M.
Young, age 10, born 2 October 1993.
5, Plaintiff seeks an award of
6. The child was not born out of wedlock and at the time of this Complaint, the
child resided with both parents at the marital residence and in the joint legal and physical
custody of both parents.
7. During the past five years, the minor child has resided with the following
persons at the following addresses:
1998 to early August 2004
2228 Canterbury Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
Plaintiff & Defendant
early August 2004 to present
2228 Canterbury Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
primarily with Plaintiff
Philadelphia, PA
8. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or in any other way in any litigation
concerning the custody of the child in this or any other court.
The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this or any other jurisdiction.
Plaintiff knows of no other person not a party to this action already who has
physical custody of or claims to have custody or visitation rights to the said child
COUNT I - COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the averments set forth in the preceding
paragraphs.
9. The best interests of the parties' minor child will be served by awarding primary
physical custody of the child to the Plaintiff, for the following reasons:
A. Plaintiff has been the primary care provider for the child since her
birth; and
B. The Plaintiff and the child have a much closer and more loving
relationship than does the Defendant with the child; and
C. The Defendant has demonstrated, by his conduct, an inability to
properly care for and to meet the needs of the child; and
D. Defendant is not able to provide financially for the child because he
has failed and refused to obtain and maintain employment or otherwise
generate income; and
E. The child's best interests will be served by continuing the child in
the primary care of Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to aware the parties shared legal custody of
the child, to award her primary physical custody of the child, and to set a schedule of the
Defendant's temporary custody of the child.
COUNT II - PETITION TO RELOCATE
10. The averments set forth in the foregoing paragraphs of this Complaint and
Petition are incorporated herein by reference.
11. Defendant has failed or refused to hold employment for a period of two and a
half years. As a result, the parties have not been able to meet their living expenses and
their financial obligations.
12. For the past two and a half years, Defendant has borrowed money and
incurred substantial debt for the parties rather than hold employment and generate
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income. In addition, the Defendant has squandered and misspent the assets of the
parties, thereby rendering their financial condition desperate and insolvent.
13. As a result of Defendant's financial misconduct and mismanagement, the
parties face the loss of their home and their other assets and the prospect of financial
embarrassment.
14. Plaintiff is not able to earn, through her employment, sufficient income in this
area to meet the financial needs of herself and the child.
15. Plaintiff desires to move to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area and live there
with the child. She believes such a move will be in the best interest of the child for many
reasons, including:
A. Plaintiff will be able to obtain more gainful employment and
increase her earnings in the Philadelphia area; and
B. Plaintiff will have the financial assistance of her large family,
including her mother and her siblings, to assist her in these difficult financial
times; and
C. Plaintiff will have the emotional and personal support and
assistance of her family, who can assist her in caring for the child and
meeting her other personal and financial needs until she can recover from the
financial disaster caused to the parties by Defendant's failure to work; and
D. Moving to Philadelphia will enable Plaintiff and the child to have a
new start. away from the embarrassment of the financial difficulties cause
by Defendant and the potential loss of their home and other assets through
foreclosure; and
E. The child will be close to her aunts, uncles, grandmother, and
cousins with whom she enjoys a strong bond.
16. Plaintiff and the child have no close family or other connection to the Central
Pennsylvania area. Now that they are facing the loss of their home and other assets,
there is no reason, financial or personal, for the child to remain in Central Pennsylvania.
1 7. Allowing the child to relocate with Plaintiff will continue the close family
relationship between the mother and daughter with a minimal disruption. The
Defendant's needs to see the child and spend substantial time with her can easily be met
by the court designing a custody schedule, either here or in Philadelphia, which will assure
the Defendant adequate time with the child.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to award her primary physical custody of the
minor child and to grant her request that she and the child relocate to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
I L. Ande
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court 10 # 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, Pa 1 7043
(717} 761-5361
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I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I
understand that any false statements in this document are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. 4904 (unsworn falsification to authorities).
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BERNADETfE M, YOUNG
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V,
04-3842 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective cOlmsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Monday, September 27, 2004
, the conciliator,
at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearinl!;.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is requin:d 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 oftice.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTIl BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUJ'I!TY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of September 2004, pursuant to the Emergency Petition
for Custody filed hereto, it is hereby
ORDERED that Petitioner, Jeffrey Young, shall be granted immediate physical custody
of the minor child as ofthe date of this Order, and Respondent, Bernadette Young, shall be
allowed supervised visits with said child until a Hearing is scheduled in this case, which will be
scheduled for
, 2004, at the Cumberland County
.m. on
Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT:
J.
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this _ day of , 2004, upon consideration of the attached
Petition, it is hereby directed that the above parties and their respective counsel appear before -
, Esquire, the conciliator, at ,
Pennsylvania on the day of , 2004 at .m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody
Conference. At such Conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this
cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court, and to enter into a
Temporary Order. Either party may bring the child who is the subject of this custody action to the
Conference. Failure to appear at the Conference may provide grounds for the entry of a temporary
or permanent Order.
For the Court,
Date of Order:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff/Respondent is Bernadette M. Young ("Respondent") who is currently
believed to be residing at 9209 Pilgrim Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Respondent is the
natural mother of the Minor Child identified in paragraph 3 below.
2. DefendantlPetitioner is Jeffrey W. Young ("Petitioner") whose current address is
2228 Canterbury Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pmnsy1vania. Petitioner is the
natural father of the Minor Child idmtified in paragraph 3 below.
3. The child who is the subject of this proceeding is Kiersten M. Young, born
October 2, 1993 (the "Minor Child"). The Minor Child was born during the marriage of
Petitioner and Respondent.
4. During the entire life of the Minor Child, the Minor Child has resided with the
following persons and at the following addresses:
NAME
ADDRESSES
DATES
Petitioner; Respondent
2228 Canterbury Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A
11/95 - present
5. Other than the Complaint for Child Custody filed by Respondent on August 5,
2004, Petitioner has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another Court. This matter was
scheduled for a Custody Conciliation for September 27, 2004, at 1 :00 p.m. with Melissa Greevy,
Esquire.
Petitioner has no information of a custody proce(~ding concerning the children
pending in a Court of this Commonwealth, other than as captioned above.
Petitioner does not know of a person not a party to these proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
6. The best interest and permanent welfare of the Minor Child wiJI be served by
granting the relief requested because the Petitioner can provide a stable, safe, and secure
environment and can provide for the child's emotional, psychological and spiritual needs.
Further, the child views the Petitioner as a source of stability, a source of love, and a source of
emotional support.
7. On September 2, 2004, Respondent separated from Petitioner. Respondent
removed the Minor Child from the marital residence at this time as well.
8. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent moved the Minor Child to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania without his consent or Court Order.
9. 'Respondent removed the Minor Child from the only home and only school that
she has known without regard for the best interests of the Minor Child.
10. Respondent failed to take the Minor Child to school on September 3, 2004 and
September 7,2004.
11. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent plans to enroll the Minor
Child in St. Jerome's Parish Elementary Schoo!. Respondent p1aclls to take such action without
Petitioner's consent; court approval; and without taking into consideration the best interests of
the Minor Child.
12. Respondent has removed the Minor Child from the marital home and from this
jurisdiction without the consent of Petitioner on several prior occasions. Petitioner believes and
therefore avers the Respondent may again remove the Minor Child from this Court's jurisdiction
if given the opportunity. Accordingly, Petitioner requests that Rf:spondent be granted supervised
visitation only.
13. The Minor Child has lived with the Petitioner at 2228 Canterbury Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for most of her life. Moreover, the Minor Child has attended
school in the Upper Allen School for her entire academic career and has established deep
friendships, and important relationships with her teachers, neighbors and fellow students. The
relationships and friendships have provided the Minor Child with a stable living and learning
environment which has been seriously jeopardized by Respondf:nt's rash actions.
14. The Minor Child while living with Petitioner was active in both her church and
community. Such activities include: cheerleading for St. Joseph's Pee Wee Football
Association, piano lessons, Girl Scouts, CCD classes at St. Joseph's, and church choir at St.
Joseph's.
15. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent, as a result of her move to
Philadelphia, took a job without health benefits. Such action was taken without regard for the
best interests of the Minor Child as Respondent's employment with the Mechanicsburg School
District provided such benefits.
16 . Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the children have been nanled as parties to this action.
All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation
of the children have been given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
None.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Jeffrey Young, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
grant immediate custody of the Minor child to, Petitioner, Jeffrey Young, grant Petitioner
immediate physical custody of Kiersten Young and such other Orders as are deemed just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted,
VAN ECK & VAN ECK, P .C.
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Melissa L. Van Eck, Esquire
Attorney ID No.: 85869
7800 A Allentown Blvd.
Suite B.
Harrisburg,PA 17112
(717)540-5406
VERIFICATION
I, Jeffrey Young, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Emergency Petition for Custody is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this L day of September, 2004, a Rule is issued upon Plaintiff,
Bernadette Young to show cause, if any she has, why Defendant's Emergency Petition for
Custody should not be granted.
Rule returnable 15 days from service.
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
NO. 04-3842
IN CUSTODY
NOTICE
TO DEFENDANT NAMED HEREIN:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RESPOND TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER
WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY
BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court 10 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
NO. 04-3842
IN CUSTODY
ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S EMERGENCY PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, by her attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and
makes the following Answer to the Defendant's Emergency Petition in this matter:
1 through 4. Admitted.
5. Admitted. By way of further answer, however, Plaintiff incorporates herein, by
reference, the averments set out in her New Matter.
6. Denied. Plaintiff denies that Defendant can meet the needs of the child or
provide a stable, safe, and secure environment for her and incorporates herein, by
reference, the averments set out in her new Matter.
7. Denied. The parties had effectively separated long before 2 September 2004.
In early September, Plaintiff went to live in Philadelphia with her family because of the
misconduct of the Defendant and she took the child with her. The averments set out in
Plaintiff's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
8. Admitted. By way of further answer, however, Plaintiff incorporates herein, by
reference, the averments set out in her New Matter.
9. Denied as stated. The child has spent substantial time in Philadelphia with
Plaintiff and her family in the past, is comfortable there, and prefers to live there with
Plaintiff. The averments set forth in Plaintiff's New Matter are incorporated herein by
reference.
10. It is admitted that Plaintiff did not take the child to school in Cumberland
County on those dates but that is because the child has been enrolled in school in
Philadelphia and will attend there.
11. Admitted. By way of further answer, however, Plaintiff states that she took
whatever reasonable action she could to obtain court approval, or the consent of the
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Defendant, before she enrolled the child in school in Philadelphia. The averments set out
in Plaintiff's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
12. Denied. Taking the child to Philadelphia on a temporary basis, until the
custody matter can be resolved, is not removing the child from this court's jurisdiction.
Moreover, Plaintiff is the party who commenced this action and placed the issue of the
child's custody firmly in the hands of this court. Plaintiff has not taken any action which
is injurious to the child and there is no basis to limit her contact with the child. To the
contrary, it is Defendants whose misconduct has disrupted the child's life. The averments
set forth in Plaintiff's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
13. Denied as stated. The child has resided primarily in the care and custody of
the Plaintiff. Plaintiff is the parent that has provided for most of the child's needs and is
the parent who can continue to provide for those needs. The child has developed closer
relationships to the Plaintiff and her family than she has with her classmates or with the
Defendant. The child enjoys a stable home only because of the Plaintiff's care for her.
The averments set out in Plaintiff's New Matter are incorporated herein by reference.
14. It is admitted that the child had various activities while she resided in
Cumberland County. Plaintiff was responsible for arranging most of those activities and
getting the child to and from those activities. The Defendant played no significant part in
those activities. The averments set forth in Plaintiff's New Matter are incorporated herein
by reference.
15. Denied as stated. Plaintiff has made adequate arrangements to care for the
child, including health care coverage. It is the Defendant who has failed, by not holding
gainful or regular employment for a long time, to provide for the child's needs.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays the court to deny Defendant's Emergency Petition and
to allow this matter to proceed in accordance with Plaintiff's original Complaint or, in the
alternative, to award Plaintiff primary physical custody of the child pending further action
in this case.
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NEW MATTER
By way of further answer, Plaintiff submits the fOllowing New Matter:
17. Since the birth of Kiersten, the child which is the subject of this litigation,
Plaintiff has been the primary provider of the child's care. Plaintiff has been the parent
who has been most engaged in providing for the child's needs and in providing the child
with a comfortable and suitable home.
18. Defendant has distanced himself from the family. He has engaged in extra
marital relationships with at least one other woman, has absented himself from the home
for long periods of time to be with the other woman, and has generally neglected his
parental duties with regard to Kiersten.
19. Defendant has failed to make significant financial contributions to the needs of
the family by failing appropriate or regular employment for approximately two and a half
years. During that time, Plaintiff has provided the primary income to meet the family's
needs.
20. As a result of Defendant's failure or refusal to hold appropriate employment or
to contribute financially to the family, the parties have incurred debts which substantially
exceed the value of their assets. Because Defendant has failed to make an appropriate
financial contribution to the family, they are not able to pay their debts and face the loss
of their home, and perhaps other important assets, through default and foreclosure.
21. Defendant has become verbally abusive to Plaintiff in the presence of the child
and his conduct has frightened the child. As a result of Defendant's conduct, she is
fearful of Defendant and unwilling to be alone with him..
22. Plaintiff commenced this action by filing a Complaint on 5 August 2004
requesting this court to grant her primary physical custody of Kiersten and to authorize
her move, with the child, to Philadelphia. To date, no hearing or conciliation conference
has been held on that petition.
23. Plaintiff's petition was assigned to Melissa Greevy, Esquire, to conduct a
conciliation conference. The conciliator scheduled a conference for 27 September 2004
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and, at the request of Plaintiff's counsel, agreed to advance the date to 31 August 2004.
Defendant, however, declined to cooperate so that the conference could be advanced and
instead insisted that the conference not be held until 27 September 2004. As a result,
this court's opportunity to address and resolve the relocation issue prior to the
commencement of school was denied.
24. It is in the best interest of the child Kiersten to remain in the primary physical
custody of Plaintiff. It is in the child's best interest to move with the Plaintiff to
Philadelphia and enroll in school there, where she will have the support, both emotional
and financial, of Plaintiff and Plaintiff's extended family.
25. Defendant, by his conduct, has demonstrated a lack of concern for the child's
best interests and is only interested in using this custody action to compel Plaintiff to
return to the Cumberland County area where she can continue to contribute financially to
his support.
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Samuel L. Andes
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court JD # 17225
525 North 12'h Street
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
(717) 761-5361
J verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I
understand that any false statements in this document are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. 4904 (unsworn falsification to authorities).
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
Defendant
CNIL ACTION '. CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes, Defendant, Jeffrey William Young, by and through his attorney, and
RESPONSE TO NEW MATTER
files the within Response to New Matter and in support thereof ,avers as follows:
17. Denied. To the contrary both parties have shared in the responsibilities with
regard to the care of the minor child. By way of further response, Defendant worked in the
residence for at least seven (7) years. During this time, Defendant took primary responsibility
for family care such as, but not limited to, meal preparation as well as other responsibilities for
the minor child.
18. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant distanced himself from the
family. To the contrary, Defendant Participated in maniage counseling in an attempt to bring the
family closer together. It is specifically denied that Defendant has ever left the family or marital
residence for any period of time exceeding a weekend.
19. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant has been unemployed due to a lay
off for two and one-half years. During this time, Defendant took steps to procure
unemployment compensation and to seek other employment. Defendant has been responsible in
maintaining al1 of the parties' financial obligations during this time. During the two years that
Defendant has been unemployed, Plaintiff was employed with the Mechanicsburg School
District. Plaintiff received a minimal salary, however, her health benefits were the most
important contribution to the family that she provided. Plaintiff has since voluntarily quit this
job for employment that does not provide health insurance for at least three months.
20. Denied. It is specifical1y denied that the parties have incurred debts which
substantial1y exceed the value of their assets. It is specifical1y denied that the parties are not able
to pay their debts and face the loss of their home and other assets through default and
foreclosure. To the contrary, Defendant has maintained all of the parties financial obligations
during this time. By way of further response, Plaintiff has not assisted in meeting the financial
burdens. Plaintiff recently quit her job with the Mechanicsburg School District to move to
Philadelphia to take a lower paying job. Plaintiff's actions have left the parties and the minor
child without health insurance.
21. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff is the one who j;ntentionally argues with
Defendant in front of the minor child despite Defendant's attempts to limit such actions in front
of the child. By way of further response, it is specifically denied that the child is fearful of
Defendant. To the contrary, the child is excited to speak with and spend time with Defendant
and has repeatedly made requests to spend time with Defendant which have been denied by
Plaintiff.
22. Admitted with clarification. It is admitted that this action commenced on August
5, 2004, and that no hearing or conciliation conference has been held to date. However, it should
be noted that neither Plaintiff nor her counsel made any specific request to have this matter heard
by the court prior to her move.
23. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Plaintiff's counsel requested an earlier
conciliation date and that Defendant did not concur with such. However, neither Plaintiff nor
her counsel requested a relocation hearing with the Court prior to Plaintiff's move. Such a
request could have been addressed by the court prior to school starting, but no such request was
made.
24. Denied. It is specifically denied that the minor child's best interest is to remain in
the primary custody of Plaintiff. While in the care of Plaintiff; Defendant has been repeatedly
denied access to the child. Furthermore, Plaintiff and her family have repeatedly proceeded to
hang up on Defendant when he attempts to contact the child via telephone. Such actions have
repeatedly taken place in front of the child. By way of further response, Defendant is the best
person to care for the child because he was the primary care giver when the parties resided
together. Furthermore, Defendant would not attempt to alienate: Plaintiff from the child as she
has alienated him.
25. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff's lack of concern for the child is demonstrated
by her complete disregard for Defendant's relationship with the I~hild when she arbitrarily moved
the child to Philadelphia without either Defendant' or the court's consent. By way of further
response, Defendant does not wish to compel Plaintiff to return to Cwnber1and County.
Defendant has only requested that the child be return the only home and school that she has
known for the last nine (9) years.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Jeffrey William Young, n:spectfully requests this Honorable
Court to grant immediate custody of the Minor child to, Defendant, grant Defendant immediate
physical custody of the Minor Child and such other Orders as are deemed just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
VAN ECK & VAN ECK, P.C.
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Melissa 1. Van Eck, Esquire
Attorney ID No.: 85869
7800 A Allentown Blvd.
Suite B.
Harrisburg, P A 17112
(717)540-5406
VERIFICATIOl'[
I, Jeffrey Young, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Response to
New Matter is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subjf:ct to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: :;~7~.y
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa L. Van Eck, Esquire, counsel for Jeffrey Young, Defendant in the above-
captioned action, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Response to New
Matter was served upon Bernadette Young, by depositing sam'~ in the United States mail, first
class, on September ~ 2004, addressed as follows:
Samuel Andes, Esquire
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
(Attorney for P1aintift)
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Attorney I.D. #85869
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NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
v.
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
HESS, J.--
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1.4-1:. day of (Q if,J~ ' 2004, upon consideration
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Bourtroom Number 4 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the {71:1J day of n~./1/, 2004, at q: 3 C) o'clock
.Lt..M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mother,
Bernadette M. Young, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially
with testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list
of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated
testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
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.M8lissa L Van Eck, Esquire. 7600-A Allentown Blvd.. Suite B. Harrisburg, PA 17112
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NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
v.
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
HESS, J. ---
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this , .. day of Oc.hi,<t , 2004, upon consideration
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Leaal Custody. The parties, Bernadette M. Young and Jeffrey William Young,
shall have shared legal custody of the minor child, Kiersten M. Young, born October 2,
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including,
but not limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of 23 Pa. C. S. ~5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to
share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to
make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. phvsical CustodY. Mother shall have temporary primary physical custody of
the minor child subject to Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as
follows:
A. Effective October 1, 2004, on alternating weekends from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
B. The parties will share transportation responsibility incident to
custodial exchanges by meeting at the McDonalds restaurant at the
Morgantown exit off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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matter.
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4. Teleohone Contact. Mother will have the child contact the Father on his cell
phone for private telephone calls twice weekly, commencing the week of September 27,
2004.
5. The parents will reassure the child that the parents have worked out a
temporary plan so that the child will have regular contact with Father on alternating
weekends.
6. Holidays. The following temporary holiday schedule shall supersede the
regular schedule:
A. Thanksaivina. Father shall have custody for Thanksgiving 2004
from November 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. through November 26, 2004 at 6:00
p.m. Mother will have custody for Thanksgiving from November 26, 2004 at
6:00 p.m. through November 28, 2004. Father's alternating weekend schedule
shall commence December 3, 2004.
B. Christmas. Mother shall have custody for Christmas from the
time of school dismissal through December 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Additional
sharing of the Christmas 2004 school recess will be as directed by further
Order of Court or mutual agreement of the parties.
BY THE COURT:
Dis!: ....5a'~uel L Andes, Esquire, PO Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
.c,.MefiSsa L Van ECk, Esquire, 7800-A Allentown Blvd., Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
04-3842 CIVIL
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this
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day of October, 2004, following conference with counsel
and by agreement ofthe parties, the undersigned finds that Cumberland County has
jurisdiction of the custody dispute in this matter and, in accordance with the order of the
Honorable Robert J. Matthews dated September 28, 2004, the jurisdiction of the Philadelphia
County Court of Common Pleas with respect to the issue of custody is relinquished, A
temporary order of custody is entered of even date herewith.
BY THE COURT,
The Honorable Robert J. Matthews
.,.Melissa L. VanEck, Esquire
F or the Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3842 CIVil TERM
CIVil ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
v.
JEFFREY WilLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
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 child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Kiersten M. Young
October 2,1993
Mother
2. The parties first Custody Conciliation Conference was held on September 27,
2004 following Mother's filing of a Complaint for Custody and Petition for Relocation of
Minor Child on August 5, 2004. There was an attempt to schedule the matter more
promptly. However, Father objected to the August 30, 2004 scheduling date. Subsequent
to the initial filing of the Complaint, counsel for Father filed an Emergency Petition for
Custody on September 7, 2004 through his new counsel. On September 7, 2004, Judge
Hess issued a Rule to Show Cause, returnable within 15 days from service. Plaintiff's
counsel filed an Answer which was verified on September 15, 2004. Present for the
conference were: the Mother, Bernadette M. Young, and her counsel, Samuel L. Andes,
Esquire; the Father, Jeffrey William Young, and his counsel, Melissa l. Van Eck, Esquire.
3. The parties were able to reach a temporary agreement for periods of partial
custody with the Father in addition to some temporary arrangements for the Thanksgiving
and Christmas holidays, pending a custody hearing.
4. Mother's Dosition on custodv is as follows: Mother reports that she enjoys a
closer bond with the child and has been the child's primary caregiver throughout her life.
She reports Father had demonstrated inability to care for the child and inability to provide
income for the family by reason of his unemployment over the last few years. She seeks to
relocate to Philadelphia which she has done over his objection. Mother now resides with
her mother and has obtained employment where she is training to be a pharmaceutical
assistant. Mother's previous work experience was as a teacher's aide in the Mechanicsburg
School District. Mother expects that she will be better able to provide financial support in
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the Philadelphia area than she has in Cumberland County. Following her training, she
expects that she may be able to earn $12.00 to $13.00 per hour. In addition to her mother,
her brother and sister live in the Philadelphia area. The child is presently enrolled in
parochial school. Mother also reports that the child has expressed distress regarding the
parents' verbal disagreements when they were all under one roof.
5. Father's position on custodv is as follows: Father strongly objects to the child
living in Philadelphia. His recollection of the decision to move to Cumberland County was
in part based on the desire to have the child raised in a more suburban setting which he
describes as being more safe than Philadelphia. Father continues to be unemployed and
continues to report that he is seeking employment. Father denies Mother's allegations that
the bills, including the mortgage, are not being paid. He alleges that all of the parties'
financial obligations are up to date. Father points out that the child attended school only in
Cumberland County. He also objects to Mother interfering with the child's participation in
extracurricular activities such as CCD classes, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and church choir
by reason of the move. Father asserts that the child should be returned and immediate
custody be granted to him.
6. The part~es reached an agreement for a Temporary OMing hearing.
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1\10. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
11\1 CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 20' day of December 2004, upon the agreement of the parties
as expressed by the Stipulation of their counsel, we hemby order and direct as follows:
1. This case is returned to the conciliator for further proceedings to arrive at a
schedule of custody for holidays and summer vacations. The conciliator is directed to
schedule a conference and notify the parties for that purpose.
2. The custody provisions of our temporary order dated October 1, 2004, are
hereby confirmed as the order of custody in this case. 'Ne will modify that order to set a
schedule for holidays and summer vacations following the conference of the parties with
the conciliator or upon further stipulation of the parties.
3. The hearing scheduled in this matter for Decelmber 17, 2004 is hereby
canceled.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
1f\1 CUSTODY
STIPULATION
AND NOW come the above-named parties, by theil' counsel, and stipulate and agree
that the court shall enter the attached order to resolve the matters scheduled to be heard
by the court on 1 7 December 2004.
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
The Petition to ModifY Custody Order of Jeffrey W. Young, by and through his counsel,
Van Eck & Van Eck, P.c. for Custody of Kiersten M. Young iis as follows:
1. Petitioner is Jeffrey W. Young ("Petitioner") who currently resides 2228
Canterbury Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Respondent is Bernadette Young ("Respondent") whose current address 9209
Pilgrim Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. The child who is the subject of this proceeding is Kiersten M. Young, age eleven
(11) years, born to the Petitioner and Respondent on October 2,1993.
4. On October 1, 2004, a Temporary Order was entered granting custody as follows:
a. Parties having shared legal custody;
b. Primary physical custody with Respondent;
c. Partial physical custody with Petitioner.
A true and correct copy of this Order is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
5. The October 1, 2004, Order of Court was confirmed via a Stipulated Order dated
December 20, 2004. A true and correct copy of this Order is a.ttached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "8".
6. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent has refused to cooperate
in setting a schedule for custody during the summer months.
7. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent fails to provide him with
the minor child's prescription information or actual medication during his periods of custody.
8. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent purposely interferes with
his relationship with the minor child by refusing telephone contact as set forth in paragraph 4 of
the Temporary Order of Court.
9. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent has refused to provide him
with the information on the minor child's psychologist or include him in the counseling.
10. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent continually uses the minor
child as a means of communication rather than communicating with Petitioner directly. Such
actions place unnecessary burden and stress on the minor child.
11. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that the best interest of the minor child will
be served by granting him primary physical custody for the fonowing reasons:
a. Respondent is failing to abide by the current Order;
b. Respondent refuses to allow Petitioner to exercise his join legal custody of
the minor child; and
c. Petitioner can provide a more stable environment for the minor child.
12. Petitioner requests an Order modifying custody of the minor child such that
Petitioner has primary physical custody and Respondent has partial physical custody.
WHEREFORE, Jeffrey Young, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant him
custody of the child, Kiersten Young, to Petitioner with Respondent having partial physical
custody pending the regular Custody Conciliation procedure and such other Orders as are
deemed just and proper.
Respectfullly submitted,
VAN ECK & VAN ECK, P.C.
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VERIFICATION
1, Jeffrey W. Young, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Petition to Modify Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subjtlct to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG, '
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JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
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TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this I ~ day of Otnb<f , 2004, upon consideration
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. leaal Custodv. The parties, Bernadette M. Young and Jeffrey William Young,
shall have shared legal custody of the minor child, Kiersten M. Young, born October 2,
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the child'is general well-being including,
but not limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of 23 Pa. C. S. 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school
records. the residence address of the child and of the othl~r parent. To the extent one
parent has possess'lon of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to
share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to
make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. Mother shall have temporary primary physical custody of
the minor child subject to Father's rights of partial custody which shaH be arranged as
follows:
A. Effective October 1, 2004. on alternating! weekends from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
S, The parties will share transportation re!sponsiblllty incident to
custodial exchanges by meeting at the McDonalds restaurant at the
Morgantown exit off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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4. Telephone Contact. Mother will have the child contact the Father on his cell
phone for private telephone calls twice weekly, commencin~l the week of September 27,
2004.
5. The parents will reassure the child that the parents have worked out a
temporary plan so that the. child will have regular contac;t with Father on alternating
weekends.
6. . Holidavs. The following temporary holiday schedule shall supersede the
regular schedule:
A. ThanksaivinQ. Father shall have custody for Th nksgiving 2004
from November 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. through November 2 . 2004 at 6:00
p.m. Mother will have custody for Thanksgiving from Nove ber 26, 2004 at
6:00 p.m, through November 28, 2004. Father's alternclting w ekend schedule
shall commence December 3,2004.
B. Christmas. Mother shall have custody for Chr stmas from the
time of school dismissal through December 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Additional
sharing of the Christmas 2004 school recess will be as dir cted by further
Order of Court or mutual agreement of the parties.
BY THE COURT:
Disl: Samuel L. Ande., Esquire, PO Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Melissa L. Ven Ec~, Esquire, 7800-A Allentown Blvd., Suite B, Harrtsburg. PA 1711
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this )Llthday of December 2004, upon the agreement of the parties
as expressed by the Stipulation of their counsel, we hereby order and direct as follows:
1. This case is returned to the conciliator for further proceedings to arrive at a
schedule of custody for holidays and summer vacations. The conciliator is directed to
schedule a conference and notify the parties for that purpose.
2. The custody provisions of our temporary ordelr dated October 1, 2004, are
hereby confirmed as the order of custody in this case. We will modify that order to set a
schedule for holidays and summer vacations following the conference of the parties with
the conciliator or upon further stipulation of the parties.
3. The hearing scheduled in this matter for December 17, 2004 is hereby
canceled.
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7800-A Allentown Boulevard, Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - lAW
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WilLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
11\1 CUSTODY
STIPULATION
AND NOW come the above-named parties, by their counsel, and stipulate and agree
that the court shall enter the attached order to resolve the matters scheduled to be heard
by the court on 17 December 2004.
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DEFENDANT
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Monday, July 18, 2005
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at DJ Maulove's, 1901 State St., Camp HilI, PA 17011 on Monday., AUllust 22, 2005 at 9:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or pennanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to tbe conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearine.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/
Melissa P. Gree~~ Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of] 990. For infonnation about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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vs.
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
The Petition to Modify Custody Order of Jeffrey W. Young, by and through his counsel,
Van Eck & Van Eck, P.C. for Custody ofKiersten M. Young is as follows:
I. Petitioner is J efITey W. Young ("Petitioner") who currently resides 2228
Canterbury Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Respondent is Bernadette Young ("Respondent") whose current address 9209
Pilgrim Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. The child who is the subject ofthis proceeding is Kiersten M. Young, age eleven
(II) years, born to the Petitioner and Respondent on October 2,1993.
4. On October I, 2004, a Temporary Order was entered granting custody as follows:
a. Parties having shared legal custody;
b. Primary physical custody with Respondl~nt;
c. Partial physical custody with Petitioner.
A true and correct copy of this Order is attached hereto and ineorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
5. The October 1,2004, Order of Court was confirrt1ed via a Stipulated Order dated
December 20, 2004. A true and correct copy of this Order is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "B".
6. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent has refused to cooperate
in setting a schedule for custody during the summer months.
7. On or about July 4, 2005, Petitioner sent a correspondence to Respondent via
hand delivery indicating the weeks during the summer that he would like to have custody of the
minor child.
8. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent made no attempt to
dispute the request made in his July 4, 2005 correspondence.
9. Petitioner did not have the child per his request during the week of July 10, 2005.
10. Petitioner received custody of the child on July 17,2005 through July 24, 2005.
11. On or about July 24, 2005, Respondent contacted Upper Allen Police Department
to have the child returned to her.
12. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that he was to have custody of the minor
child until August 6, 2005.
13. After a lengthy incident involving the Upper Allen Police Departmenf the minor
child was returned to Respondent on July 24,2005.
14. Since the incident on July 24, 2005, Petitioner be:lieves and therefore avers that
Respondent has been uncooperative in agreeing to additional periods of custody other than those
provided in the October 1, 2004 Order of Court.
15. Petitioner made the request to have the minor child from July 24,2005 to August
6,2005, so that he could celebrate his fiftieth (50th) birthday whh the minor child.
16. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent is purposely interfering
with his relationship with the minor child.
17. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that the best interest of the minor child will
be served by granting him primary physical custody for the following reasons:
a. Respondent is failing to abide by the ClliTent Order;
b. Respondent refuses to allow Petitioner to exercise his joint legal and
physical custody of the minor child; and
c. Petitioner can provide a more stable environment for the minor child.
18. Petitioner requests an Order modifying custody of the minor child such that
Petitioner has primary physical custody and Respondent has partial physical custody.
WHEREFORE, Jeffrey Young, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant him
custody of the child, Kiersten Young, to Petitioner with Respondent having partial physical
custody pending the regular Custody Conciliation procedure and such other Orders as are
deemed just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
VAN ECK & VAN ECK, P.C.
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Melissa L. VanEck, Esquire
Attorney 10 No.: 85869
7810 Allentown Blvd.
Suite B.
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(717)540-5406
VERIFICATION
I, Jeffrey W. Young, verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Emergency Petition to Modify Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
DEFENDANT
04.3842 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
~ day of August, 2005, the merits of the petition
for modification of custody now being set before a conciliator for August 22, 2005, the
petition seeking a hearing to deal with the issue on an emergency basis, IS DENIED.
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
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For Plaintiff
~lissa L. Van Eck, Esquire
For Defendant
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
HESS, J. ---
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this
attached Custody Conciliation
follows:
day of September, 2005, upon consideration of the
Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
1. This Court's Order of December 20,2004 and October 1,2004 are VACATED.
2. Leoal CustodY. The parties, Bernadette M. Young and Jeffrey William Young,
shall have shared legal custody of the minor child, Kiersten M. Young, born October 2,
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including,
but not limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of 23 Pa. C. S. 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to
share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to
make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
3. Physical Custody. Mother shall have temporary primary physical custody of
the minor child subject to Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as
follows:
A. Effective September 16, 2005, on alternating weekends from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
B. The parties will share transportation responsibility incident to
custodial exchanges by meeting at the McDonalds restaurant at the Morgantown
exit off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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matter.
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas shall retain jurisdiction of this
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5. Telephone Contact. Mother will have the child contact the Father on his cell
phone for private telephone calls twice weekly. The non-custodial parent shall facilitate
reasonable telephone contact between the child and the non-custodial parent which contact
shall include use of the child's cell phone, which has been provided by Father. The calls to
the child's cell phone shall not be forwarded to another number. If the child leaves a
message for the custodial parent, that parent shall arrange for the child to promptly return
the call to the non-custodial parent.
6. The following holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule:
A. Thanksgiving shall be divided into two segments, Segment A and
Segment B. Segment A shall be from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at
6:00 p.m. until the Friday after Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. Segment B shall be
from the Friday after Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until the Sunday after
Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment
A and Father shall have Segment B. In even-numbered years, Father shall have
Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two segments, Segment A and
Segment B. Segment A shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day that school is dismissed
for the winter recess until December 26 at 5:00 p.m. Segment B shall be from
December 26 at 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of the winter recess. In odd-
numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment
B. In even-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have
Segment B.
C. AlternatinQ Holidavs. The parties will alternate the following
holidays commencing with January 1, 2006 when Father has custody for the New
Year's holiday: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and
Labor Day. Unless otherwise agreed, the custodial period for these holidays
shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday until 6:00 p.m. the day of the
holiday.
7. Summer. Father shall have custody for purposes of summer vacation from
August 18, 2005 ending either September 2, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. or September 3, 2005 at
5:00 p.m. Additionally, Father will have custody from August 30, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. until
September 4, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. For the summer of 2006: Father shall have custody from
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
July 5, 2006 through August 6, 2006. Mother shall have one custodial weekend during
Father's summer custodial period in 2006. She will select the weekend and give Father
notice of that weekend by May 1, 2006.
BY THE COU~ J
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~Iissa L. Van Eck, Esquire. 7800-A Allentown Blvd., Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
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 child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows: .
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Kiersten M. Young
October 2, 1993
Mother
2. Father filed a Petition to Modify Custody Order on July 12, 2005. A Custody
Conciliation Conference was held on August 22, 2005 with the following individuals in
attendance: the Father, Jeffrey William Young, and his counsel, Melissa Van Eck, Esquire;
the Mother, Bernadette M. Young, and her counsel, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire.
3.
The parties reached an agreement in the
of Order as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-3842
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, by her attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and
petitions the court to modify the custody order in this matter, based upon the following:
1. The Petitioner herein is the Plaintiff and resides at 9209 Pilgrim Lane in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114.
2. The Respondent herein is the Defendant and resides at 2228 Canterbury Drive in
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. The parties are the parents of one minor child, Kiersten M. Young, born 2 October
1993. The child is the subject of prior orders of this court entered on 1 October 2004 and 20
December 2004, copies of which are attached hereto.
4. Plaintiff seeks to modify the present orders to eliminate entirely or significantly
reduce Defendant's periods of temporary custody with the child. Plaintiff believes such a
change will be in the best interest of the child and the reasons for that include:
A. During his periods of temporary custody the Defendant leaves the
child unsupervised for long periods of time. On other occasions, he leaves her
under the care of a relative who is blind and who cannot provide adequate or
proper supervision for the child.
B. The father spends little time with the child during his periods of
temporary custody and frequently has her stay with friends or with the parents
or families of her friends.
C. The Defendant allows the child out in public places, where she is
not safe alone, without adult supervision.
D. The Defendant's house, particularly the bathrooms. are not kept
clean and, as a result, the child refuses to take showers in his home whenever
possible and, upon occasions, goes to her friends homes to shower.
E. Father has introduced the child to a series of girlfriends, many of
whom stay with Father during his periods of temporary custody of the child,
which concerns and upsets the child.
F. Because of the conduct of the Father, the child has experienced
emotional and psychological problems which have required her to obtain
counseling.
Defendant appears to be unaware of these problems, despite repeated attempts of Plaintiff to
make him aware of them, or he appears to simply ignore the problems and make no efforts to
solve or correct them.
5. The child resists spending time with the Defendant and Plaintiff believes that
forcing her to continue to do so is contrary to the child's best interests and her emotional and
psychological health.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to modify its prior orders in this matter to
substantially reduce or eliminate entirely Defendant's periods of temporary custody with the
child.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
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I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I understand
that any false statements in this document are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904
(unsworn falsification to authorities).
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG;
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT O'F COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
NO. 04-3842
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this Uay of December 2004, upon the agreement of the parties
as expressed by the Stipulation of their counsel, we hereby order and direct as follows:
1. This case is returned to the conciliator for further proceedings to arrive at a
schedule of custody for holidays and summer vacations. The conciliator is directed to
schedule a conference and notify the parties for that purpose.
2. The custody provisions of our temporary orderdated-'October1, 2004, are
h~rebydonfirmedas theo'fder of custody in this case. Wewii, ~bdify thato~d'~r to set a
schedule for holidays and summer vacations following the conference of the parties with
the conciliator or upon further stipulation of the parties.
3. The hearing scheduled in this matter for December 17, 2004 is hereby
canceled.
BY THE COURT,
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Distribution:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff)
P.O. Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Melissa L. Van Eck, Esquire (Attorney for Defendant)
7800-A Allentown Boulevard, Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
NO. 04-3842
IN CUSTODY
5TIPULA liON
AND NOW come the above-named parties, by their counsel, and stipulate and agree
that the court shall enter the attached order to resolve the matters scheduled to be heard
by the court on 1 7 December 2004.
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Attorney 'for Defendant LJ
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BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
v.
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
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TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this J sf day of~C.tObeA.. , 2004, upon consideration
of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Leaal Custody. The parties, Bemadette M. Young and Jeffrey William Young,
shall have shared legal custody of the minor child, Kiersten M. Young, bomOctober 2,
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including,
but notlimited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of 23 Pa. C. S. ~5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parenthas possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to
share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to
make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. Mother shall have temporary primary physical custody of
the minor child subject to Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as
follows:
A. Effective October 1, 2004, on alternating weekends from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
B. The parties will share transportation responsibility incident to
custodial exchanges by meeting at the McDonalds restaurant at the
Morgantown exit off the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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matter.
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas shall retain jurisdiction of this
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NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
4. Telephone Contact. Mother will have the child contact the Father on his cell
phone for private telephone calls twice weekly, commencing the week of September 27,
2004.
5. The parents will reassure the child that the parents have worked out a
temporary plan so that the child will have regular contact with Father on altemating
weekends.
6. Holidavs. The following temporary holiday schedule shall supersede the
regular schedule:
A. Thanksaivina. Father shall have custody for Thanksgiving 2004
from November 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. through November 26, 2004 at 6:00
p.m. Mother will have custody for Thanksgiving from November 26, 2004 at
6:00 p.m. through November 28, 2004. Father's altemating weekend schedule
shall commence December 3, 2004.
. B. Christmas. Mother shall have custody for Christmas from the
time of school dismissal through December 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Additional
sharing of the Christmas 2004 school recess will be as directed by further
'Order of Court or mutual agreement of the parties.
Dist: Samuel L. Andes. Esquire, PO Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Melissa L. Van Eck, Esquire, 7800-A Allentown Blvd., Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, August 17,2006
, upon consideration ofthe attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at MDJ Manlove, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA l701l on Friday, September 22, 2006 at 12:30 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled bearinll.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Melissa P. Greevv. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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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
conterence or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania ] 70 13
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs,
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRA W/ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw Melissa L. Van Eck, Esquire of V AN ECK & VAN ECK, P.C., as
counsel of record for Defendant in the above-referenced matter.
Please enter the appearance of John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire, as counsel of record for the
Defendant in the above-referenced matter.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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Melissa L. VanEck, Esquire
Attorney ID #85869
P.O. Box 6662
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-540-5406
Attorney for Plaintiff
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NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
HESS, J. ---
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /0" day of November, 2006, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, this Court's Order of September 5, 2005 is
modified as follows:
1. Mother shall have custody for the weekends of November 3, 2006 and
November 10, 2006. Father shall have custody for the weekends of November 17, 2006
and November 24,2006, The alternating weekend schedule will resume with Mother having
the first custodial weekend commencing December 1, 2006.
2. Father's custodial weekends shall commence on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. and
shall end on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
3. Transportation. The parent receiving custody shall be responsible for
providing transportation incident to the custodial exchange.
4. Father shall be responsible to provide transportation to get the child to her
extracurricular and band front activities, which occur during his custodial time.
5. Mother shall provide Father with a copy of the school materials which are sent
home Wednesday of each school week.
6. Summer. Commencing with the summer of 2007 and summers thereafter, the
parties shall observe the following custodial schedule:
A. Commencing with the first Sunday after school is dismissed for the
summer, Mother shall have custody for two (2) continuous weeks followed by Father
having two (2) consecutive weeks, Mother having two (2) consecutive weeks and
Father having two (2) consecutive weeks. The remaining weeks of August each year
shall be alternated between the parties commencing with Mother.
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6. To the extent that the terms of this Order are contradictory to prior Orders of
Court in this matter, those terms are vacated and replaced with the language contained
herein.
BY THE COURT: Ail...
A. Hess, J.
Dist:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-3842 CIVIL TERM
BERNADETTE M. YOUNG,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
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 child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Kiersten M. Young
October 2, 1993
Mother
2. Mother filed a Petition to Modify Custody Order on August 15, 2006. A
Custody Conciliation Conference was scheduled for November 3, 2006 following requests
for continuance. Attending the conference were: the Mother, Bernadette M. Young, and
her counsel, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire; the Father, Jeffrey William Young, and his counsel,
John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire.
3. The parties reached an agreement in the for f Order as attached.
Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquir
Custody Conciliator
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