HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-6106BRENT M. TOTH, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ELIZABETH L. TOTH, and :CUSTODY
WARREN HATCH,
Defendants
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Brent M. Toth, who currently resides at 497 Highland Court, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendants are Elizabeth L. Toth, who is currently believed to live at 818 Torway
Road, Cumberland County, Gardners, Pennsylvania, and Warren Hatch, who is believed to reside
in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
NAME DOB ADDRESS
Chelsea Dawn Hatch 1/30/92 497 Highland Court
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Ashley Ann Hatch 3/11/94 497 Highland Court
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Elizabeth L. Toth and Warren Hatch are the natural parents of the children. Brent M.
Toth is the step-father of the children. Step-father currently has sole physical custody of the
children.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
NAME
ADDRESSES
DATES
Brent M. Toth
Brent M. Toth
Elizabeth L. Toth
497 Highland Court
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
497 Highland Court
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
11/16/04 - present.
1999 - 11/16/04
Step-father, Brent M. Toth began living with the children in November 1996. Step-father
and natural mother are currently married. Natural Mother left the marital home on November 16,
2004 and left the children with step-father. She has not requested a visit with the children. The
natural father, Warren Hatch, has not had contact with the children in several years.
The mother of the child is: Elizabeth L. Toth, currently residing at 818 Torway Road,
Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
She is married to Brent M. Toth.
The step-father of the children is: Brent M. Toth, currently residing at: 497 Highland
Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The natural father has not had contact with
the children in several years. It is believed that he lives in Altoona.
The petitioner, Brent M. Toth is married to Elizabeth L. Toth.
4. The relationship of plaintiff to the children is that of Step-father. He is in loco
parentis. The persons that the plaintiff currently resides with are: the children.
5. The relationship of defendants to the children is that of natural father and natural
mother. It is the unknown who the defendants reside with.
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.
Plaintiff does not know of a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the
child or anyone who 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: On November 16, 2004, natural mother left the marital home and left
the children with step-father. Step-father has been in loco parentis. He has resided with the
children for over five (5) years. Mother moved to a residence in a different school district. She
has not maintained contact with step-father or the children. She has been diagnosed as bi-polar
and with dissassociative disorder and she has recently been suffering severe symptoms from this
disorder. Step-father is in a better position than mother to care for the children. He has a steady
job and is physically and mentally healthy. He could maintain the children's schooling in their
current school district and could ensure them a stabile home environment.
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 custody of the child and enter their
agreement as an Order of Court.
Date: k(1- ( D L j
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELIZABETH L. TOTH, and
WARREN HATCH,
Defendants
:No. 04- ? 10 4 Civil Term
:CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
1. Plaintiff is Brent M. Toth, (hereinafter referred to as "Step-Father"), who currently
resides at 497 Highland Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendants are Elizabeth L. Toth (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") and Warren
Hatch (hereinafter referred to as "Natural Father").
3. Defendants are the natural parents of Chelsea Dawn Hatch, date of birth, January 30,
1992, and Ashley Ann Hatch, date of birth, March 11, 1994. (Hereinafter referred to as
"Children").
4. It is believed that Mother lives at 818 Torway Road, Gardners, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17324.
5. It is believed that Natural Father lives in Altoona, Pennsylvania; he has not had
contact with the children in over four years and his specific address is unknown.
6. Step-father and Mother married on June 21, 2003; since 1996 they have resided at 497
Highland Court, Carlisle, Pa., with the children.
7. During the past year, Mother has been under the care of a psychiatrist and has been
diagnosed as being bi-polar. She has also been diagnosed with disassociative disorder and post-
traumatic stress. She underwent in-patient treatment for various disorders in May 2004.
8. On or about the time that mother entered treatment, she signed a child care
authorization for step-father to take care of the children. (Please see Exhibit A).
9. During the month of November 2004, Step-father observed that Mother was extremely
depressed, remained in bed a large portion of the day, and was unable to complete simple tasks
pursuant to maintaining the family home.
10. On or about November 16, 2004, Step-father and Mother had an argument after
which Mother left the marital home and moved to an unknown residence.
11. Since November 16, 2004, Step-father has had sole physical custody of the children.
Mother has not contacted the children or requested custody.
12. Step-father has attempted ascertain mother's whereabouts. In addition to other
activities, he has hired a private investigator, he has left a note at the family home in the event
that mother would return and he has asked the neighbors if they have seen her.
13. On or about November 19, 2004, Step-father found mother's car in the parking lot of
Walmart in Carlisle. He looked in the car and found a note and empty pill bottles of medications
which were not prescribed to mother. He promptly went to the Carlisle Hospital Crisis
Invervention Center and submitted the note and a report and a 302 Warrant was issued. To the
best of Step-father's knowledge the warrant has not yet been served.
14. Step-father knows of no current order of court regarding custody of the children.
15. Step-father is extremely concerned about the welfare of the children and the
possibility that Mother might remove them from the jurisdiction; it is believed that she is residing
with an individual named Michael Boone at 818 Torway Road, Gardners, Pa. Petitioner
believes that Michael Boone may be planning on moving to Nebraska and Mother may be
planning to move with him sometime this week.
16. Step-father is extremely concerned about Mother's ability to care for the children
should she take custody of them.
17. Step-father is in loco parentis and is requesting that he be granted primary physical
custody and legal custody until a custody conciliation can be held or until further order of court.
18. Step-father is requesting an order of court be entered granting him primary physical
custody of the children for the following reasons:
a. Mother has been diagnosed with serious mental conditions and was previously
under the care of a psychiatrist. Since she left the children in Step-father's care on
November 16, 2004, it is believed that she is not taking her prescribed
medications since these were left behind in the marital home.
b. After observing a note and empty medication bottles in Mother's care, Step-
father took the note to the Crisis Center at Carlisle Hospital and made a report and
a 302 warrant was issued. Step-father was extremely concerned about Mother's
mental state after observing the note and medication.
c. During November Step-father observed mother to be extremely depressed, to
the extent that she was unable to perform daily household tasks. Step-father has a
regular job and has been able to maintain the household in mother's absence. He
has been making sure that the children attend school and has been the primary
caretaker of the children.
d. Ashley Ann Hatch is epileptic, and requires medication for her condition.
Step-father is in a better position to maintain and administer the child's
medication if it is needed. It is unknown if mother has a source of medication or
would be able to obtain medication or medical care if she had custody of Ashley.
e. It is believed that Mother has moved to a residence in another school district.
Step-father believes it would be seriously detrimental to the children's schooling
if they were to be moved to another school district in the middle of the school
year.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an Order of Court granting him primary custody of the
children pending a custody conciliation and/or further Order of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carlisle, Pa. 17013
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ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
CHILD CARE AUTHORIZATION
I, the undersigned parent, Elizabeth L. Toth, of 497 Highland Court,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, hereby grant Brent M. Toth, of 497 Highland
Court, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, the authority to take temporary care of
the following child(ren): Ashley A. Hatch and Chelsea D. Hatch. This grant
of temporary authority shall begin on May 11, 2004, and shall remain
effective until terminated by the undersigned.
The above named caretaker(s) shall have the power to:
- seek appropriate medical treatment or attention on behalf of the
child(ren) as may be required by the circumstances, including but not
limited to, medical doctor and/or hospital visits
- authorize medical treatment or medical procedures in an emergency
situation
- make appropriate decisions regarding clothing, bodily nourishment,
and shelter
- explain absences from school
- pick child(ren) up from school
- sign release forms for sports
Dated: May 11, 2004
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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BRENT M. TOTH,
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELIZABETH L. TOTH, and
WARREN HATCH,
Defendants
No. 04 - 6106 Civil Term
CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this January 20, 2005, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on or about January 13, 2005, a certified true copy of the Custody Complaint, Petition for Special
Relief, Order and letter with custody conciliation date were served, via certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to:
Warren Hatch
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419 Market Square Alley
Holidaysburg, Pa. 16648
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELIZABETH L. TOTH, and
WARREN HATCH,
Defendants
No. 04 - 6106 Civil Term
CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this February 3, 2005, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on or about February 2, 2005, a letter indicating the revised conciliation date was sent, via
regular mail, with a certificate of mailing, to:
Elizabeth Toth
P.O. Box 235
818 Torway Road
Gardners, Pa. 17324
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Elizabeth L. Toth
P.O. Box 235
818 Torway Road
Gardners, Pa. 17324
Re: Toth v. Toth & Hatch
No. 04 - 6106 (Cumb. Co.)
Dear Elizabeth:
Please be advised that a custody conciliation in the above-captioned matter is set for
February 4, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. on the 4" floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. You may want to retain an attorney to assist
you in this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the above.
Thank you for your attention to the above.
Very truly yours,
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ELIZABETH L. TOTH and
WARREN HATCH
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
NO. 2004-6106 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
1. Petitioner is Elizabeth L. Hatch formerly Toth, who resides at 504 Ross Avenue, Apt. 1,
New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Respondent is Brent M. Toth, who resides at 497 Highland Court, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17103.
3. On February 14, 2005, the Honorable Judge Guido entered the Custody Order attached as
Exhibit "A".
4. Since the entry of said Order, there has been a significant change in circumstances in that:
a. Mother is a biological parent to the children and is the most fit to raise the
children.
b. Mother would like to be the primary caregiver.
5. The best interest of the child will be served by the Court in modifying said Order.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Court to grant modification of the Custody Order
and schedule another conciliation hearing.
Date: March 19, 2007 Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & ASSOCIATES
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Petitioner
BRENT M. TOTH, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ELIZABETH L. TOTH and
WARREN HATCH
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
NO. 2004-6106 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Eliza L. Hatch, formerly Toth, Petitioner
BRENT M. TOTH, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION- LAW
ELIZABETH L. TOTH and NO. 2004-6106 CIVIL
WARREN HATCH
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, Elizabeth L. Hatch formerly Toth,
do hereby certify that I this day served a copy of the Petition to Modem Custody upon the
following by First Class Mail delivery at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Jane Adams, Esquire
64 S. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated: March 19, 2007 Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & ASSOCIATES
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 81924
Attorney for Petitioner
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BRENT M. TOTH,
Plaintiff
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ELIZABETH L. TOTH, and .
WARREN HATCH, .
Defendant .
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-6106
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW this day of February, 2005, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Stepfather, Brent M. Toth, shall enjoy legal and physical custody of Chelsea
Dawn Hatch, born January 30, 1992, and Ashley Ann Hatch, born March 11, 1994.
2. The Mother, Elizabeth L. Toth, shall enjoy liberal periods of temporary custody with
the minor children at such times and under such circumstances as agreed to by the
parties.
3. The Father, Warren Hatch, shall enjoy such periods of temporary custody with the
minor children as agreed to by the parties.
4. In the event either party is dissatisfied with this Order, that party may petition the
Court to have the case again scheduled before the Custody Conciliator for a
Conference.
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ELIZABETH L. TOTH AND WARREN
HATCH IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, March 23, 2007 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, April 26, 2007 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/ Hubert X. Gilro Es q.
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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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-6106
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of 2007, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation report, it is rdered and directed that this Court's prior Order of
February 14, 2005, shall remain in place subject to the following modifications:
1. The mother, Elizabeth L. Toth, shall enjoy periods of temporary custody with
the minor children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends. For the first four alternating weekends,
mother's periods of temporary custody shall be from Saturday at 9:00
a.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Thereafter, the alternating weekend
schedule shall be from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
B. Mother shall also have custody for one evening per week from
approximately 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The evening shall be agreed
upon by the parties. Absent an agreement, the evening shall be
Wednesday. This provision shall apply while mother is living in the
Cumberland County area. In the event she relocates out of the
Cumberland County area she shall notify father so that father is not
anticipating mother to have custody on the one evening per week.
C. At such other times as agreed between the parties.
D. Mother shall handle transportation for exchange of custody.
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2. Counsel for either party may contact the Custody Conciliator to schedule
another Custody Conciliation Conference either in person or via a telephone
conference after September 1 in the event either party desires to modify this
Order and the parties are unable to reach an agreement.
3. Neither parent shall be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs when they
have custody of the minor chil '
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Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-6106
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Chelsea Dawn Hatch, born January 30, 1992 and Ashley Ann Hatch, born March 11,
1994.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on June 25, 2007, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The mother, Elizabeth L. Toth, with her counsel, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, and the
stepfather, Brent M. Toth, with his counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire.
3. On the Conciliator's recommendation, the parties agree to the entry of Order in the
form as attached.
Date:
Hubert X. ilroy, squire
Custody Concil' for
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ELIZABETH L. HATCH,
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BRENT M. TOTH,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO 04-6106
Respondent
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
A. THOMAS FARRELL, ESQUIRE
A. Thomas Farrell Law Offices
212 Frankstown Road
Altoona, PA 16602
814 942-1911
No. 40391
Counsel for Petitioner
BRENT M. TOTH
233 Kates Drive, # 110
Martinsburg PA 16662
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ELIZABETH L. HATCH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO 04-6106
BRENT M. TOTH, : IN CUSTODY
Respondent
MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
AND NOW, comes your Petitioner, ELIZABETH L. HATCH, by and through her
counsel, A. THOMAS FARRELL, ESQUIRE, who files this Petition for Change of Venue in the
above referenced Action, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 1915.2, and in
support thereof sets forth as follows:
1.
That your Petitioner, Elizabeth L. Hatch, formerly known as Elizabeth L. Toth, is an
adult individual who currently resides at 20 East Main Street, Roaring Spring, Blair County,
Pennsylvania 16673.
2.
That your Respondent, Brent M. Toth, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 233 Kates Drive, #110, Martinsburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania 16662.
3.
That your Petitioner, Elizabeth L. Hatch, is the natural mother of Chelsea D. Hatch,
born January 30, 1992, and Ashley A. Hatch, born March 11, 1994.
4.
That the Respondent, Brent M. Toth, is the step-father in loco parentis to the subject
children and has been provided primary and physical custody pursuant to current Order of Court.
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That an Order of Court modifying the parties custody arrangement was entered in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County on June 29, 2007.
6.
That during the month of August, 2007, the parties hereto and the subject children,
relocated to Blair County Pennsylvania at the addresses set forth above.
7.
That your Petitioner intends to file a Petition for Modification of Custody and that
Venue of that Motion is proper in the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County, pursuant to
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1915.2(a)(1)(i).
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner, ELIZABETH L. HATCH, respectfully requests
this Honorable Court to transfer Venue of the Action filed to No. 04-6106 in the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County,
Pennsylvania, for the reasons set forth above.
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Counse or th Defendant
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212 Franksto Road
Altoona, PA 16602
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ELIZABETH L. HATCH, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO 04-6106
BRENT M. TOTH, IN CUSTODY
Respondent
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for
Change of Venue has been served upon Brent Toth by regular U.S. Mail, postage paid, on the
day of , 2009 to the following address:
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Brent M. Toth
233 Kates Drive, # 110
Martinsburg PA 16662
Counsel fopAPlaintifj
212 Frankstown Ro;
Altoona, PA 16602
I.D. NO. 40391
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ELIZABETH L. HATCH, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO 04-6106
BRENT M. TOTH, : IN CUSTODY
Respondent
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
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ANDNOW, this ? day of August, 2009, upon consideration of the Petitioner's,
ELIZABETH L. HATCH, Petition for Change of Venue, a rule is granted upon the Defendant,
BRENT M. TOTH, to show cause why the relief requested should not be 10m. grranted. ?
Rule returnable 3 , 2009 at3-0 in Room---R at
the Cumberland County Courthouse,' ysu lig; Pennsylvania.
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ELIZABETH L. HATCH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO 04-6106
BRENT M. TOTH, : IN CUSTODY
Respondent
ORDER _
AND NOW, this'd day of , 2009, upon review of the within
Petition and noting that the parties and the subject children have resided in Blair County,
Pennsylvania, for a period of approximately two (2) years, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure 1915.2, it is
HEREBY ORDERED, DIRECTED and DECREED that Venue of this case is
proper in Blair County Pennsylvania and the Prothonotary is hereby directed to forward the case file
of No. 04-6106 to the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County Prothonotary.
BY THE COURT:
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