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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: No, O;l- S'7~ Clu~l'-r~
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DNORCE
PATRICIA A. HUFF,
Plaintiff
CLARKK. HUFF,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court, If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you, and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children,
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DNORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORm BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
PATRICIA A. HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
: No. 0;2. - S?1
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
C.L~~ L ~'iA..~
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTIONS 3301(c) or 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Dena Fanucci, by and through her attorney, Jeanne B. Costopoulos,
Esquire, avers the following:
Count I - Divorce
1. The Plaintiff, Patricia A. Huff, is an adult individual who currently resides at 658
Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043.
2. The Defendant, Clark K. Huff, is an adult individual who currently resides at 104 S.
36th Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4, The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on September 22, 1990 in Red Lion,
York County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. There is one Dependent child from this marriage, namely Erin Marie Huff, born
January 20,1992.
9. This action is not collusive.
Count II - Equitable Distribution of Marital Property
Pursuant to S3S02 of the Divorce Code
10. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. While no settlement has been reached as of the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff is and has always been willing to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement
of all matters with Defendant to the extent that a written Settlement Agreement might
be entered into between the parties prior to the time of hearing on this Divorce
Complaint, Plaintiff desires that such written Agreement be approved by the Court
and incorporated, but not merged, in any Divorce Decree which might be entered
dissolving the marriage between the parties.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various items of real and personal property,
furniture and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject
to equitable distribution by this court.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various motor vehicles, bank accounts,
investments, insurance policies and retirement benefits acquired during their
marriage which are subject to equitable distribution by this court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree:
A. Dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant;
B. Equitably distributing all property owned by the parties hereto;
C. In the event that a written Separation Agreement is reached between the
parties hereto prior to the time of the hearing on this Complaint, Plaintiff
respectfully requests that pursuant to the Divorce Code the Court approve and
incorporate, but not merge such Agreement in the Final Divorce Decree;
D. For such further relief as the Court may detennine equitable and just.
Count m - Custodv
14. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. The Plaintiff seeks primary of the following child:
Name
Present Residence
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10 yrs.
Erin Marie Huff
658 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
The child, Erin Marie Huff, is presently in the custody of her mother, Plaintiff Patricia A.
Huff, who resides at 658 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
For the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons and at the following
addresses:
Name
Address
Dates
Plaintiff
658 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
12/30/01
to present
Plaintiff & Defendant
658 Market Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
1997
to 12/30/01
The natural mother of the child is Patricia A. Huff, Plaintiff, currently residing at 658 Market
Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043. The natural father of the child is Clark
K. Huff, Defendant, currently residing at 104 S. 36th Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17011.
16. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons: the subject child, Erin Marie Huff
17. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural father. It is unknown
with whom Defendant resides, if anyone.
18. 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.
19. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of any of the child or claims to have physical custody or visitation rights with
respect to the child
20. The best interests and pennanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the relief
requested because:
(a) Plaintiff is the natural mother of the child
(b) Plaintiffhas established a relationship with the child
(c) Plaintiff desires to continue exercising parental duties and enjoys the love and
affection of the child
(d) The child should be pennitted to enjoy the love, affection, and emotional
support which can be provided by their natural mother.
(e) The Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the child since birth.
21. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminl'lted and the person
who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action No other
persons are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of the child to be given
notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable court to grant her primary
physical custody of her daughter, subject to partial custody/visitation rights of Defendant.
Dated:
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
J
JeanniB. Costopoulos, Esquire
COSTOPOULOS & WELCH
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
P A Supreme Court ID No. 68735
Telephone: (717) 221-0900
Fax: (717) 221-0904
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
PATRICIA A. HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
: No.
CLARKK. HUFF,
Defendant
: CI\lll., ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Patricia A. Huff, hereby verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce
Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S, ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
Date: 1-30-0'rJ.......
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PATRICIA A HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
: No. 02-574
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
PETITION TO ENTER STIPULATION AS ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, come the parties, Patricia A Huff and Clark K. Huff, and respectfully
request the following Stipulation to be entered as an order of court:
WHEREAS the parties, Patricia A Huff (the Mother hereinafter) and Clark K. Huff (the
Father hereinafter), have born to them one child, namely Erin M. Huff, born January 20, 1992,
(the Child hereinafter); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to custody, partial
custody, and visitation of the child; and,
WHEREAS, both parties have been provided an opportunity to review the Agreement
with the counsel of their choice prior to signing.
TIlEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements as
hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:
1. PHYSICAL CUSTODYNlSITATION The Mother shall have primary physical
custody of the child. Father shall have visitation of the child one full weekend per
month from Saturday at 9:00 a.m, through Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Father shall have
visitation of the child one additional Saturday per month from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. In addition, Father shall have visitation of the child every Tuesday evening
from 5:30 p.m, to 8:30 p.m. The Father may exercise additional periods of
visitation with the child at such other times as the parties may mutually agree.
Mother shall provide clothing apparel and other items the child requires during
visitation with Father, provided that said clothing and items are returned with the
child at the conclusion of the visit.
2. Letzal Custody The parties shall share legal custody of the child jointly. They
shall consult with each other relative to all important decisions concerning the
child, including such matters as health. education, and religion. Therefore,
although Mother has primary physical custody of the child, and Mother shall have
authority to make routine decisions regarding the general welfare of the child, each
parent agrees to consult with the other on all non-routine decisions (to be defined
as those decisions with a greater than a day to day effect, including, but not limited
to, such matters as surgery, major medical treatment, and selection of schools) with
a view to having a harmonious policy calculated to promote the best interest of the
child,. If a dispute arises as to any matters regarding non-routine decisions
regarding the child, then Mother, who has primary physical custody of the child,
may exercise final determination subject to review by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
3. Summer Vacation Both Father and Mother shall each be guaranteed one week of
exclusive custody of the child during each summer. The parties shall notifY each
other of the dates intended to exercise these vacation periods by June 1 st of each
year. Additional periods of partial custody during the summer may be exercised.
upon agreement of the parties,
4, HoIidavs
(a) The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter weekend (from
Good Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Easter Sunday at 5:00 p.m.),
Independence Day (from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.), Thanksgiving Day
(from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.); whereby Mother shall have Easter with the
child in 2002, and alternating holidays accordingly thereafter. This section
shall supersede any other section contained in this agreement.
(b) Mother shall have the child every year on Christmas Eve from December
24that 12:00 p.m. through December 25th at 12:00 p.m. Father shall have
the child every year on Christmas Day from December 25th at 9:00a.m.
through December 25th at 5:00 p.m. This section shall supersede any other
section contained in this agreement.
(c) Mother's Day shall be with Mother, Father's Day shall be with Father. This
visitation shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. This section shall
supersede any other section contained in this agreement.
(d) The parties shall share the child's birthday in as equal a manner as possible.
5. TRANSPORTATION Father shall provide all transportation at the beginning and
end of his custodial periods unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
6. Alcohol and Dru2S During any period of custody or visitation, the parties shall not
possess or use any controlled substance, neither shall they consume alcoholic
beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the
extent possible, that other household members and guests comply with this
prohibition.
7. Address and Phone Numbers of Parties Both Father and Mother must keep each
other informed of any changes of address or change of phone number. Any
changes in address or phone number shall be immediately forwarded to the other
party.
8. Notice of WhereaboutslIllness Each party agrees to keep the other reasonably
informed of the whereabouts of the child while with the other party. If either party
has knowledge of illness or accident or other serious circumstance affecting the
welfare of the child, he or she shall promptly notifY the other party of said
circumstances.
9. Teleohone Contact with Child Both Parties shall have the right to reasonable
telephone contact with the child during the other party's period of .
custody/visitation. Neither party shall interfere with the other party's telephone
contacts with the child. Each party shall make all reasonable efforts to promptly
return calls or messages left by the other party regarding the child.
10. Disoara2io2 Remarks Neither Father nor Mother shall make any disparaging
remarks regarding the other parent in the presence of the child, such as those that
might tend to alienate the affections of the child toward the other parent. Also,
each parent shall inform relatives and friends to also refrain from making any
disparaging remarks regarding either parent in the presence of the child.
11. Suoersedeas of Prior Court Orders This Stipulation shall supersede all prior
Court Orders, Stipulations, or Agreements.
12. Contemot/Attornev's Fees Should either party be found in Contempt of Court for
breaching this agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible for all attorney's
fees incurred by the non-breaching party.
13. Modification Any of the provisions of this Agreement may be modified or deleted
upon mutual consent/agreement of both parties or upon Petition to the Court for
Modification.
WHEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and with the desire that
this Agreement be entered as an order of court at the request of either party, hereby set
ds and seals and the date of their acknowledgment.
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PATRICIA A HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
: No. 02-574
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this VI' day of ~
,2002, upon consideration of the within
Petition to Enter Stipulation as an Order of Court, the Petition is hereby granted.
BY THE COURT:
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PATRICIA A HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 02-574 CIVIL TERM
CLARK. K HUFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DNORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3JOl(e) OF THE D][VORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSE:LING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 I (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
Febrwuy 1,2002.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penaltie:s of 18 PaC.s. 94904 relating to
1.UlSWOO1 falsification to authorities.
Date: 10-03-01..
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
: No. 02-574 CIVIL TERM
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(t) OF THE DJ[VORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediatellyafter it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
4. I verilY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaC.s. ~904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Dated: I () -() 3-(fL
Sworn to and subscnJed to
Before me this ;!/' day of
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 02-574 CIVIL TERM
CLARK K. lRJFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DlVORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1, A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 1( c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February l, 2002.
2, The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4, I verilY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaC.s. ~904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Sworn to and subscnbed to
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No, 02-574 CIVIL TERM
CLARK K. lRJFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301W OF THE DllVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divOI1~ is granted
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediate]~ after it is filed with the
Prothonotmy.
4. I verilY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaC.s. ~904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Clark: K. Huff
Sworn to and subscnbed to
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PAlRICIAA. HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 02-574 CIVIL TERM
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVI(~
TO THEPROrnONOTARY:
I, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, verilY that the ComplllJint in Divorce was served upon the
Defendant indicated above on February 9, 2002, by first class. Certified Mail No. 700 1 1140 0002
l273 8809, postage prepaid. return receipt requested. restricted delivery, pursuant to the
requirements ofPaR.C.P. ~1930.4.
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A mey for Plaintiff
1400 N. Second Street
Hanisburg. P A 17102
Phone: (717) 221-0900
PA S.Ct ill No. 68735
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired,
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so that we can return the card to you,
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PAlRICIAA. HUFF,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs,
: No, 02-574 CIVIL TERM
CLARKKlRJFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotmy:
Please transmit the record. together with the following in1ormation, to the Court for entry of
a divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code,
2, Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Servio~ by certified mail no, 7001 1140
0002 12738809 on Februaty 9, 2002, See attached Affidavit of Service.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
by the Plaintiff: 10/3/2002; by the Defendant: 10/14/2002.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotmy:
filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) divorc:e was filed with the prothonotmy:
filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record.
Respectfully Submitted:
Dated:
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J~ CostopouTOs, esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
1400 N, Second Strc~t
Harrisburg. PA l7102
Phone: (717)221-0900
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Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
No, 02-574
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CHILD CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Clark K. Huff, by his attorney, Carl G, Wass, Esquire,
Caldwell & Kearns, P,C, and presents the following Petition:
I. Your Petitioner, the Defendant, is Clark K, Huff, an adult individual, natural
father of the subject minor child ofthe within custody action, who resides at 5203 Locust Lane
(Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17109,
2. The Respondent, the Plaintiff, Patricia A. Huff, natural mother of the subject
minor child, resides at 658 Market Street, Lemoyne, (Cumberland County), Pennsylvania, 17043,
3, At the present time, the custody of the minor child, Erin M. Huff, born January
20, 1992 (age 10), is governed by the Order of Court issued by your Honorable Court (Kevin A.
Hess, Judge) dated February 21, 2002, by the terms of which the Plaintiff and Defendant share
joint legal custody of the minor child, with primary physical custody ofthe minor child with her
mother, the Plaintiff, Patricia A. Huff, A true and correct copy ofthe Order of Court is attached
hereto, identified as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference,
4, Pursuant to the terms ofthe aforementioned Order of Court, and the Stipulation of
the parties upon which the Order is based, the "best interests and welfare" ofthe minor child,
Erin M. Huff, bar or should be, of paramount consideration to both of the parents of the said
minor child. For example, the Stipulation of the parties provides, in several parts (paragraph I
and paragraph 3) that "additional periods of visitation/partial custody with the child on the part of
your Petitioner, her father, shall occur at such other times as the parties may mutually agree),
5, Your Petitioner avers that reasonable efforts on his part to attempt to seek and
have additional periods of visitation or partial custody with his minor daughter have been
thwarted by the steadfast refusal of the Plaintiff to deviate from any provision set forth in the
Stipulation of the parties,
6, Your Petitioner avers that he has maintained and has continued to maintain a
meaningful and loving relationship with his minor daughter and firmly believes that, not only
does he desire to secure and maintain a reasonable and expanded relationship with his daughter,
but also believes that his daughter, likewise, desires to have a reasonable, meaningful and
expanded relationship with her father, your Petitioner.
7. Your Petitioner is gainfully employed and maintains a consistent five day per
week work scheduled which enables him to have available all weekends throughout the year
during which he can spend meaningful periods of time with his daughter and provide to her the
nurturing love and affection which he wishes to provide to her and which, he believes his
daughter also desires.
8. Your Petitioner desires to expand the periods of partial weekend custody with his
daughter so as to provide for alternating weekends of partial custody, to commence on Friday
evening through Sunday evening; to expand such alternating partial weekend custody in a fashion
which will enable your Petitioner to continue to maintain partial custody when the immediately
following Monday is also a holiday; Petitioner wishes also to extend the period of partial custody
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during the summer vacation from school of his minor daughter to a period oftwo weeks
(according the same two-week period also to the Plaintiff); your Petitioner wishes to share the
Christmas Holiday with his minor daughter in a fashion which will enable both parties to
alternate periods of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with their minor daughter; and, Petitioner
also desires to establish a more equitable division of the responsibility of both parties in
providing for the transportation of their minor daughter during periods of exchange of custody
and partial custody.
9, Your Petitioner believes and avers that the best interests and permanent welfare of
his minor daughter will be promoted by providing for a modification of the present Order of
Court so as to enable her to enjoy the benefits of expanded and more meaningful periods of time
in the partial custody of your Petitioner,
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner, Clark K, Huff, prays your Honorable Court to enter an
Order directing that the Plaintiff and the Defendant shall have shared legal custody ofthe subject
minor child, and that the primary physical custody of the subject minor child remain in the hands
of the Plaintiff, and that the periods of partial custody of the minor child with your Petitioner be
expanded as set forth herein,
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Carl G, Wass, Es e
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3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110-1533
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Petitioner, Rhonda M Richardson
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PATRICIA A. HUFF,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: No. 02-574
CLARK K, HUFF,
Defendant.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CHILD CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
:SS:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
Clark K. Huff, being sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the Petitioner in
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the foregoing matter, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true and correct.
Sworn to and subscribed
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-574
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CLARK K. HUFF
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
, upon consideration ofthe attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa p, Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Thursday, AUjlust 28, 2003 at 12:30 PM
for a Pre.Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order, All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing,
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa p, Greevy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court, You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
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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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 02-574 CIVIL TERM
PATRICIA A, HUFF,
v.
CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
CLARK K. HUFF,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 'r day of September, 2003, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Leaal Custody. The parties, Patricia A. Huff and Clark K. Huff, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor child, Erin M, Huff, born January 20, 1992, Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion, Pursuant to the terms
of Pa,C,S, 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children and of the other parent To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings and
evaluations with regard to the minor children. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational records, attendance records or report cards, Additionally,
each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical presentations,
back-to-school night, and the like,
2. Physical Custody. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor
child subject to Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. To commence on Friday, September 5, 2003 on alternating
weekends from Friday at 5:30 p,m, until Sunday at 7:00 p,m.
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B, In the event that Father's alternating weekend is followed by
Labor Day, Memorial Day or Independence Day, Father's custodial period
shall be extended until 7:00 p.m, on the Monday holiday.
C. In the event that Father's alternating weekend falls on Mother's
only full weekend off during a given month, the parents shall switch custodial
weekends such that Father will have either the previous or subsequent
custodial weekend as makeup time.
3. Summer Vacation, Both Mother and Father shall be entitled to two (2) blocks
of seven (7) continuous days of exclusive custody of the child each Summer. The parties
shall notify each other of the dates intended to exercise these vacation periods by June 1st
of each year. Additional periods of partial custody during the Summer may be exercised
upon agreement of the parties, For Summer 2003, Father will exercise only one (1) seven
(7) day period of custody due to a planned cruise scheduled for October 2004,
4, Holidavs,
A. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter
weekend (from Good Friday at 5:00 p,m, through Easter Sunday at 5:00 p,m.),
Independence Day (from 9:00 a,m, until 7:00 p,m,), Thanksgiving Day (from
9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.); whereby Mother shall have Labor Day in 2003, and
alternating holidays accordingly thereafter. This section shall supersede any
other section contained in this agreement.
B, Mother's Day shall be with Mother and Father's Day shall be with
Father. This visitation shall be from 9:00 a.m, until 9:00 p,m, This section
shall supersede any other section contained in this agreement.
C. The parties shall. share the child's birthday in as equal a manner
as possible.
5. Transportation, Father will provide transportation at the beginning of his
custodial weekends on Friday. At the conclusion of the custodial weekend, the parents will
meet at the Wendy's at the Strinestown Exit on 83 South at 7:00 p,m. for purposes of the
custodial exchange, However, in the event that Mother has to work on Sunday evening and
therefore cannot arrive at the exchange point by 7:00 p.m" Father shall bring the child to the
home of the maternal grandparents at the conclusion of his custodial period,
NO, 02-574 CIVIL TERM
6, Alcohol and Druqs. During any period of custody or visitation, the parties shall
not possess or use any controlled substance, neither shall they consume alcoholic
beverages to the point of intoxication, The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
possible, that other household members and guests comply with this prohibition.
7. Address and Phone Numbers of Parties. Both Father and Mother must keep
each other informed of any changes of address or change of phone number. Any changes
in address or phone number shall be immediately forwarded to the other party,
8, Notice of Whereabouts/lllness, Each party agrees to keep the other
reasonably informed of the whereabouts of the child while with the other party, If either
party has knowledge of illness or accident or other serious circumstance affecting the
welfare of the child, he or she shall promptly notify the other party of said circumstances.
9. Telephone Contact with Child. Both Parties shall have the right to reasonable
telephone contact with the child during the other party's period of custody/visitation, Neither
party shall interfere with the other party's telephone contacts with the child. Each party shall
make all reasonable efforts to promptly return calls or messages left by the other party
regarding the child.
10, Disparaqinq Remarks, Neither Father nor Mother shall make any disparaging
remarks regarding the other parent in the presence of the child, such as those that might
tend to alienate the affections of the child toward the other parent. Also, each parent shall
inform relatives and friends to also refrain from making any disparaging remarks regarding
either parent in the presence of the child,
11, Supersedeas of Prior Court Orders. This Stipulation shall supersede all prior
Court Orders, Stipulations, or Agreements,
12, Contempt / Attorney's Fees, Should either party be found in Contempt of
Court for breaching this Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible for all
attorney's fees incurred by the non-breaching party,
13. Modification. Any of the provisions of this Agreement may be modified or
deleted upon mutual consent / agreement of both parties or upon Petition to the Court for
Mod ification,
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14, Father shall be responsible for coordinating with the child's school to arrange
for the assignment and completion of all homework necessary to meet the educational
requirements for an educational trip as set forth by School District policy which requirement
shall be completed in conjunction with his October 2004 cruise, Prior to his departure,
Father will share the information regarding the educational and homework plans made with
the School District with the child's Mother.
15. Homework, Mother shall be responsible for seeing to it that the child brings
the assignments and materials necessary to be completed during her custodial weekends
with Father. Father shall be responsible for the oversight and correction of the homework
assignments during his custodial weekends,
16, The Custody Conciliation Conference shall reconvene on October 27,
2003, at 10:30 a.m. at the office of the Custody Conciliator, Melissa Peel Greevy,
Esquire, 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043, At the time that the Conference
reconvenes, It is contemplated that the parties will review how the new custodial plan is
working and reattempt an agreement on the sharing of the Christmas holiday,
17, A hearing on Father's request for the sharing of the Christmas holiday is
scheduled in ~rt%1m Number .!i.- of the Cumberland County Courthouse, on the
,,1,., ~ day of t'I tJi. 2003, at /; .-i1 o'clock ~,M" at which time testimony
will be taken, For the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Clark K, Huff, shall be deemed to
be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony, Counsel for the parties or the
parties pro se shall file with the Court and opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting
forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who are expected to testify at the
hearing, and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness, These memoranda
shall be filed at least ten days prior to the hearing date.
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p<<leanne R Costopoulos, Esquire, 5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 02-574 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CLARK K, HUFF,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915,3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Erin M. Huff
January 20,1992
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on August 28, 2003 following
Father's July 17, 2003 Petition for Modification of Custody Order. Present for the
conference were: the Father, Clark K Huff, and his counsel, Carl G, Wass, Esquire; the
Mother, Patricia A. Huff, and her counsel, JeanniB. Costopoulos, Esquire,
3. The parties reached an agreement modifying the custodial plan with the
exception of Father's request to modify the arrangements which the parties have to share
the Christmas holiday, The parties agreed to reconvene the Conciliation Conference in
approximately sixty (60) days to reassess how the new custodial plan is working and to
revisit the sharing of the Christmas holiday, A brief hearin~l before the Court is requested to
be set for November 2003 in the event the parties are not able to resolve the sharing of
Christmas, In the event the parties are not able to resolve this issue, the Conciliator will
issue a supplemental report following the next Conciliation and Judge Hess will decide the
matter.
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Custody Conciliator
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 02-574 CIVIL TERM
PATRICIA A. HUFF,
v.
CLARK K. HUFF,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
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:
1, The pertinent information conceming the c:hild who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Erin M, Huff
January 20,1992
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference reconvened on October 27, 2003 as per
agreement at the August 28, 2003 conference, Attending the conference were: the Mother,
Patricia A. Huff, and her counsel, Jeanne B, Costopoulos, Esquire; the Father, Clark K. Huff,
and his counsel, Carl G, Wass, Esquire,
3, The topics for the Custody Conciliation Conference were the sharing of the
Christmas school recess and the sharing of the summer school recess, The parties were
not able to reach an agreement and will therefore attend a hearing with Judge Hess on
December 3, 2003 at 1 :30 p,m,
4. Father's position on the Christmas school recess is that the parties should
share in an alternating fashion the period of time from when school is dismissed for the
Christmas recess until December 25th at noon, as Segment A. Segment B would be from
December 25th at noon until 7:00 p,m, on December 29th He proposed that the parties
alternate this from year to year for the remaining years of the child's minority. With regard to
the summer school recess, Father seeks to share physical custody of the child on a week-
on week-off basis during the summer, Father, as Mother, works during the day, Therefore
the child would spend the majority of the day with an alternate caregiver. However she
would have the benefit of being with the custodial parent during their non-working hours.
Father's plan for an alternate caregiver during his work hours would be for the child to be
with his new mother-in-law,
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5, Mother's position with regard to the Christmas school recess is that the child
should not have to change what has been her tradition throughout her lifetime of being with
her mother and Mother's extended family on Christmas eve and Christmas morning every
year. Mother prefers to let the child decide if she wants to spend Christmas eve or
Christmas day with her father, With regard to the summer school recess, Mother claims that
the parties daughter prefers to stay in the Lemoyne area so that she can participate in the
YMCA camp and have continued contact with her friends. Mother claims that the child is
afraid of Father and feels that she cannot talk to him to share her feeling about her
preferences,
6, Inasmuch as the parties have not reached an agreement regarding the sharing
of the Christmas school recess time and the summer school recess time, the previously
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vs.
02-0574 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CLARKK, HUFF,
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this
It r day of December, 2003, the existing custody order is
modified in this case to provide that:
1. In December of2003, the father shall have custody of Erin from December 25, 2003,
at 12:00 noon until the end of his regularly scheduled weekend '~ustody period on December 28,
2003, In subsequent years, the parties shall alternate the Christmas vacation from school from
the last day of school until December 25th at noon and from Deeember 25th at noon until the first
day of school with the father having the period from the end of school until December 25th at
noon in the year 2004.
2, Effective in the summer of2005, the father's blocks of seven (7) continuous days of
exclusive custody shall be increased to four (4) blocks, with no more than two blocks to be
exercised consecutively for the purpose of a vacation, The father shall notifY the mother on or
before May 1st of the weeks he intends to exercise custody.
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v.
: No.: 02-574
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes the PetitionerlDefendant CLARK K, HUFF, by and through his
attorney, Melanie L Erb, Esquire and the law firm of Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C., and files this
Emergency Petition for Special Relief and avers as follows:
L Petitioner/Defendant is Clark K Huff, an adult individual currently residing at
141 Hanover Street, Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania,
2, Respondent/Plaintiff is Patricia A. Huff, an adult individual currently residing at
658 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the parents of Erin Marie Huff, a minor child whose date of birth
is January 20, \992,
4, An Order of Court was originally entered in this matter on February 2 L 2002
whereby the parties share legal custody and Mother was granted primary physical custody of the
minor child.
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5. The existing custody order was modified, following a custody conciliation
conference, by Order dated September 4, 2003, giving Father additional periods of partial
physical custody.
6, Section 13 of the September 4, 2003 Order of Court provides, "Any provisions of
this Agreement may be modified or deleted upon mutual consent/agreement of both parties or
upon Petition to the Court for Modification:'
7, Around the time of Christmas 2005, Father approached Mother about taking the
minor child on a family trip to Florida in Spring 2006 and presented Mother with written
documentation as to the exact dates that were being contemplated for the family trip,
8, Father and his wife have planned the family trip for Thursday April 13, 2006
through Monday, April 24, 2006,
9. Father intended to pick up the minor child on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 5:30
p,m, so that the family could embark on their trip on the morning of April 13,2006
10, Plans for the trip included driving to Florida, renting a villa in Claremont, Florida,
spending time with Father's wife's family, visiting Disney World, NASA and other educational
locations in the area,
11. Mother did not object to the scheduling of the trip at that time and advised Father,
in the presence of the child, that he needed to contact child's school to make certain that the
absences were excused and to ensure that the child's school work is completed.
12, Relying upon Mother's response, Father contacted the child's school and made
necessary arrangements to have the absences excused and to obtain the child's homework in
advance of the trip.
13. Additionally, Father made payment for rental of the villa, in the amount of
$\ 000,00 and tickets for Disney World in the amount of $200,00, These monies were paid in
January 2006.
14, On Friday, March 31, 2006, during a custody exchange, Mother informed Father
and the minor child that the child was no longer permitted to accompany Father on the family
trip to Florida,
15. The minor child has never been to Florida and has not been on a family vacation,
other than a camping trip at Pinchot State Park, with Father since July 2002 or 2003
16. Father believes it would be in the best interests of the child to allow her to
accompany him on the family trip to Florida,
WHEREFORE, Petitioner! Defendant, CLARK K HUFF, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to grant him custody of the child from Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 5:30 p.m,
through Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m, for the purpose of taking the minor child on the
family trip to Florida.
Respectfully submitted,
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M nie L. Erb
PAID #84445
SCARING! & SCARING!, P.C
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 103
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-7770
Attorney for Petitioner/Defendant
VERIFICA TION
1, CLARK K. HUFF, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Emergency Petition
for Special Relief are true and correct. 1 understand that false statements made herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa,C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CLARK K, HUFF,
DEFENDANT
02-574 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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day of April, 2006, IT IS ORDERED that a
hearing shall be conducted on the within petition for special relief at 4:00 p.m" Tuesday,
April 11 , 2006, in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania,
Patricia A. Huff
658 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CLARK K. HUFF,
Defendant
NO, 02-574 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of April, 2006, it is ordered
that Clark K. Huff is granted temporary physical custody of Erin
M, Huff for the purposes of taking her on a vacation to Florida
from Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. until Monday, April
24, 2006, at 7:00 p.m, Prior to leaving, the father shall
provide the mother with the full name, address, and telephone
number of any places in Florida where Erin will be spending this
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vacation time once the parties arrive.
By the
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~atricia A, Huff
658 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
~lanie L. Erb, Esquire
For Defendant
Sheriff
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