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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
5115
: NO. 04- CIVIL TERM
vs.
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
Defendant
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The plaintiff is Mandy Lynn Rowe, hereinafter referred to as Mother. Mother's
current residence is 45 West North Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Waylon Elton Rowe, hereinafter referred to as Father. Father's
address is unknown, but Mother believes that he is residing with his mother at 100 Fern Avenue,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Mother seeks custody ofthe minor child:
Name
Present Residence
Age
Tylor Rowe
believed to reside at
100 Fern Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
9/28/03 - I year old
The child, Tylor Rowe, was born during the parties' marriage.
Tylor has been in the custody of Father since September 23, 2004. Prior to September
23, 2004, Tylor lived in the marital residence with Mother and Father.
During Tylor's lifetime, he has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name
Address
Date
Mandy Rowe
Waylon Rowe
45 West North S1reet
Carlisle, P A 17013
Birth - early 9/04
Mandy Rowe
Waylon Rowe
Donnie Rowe
45 West North Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
early 9/04 - 9/23/04
Waylon Rowe
Nancy Shields
Richard Shields
100 Fern Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
9/23/04 - present
Mother and Father are separated.
4. Mother currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Relationship
Mandy Rowe Self
5. It is believed that Father currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Waylon Rowe Self
Nancy Shields Molher
Richard Shields Stepfather
Tylor Rowe Son with Mother
6. Mother has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other litigation
concerning the custody of Tylor in this or another court.
7. Mother has no information of a custody proceeding concerning Tylor pending in a court of
this Commonwealth.
8. Mother does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of
Tylor or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to Tylor.
9. The best interest and permanent welfare of Tylor will be served by granting the relief
requested for reasons including, but not limited to the following:
a) Mother has provided for Tylor's emotional, physical, educational, and medical
needs including establishing a stable home tmvironment for Tylor, and she can
continue to provide for Tylor.
b) Mother's home is the former marital residence where Tylor resided from birth
until Father took him on September 23, 2004.
c) Mother is willing to communicate with and work cooperatively with the
Father to co-parent Tylor and will encourage both the mother/son and
father/son relationship.
d) Mother has always been Tylor's primary caretaker and saw to all of the day-
to-day child-care activities such as changing diapers, feeding, waking during
the night, bathing, clothing or putting Tylor to bed.
10. Father has not acted in the best interest of Tylor in ways including but not limited to the
following:
a) Since Mother became pregnant with Tylor, Father has repeatedly denied
paternity. These denials continue despite the fact that Father refuses to return
custody of Tylor to Mother.
b) Father has never spent time alone with TyloJr and has never participated in any
basic child-care activities such as diaper-changing, feeding, waking during the
night, bathing, clothing, or putting Tylor to bed.
c) Father never participated in child-rearing activities or provided child-care
necessities such as diapers or formula for Tylor while the parties were
married.
d) On September 23, 2004, Mother agreed to allow Father's sister-in-law to have
Tylor overnight. Once Tylor left Mother's custody, Father took him and has
allowed Mother to see Tylor one time sinct: September 23, 2004, and only for
thirty (30) minutes.
e) Father has a problem with alcohol and has driven while intoxicated on many
occasions. Mother fears that Father will l:ontinue to drive while intoxicated
without any consideration to Tylor's safety or well-being.
f) In early October 2004, Father called Mother lmd while crying, told her that he
had been in an alcohol-related car accident because he was drinking and
driving, that he had wrecked his vehicle and that Tylor was hospitalized at the
Carlisle Hospital. Mother left work immediately to go to Carlisle Hospital,
and upon arriving at the hospital, Mother leamed that Father's call was a hoax
and that Tylor had never been admitted to Carlisle Hospital or any other
hospital.
g) Father has never demonstrated an interest in developing a healthy relationship
with Tylor since his birth and is now attempting to prevent Mother from
nurturing the bond she and Tylor developed since birth.
11. Every person with rights to custody or having actual physical custody of Tylor
have been named as parties to this action.
12. WHEREFORE, Mother requests this Court to grant her the following relief:
a) Grant the parties shared legal custody of Tylor.
b) Grant Mother primary custody of Tylor.
c) Grant Father periods of partial physical custody.
d) Establish an appropriate holiday schedule so that each party is able to have
time with Tylor.
e) Order that the parents shall share transpOltation responsibilities.
f) Any additional relief the court deems proper.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jessic iamondstone
Attorney for Plaintiff
Mid Penn Legal S,ervices
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
Heather L. Paterno - I.D. #87506
Attorneys for Defendant
320 Market Street, P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
MANDY LYNNE ROWE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, :
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
Defendant
NO. 04-5175
CUSTODY /VISIT A TION
DEFENDANT W A YLON ROWE'S ANSWER TO
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND MODIFICATION
Defendant, W A YLON ROWE, through his attorneys, Goldberg Katzman, P.C. files this
Answer to the Complaint for Custody, and in support thereof, states the following:
I. Defendant is without sufficient information to admit or deny this paragraph.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. It is admitted that the parties have had previous determinations by this Court. It is
specifically denied that the actions of Father have been the impetus for such.
6. Denied. Father has not willfully violated the Court order. Mother abandoned the
child in June 2005 and has only sporadically attempted to exercise her periods of custody. Father
has denied some of these periods to ensure the child's safety due to Mother's irate and
threatening manner, and her attempts to take the child with a suspended driver's license and
while driving an umegistered and uninsured vehicle.
7. Denied.
a. Denied. Father has encouraged Mother to exercise her custodial rights in a
manner consistent with the law and in the child's best interests. Mother
has primarily chosen not to follow the court order.
b. Denied. Father has encouraged Mother to see the child on several other
occasions, but Mother has either refused or has no interest in seeing the
child.
c. Denied. On the few occasions Father has denied Mother custody, he had
good reason, such being either Mother's irate threatening comments, or
Mother's inability to adhere to simple safety guidelines that would
jeopardize the child's welfare.
d. Denied. This action would not be necessary but for Mother's
abandonment of the child in June 2005.
e. Denied. Father does not call Mother names in front of the child, rather,
mother has used profanity and inappropriate language and behavior in
front of the child.
f. Denied. Father has never beaten the child. To the contrary, Father has
witnessed Mother's physical and verbal abuse of the child.
g. Denied. Father no longer uses drugs, which he admits to doing with
Plaintiff while they were together. Father is unaware if Mother still uses
drugs, but has seen her in places notorious for drug activity.
h. Denied. Father is an active and loving father. While Father works to
support the child, Father is fortunate to have loving day care services
provided free of charge by his mother and sister, and periodically allows
Plaintiffs Mother (the child's maternal grandmother) to watch the child.
8. Denied.
a. Admitted. However, Father believes it would be in the child's best
interest to modify this provision to give him primary physical custody.
b. Denied. Abandonment of the child together with threatening comments
does not account for ensuring an "ongoing, healthy mother/son
relationship." By way offurther answer, Father believes it would be
detrimental to the child for mother to have significant contact with the
child.
c. Denied. Mother has shown no interest in fulfilling her custodial rights,
other than to hurt Father. It is specifically denied that the child would be
best served in being with Mother on a primary basis.
d. Denied. Father no longer uses drugs, but has great concern that mother is
using drugs.
e. Denied. Father cherishes his parental duties and uses nurturing family
daycare services only during his working hours.
f. Denied. The converse is true.
g. Denied. Mother's behavior and inability to act as a loving caretaker
creates problems for the child.
h. Denied. Mother's act of abandonment in June 2005 is the reason for this
Petition.
8. [Sic.] Admitted that Father is no longer represented by the Family Law Clinic. By
way of this Answer, father is represented by the undersigned and does not concur with the relief
requested.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Waylon Rowe, respectfully requests that this court dismiss
Plaintiff's Petition for Contempt and Modification and that Mr. Rowe retain primary physical
custody of the child, Tylor Rowe, or alternatively, that a hearing be held on the merits of this
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements contained in the foregoing ANSWER to PETITION FOR
CONTEMPT AND MODIFICATION are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements contained herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: September 23,2005
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WAYLONROWE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certifY that the Defendant's Answer to Petition for Contempt and Modification was
served on the 23'd day of September 2005 via U.S. Mail to the following individual:
Jessica Diamondstone, Esquire
Mid Penn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
Counsel for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The above-named PLAINTIFF, MANDY LYNN ROWE, verifies that
the statements made in the above complaint For custody are true
and correct. plaintiff understands that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.5. ~4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 04-
CIVIL TERM
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
Defendant
CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
I, Jessica Diamondstone, do hereby swear that I servc:d Waylon Elton Rowe, with a
Complaint For Custody onD~ 14_,2004 by certified mail, return receipt, restricted
delivery, to the person and address below:
Waylon Elton Rowe
100 Fern Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
I, Jessica Diamondstone, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 04- SpS'
CNIL TERM
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
Defendant
CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, Mandy Lynn Rowe, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauoeris.
I, Jessica Diamondstone, attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauoeris, certify that
I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the
party.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal S,ervices
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
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MANDY LYNN ROWE
PLAINTiFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
04-5175 CIVIL ACTiON LAW
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
, 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, November 18, 2004 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 conrt 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/
facqueline M. l\emev. Esq.
Custody Con,~iliator
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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, pl<:ase 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 TillS 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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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO.04-5175
CIVIL TERM
v.
W A YLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the Family Law Clinic on behalf of the Defendant,
Waylon Elton Rowe, in the above-captioned matter.
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attomey
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013-2899
(717)243-2968
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Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: NO. 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WAYLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this t ~ day of ~ ) ~I..... ... , 2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Mandy Lynn Rowe, and the Father, Waylon Elton Rowe,
shall have shared legal custody of Tylor Rowe, born September 28,2003. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion. All decisions
affecting the child's growth and development shall be considered and shall be made by
the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with ea.ch other, with the goal of
obtaining and following the child's best interest.
2. Mother and Father shall have shared physical custody of the child on a
three-day alternating schedule, at times as agreed by the parties.
3. Thanksgiving shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. Father shall have the earlier time in 2004. After 2004, the parties shall agree
as to which block of time they shall enjoy physical custody of the child.
4. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon. Block B shall be from
Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00 noon. Mother shall have Block A
in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Father shall have Block B
in even numbered years and Block A in odd numbered years.
5. Easter shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Mother shall always have the earlier time.
6. Mother shall have custody of the child on Mother's Day at times as agreed
by the parties. Father shall have custody of the child on Father's Day at times as agreed
by the parties.
7. The non-custodial parent shall have at least three hours of custody on the
child's birthday.
8. The parties shall enjoy liberal telephone contact with the child.
9. Transportation shall be shared such that the parties shall exchange custody
at the Shur Fine store parking lot on Spring Road in Carlisk
10. Neither party may partake in alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs to the
point of intoxication while the child is in their custody.
11. Each parent shall notify the other of all medical care the child receives
while in that parent's care. Each party shall notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies which arise while the child is in that party's care.
12. Neither party shall do or say anything or pennit a third party to do or say
anything that may estrange the child from the other parent, injure the opinion of the child
as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the child's love and
respect for the other parent.
13. Neither parent shall remove the child from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, without the consent of the other parent
14. This Order has been entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
control. Another conciliation conference is scheduled for F(~bruary 17,2005 at 8:30 a.m.
c~ica Diamondstone, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, Counsel for Mo
v2rin Chafin, certified legal intern, Family Law Clinic
Robert E. Rains, Esquire, Counsel for Father
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
W A YLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Tylor Scot Rowe
September 28, 2003 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November 18, 2004.
Mother, Mandy Lynn Rowe, was present with her counsel, Jessica Diamondstone,
Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services and Father, Waylon Elton Rowe, was present with his
counsel, Erin Chafin, certified legal intern, Robert E. Rains, Esquire, Family Law Clinic.
3.
The parties agreed to an Order in the form attached.
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~ Verney, EsqUire
Custody ConcJlliator
FEB 1 5 200r
MANDY LYNN ROWE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
WAYLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15th day of February, 2005, the parties having advised the
Conciliator that they are satisfied with the current Order, th(~ Conciliator hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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Jacq line M. Verney, Esquire, Custody ciliator
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
PlaintiWPetitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-5175 CIVIL TERM
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
Defendant/Respondent
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND MOJ>IFICATION
Petitioner, Mandy Lynn Rowe, by and through her counsel, MidPenn Legal
Services, states the following:
1. Plaintiff/Petitioner, hereinafter referred to as Mother, resides at 98 Fairview
Street, Lot I, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pemlsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant/Respondent, hereinafter referred to as Father, resides at 3101
Spring Road, Lot 8, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The above-named parties are the natural parents of Tylor Rowe, born
September 28, 2003.
4. The current Custody Order, attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein
by reference, is dated November 18, 2004. The Order, in pertinent part, grants
the parties shared legal custody of the child and shared physical custody of the
child on a three-day alternating schedule.
5. This is the second time that Father has withheld Tylor from Mother and has
forced Mother into the court system in order to see her son.
6. Father has willfully disobeyed the Order in ways including, but not limited to,
the following:
a. Refusing to permit Mother to exercise her periods of physical custody
in accordance with the Order, since June 28,2005.
b. Refusing to communicate with Mother about the custody schedule.
c. Refusing Mother reasonable telephone communications with Tylor.
7. Father is not acting in Tylor's best interest for reasons including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Father has willfully denied Mother physic:al custody of Tylor in ways
set forth in Paragraph Five of this Petition for Contempt and
Modification.
b. The two occasions since June 28, 2005, when Father has allowed
Mother to see Tylor were arbitrarily choslID and Father only allowed
Mother to visit for three (3) hours and required her to stay at his home.
c. On eight (8) other occasions, Father told Mother that she could see
Tylor and then changed his mind at the last minute with no reasonable
explanation.
d. This is the second time that Father has withheld Tylor from Mother
and has forced Mother into the court systt:m in order to see her son.
e. Father continually alienates Mother by calling her names in front of
others and in front ofTylor, which interferes with the appropriate and
healthy mother/son relationship that is imperative to Tylor's ongoing
emotional development and well being.
f. While under the influence of alcohol and/or heroin, or the withdrawal
symptoms from aforementioned substancles, Father has used corporal
punishment on Tylor. This causes Mothe:r to fear that Father is not
capable of parenting Tylor on a daily basiis.
g. Father associates with individuals who de:al in illegal drugs, which
causes Mother to fear for Tylor's safety.
h. Father has avoided his parental duties during his custodial periods by
giving Tylor to his relatives for care.
8. Mother is entitled to modified periods of shared eustody, which would serve
Tylor's best interests, for reasons including but not limited to the following:
a. Under the existing Order, Mother is entitled to shared periods of
physical custody with Tylor.
b. Mother wants to ensure an ongoing, healthy, mother/son relationship
with Tylor. It is imperative that the child have regular and ongoing
contact with Mother for his emotional weU being and development.
c. Mother is able to exercise her periods of partial custody as set forth in
the November 18, 2004, Order but believ(:s that in light of Father's
current problems, it would best serve Tylor to be with her on a primary
basis. Mother's recent failure to exercise periods of partial custody is
the result of Father's interference, not Mother's lack of interest or
determination to see the child.
d. Mother is concerned that Father is still using heroin and alcohol and
cannot provide for Tylor's daily needs on a primary basis.
e. Mother is concerned that when Father has custody of Tylor, he
relinquishes his parental duties to other family members and has not
demonstrated an ability to parent on a daily, ongoing basis.
f. Father's behavior indicates his willingness to use Tylor as a pawn
when Father is angry or upset with Moth(:r.
g. Father's behavior does not serve Tylor's best interests as it creates a
tense and negative atmosphere regarding custody and causes stress for
Tylor.
h. Father's actions interfere with Mother's ability to exercise her shared
legal custody right to participate in major decisions regarding Tylor.
8. Father is no longer represented by the Family Law Clinic and it is unknown
whether he has obtained new counsel. As such, Mother's counsel cannot seek
concurrence with the relief requested.
WHEREFORE, Mother respectfully requests the following:
a. That this Court find Father in contempt ofthe existing November 18, 2004,
Court Order.
b. That this matter be scheduled for a custody conciliation to establish terms of a
modified custody schedule.
c. That Mother and Father continue to share legal cllstody ofTylor.
d. That Mother be granted reasonable contact via telephone and written
correspondence with the child when he is in Fath(:r's custody.
e. That Father provide Mother with all information relevant to legal custody to
which she is entitled such as daycare information, school information,
doctor's visits, etc., in a timely manner.
f. That Mother be permitted to immediately exercise her periods of shared
physical custody until further order following the custody conciliation.
g. Any other relief this Court finds just and proper.
itted,
--fe~ iamondstone, Esquire
Grac.tD' Alo, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffi'Petitioner
MidPenll Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
The above-named PLAINTIFF, MANDY LYNN ROWE, verifies
that the statements made in the above petition for contempt
and Modification are true and correct. plaintiff
understands that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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MANDY LYNN ROWE
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
04-5175 CIVIL ACTION LA W
W A YLON ELTON ROWE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, Angus! 24, 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 Tuesdav, September 27, Z005 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. 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 Rellef orders, aud Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scbeduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/
Jacqueline M. Verney, 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. AIl 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 (7] 7) 249-3166
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
W A YLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this 21\ day of ..... , 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
I. The prior Order of Court dated November 18, 2004 is hereby vacated.
2. The Mother, Mandy Lynn Rowe, and the Father, Waylon Elton Rowe,
shall have shared legal custody of Tylor Rowe, born September 28, 2003. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion. All decisions
affecting the child's growth and development shall be considered and shall be made by
the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with the goal of
obtaining and following the child's best interest.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of the child.
4. Mother shall have partial physical custody as follows:
A. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 and Friday September 30,2005 from
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., supervised by Father's sister.
B. Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2005, every Tuesday and Thursday
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. unsupervised.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. The parties shall enjoy liberal telephone contact with the child.
6. Mother shall be responsible for all transportation.
7. Neither party may partake in alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs to the
point of intoxication while the child is in their custody.
8. Each parent shall notify the other of all medical care the child receives
while in that parent's care. Each party shall notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies which arise while the child is in that party's care.
9. Neither party shall do or say anything or permit a third party to do or say
anything that may estrange the child from the other parent, injure the opinion of the child
as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the child's love and
respect for the other parent.
10. Neither parent shall remove the child from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, without the consent of the other parent
14. This Order has been entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
control. Another conciliation conference is scheduled for November I, 2005 at 9:30 a.m.
BY '"(HE COURT,
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Edgar B. Bayley,
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Heather Paterno, Esquire, Counsel for Father
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WAYLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, 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:
I. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Tylor Scot Rowe
September 28, 2003 Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on September 27, 2005.
Mother, Mandy Lynn Rowe, was present with her counsel, Jessica Holst, Esquire, Mid
Penn Legal Services and Father, Waylon Elton Rowe, was present with his counsel,
Heather Paterno, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley entered an Order of Court dated
November 18, 2004 providing for shared legal and shared physical custody on a three day
alternating schedule.
4.
The parties agreed to an Order in the form attached.
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: NO. 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WAYLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of d JU1.M .2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
I. The prior Order of Court dated September 29, 2005 shall remain in full
force and effect with the following modifications and additions.
2. Mother shall have partial physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning November 2,2005, every Wednesday and Thursday from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
B. Thanksgiving: In 2005, Mother shall have physical custody from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
C. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on Christmas Day
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party shall transport
except that Father's vehicle is currently in need ofrepairs so that Mother will be
responsible for all transportation until Father's vehicle is operational.
4. Neither party may take the child to the Harvon Motel
5. This Order has been entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
control. Another conciliation conference is scheduled for February 21, 2006 at 10:30
a.m.
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: 2004-5175 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
W A YLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, 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
Tylor Scot Rowe
September 28, 2003 Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November I, 2005.
Mother, Mandy Lynn Rowe, was present with her counsel, Jessica Holst, Esquire, Mid
Penn Legal Services and Father, Waylon Elton Rowe, was present with his counsel,
Heather Paterno, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley entered an Order of Court dated
September 29, 2005 providing for shared legal custody, Father having primary physical
custody and Mother having periods of supervised visitation and partial physical custody
two days for eight hours per day.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form attached.
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MANDY LYNN ROWE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
W A YLON ELTON ROWE,
Defendant
: NO. 2004-5175 CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of February, 2006, having scheduled this matter for a
Conciliation Conference on February 21, 2006 for which Mother did not appear, the
Conciliator hereby relinquishes jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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