HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-4896David E. Richmond,
Plaintiff )
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Tanya Leach, )
Defendant )
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY /
NO. UY- qF9(-
COMPLAINT FOR PARTIAL CUSTODY
1. The plaintiff is David E. Richmond, residing at 203 Potato Road, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013, Cumberland County.
2. The defendant is Tanya Leach, residing at 230 Leeds Road, Newville,
Pennsylvania, 17241, Cumberland County.
3. Plaintiff seeks partial custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence Age
Jordan Ray Leach With Defendant 4 months (DOB 06/03/04)
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Defendant.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Name Address
Tanya Leach 230 Leeds Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, 17241
Barbara Leach 230 Leeds Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, 17241
Craig Fisher 230 Leeds Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, 17241
The mother of the child is Tanya Leach, Defendant, currently residing at 230
Leeds Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, 17241, Cumberland County.
She is single.
The father of the child is David E. Richmond, Plaintiff, currently residing at 203
Potato Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, Cumberland County.
He is single.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of father. Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Sandra Roberts
Relationship
Mother
5. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of mother. Defendant
currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Barbara Leach
Craig Fisher
Relationship
Mother
Mother's paramour
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity,
in other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
granting the relief requested because:
It is in the best interest of the child to have a close, loving relationship with both parents.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant partial custody of the child.
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Law Office of Stephen O. Fugett
8 South Hanover Street
Suite 206
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 258-5517
Fax: (717) 258-5519
Pa. Supreme Court Id. No. 85643
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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.5. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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David E. Richmond
Plaintiff
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Stephen O. Fugett, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, hereby attest that I have, this
29'h day of September, 2004, served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint
upon the persons below and in the manner indicated:
SERVICE BY FIRST-CLASS UNITED STATES MAIL
Tanya Leach
230 Leeds Road
Newville, PA 17241
David Richmond
203 Potato Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN-RECEIPT REQUESTED
Tpnya;t4ach OR Barbara Leach as legal guardian for Tanya Leach
230 heeds Road
Newville, PA 17241
Date: gl,;2i k f
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ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
SYLVANIA
DAVID E. RICHMOND ; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN
PLAINTIFF
04-4896 CIVIL ACTION LAW
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IN CUSTODY
TANYA LEACH
DEFF,NDANT
ORDER OF COURT
consideration of the attached Complaint,
Tuesday, October 05, 2004 upon Verney Esq._, the conciliator,
ANDNOW, ear before Jacalueline at 9;30 AM
and their Courthouse,respectiveCarlisle counsel on app October 28, 2004
directed that parties Thursday,
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be made to resolve the issues in dispute; o
at 4th Floor, Cumberland Coon an effort will l be
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for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, ear at the conference maY
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court,
. Failure to appear
order. All children age five d' older may also be present at the conference
of a temporary or permanent order. protection from Abuse orders,
provide grounds for entry and all existing
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any
orders to the conciliator 48 hours priior to scheduled hearing.
Special Relief orders, and Custody
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DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
VS.
TANYA LEACH,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the defendant, Tanya Leach, in the above captioned
custody action.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDRE &JOHNSON
or P. Andrews, Esquire
78 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-0123
cc: Stephen 0.Fugett, Esquire
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO.2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
TANYA LEACH, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of A /ifve" , 2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Mother, Tanya Leach, shall have sole legal custody of Jordan Ray Leach,
born June 3, 2004.
2. Mother shall have primary physical of the Child.
3. Father shall be entitled to 2 hours of supervised visitation weekly at the
Carlisle YWCA, at times as arranged by the YWCA to accommodate Father's work
schedule and availability of transportation for the Child. Father shall be responsible for
any fees charged by the YWCA.
4. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties present 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. Either party may request another Conciliation Conference.
BY T OURT,
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aylor Andrews, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jordan Ray Leach June 3, 2004 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on October 28, 2004
with the following individuals in attendance: Father, David E. Richmond, with his
counsel, Stephen O. Fugett, Esquire, and Mother, Tanya Leach, with her counsel, Taylor
Andrews, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
M -a 5 -d /4- &"'? Date cq line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY In NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH, : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
AND NOW comes the plaintiff, David E. Richmond, by his attorney, Nathan C. Wolf,
Esquire, and presents the following complaint for custody, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is David E. Richmond, an adult individual currently residing at 1101
Claremont Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The defendant is Tanya Leach, residing at 230 Leeds Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17241.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name
Present Residence
Ag?
Jordan Ray Leach
230 Leeds Road
Newville, PA 17241
8 months
DOB 6/3/2004
4. The children are presently the subject of an Order for Custody issued November 4, 2004,
providing for sole legal custody of the child with mother along with primary physical custody of the
child with mother. Father was granted periods of supervised visitation with the child for 2 hours per
week at the Carlisle YWCA. A true and correct copy of said order is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5. Father was sentenced on December 7, 2004 to a period of 11 to 23 months of incarceration
at the Cumberland County Prison, and was authorized for work release.
6. Prior to his sentencing, Father did exercise his right to supervised visitation with the child
on at least two occasions.
7. Since his sentencing, neither Father nor any of his family members have been permitted any
contact with the child.
8. Father believes that the Mother and her family have sought to alienate the child from the
love and affection of the Father and Father's family and believe that they will continue to do so.
9. Father is employed through the work release program and pays support for the child
through the Domestic Relations Office.
10. Father seeks to have an order providing for supervised visitation with the child to occur on
a weeklybasis in the visitation room at the Cumberland County Prison for a period of no less than one
hour per week
11. Father proposes that his mother, Sandra Roberts, who is the child's paternal grandmother,
pick up the child from Mother, transport the child for the visit with Father, and then transport the child
back to Mother.
12. Father avers that permitting some contact between the child and his father are in the child's
best interests and would serve to protect the child's well-being.
13. Father believes and therefore avers that it would be in the best interests of the child for the
Court to grant periods of supervised visitation to Father to promote a real and meaningful relationship
between parent and child.
14. Due to the child's age and the fact that Father would be dressed in street clothes as opposed
to prison clothing, the child would not be aware that the visits were occurring in a prison, versus at the
YWCA, because the room such visits would take place in would only be occupied by other inmates
visiting with their families as well.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, David E. Richmond, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the relief requested herein granting plaintiff periods weelly periods of supervised visitation
with transportation to be conducted by the paternal grandmother, and leaving unchanged the remaining
provisions of the custody order of November 4, 2004, along with any other relief the Court may deem
appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: February , 2005 /o -
Na ` olf, Esquire
37 outh I hover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. .NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
TANYA LEACH, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this L day of 2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
Mother, Tanya Leach, shall have sole legal custody of Jordan Ray Leach,
born June 3, 2004.
2. Mother shall have primary physical of the Child.
Father shall be entitled to 2 hours of supervised visitation weekly at the
Carlisle YWCA, at times as arranged by the YWCA to accommodate Father's work
schedule and availability of transportation for the Child. Father shall be responsible for
any fees charged by the YWCA.
4. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement: of the parties present 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. Either party may request another Conciliation Conference.
BY T OURT,
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cc: Stephen O. Fuggett, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Taylor Andrews, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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VERIFICATION
I, the plaintiff in the above-referenced action, do hereby verifythat the facts set forth in this
petition are true and correct to the best of my information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
February _1' , 2005
David E. Richmond
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH, : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, attomeyforPlaintiff, do hereby certify that I have served a
copy of the foregoing Petition forModiScation upon the following, by first-class mail, addressed as
follows:
Taylor P. Andrews, Esquire
78 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
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Date: February, 2005
Street, Suite 201
(70 241-4436
Supreme Court ID # 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
DAVID E. RICHMOND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 04-4896 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TANYA LEACH
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, March 02, 2005 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 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 8:30 AM
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for a Pre-Heating 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. Vem_ ey?Es
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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RECEIVED JUN 281005
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
TANYA LEACH, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28`h day of June, 2005, the Conciliator not being contacted for
more than 90 days following a general continuance, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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acq line M. Verney, Esquire, Cust y Conciliator
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY In NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITES 201-202
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
TANYA LEACH, : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
AND NOW comes the plaintiff, David E. Richmond, by his attorney, Nathan C. Wolf,
Esquire, and presents the following complaint for custody, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is David E. Richmond, an adult individual currently residing at 203 Potato
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Tanya Leach, residing at 230 Leeds Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name
Present Residence
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Jordan Ray Leach
230 Leeds Road
Newville, PA 17241
28 months old
DOB 6/3/2004
4. The child is presently the subject of an Order for Custody issued November 4, 2004,
providing for sole legal custody of the child with mother along with primary physical custody of the
child with mother.
5. Plaintiff was released from the Cumberland County Prison on September 9, 2005, and is
presently worlang for Hempt Brothers, Inc.
6. Beginning November, 2005, Plaintiff has had four two -hour supervised visits with the child
at the YMCA in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and had another visit scheduled that did not occur because of
circumstances beyond his control.
7. The child has begun bonding with Plaintiff and has referred to him as "Da-Da" during his
visits.
8. Plaintiff now seeks an Order providing for unsupervised visitation with the child to occur
on a weekly basis.
9. Plaintiff should likewise be entitled to shared legal custody of the child to enable him to
have some input into major decisions for the child.
10. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that it would be in the best interests of the child for
the Court to grant periods of unsupervised visitation to Plaintiff to promote a real and meaningful
relationship between parent and child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David E. Richmond, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the relief requested herein and granting Plaintiff weekly periods of unsupervised visitation and
shared legal custody of the child, along with any other relief the Court may deem appropriate.
Dated: December Y , 2005
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WOlaF
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Nathatr . Wolf, Esquire
37 South Hanover Street
Suites 201-202
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, the plaintiff in the above-referenced action, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in this
petition are true and correct to the best of my information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
December 9 , 2005 ! /emu
David E. Richmond
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITES 201-202
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 2114436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that l have served a
copy of the foregoing Petition for Modification upon the following, by first-class mail, addressed as
follows:
Taylor P. Andrews, Esquire
78 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Defendant
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WOLF
Date: December 7 , 2005
'37 South Hatiove Street
Suites 201-202
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
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DAVID E. RICHMOND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COLN FY. PENNSYLVANIA
V. 04-4896 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TANYA LEACH
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, __ _ Wednesday, December 14, 2005 , 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 Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 8:30 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 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. Veme zEsq.___
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 .4T 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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DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH, : NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this l* day of l , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. 3 , of the Cumberland
County Crt House, on the ,3 d day of , 2006, at •'V0
o'clock, V. M., at which time testimony will betaken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will
be 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.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order
of Court dated November 4, 2004 shall remain in full force and effect with the following
modification.
Mother shall keep Father advised of any serious medical treatment or
conditions of the child.
4. Thomas James, MS, a qualified professional, is hereby authorized to
conduct a sexual offenders' evaluation of Father. Mr. James is directed to provide a copy
of the report to the Court and counsel for the parties. Mr. James shall further recommend
treatment of Father if necessary and provide an opinion as to whether Father should have
unsupervised contact with the child. The Court authorizes payment to Mr. James for the
evaluation. In the event that Mr. James is needed to testify at the hearing, the Court
authorizes payment in the amount of $75.00 per hour for a minimum of one hour.
5. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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BY
COURT,
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Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Taylor P. Andrews, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Thomas James, MS
C/O Cumberland County Prison
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jordan Ray Leach June 3, 2004 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on February 2, 2006,
with the following individuals in attendance: Father, David E. Richmond, with his
counsel, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, and Mother, Tanya Leach, with her counsel, Taylor
Andrews, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido previously entered an Order of Court
dated November 4, 2004 providing for sole legal and primary physical custody in Mother
with Father having periods of supervised visitation.
4. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks sole legal and
primary physical custody of the child, with Father having supervised visitation. She
maintains that Father was convicted of statutory sexual assault (18 Pa.C.S.A. §3122.1).
In light of his conviction, the court, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5303, is required to
determine whether he poses a treat to the child and in making that determination, the
Court must appoint a qualified professional to provide counseling to the offending parent
and the Court is to hear testimony from the professional counselor before issuing an order
of custody.
3. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father has been released from
prison. He is currently having supervised visitation at the YWCA. Father seeks periods
of partial physical custody.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached, continuing
the prior Order of Court dated November 4, 2004, granting Mother sole legal and
physical custody of the child, with Father having supervised visitation and appointing a
qualified professional to conduct an evaluation and treatment, if necessary, and testify
concerning his evaluation of Father. It is expected that the Hearing will require one half
day.
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH, : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the petition to modify custody filed by the plaintiff in the above-referenced action
withdrawn.
WOLF
Dated: March 3? , 2006
Nathan olf, Esquire
10 We igh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY In NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH, : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan Cl Wolf, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certifythat I have served a
copy of the foregoing Praecipe upon the following, by first-class mail, addressed as follows:
Taylor P. Andrews, Esquire
78 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Defendant
WOLF &
By:
Nathan , Esquire
10 Vffq-ffigh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: March, 2006
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DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
vi.
TANYA GIBB (formerly TANYA
LEACH),
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL -TERM
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this day of
December, 2008, by and between DAVID E. RICHMOND (hereinafter referred to as
"Father") and TANYA GIBB (hereinafter referred to as "Mother")
BY THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE:
WHEREAS, Father and Mother, parents of JORDAN LEACH (D.O.B. June 3, 2004),
the parties have agreed to enter into an amended custody arrangement pertaining to the
custody of JORDAN LEACH and agree to hereinafter be legally bound to follow the
following custody order:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of the child.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the child as
follows:
a. Father shall have custody of the child on alternating weekends
from Friday at 4:30 p.m. until Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
b. On the weekends that Father does not have custody, Father shall
have custody of the child from Friday at 4:30 p.m. until Saturday at 6:30
p.m.
C. Father shall have custody of the child on other times as the parties
may mutually agree.
4. The parties shall share custody of the child on holidays as follows:
a. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on
Christmas Day until 12:00 noon on December 26 or through the end of
Father's regular period of custody if December 26 falls on a weekend
even- numbered years. In odd-numbered years, Father shall have custody
of the child from 4:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008 until 12:00 noon on
Christmas Day. If Christmas falls on Father's weekend during an odd-
numbered year, Father shall resume custody of the child at 6:30 p.m. until
the end of his regular period of custody.
b. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on New
Years Day until 12:00 noon on January 2 or through the end of Father's
regular period of custody if January 2 falls on a weekend.
C. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on Easter
until 6:30 p.m. in the event that Easter does not fall on Father's regular
period of custody.
d. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on
Thanksgiving until the end of Father's regular period of custody for that
weekend.
e. Father shall have custody of the child from the Friday prior to
Memorial Day and Labor Day through Monday at 6:30 p.m. Father shall
have custody of the child from 12:00 noon through 6:30 p.m. on
Independence Day. If Independence Day falls on a weekend or on a
Monday, Father shall have custody of the child from the Friday prior to
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Independence Day through Monday at 6:30 p.m. In no event, shall Father
have custody of the child from Friday to Monday on more than two
occasions each year.
5. Each party shall be entitled to one (1) week of uninterrupted vacation with
the child during the summer period. The party seeking to exercise said week of vacation
shall notify the other party in writing no less than sixty (60) days prior to the date the
week would commence.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party, or the party
picking up the child, shall always be responsible for transportation, unless otherwise
agreed.
7. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the child and shall further take any necessary steps to insure that
the health, welfare and well-being of the child are protected.
8. The parties shall not estrange the child from either party or hinder the
natural development of the child's love or affection for the other party.
9. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement
shall be effective only if made in writing.
10. The parties acknowledge that they each have been advised of their ability
to have legal counsel review the foregoing agreement and to seek their legal advice prior
to the execution of this document. Father's counsel is Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire and
Mother's counsel is Sheri D. Coover, Esquire.
11. In the event of the breach of the agreement, the nonbreaching party shall
have the right to file a petition for contempt of court and to seek specific performance of
the terms of the agreement of the parties.
12. The parties desire that this agreement be made an Order of Court in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and further acknowledge
that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has jurisdiction
over the issue of custody of the parties' minor child.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
WITNESSTH:
David . Richmond
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Tanya Gibb
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
On this V day of & e e," , 2008, before the undersigned officer,
appeared DAVID E. RICHMOND, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the same
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he
executed this agreement for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal ;./
Nathan C. Wolf, Notary Public (SEAL)
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
My cornmisaion 10, 2012 Notary Pu
Member, P"rdylVWM stlon of Noterlea
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
: SS.
COUNTY OF PENNSYLVANIA
On this I? day of 2008, before the undersigned officer,
appeared TANYA GIBB, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the same person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed
this agreement for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Nathan C. W04, Notary Public
Carlisle 6oro, Cum"s an SICounty
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TANYA GIBB (formerly TANYA
LEACH),
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL -TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, this day of , 2008, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached Stipulation and Agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of
Court.
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10 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 2414436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB),
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
AND NOW comes the plaintiff, David E. Richmond, by his attorney, Nathan C. Wolf,
Esquire, and presents the following complaint for custody, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is David E. Richmond, an adult individual currently residing at 203 Potato
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Tanya Leach, now known as Tanya Gibb, residing at 230 Leeds Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name Present Residence Age
Jordan Ray Leach 230 Leeds Road 5 years old
Newville, PA 17241 DOB 6/3/2004
4. The child is presently the subject of an Order for Custody issued December 15, 2008,
providing for shared legal custody of the child with between the parties along with primary physical
custody of the child with mother, and periods of partial physical custody of the child on a weekly
basis with Father. (A true and correct copy of the Order and Stipulation are attached hereto as
Exhibit A)
5. Plaintiff now seeks an Order providing for primary physical custody or, at the least,
shared physical custody of the child to occur on a weekly basis.
6. Father has now had meaningful involvement in the child's life for more than a year,
despite the fact that the stipulation was only signed in December of 2008, as the parties had been
operating informally under a similar agreement which had gradually expanded Father's periods of
custody that began in February of 2008.
7. Father has developed a close relationship with the child and seeks to expand the time
that he has with the child so that his relationship may further develop and strengthen.
8. Father's home is located only approximately 1.5 miles from Mother's home and is
located along the same school bus route which the child will use to be transported to school each
day.
9. Mother is remarried but is employed such that a majority of the time, the child is in the
care of Mother's husband.
10. Upon information and belief, some concerns have arisen related to the conditions of the
Mother's home including a malfunctioning septic system and a leaking roof in the child's bedroom.
11. Father has had additional concerns over the child's personal hygiene, adequacy of the
child's diet, and general developmental issues.
12. Father is aware that Children and Youth Services have investigated and are delivering
"in-home" services to Mother's household.
13. Upon receiving a report concerning Father's care of the child, Children and Youth
Services investigated Father, inspected his household and determined that no services were
necessary, that Father's home was more than adequate for the child, and consequently closed its
investigation.
14. Father is seeking the instant relief because he feels that an order granting him primary
physical custody, or at least shared physical custody, would serve the child's best interests by giving
the child a more stable environment while in Father's care and by permitting the child the maximum
opportunity to successfully develop through childhood and into adolescence.
15. Father is bring this petition before the Court's attention at this time because the
investigation of Children and Youth Services was only recently completed and though Father was
prepared to raise this claim previously, he believed that the pending investigation would merely be
used to challenge his claims.
16. Father also seeks the instant relief because Grandmother's claim was scheduled to be
heard under the separate docket and the Court would already be engaged in an inquiry as to custody
and best interests of the child and Father believes a simultaneous review of the instant petition
represents the most efficient use of judicial resources.
17. Father is concerned that without an order granting the instant relief, the child will
continue to be subject to an increasing negative environment and will be lacking in sufficient
stability in his life to make meaningful progress as he begins school and in his general development.
18. Father's counsel has sought the concurrence of counsel for Mother and Grandmother in
having this matter heard by the Court at the same time as Grandmother's claim for partial custody,
and both counsels offered concurrence in the simultaneous review of this petition with
Grandmother's claim for partial custody.
19. Plaintiff believes that an Order granting relief in the form of primary physical custody to
him, or at the least, shared physical custody, would serve the child's best interests of the child and
permanent welfare
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David E. Richmond, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the relief requested herein namely, allowing this matter to be heard at the time and place for
the hearing at Docket 2008- 475, granting Plaintiff primary physical custody of the child, or at least
shared physical custody of the child, and continuing shared legal custody of the child, along with any
other relief the Court may deem appropriate and just.
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WMF
Dated: August Z).2009
N Wolf, Esquire
1 st High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, the plaintiff in the above-referenced action, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in this
petition are true and correct to the best of my 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.
August /*', 2009
David E. Richmond
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Plaintiff
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TANYA GIBB (fonnerly TANYA
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Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL -TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, this eday of TA" U? , 2008, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached Stipulation and Agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of
Court.
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Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire (attorney for Plaintiff)
10 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire (attorney for Defendant)
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vi.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
TANYA GIBB (formerly TANYA
LEACH), NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL -TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT ?`
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this / day of c, r
December, 2008, by and between DAVID E. RICHMOND (hereinafter referred to ascS
"Father") and TANYA GIBB (hereinafter referred to as "Mother")
BY THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE:
WHEREAS, Father and Mother, parents of JORDAN LEACH (D.O.B. June 3, 2004),
the parties have agreed to enter into an amended custody arrangement pertaining to the
custody of JORDAN LEACH and agree to hereinafter be legally bound to follow the
following custody order:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of the child.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the child as
follows:
a. Father shall have custody of the child on alternating weekends
from Friday at 4:30 p.m. until Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
b. On the weekends that Father does not have custody, Father shall
have custody of the child from Friday at 4:30 p.m. until Saturday at 6:30
p.m.
C. Father shall have custody of the child on other times as the parties
may mutually agree.
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4. The parties shall share custody of the child on holidays as follows:
a. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on
Christmas Day until 12:00 noon on December 26 or through the end of
Father's regular period of custody if December 26 falls on a weekend
even- numbered years. In odd-numbered years, Father shall have custody
of the child from 4:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008 until 12:00 noon on
Christmas Day. If Christmas falls on Father's weekend during an odd-
numbered year, Father shall resume custody of the child at 6:30 p.m. until
the end of his regular period of custody.
b. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on New
Years Day until 12:00 noon on January 2 or through the end of Father's
regular period of custody if January 2 falls on a weekend.
C. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on Easter
until 6:30 p.m. in the event that Easter does not fall on Father's regular
period of custody.
d. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00 noon on
Thanksgiving until the end of Father's regular period of custody for that
weekend.
e. Father shall have custody of the child from the Friday prior to
Memorial Day and Labor Day through Monday at 6:30 p.m. Father shall
have custody of the child from 12:00 noon through 6:30 p.m. on
Independence Day. If Independence Day falls on a weekend or on a
Monday, Father shall have custody of the child from the Friday prior to
n .
Independence Day through Monday at 6:30 p.m. In no event, shall Father
have custody of the child from Friday to Monday on more than two
occasions each year.
5. Each party shall be entitled to one (1) week of uninterrupted vacation with
the child during the summer period. The party seeking to exercise said week of vacation
shall notify the other party in writing no less than sixty (60) days prior to the date the
week would commence.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party, or the party
picking up the child, shall always be responsible for transportation, unless otherwise
agreed.
7. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the child and shall further take any necessary steps to insure that
the health, welfare and well-being of the child are protected.
8. The parties shall not estrange the child from either party or hinder the
natural development of the child's love or affection for the other party.
9. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement
shall be effective only if made in writing.
10. The parties acknowledge that they each have been advised of their ability
to have legal counsel review the foregoing agreement and to seek their legal advice prior
to the execution of this document. Father's counsel is Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire and
Mother's counsel is Sheri D. Coover, Esquire.
11. In the event of the breach of the agreement, the nonbreaching party shall
have the right to file a petition for contempt of court and to seek specific performance of
the terms of the agreement of the parties.
12. The parties desire that this agreement be made an Order of Court in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and further acknowledge
that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has jurisdiction
over the issue of custody of the parties' minor child.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the
terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
WITNESSTH:
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David E.. Richmond
Tanya Gibb
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
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On this J( day of c, ?? r , 2008, before the undersigned officer,
appeared DAVID E. RICHMOND, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the same
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he
executed this agreement for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and-o is al seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial SCI Nathan C. Wolf, Notary Public (SEAL)
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County Notary P
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My Commission Expires April 19, 2012 ry Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
COUNTY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
On this /-? day of 6'cG?-),(. , 2008, before the undersigned officer,
appeared TANYA GIBB, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the same person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed
this agreement for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and offidal seal.
Notary
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Nathan C. Wolf, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires April 19, 2012
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
.(SEAL)
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 2414436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB), : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I have
served a copy of the foregoing Petition for Modification upon the following, by first-class mail,
addressed as follows:
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Defendant
Lee E. Osterling, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Barbara Fisher
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WOV, Attorneys at Law
Dated: August ?V , 2009
By:
Nadfan lf, Esquire
10 igh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB), : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this o I day of , 2009, upon consideration of the
attached petition, and without objection of counsel for the Defendant in this matter, or without
objection of the plaintiff in civil action 2008-475, it is hereby directed that the instant petition shall
be heard in conjunction with the hearing already scheduled before the undersigned on Docket 2008-
475 on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
By:
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athan C. Wolf, Esquire
For David Richmond
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
For Tanya Gibb
Lee E. Osterling, Esquire
For Barbara Fisher
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DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM ,/
TANYA GIBB
(formerly TANYA LEACH),
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
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BARBARA and GREG FISHER,
Plaintiffs
V.
TANYA GIBB and
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008-475 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 26th day of August, 2009, both of
these matters are consolidated to 2004-4896 Civil Term. No
further pleadings shall be filed to 2008-475 Civil Term.
Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
Attorney for David E. Richmond
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney for Tanya Gibb
Lee Oesterling, Esquire
Attorney for Barbara and Greg Fisher
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
TANYA GIBB
(formerly TANYA LEACH),
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 26th day of August, 2009, after
hearing, all prior Orders are vacated and replaced with the
following:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of
their child, Jordan Leach, born June 3, 2004.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
child.
3. Father shall have partial physical custody of the
child as follows:
A. During the school year:
(i) Alternating weekends from Friday after
school until Monday at the beginning of school.
(ii) Alternating weekends from Friday after
school until Saturday at 2:30 p.m., at which time
he shall deliver the child to the Maternal
Grandmother, Barbara Fisher, for her periods of
visitation.
B. During the summer:
(i) Every other weekend from Friday at
4:30 p.m. until Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
(ii) Every other weekend from Friday at
4:30 p.m. until Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
4. Maternal Grandmother, Barbara Fisher, shall be
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entitled to visitation with the child as follows:
A. During the school year on alternating
weekends from Saturday at 2:30 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
B. During the summer as follows:
(i) On alternating Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.
until Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. commencing the
Tuesday after school adjourns.
(ii) On the off Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. Mother and Father shall share custody of the
child on holidays according to the following schedule, which
shall supersede the provisions of Paragraphs 3 and 4 above:
A. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Christmas Day until 12:00 noon on December 26 or
through the end of Father's regular period of custody if
December 26 falls on a weekend even-numbered years. In odd-
numbered years, Father shall have custody of the child from
4:30 p.m. on December 24 until 12:00 noon on Christmas Day. If
Christmas falls on Father's weekend during an odd-numbered year,
Father shall resume custody of the child at 6:30 p.m. until the
end of his regular period of custody.
B. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on New Years Day until 12:00 noon on January 2 or
through the end of Father's regular period of custody if
January 2 falls on a weekend.
C. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Easter until 6:30 p.m. in the event that Easter
does not fall on Father's regular period of custody.
D. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Thanksgiving until the end of Father's regular
period of custody for that weekend.
E. Father shall have custody of the child from
the Friday prior to Memorial Day and Labor Day through Monday at
6:30 p.m. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00
noon through 6:30 p.m. on Independence Day. If Independence Day
falls on a weekend or on a Monday, Father shall have custody of
the child from the Friday prior to Independence Day through
Monday at 6:30 p.m. In no event, shall Father have custody of
the child from Friday to Monday on more than two occasions each
year.
6. Mother and Father shall each be entitled to one
week of uninterrupted vacation with the child during the summer.
The party seeking to execute said week of vacation shall notify
the other party and the Maternal Grandmother in writing at least
60 days prior to the date the week would commence.
7. Except as provided above, transportation shall be
shared such that the receiving party or the party picking up the
child shall be responsible for transportation unless otherwise
agreed.
8. The parties shall keep each other advised
immediately relative to any emergencies concerning the child and
shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the
health, welfare and well-being of the child are protected.
9. The parties shall not estrange the child from
either party or hinder the natural development of the child's
love or affection for the other party,
the Court,
E. Guido, J.
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Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
Attorney for David E. Richmond
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney for Tanya Gibb
Lee Oesterling, Esquire
Attorney for Barbara and Greg Fisher
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 97380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB),
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
AND NOW comes the plaintiff, David E. Richmond, by his attorney, Nathan C. Wolf,
Esquire, and presents the following petition for modification of custody, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is David E. Richmond, an adult individual currently residing at 203 Potato
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
2. The defendant is Tanya Leach, now known as Tanya Gibb, residing at 99 Baughman
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The maternal grandmother, Barbara Fisher, an adult individual residing 230 Leeds Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17241, is a party to this matter who has court ordered
visitation with the child.
4. The plaintiff and defendant are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name Present Primary Residence Age
Jordan Ray Leach 99 Baughman Road 5 years old
Newville, PA 17241 DOB 6/3/2004
5. The child is presently the subject of an Order for Custody issued August 26, 2009
following a hearing, providing for shared legal custody of the child with between the parties along
with primary physical custody of the child with mother, and periods of partial physical custody of
the child on a weekly basis with Father, and periods of visitation with Grandmother on an
alternating week basis during the school year and each week during the summer. (A true and correct
copy of the Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A)
6. Plaintiff now seeks an Order providing for primary physical custody based upon
circumstances which have occurred since the hearing.
7. Mother is remarried but is employed such that a majority of the time, the child is in the
care of Mother's husband.
8. Mother testified during the hearing that a 19 year old woman named Lindsay who was
living with Mother and her husband for months prior to the August 2009 hearing had moved out of
Mother's house on the day of the hearing.
9. Mother testified that Lindsay had not paid rent to Mother and her husband and stated
that Mother had kicked Lindsay out of her house because she was not contributing to the
household.
10. Upon information and belief, Mother perjured herself when she testified that she forced
Lindsay to move out of her house.
11. Rather Father believes that Lindsay continues to reside in Mother's household and has
been present at the house each time Father has returned the child to Mother's custody since the
hearing.
12. Moreover, Father has observed Mother's husband travelling or present with Lindsay
more than would be expected if Lindsay was no longer living in Mother's home.
13. Mother also testified that she was willing to work with Father and cooperate in regards
to issues surrounding the child's welfare.
14. Mother testified that the child is well-cared for and that she is involved in the child's
routine care.
15. On or about September 14, 2009, the school bus carrying the child arrived at Mother's
house to drop the child off.
16. When no one appeared to be present at the house to receive the child, the school bus
driver blew the horn in front of the house for approximately 10 minutes with no response.
17. The child returned to the school on the bus, where the school contacted Father by
phone, informed him of the situation and asked that he retrieve the child, which he did immediately.
18. Father ultimately returned the child to Mother later in the evening after hearing the
excuse that Mother was home but fell asleep and did not hear the bus or Father's horn.
19. Sometime during the week of October 5, 2009, the child was injured by a dog in
Mother's household when the child was bitten in the face. Mother failed to obtained medical care
for the child, and failed to notify Father of the injury.
20. Father had not seen the child after 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 until the afternoon
of Friday, October 9, 2009. The child was with Father only briefly on the morning of Sunday
October 4 to facilitate the return of custody from Grandmother to Mother. Father did not observe
any injury to the child at that time, and because the injury was located on the child's face, it clearly
would have been easily observed if it had already occurred.
21. Father did observe the injury immediately upon seeing the child when he exited the
school bus on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Upon information and belief, Father submits that the child's
school reported the injury to the Department of Health on October 8, 2009 shortly after faculty or
staff noticed the injury.
22. Thereafter, upon information and belief, Father submits that Mother was contacted by
the Department of Health and informed the staff at the Department that the child was bitten by
Father's dog.
23. On or about October 13, 2009, Father received a letter from Pennsylvania Department
of Health Center in Carlisle, the indicates that a report was received alleging that a dog belonging to
Father either bit or scratched the child the week beginning October 5, 2009. A true and correct
copy of said correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
24. Father communicated with the school and the Department and explained the
circumstances such that each now understands that the child was in Mother's household and was
bitten by her dog, not by Father's dog.
25. In fact, the child revealed to the school nurse, in Father's presence that Jake, a dog
belonging to Mother, had bitten him in the face.
26. Father attempted to communicate with Mother concerning the dog-bite incident, as
directed by the Department of Health and was told by Mother's husband, who was home on
Tuesday evening with Lindsay present, that Mother was inside but that Father was not allowed to
speak with her.
27. Father, in a calm and respectful fashion, attempted to walk to the door to knock with
hopes of speaking to Mother, when Mother's husband stood in Father's path and attempted to
instigate Father into a physical confrontation by informing Father he would have to go through
Mother's husband to get to knock on the door.
28. Rather than engaging in violence or any physical confrontation, Father left Mother's
residence without having any means of communicating with her, as Mother does not have a
telephone in her home and has not provided with a cellular phone number, if she has one.
29. Father attempted to contact Mother on or about October 14, 2009 at her place of
employment.
30. Father was calm, respectful and in no way created an inappropriate scene at Mother's
place of employment. This marked the first time Father had spoken with Mother directly since
September 14, 2009, when no one was present at Mother's house at the end of the school day for
the child to get off of the school bus.
31. Father asked Mother about the allegations about the dog-biting incident and tried to talk
to Mother about the difficulties Father continues to have with Mother's husband, and Mother
became irate and threatened Father that if he returned to her place of employment and created
"another scene" she would contact the Pennsylvania State Police and have Father charged with
harassment.
32. Father was asked by Mother's counsel, on cross-examination, whether he had attempted
to communicate with Mother through her place of employment concerning custody issues, and he
replied in the negative indicating a fear that Mother would allege Father was harassing her in her
workplace.
33. Upon information and belief, Father submits that the child is not being appropriately
cared for in Mother's household, that there is a significant risk of harm as seen in the dog-bite
incident, and that Mother has no intention of cooperating with Father in the parenting of the child.
34. Father has observed the child being inappropriately dressed for cold weather, despite
providing a coat for the child, he is not returned to Father wearing his coat and frequently does not
wear appropriately-sized shoes, when returning from Mother's custody.
35. The Court specifically directed the parties, from the bench at the time of the hearing, to
work together to cooperate in the parenting of the child.
36. Father has used all available means to comply with the Court's directive, but brings the
instant petition for fear that the child's best interests are at risk while he remains in Mother's primary
custody.
37. It is believed and therefore averted that maternal grandmother would concur in the relief
requested in the instant petition.
38. Father is seeking the instant relief because he feels that an order granting him primary
physical custody would serve the child's best interests by giving the child a more stable environment
while in Father's care and by permitting the child the maximum opportunity to successfully develop
through childhood and into adolescence.
39. Father is concerned that without an order granting the instant relief, the child will
continue to be subject to an increasing negative environment and will be lacking in sufficient
stability in his life to make meaningful progress as he begins school and in his general development.
40. Father believes that an Order granting relief in the form of primary physical custody to
him, would serve the child's best interests and permanent welfare of the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David E. Richmond, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the relief requested herein namely modifying its Order of August 26, 2009, and grant
Plaintiff primary physical custody of the child, continue shared legal custody of the child between
the parties, continue partial physical custody of the child with Mother and visitation with
Grandmother, along with any other relief the Court may deem appropriate and just.
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & WOLF
Dated: October -1? , 2009 By:
Nath olf, Esquire
10 a igh Street
Ca sle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, the plaintiff in the above-referenced action, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in this
petition are true and correct to the best of my 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.
October 2009
David E. Richmond
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA GIBB
(former!,- TAB?YA LEACH),
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 26th day of August, 2009, after
hearing, all prior Orders are vacated and replaced with the
following:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of
their child, Jordan Leach, born June 3, 2004.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
child.
3. Father shall have partial physical custody of the
child as follows:
A. During the school year:
(i) Alternating weekends from Friday after
school until Monday at the beginning of school.
(ii) Alternating weekends from Friday after
school until Saturday at 2:30 p.m., at which time
he shall deliver the child to the Maternal
Grandmother, Barbara Fisher, for her periods of
visitation.
B. During the summer:
(i) Every other weekend from Friday at
4:30 p.m. until Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
(ii) Every other weekend from Friday at
4:30 p.m. until Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
4. Maternal Grandmother, Barbara Fisher, shall be
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entitled to visitation with the child as follows:
A. During the school year on alternating
weekends from Saturday at 2:30 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
B. During the summer as follows:
(i) On alternating Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.
until Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. commencing the
Tuesday after school adjourns.
(ii) On the off Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. Mother and Father shall share custody of the
child on holidays according to the following schedule, which
shall supersede the provisions of Paragraphs 3 and 4 above:
A. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Christmas Day until 12:00 noon on December 26 or
through the end of Father's regular period of custody if
December 26 falls on a weekend even-numbered years. In odd-
numbered years, Father shall have custody of the child from
4:30 p.m. on December 24 until 12:00 noon on Christmas Day. If
Christmas falls on Father's weekend during an odd-numbered year,
Father shall resume custody of the child at 6:30 p.m. until the
end of his regular period of custody.
B. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on New Years Day until 12:00 noon on January 2 or
through the end of Father's regular period of custody if
January 2 falls on a weekend.
C. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Easter until 6:30 p.m. in the event that Easter
does not fall on Father's regular period of custody.
D. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Thanksgiving until the end of Father's regular
period of custody for that weekend.
E. Father shall have custody of the child from
the Friday prior to Memorial Day and Labor Day through Monday at
6:30 p.m. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00
noon through 6:30 p.m. on Independence Day. If Independence Day
falls on a weekend or on a Monday, Father shall have custody of
the child from the Friday prior to Independence Day through
Monday at 6:30 p.m. In no event, shall Father have custody of
the child from Friday to Monday on more than two occasions each
year.
6. Mother and Father shall each be entitled to one
week of uninterrupted vacation with the child during the summer.
The party seeking to execute said week of vacation shall notify
the other party and the Maternal Grandmother in writing at least
60 days prior to the date the week would commence.
7. Except as provided above, transportation shall be
shared such that the receiving party or the party picking up the
child shall be responsible for transportation unless otherwise
agreed.
8. The parties shall keep each other advised
immediately relative to any emergencies concerning the child and
shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the
health, welfare and well-being of the child are protected.
9. The parties shall not estrange the child from
either party or hinder the natural development of the child's
love or affection for the other party.
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Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
Attorney for David E. Richmond
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney for Tanya Gibb
Lee Oesterling, Esquire
Attorney for Barbara and Greg Fisher
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DEPATMENT OF
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Phone: (717) 243-5151
{ Fax: (717) 243-3171
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A report received by the State Health Center indicates that a_dog beloi either
bit or scratched Jordan Leach the week beginning October 5,_2009.
DO NOT DESTROY THE ANIMAL ------'
Although we understand that this is a family pet, it is important that you confine the
animal for ten (10) days to be sure it did not have rabies virus in its saliva at the time of
the bite. If the animal shows any signs of illness, change in it usual behavior, or dies,
contact your veterinarian and the State Health Center immediately at (717) 243-5151.
Further, please call the State Health Center at the end of the ten (10) day quarantine
period to report final status of the animal.
It is imperative that you cooperate with Tonya Cribb to verify the identity of the biting
animal, its state of health initially and at five (5) and ten (10) days following the bite, and
that the animal is being quarantined in your home. Failure to cooperate in any manner
with these provisions could result in apprehension of your animal and State quarantine at
your expense.
We have enclosed a copy of a pamphlet describing the "Rabies Law". This is important to
your animal's health, as well as your own. Pennsylvania Law requires rabies vaccination
of dogs and cats.
If this letter arrived more than ten (10) days after the date of the bite, and you are aware
that the biting animal died during that period, please call your State Health Center at the
telephone number listed above, as soon as possible, and share that information with them.
Please call that same number if you have any other questions.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Robert Walter, Supervisor
Cumberland County State Health Center 431 E. North Street Carlisle, PA 17013
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER. Hours are Monday -
Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Telephone number is 243-5151.
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 2414436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB),
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I have
served a copy of the foregoing Petition for Modification upon the following, by first-class mail,
addressed as follows:
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Defendant
Lee E. Osterling, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Barbara Fisher
Respectfully submitted,
WOLF & W%F, Attorneys at Law
Dated: October / 2009
By:
Nathan .olf, Esquire
10 We igh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
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DAVID E. RICHMOND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TANYA LEACH
DEFENDANT
2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, October 26, 2009 , 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 Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:30 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. 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 Custodv orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR. THE COURT,
By: /s/ ae ueline M. Verne Es .
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this / F Z*Aday of p y LL, 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. , of the Cumberland
County Co rt House, on the ? day of L/A.,yu.A6L?OLQ, at ;
o'clock, . M., at which time testimony will be taken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will
be expected to testify at the Hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each
witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least five days prior to the Hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order
of Court dated August 26, 2009 shall remain in full force and effect.
3. 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.
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Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: ?han C. Wolf, Esquire, counsel for Father
Sheri Coover, Esquire, counsel for Mother
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DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
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 CUSTODY OF
Jordan Ray Leach June 3, 2004 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held November 16, 2009 with the
following individuals in attendance: The Father, David E. Richmond, with his counsel,
Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, and the Mother, Tanya Leach, with her counsel, Sheri Coover,
Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido previously entered an Order of Court
dated August 26, 2009 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary
physical custody and Father having every weekend, Friday to Monday and Friday to
Saturday.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared legal and
primary physical custody. Father asserts that Mother failed to get the child off of the
school bus one day and the bus driver returned the child to school and called Father to
pick the child up. Also, that the child was bitten by Mother's boyfriend's dog, but when
questioned by school officials, reported that the child was bitten by Father's dog. Lastly,
Father reports that Mother no longer has a telephone and that the trailer in which she is
living has code violations. Father believes Mother intends to relocate soon.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks to maintain the
status quo. She denies the dog bite incident, and explains that she was asleep when the
bus arrived at the home. She does admit that she recently lost her job and is looking for
alternate housing.
6. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and maintaining the status quo. It is expected that the Hearing will require
one-half day.
Date Ala line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
ALEU-OFFICE
OF THE RK1HONDTARY
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87390
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB),
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW comes the plaintiff, David E. Richmond, by his attorney, Nathan C. Wolf,
Esquire, and presents the following petition for special relief, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is David E. Richmond, an adult individual currently residing at 203 Potato
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
2. The defendant is Tanya Leach, now known as Tanya Gibb, formerly residing at 99
Baughman Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241 and temporarily residing at
230 Leeds Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The maternal grandmother, Barbara Fisher, an adult individual residing 230 Leeds Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17241, is a party to this matter who has court ordered
visitation with the child.
4. The plaintiff and defendant are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name Former Primary Residence Age
Jordan Ray Leach 99 Baughman Road 5 years old
Newville, PA 17241 DOB 6/3/2004
5. The child is presently the subject of an Order for Custody issued August 26, 2009
following a hearing, providing for shared legal custody of the child with between the parties along
with primary physical custody of the child with mother, and periods of partial physical custody of
the child on a weekly basis with Father, and periods of visitation with Grandmother on an
alternating week basis during the school year and each week during the summer. (A true and correct
copy of the Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A)
6. On or about October 16, 2009, Father filed a petition to modify custody seeking primary
physical custody as a result of problems which occurred following the entry of the Court's August
26, 2009 Order.
7. On November 16, 2009, the parties attended a conciliation conference at which time
they were unable to reach an agreement and the matter was listed for trial.
8. A hearing is scheduled to occur on January 7, 2009 before the Honorable Edward E.
Guido.
9. Circumstances have dramatically changed since the conciliation conference necessitating
the filing of the instant petition for emergency relief.
10. At the time of the conciliation conference, Mother informed Father, through counsel,
that she was no longer employed and therefore Father had no way of communicating with Mother
by telephone or in person, without coming to Mother's home, which had been the site of numerous
incidents instigated by Mother's husband unsuccessfully attempting to incite Father to violence.
11. Mother's counsel also indicated that Mother might be moving from her residence but no
details were available at that time.
12. Father recently learned from Mother that Mother and her husband were forced to leave
their home either due to an eviction or condemnation of the mobile home in which they lived.
13. Father believes that Mother, for the past week, has been moving from house to house
until this point and has no fixed address.
14. On or about November 30, 2009, Maternal Grandmother's husband contacted Father
and informed him that Mother and the child were now staying with Maternal Grandmother, but it
was unclear how long Mother would stay.
15. While Father believes that Mother and the child are safe in maternal grandmother's
home, Father has no assurance that Mother will stay there and Mother is under no Order to remain
in maternal grandmother's house.
16. Father now seeks a temporary Order providing for primary physical custody based upon
these circumstances.
17. Father lives on the same school bus route where Mother had lived and therefore the
child's schooling and transportation to and from school can remain unchanged if Father is granted
primary physical custody.
18. Father's home is stable and appropriate for the child; Father has enjoyed partial custody
in his home since February 2008 without any concerns having been raised by any party or agency.
19. Father's employment is stable and he has been with the same employer since 2003.
20. It is believed that Mother is still unemployed, is now without a permanent address, and
has separated from her husband who provided supervision, albeit lacking, for the child while Mother
was working in the past.
21. It is also believed that Mother and her husband have sold or destroyed items belonging
to the child rather than moving them or to raise money to pay for household expenses.
22. Father attended parent teacher conferences on November 23, 2009 and received a report
from the child's teacher that the child is having significant problems behaviorally and is not making
the type of academic progress which the school and Father think he is capable of achieving.
23. Father is concerned as the weather becomes colder that Mother will not have an
appropriate place to exercise custody of the child.
24. Father requests that the Court issue an temporary Order granting Father the periods of
of primary physical custody granted to Mother in the Court's Order of August 26, 2009, and that
Mother be granted Father's periods of partial physical custody set out in the August 26, 2009 Order,
on the condition that Mother exercise her periods of custody in maternal grandmother's residence,
or that she be limited to periods of visitation for 6 hours per weekend day on days when she would
have otherwise exercised partial physical custody of the child.
25. The undersigned sought concurrence from Mother through counsel in the instant
petition but had received no response as of the time of the filing of the petition.
26. It is believed and therefore averred that maternal grandmother would concur in the relief
requested in the instant petition.
27. Father is seeking the instant relief because he feels that an order granting him temporary
primary physical custody would serve the child's best interests by ensuring stability for the child
while in Father's care pending a full hearing in this matter and to minimize the potential risks to the
child and his welfare until Mother obtains suitable housing.
28. Father is concerned that without an order granting the instant relief, the child will be at
risk for moving from home to home the child will continue to be subject to an increasing negative
environment and will be lacking in sufficient stability in his life to make meaningful progress as he
begins school and in his general development.
29. Father believes that an Order granting temporary relief in the form of primary physical
custody to him, would serve the child's best interests and permanent welfare of the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David E. Richmond, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the relief requested herein namely modifying its Order of August 26, 2009, and temporarily
granting Plaintiff primary physical custody of the child, continue shared legal custody of the child
between the parties, continue partial physical custody of the child with Mother on the condition that
Mother exercise her periods of physical custody at Maternal Grandmother's home and visitation
with Grandmother, or that Mother be limited to 6 hours of visitation per weekend day when she
would have enjoyed partial custody of the child pending further Order of Court, along with any
other relief the Court may deem appropriate and just.
Respectfully
WOLF & W,
Dated: November 3), 2009 By:
Natha . WA, Esquire
10 W st ' h Street
Carli. PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, the plaintiff in the above-referenced action, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in this
petition are true and correct to the best of my 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.
1,
November 2009 P,4 David E. Richmond
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintif=f
V.
TANYA GIBE
(f ormerly TP.NYA LEACH) ,
Defendants
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 26th day of August, 2009, after
hearing, all prior Orders are vacated and replaced with the
following:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of
their child, Jordan Leach, born June 3, 2004.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
child.
3. Father shall have partial physical custody of the
child as follows:
A. During the school year:
(i) Alternating weekends from Friday after
school until Monday at the beginning of school.
(ii) Alternating weekends from Friday after
school until Saturday at 2:30 p.m., at which time
he shall deliver the child to the Maternal
Grandmother, Barbara Fisher, for her periods of
visitation.
B. During the summer:
(i) Every other weekend from Friday at
4:30 p.m. until Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
(ii) Every other weekend from Friday at
4:30 p.m. until Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
4. Maternal Grandmother, Barbara Fisher, shall be
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entitled to visitation with the child as follows:
A. During the school year on alternating
weekends from Saturday at 2:30 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
B. During the summer as follows:
(i) on alternating Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.
until Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. commencing the
Tuesday after school adjourns.
(ii) on the off Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. Mother and Father shall share custody of the
child on holidays according to the following schedule, which
shall supersede the provisions of Paragraphs 3 and 4 above:
A. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Christmas Day until 12:00 noon on December 26 or
through the end cf Father's regular period of custody if
December 26 falls on a weekend even-numbered years. In odd-
numbered years, Father shall have custody of the child from
4:30 p.m. on December 24 until 12:00 noon on Christmas Day. If
Christmas falls on Father's weekend during an odd-numbered year,
Father shall resume custody of the child at 6:30 p.m. until the
end of his regular period of custody.
B. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on New Years Day until 12:00 noon on January 2 or
through the end of Father's regular period of custody if
January 2 falls on a weekend.
C. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Easter until 6:30 p.m. in the event that Easter
does not fall on Father's regular period of custody.
D. Father shall have custody of the child from
12:00 noon on Thanksgiving until the end of Father's regular
period of custody for that weekend.
E. Father shall have custody of the child from
the Friday prior to Memorial Day and Labor Day through Monday at
6:30 p.m. Father shall have custody of the child from 12:00
noon through 6:30 p.m. on Independence Day. If Independence Day
falls on a weekend or on a Monday, Father shall have custody of
the child from the Friday prior to Independence Day through
Monday at 6:30 p.m. In no event, shall Father have custody of
the child from Friday to Monday on more than two occasions each
year.
6. Mother and Father shall each be entitled to one
week of uninterrupted vacation with the child during the summer.
The party seeking to execute said week of vacation shall notify
the other party and the Maternal Grandmother in writing at least
60 days prior to the date the week would commence.
7. Except as provided above, transportation shall be
shared such that the receiving party or the party picking up the
child shall be responsible for transportation unless otherwise
agreed.
8. The parties shall keep each other advised
immediately relative to any emergencies concerning the child and
shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the
health, welfare and well-being of the child are protected.
9. The parties shall not estrange the child from
either party or hinder the natural development of the child's
love or affection for the other party-.,
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Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
Attorney for David E. Richmond
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney for Tanya Gibb
Lee Oesterling, Esquire
Attorney for Barbara and Greg Fisher
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 2414436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB), : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I have
served a copy of the foregoing Petition for Special Reliefupon the following, by first-class mail,
addressed as follows:
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Defendant
Lee E. Osterling, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Barbara Fisher
Respectfully ltted,
WOLF "O )d, Attorneys at Law
Dated: November Jv, 2009
Na n C. olf, Esquire
10 W igh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
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V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TANYA LEACH
(NOW TANYA GIBB), : NO. 2004 - 4896 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 960-0075 (telephone)
(717) 960-0074 (facsimile)
Attorney for Defendant
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vi.
TANYA LEACH,
(NOW TANYA GIBB)
Defendant
No.2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION
: IN CUSTODY
JOINT PETITION FOR COURT ORDER
AND NOW comes Defendant Tanya Gibb, by and through her attorney, Sheri D.
Coover, Esquire and files the following PETITION FOR COURT ORDER and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. A hearing is currently scheduled before the Honorable Judge Guido for
December 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. to address issues that were raised by the Plaintiff's
Petition for Special Relief which was filed with this Court.
2. The Plaintiff and Defendant have reached an agreement which is hereby
attached which resolve the issues raised in the Plaintiffs Petition for Special Relief.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant request that this Court enter the following
stipulation as an Order of Court.
4. The agreement between the parties in no way infringes upon the partial
custody rights of Defendant Barbara Fisher.
WHEREFORE, the parties request that this Court enter an Order directing that
the attached stipulation be made a temporary Order effective this date and to remain in
effect until the time of the custody hearing scheduled for January 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
and that the emergency hearing currently scheduled for December 11, 2009 at 4:00 be
hereby cancelled.
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 960-0075 (telephone)
(717) 960-0074 (facsimile)
Attorney for Defendant
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
vii.
TANYA LEACH,
(NOW TANYA GIBB)
Defendant
: No.2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sheri D. Coover, Esquire hereby certify that on this I e day of December,
2009, I caused the foregoing JOINT PETITION FOR COURT ORDER to be served upon
the following counsel via United States First class mail addressed as follows:
Nathan Wolf, Esquire
Wolf & Wolf
10 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Lee Oesterling, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
submitted,
S ri D. Coover, Esquire
&ttorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH,
(NOW TANYA GIBB)
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
No.2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION/ORDER
AND NOW, this day of ?) Q,V&OW , 2009, it is hereby
stipulated and agreed between the parties as follows:
1. David E. Richmond (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Tanya Gibb
(hereinafter referred to as "Mother) are the parents of Jordan Ray Leach (DOB6/3/2004).
2. Legal custody of the child as defined by 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5301 et.seq. shall
be shared by Father and Mother. Major decisions concerning the child, including but not
limited to the child's education, health, welfare, upbringing and religious training shall be
made by the parties jointly.
3. Primary physical custody of the child shall be with Father subject to the
following periods of partial physical custody with Mother:
a. Mother shall have custody of the child on alternating weekends beginning
with the weekend of December 11, 2009 from Friday after school until
Saturday at 12:00 noon.
b. Mother shall have custody of the child on alternating weekends beginning
with the weekend of December 18, 2009 from Friday after school until
Sunday at noon.
C. For the Christmas holiday, Mother shall have custody of the child from
December 25, 2009 at noon until December 26, 2009 at noon.
d. For the New Years holiday, Mother shall have custody of the child from
January 1, 2010 at noon until January 3, 2010 at noon.
e. For the child's Christmas break, Mother shall have custody of the child
from December 27, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. until December 28, 2009 at 7:00
p.m.
5. The above-mentioned custody schedule shall not interfere, in any way,
with the periods of custody granted to maternal grandmother Barbara Fisher's in the
Court's Order for Custody issued August 26, 2009.
6. Mother agrees that she shall exercise her periods of partial physical
custody at the home of Denise McDonnel at 318 North West Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, unless Mother provides reasonable advance notice to Father that
her periods of custody will be exercised elsewhere and provides Father with the address
where she and the child are staying.
7. During Mother's periods of custody, the child shall not be left in the care
of any other adult overnight, and Mother shall contact Father if she is unavailable to care
for the child overnight, and Father shall have the right to care for the child during the
period of Mother's unavailability.
8. Mother agrees to provide all transportation for the child to effectuate the
above-mentioned visitation schedule.
9. Mother and Father shall have liberal and reasonable telephone contact
with the child while the child is in the custody of the other parent and each parent shall
provide the other with a telephone number to permit contact with the child.
10. The custodial parent shall provide to the non-custodial parent any and all
information regarding the child's educational progress, religious training, mental health,
physical health, welfare and social events.
11. It is understood and agreed that the proceeding agreement is a temporary
order and only to be effective through the time of the custody hearing currently scheduled
before the Honorable Judge Guido on January 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of
the Cumberland County Courthouse.
12. It is understood and requested that the Court will be cancelling the hearing
scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
13. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order by agreement, but
such modification shall be effective only in the event that both parties completely consent
to the modification. Both parties should give the other party at least 24 hours of their
request to modify the terms of this custody order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by
the terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
WITNESSTH:
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David Richmond
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Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 960-0075 (telephone)
(717) 960-0074 (facsimile)
Attorney for Defendant
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiff
V.
TANYA LEACH,
(NOW TANYA GIBB)
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
No.2004-4896 CIVIL ACTION
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this Iq day of 2009, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached Stipulation and Agreement and upon agreement of the
parties, it is hereby ordered and decreed that the following stipulation is entered as a
temporary Order effective this date and in
currently scheduled for January 7, 2010 at j 00 p.m..
time of the custody hearing
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Distribution List:
./ Nathan Wolf, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff)
Wolf & Wolf, 10 West High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire (Attorney for Defendant)
44 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
ee Oesterling, Esquire (Attorney for Barbara Fisher)
155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
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Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 960-0075
Attorney for Defendant Tanya Gibb
DAVID E. RICHMOND,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
Case No. 2004-4896
V.
TANYA GIBB
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
AMENDED MOTION TO WITHDRAW ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
AND NOW, comes Attorney Sheri Coover and files the following MOTION TO
WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL and in support thereof avers as follows:
I . Undersigned counsel entered her appearance on behalf of the Defendant
Tanya Gibb in the above-mentioned captioned matter and has represented the Defendant
in a hearing before this Court and two conciliation conferences as well as a number of
Motions before this Court.
2. A hearing on Defendant David Richmond's Petition to Modify Custody is
scheduled to be heard before the Honorable Judge Guido on January 7, 2010.
3. Irreconcilable differences have arisen that have caused Attorney Coover to
be unable to continue to represent Defendant Tanya Gibb.
4. Upon information and belief, Attorney Coover believes that Tanya Gibb is
being dishonest with her concerning pertinent aspects of her life which are relevant to the
custody proceedings before this Court and expects for Attorney Coover to offer these
alleged dishonest facts to the Court in the pending custody proceedings, which is a
violation of ethical obligations that Attorney Coover has with the Court.
5. Tanya Gibb often speaks to Attorney Coover in a rude manner and
engages in actions which show an utter disrespect for Attorney Coover.
6. On December 16, 2009, Tanya Gibb became rude and belligerent during
attorney/client privileged conversations regarding the custody case. When Attorney
Coover attempted to speak to her about this attitude, Tanya Gibb cursed at Attorney
Coover and called her a "bitch."
7. Tanya Gibb has expressed that she is unsatisfied and displeased with
Attorney Coover's representation.
8. Attorney Coover has made several attempts to salvage the attorney/client
relationship, but the current attitude between the parties is so contemptuous that Attorney
Coover is not able to salvage a meaningful attorney/client relationship in which Attorney
Coover can properly represent Tanya Gibb in the upcoming custody proceedings.
9. Tanya Gibb is in breach of the fee agreement that she has with Attorney
Coover and is in considerable arrears of attorney fees. On two separate occasions,
Attorney Coover has attempted to make alternate payment arrangements for payment of
the attorney fees, but Ms. Gibb has breached the alternate agreement each time.
10. There is a pending hearing pertaining to the custody of Ms. Gibb's minor
child which will need considerable attention and preparation for Ms. Gibb to be properly
represented in the proceeding and Attorney Coover does not feel that under the
circumstances she can work with Tanya Gibb to provide her proper representation at this
hearing and expects that she will need to devote considerable preparation time for the
hearing for which she will not be compensated.
11. Attorney Coover has been advised by others that Defendant Tanya Gibb
has reported that she has fired Attorney Coover because she is dissatisfied with her work.
12. Attorney Coover has sought concurrence of Nathan Wolf, Esquire and Lee
Oesterling, Esquire, counsel for the other parties in this matter. Attorney Wolf has
indicated that he does not oppose the foregoing Motion as long as it does not interfere
with the custody proceedings currently scheduled to be heard before this Court on
January 7, 2010. Attorney Oesterling has not returned undersigned counsel's call, but it
is assumed that he does not have a position in this matter as his client is not a party to the
proceedings scheduled for January 7, 2010.
1.3. A previous Motion was incorrectly filed under docket number 2008-475.
This filing is for all procedural purposes identical, but done to file the Motion on the
proper docket.
14. The Honorable Judge Guido has previously presided over this case.
WHEREFORE, undersigned counsel hereby requests that this Court grant her
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel.
submitted,
SVfi U. Coover, Esquire
Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID E. RICHMOND, CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
Plaintiffs Case No. 2004-4896
V.
TANYA GIBB IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sheri D. Coover, Esquire hereby certify that on this 22nd day of December,
2009, I caused the foregoing motion to be served upon the following persons by United
States First Class mail postage pre-paid addressed as follows:
Nathan Wolf, Esquire
Wolf & Wolf
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Lee Oesterling, Esquire
42 E. Main Street
P.O. Box 331
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
submitted,
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orneyID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Attorney ID 93285
44 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 960-0075
Attorney for Defendant Tanya Gibb
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID E. RICHMOND, : CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
Plaintiffs : Case No. 2004-4896
V.
TANYA GIBB IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER
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consideration of the MOTION TO WIAS CO SEL, it is hereby Ordered
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Distribution List:
Lee Oesterling, Esquire, Attorney for Barbara Fisher
4422 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 331, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
.,Sheri D. Coover, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant Tanya Gibb
44 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
than Wolf, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant David Richmond
Wolf & Wolf, 10 W. High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff
V.
TANYA GIBB
(formerly TANYA LEACH),
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
. CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7th day of January, 2010,
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire, is granted permission to withdraw
her appearance.
By the Court,
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Edward E. Guido, J.
v/ Xuathan C. Wolf, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
e Oesterling, Esquire
Attorney for Maternal Grandmother
s. Tanya Gibb
c/o Barbara and Gregory Fisher
230 Leeds Road
Newville, PA 17241
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2004-4896 CIVIL TERM
TANYA GIBB
(formerly TANYA LEACH),
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7th day of January, 2010, after
hearing, our Order of August 26, 2009, is ratified and affirmed
and shall remain in full force and effect. Provided, however,
that if Mother vacates the Fisher household without having a
valid lease on another premises, our Order of December 14, 2009,
shall supersede our Order of August 26, 2009, until such time as
another hearing can be held.
By the Court,
Edward E. Guido, J.
? Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
?/ Sheri D. Coover, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Zee Oesterling, Esquire
Attorney for Maternal Grandmother
/ s. Tanya Gibb
c/o Barbara and Gregory Fisher
230 Leeds Road
Newville, PA 17241
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