HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-4869 SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
KATHLEEN A. KARRASCH,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER J.
1. The
Third Street,
17007.
2.
Butterchurn Lane,
Pennsylvania 17007
3. Plaintiff
Daniel J. Karrasch
date of birth 3/23/95.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
KARRASCH,
Defendant
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
Plaintiff is Kathleen Karrasch, residing at 12lA
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
The Defendant is Christopher Karrasch, residing at 3
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County,
seeks custody of the following children:
date of birth 3/25/91 and Scott M. Karrasch,
4. The child
with both parents,
the Plaintiff.
5. During
is presently
although the
in a shared custody situation
children primarily reside with
the past five years, the children have resided
with both parties at 3
March 5, 2001. From March 5,
children have resided with the
From August 1, 2001, through
resided on and off with both parties.
Butterchurn Lane in Boiling Springs until
2001 through August 1, 2001, the
Defendant at 3 Butterchurn Lane.
the present the children have
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
6. The mother of the children is the Plaintiff. She
currently resides at 12lA Third Street, Boiling Springs,
Pennsylvania
7. She is married.
8. The father of the children is the Defendant. He
currently resides at 3 Butterchurn Lane, Boiling Springs,
Pennsylvania.
9. He is married.
10. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that
of mother. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following
persons: None.
11. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that
following
of father. The Defendant currently resides with the
persons: None.
12. Plaintiff
or in another
custody of the
term and number,
applicable.
has not participated as a party or witness,
capacity, on other litigation concerning the
children in this or another court. The court,
and its relationship to this action is: Not
proceedings
13. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the child pending in a court of this Commonwealth['
The court, term and number, and its relationship to this action
is: Not applicable.
14. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
who has physical custody of the children or claims
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children. The name and address of such person is: Not
applicable.
15. The best interest and permanent welfare of the
children will be served by granting the relief requested because
the children have lived with Plaintiff all of their natural
lives, with the exception of the past few weeks, which has been
arbitrarily controlled by the Defendant. The Plaintiff has been
their primary caregiver throughout their lives and has a stable
home in the same school district along with Defendant.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child
have
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of
child have been named as parties to this action. All other
named below, who are known to have or claim a right to
custody or visitation of the child will be given notice of the
pendency of this action and the right to intervene: None.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant Plaintiff,
Kathleen A. Karrasch, custody of the children, or in the
alternative, to enter a shared legal and custody situation with
the children.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SHUF/~ ~ER & LINDSAY
Attorney I.~D. #53147
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
not
the
persons,
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26W. High Slreet
Carlisle, PA
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
~. ~rrasch
KATHLEEN A. KARRASCH
PLAINTIFF
V.
CHRISTOPHER J. KARRASCH
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-4869 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 29, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at.8:30 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Jacqueline M. Verney. Esq._~p
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
SEP 6
KATHLEEN A. KARRASCH,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2001-4869 CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER J. KARRASCH,: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant :
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2-7' da of .Y~o~'t,...4~.r ,2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custod~ Concd~ati(m Report, ~t is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Kathleen A. Karrasch, and the Father, Christopher J.
Karrasch, shall have shared legal custody of Daniel J. Karrasch, bom March 25, 1991 and
Scott M. Karrasch, bom March 23, 1995. 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 her health, education and religion.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody of the children on
the following schedule:
A. Beginning October 13, 2001, altemating weekends from Saturday at 9:00
a.m. to Monday morning when Mother will put the children on the school
bus.
B. Every Sunday after church to Monday morning when Mother will put the
children on the school bus.
C. Every Wednesday after work to Thursday morning when Mother will put
the children on the school bus.
parties.
The parties shall share the Thanksgiving holiday at times agreed by the
5. The parties shall alternate the Christmas holiday. Block A shall be from
12:00 Noon Christmas Eve to 12:00 Noon Christmas Day and Block B shall be from
12:00 Noon Christmas Day to 12:00 Noon December 26. Father shall have Block A in
odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years. Mother shall have Block A in
even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years.
6. 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,
cc: Johnna J. Kopecky, Esquire, for Mother
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, for Father
KATHLEEN A. KARRASCH,
Plaintiff
SEP 2 6 001
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
i CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: 2001-4869 CIVIL TERM
:
CHRISTOPHER j. KARRASCH,: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
Defendant :
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
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 is the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
Daniel J. Karrasch
Scott M. Karrasch
DATE OF BIRTH
March 25, 1991
March 23, 1995
CURRENTLY 1N CUSTODY OF
Father
Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on September 26, 2001,
with the following individuals in attendance: Mother. Kathleen A Karrasch
with her counsel, Johnna J. Kopeckv, Esnuiro e-*~. ~ .... ' , was present
~ ,~ ~. -,~u~, ~rtrlstopher J. Karrasch, was
present with his counsel, Thomas S. DieM, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Y ciliator