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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID J, THUMMA,
Plaintiff
MARCIA S. BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
I, Plaintiff is David 1. Thumma, an adult individual currently residing at 165 Church
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2, Defendant is Marcia S, Barnhart, an adult individual cun'ently residing at 17 Blue
Spruce Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
3, Plaintiff seeks primary custody of children, Jewel R. Thumma (born March 24, 1990)
and David J. C. ("Jake") Thumma (born September 6, 1993), Jake was born during the parties'
marriage and Jewel was adopted by Plaintiff in 199211993,
4, Since the children's births, the children have resided with the following persons at
the following addresses for the following periods of time:
WHEN
WHERE
WHO
David (Jan, 1994-Nov, 1995)
Marcia
Jewel
Jake
January 1994 to 200]
4442 McKenrick Drive,
chambersburg, PA 17201
Summer 2001 to August
2005
135 Lancaster Avenue,
Enola, P A 17025
Marcia
Jewel
Jake
August 2005 to Present
Marcia
Jerry
Jewel
Jake
5, The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of father. He is divorced and
] 7 Blue Spruce Drive,
Enola, PA 17025
living separately, The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
Name
Bonita Murphy
Relationship
Girlfriend
6, The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of mother, She is divorced
and living separately, The Defendant currently resides with the following:
Nan1e Relationship
Jerry Sutton Boyfriend
Jewel Thumma Daughter
David J, C. ("Jake") Thumma Son
7, The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
children in this court or any court.
8, The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any other court,
9, The best interest and permanent welfare of the children wi11 be served by granting
primary custody to Plaintiff because: Plaintiff can provide a more stable, loving and safe
environment for the children,
10. Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for a hearing
at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant him the Custody Order. Pending said hearing, Plaintiff
requests temporary custody.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
Jen iu . pears, Esquire
Ten E st High Street
Carlisle,PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: November 22, 2005
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint For Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
bymy counsel in the preparation ofthe lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the document is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of] 8 Pa, C.S, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties,
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Jemlifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
LD. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243.3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DAVID J, THUMMA,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO, 05-6016
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARCIA S, BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
I hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint in Custody was mailed to Defendant Marcia S.
Barnhart at 17 Blue Spruce Drive, Enola, P A 17025, on November 22, 2005, by certified mail,
restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed "Marcia Barnhart" and dated
November 23,2005.
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Sworn to and subscribed
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November, 2005,
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COMMONWEALrH OF I'ENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Mary M, Price, Notary Public
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DA VlD j, THUMMA
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
05-6016
CIVIL ACTION LAW
MARCIA S, BARNHART
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that paliies and their respective counsel appear before Jacqneline M. Verney, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on_..._...!.u.esday, Jan~ary.Jl!, 2006 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to detine 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/
facqueline M. Vemev. 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
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DAVID J. THUMMA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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V.
: NO. 2005-6016 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARCIA S. BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this 1.. day of J ,,11\\1 V'h ,2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Repo ,It IS ordered and directed as
follows:
I, The Father, David J. Thumma and the Mother, Marcia S. Barnhart, shall
have shared legal custody of Jewel R. Thumma, born March 24, 1990 and David J. C.
(Jake) Thumma, born September 6, 1993. 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 their health, education and religion. This means that Father is entitled to all
information concerning the children's medical care and all educational information and
that Father be listed as a contact person for the children at school.
2.
Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3,
follows:
Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the children as
A, Beginning Friday, January 27, 2006, alternating weekends Friday at 3:15
p.m, to Sunday at 8:00 p,m, for both children,
B. Father shall have an additional weekend per month at the same times as
indicated above, for physical custody of Jake. Said weekend shall be as
agreed by the parties at the beginning of every month with consideration
of Jake's extracurricular activities,
C. In the event that there is a Monday holiday that falls on any of Father's
weekends, his time shall be extended to Monday at 8:00 p,m,
4,
Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party shall transport.
5,
children,
The parties shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the
6. The children shall participate in counseling and the parties shall participate
in the event that the child's counselor recommends it.
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7. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms ofthis Order shall
control. Another Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2006 at 8:30
a.m.
BY THE COURT,
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DAVID J. THUMMA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2005-6016
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARCIA S. BARNHART,
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:
I, The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this .litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jewel R. Thumma March 24, ] 990
David J. C. (Jake) Thumma September 6, 1993
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 20, 2006,
with the following in attendance: The Father, David 1. Thumma, with his counsel,
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire, and the Mother, Marcia S, Barnhart, with her counsel,
Sanford A, Krevsky, Esquire,
3.
The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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DAVID J. THUMMA,
Plaintiff
RECEIVED JUL 122006 Y !J
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2005-6016 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARCIA S. BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \~ "" day of :r \l \
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation R
follows:
, 2006, upon
ort, it is ordered and directed as
1. The prior Order of Court dated January 25, 2006 is hereby vacated.
2. The Father, David J. Thumma and the Mother, Marcia S. Barnhart, shall
have shared legal custody of Jewel R. Thumma, born March 24, 1990 and David J. C.
(Jake) Thumma, born September 6, 1993. 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 ofPa.C.S. ~5309,
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 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 10 full
participation in all educa1ional 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 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 nights, and the like.
3. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Jewel. Father shall have
periods of partial physical custody of Jewel as the parties agree.
4. During the school year, Father shall have primary physical custody of
Jake. Mother shall have the following periods of partial physical custody of Jake during
the school year:
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A. Alternating weekends from Friday (Thursday if Friday is a school holiday)
at 4:00 p.m. provided Mother advises Father that she is available to pick
him up the day before, and otherwise no later than 5:00 p.m. to Monday
(Tuesday if Monday is a school holiday) when Mother will assure that the
child is dropped off at school.
B. Alternating Tuesdays overnight from 4:00 p.m. if Mother advises Father
that she is available to pick him up otherwise not later than 5:00 p.m. to
Wednesday morning when Mother shall assure that he is dropped off at
school.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. During the summer, Mother shall have primary physical custody of Jake.
Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A. One week in June, 2 weeks in July (consecutive or non-consecutive at
Father's discretion) and one week in August from Sunday to Sunday.
Both parents shall provide at least 30 days prior notice of their weeks so
they may be coordinated, except in 2006.
6.
follows:
Holidays, which shall take precedence over the regular schedule are as
A. Thanksgiving-Mother shall always have the child from Thursday at 3:00
p.m. to Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
December 23 at 8:00 p.m. to December 24 at 8:00 p.m. Block B shall be
from December 24 at 8:00 p.m. to December 25 at 8:00 p.m. Father shall
have Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered
years. Mother shall have Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in
even numbered years. In addition, Mother shall have five overnights
during the Christmas break, which may include her regular weekend by
may not be added to her weekend.
C. Spring Break-Mother shall have three overnights during the child's spring
break. In the event that spring break is shortened due to snow days,
Mother is not entitled to makeup time.
D. Mother's DayIFather's Day. The parties shall be have physical custody of
Jake for the entire weekend that the holiday falls on.
E. Special family events shall be discussed between the parties who will
make every effort to cooperate with each other. The party requesting
Jake's attendance a1 a special family event shall offer make-up time.
7. The children shall participate in counseling and the parties shall participate
in the event that the child's counselor recommends it.
8. The parties may contact the children daily by telephone or e-mail.
Grandparents may have reasonable telephone and e-mail contact with the children. The
parties shall provide telephone numbers where the children may be reached if they are
away from the area or out of cell phone contact.
9. In the event that Jake decides he does not like his living arrangements with
his Father, he may return to the primary physical custody of his Mother, provided the
counselor verifies the child's wishes.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
control.
BY THE COURT,
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Sanford A. Krevsky, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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RECEIVED JUL 122006 1
DAVID J. THUMMA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2005-6016
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARCIA S. BARNHART,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jewel R. Thumma March 24, 1990
David J. C. (Jake) Thumma September 6, 1993
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on July II, 2006, with
the following in attendance: The Father, David 1. Thumma, with his counsel, Jennifer L.
Spears, Esquire, and the Mother, Marcia S. Barnhart, with her counsel, Sanford A.
Krevsky, Esquire.
3. The Honorable M.L. Ebert, Jr. entered a prior Order of Court dated
January 25, 2006 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary physical
custody and Father having alternating weekends.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date ac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator