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RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
vs.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
~ No. o)-/4Q1
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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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 the 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, DMSION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE 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 FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LffiERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
vs.
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
; No. OJ - / if cr 1
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: Crvrr. ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECI10NS 3301(a), 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF TJIlr nWORrT. ("'onF.
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The PIaintift: Rachel Buser, by and through her attorneys, The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer,
Jr., makes the following Complaint in Divorce:
1. The PIaintift: Rachel Buser, is an adult individual who currently resides at 7 Cottage
Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. The Defendant, Chad K. Buser, is an adult individual who currently resides at 7
Cottage Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. The Parties 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 October 14, 2000, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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. This action is not collusive.
matter.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce in this
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9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute, or assign the maritaI property
between the parties without regard to marital misconduct in such proportion as the Court deems just
after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter an order of equitable
distribution of marital property pursuant to ~3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
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11. Paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth
specifically below.
12. There is one (1) dependent child by this marriage as follows:
Anna E. Buser
d.o.b. 1/14/00
13. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of the child born of this marriage as set
forth in Paragraph Twelve (12).
14. The minor child is in the custody of both Plaintiff and Defendant.
15. The Father of the child is the Defendant, currently residing at the above referenced
address, Paragraph Two (2).
16. The Mother of the child is the PlaiIItiH: currently residing at the above referenced
address, Paragraph One (1).
17. During the past two years, the child has resided at the following address with the
following persons:
-present
7 Cottage Court
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
Plaintiff &
Defendant
18. plaintiffand Defendant both reside with the following person: Anna E. Buser.
19. 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.
20. Plaintiff has no infonnation of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
21. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
22. The best interests and welfare of the minor child will be served by granting the relief
requested because:
a. plaintiff can provide the child with adequate moral, emotional, and physical
surroundings as required to meet the child's needs;
b. Plaintiff is willing to continue custody of the child.
c. Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and enjoys the love and
affection of the child.
23. Each parent whose parental rights to the child has not been tenninated and the person who
has physical custody of the child has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant the Plaintiff
rights of majority physical custody and grant the Defendant rights of visitation.
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24. All preceding and succeeding paragraphs are incorporated by reference.
25. The Plaintiff is the dependent spouse and Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for
her reasonable means and is unable to support herself completely through appropriate employment.
26. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance with the
standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an aware of reasonable
alimony upon final hearing and permanently thereafter.
Date:
Matthew 1. E e Esquire
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
vs.
: No.
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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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.
Date: af,Q/o2.
Signature:
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RACHEL BUSER
v,
02-1497 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD K. BUSER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, April 09, 2002
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechaniesburg, P A 17055 on Thursday, May 09, 2002 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/
Dawn S. Sund~. Esq. ~(I
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
HA VB 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 02-1497
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD BUSER,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ih day of May, 2002, the Conciliator, having been advised by Plaintiffs
counsel that the parties have reconciled, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation
Conference scheduled for May 9,2002 is canceled.
FOR THE COURT,
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
: No. 02-1497
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAF,C'TPF. TO RlnN~TATF. nlVORC'F. C:OMPI..4.1NT
TO THE PROmONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Divorce Complaint in the above-captioned matter.
Matthew 1. E elman, Esquire
Law Offices 0 PatrickF. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
10#72655 Tel. (717)763-1800
Date:~()V
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No.
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set ~~ in 'ihe f~g
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pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, thiliase ~y PiOceed '
without you, and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against YOU~y the court. A I
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judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the i
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or
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visitation of your children.
When the ground for the 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
Prothonotaty at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAlM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANlED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF TIIEM.
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 FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
RACHa BUSER.
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No.
CHAD K. BUSER.
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECIlONS 3301(a), 3301(e} or 3301(d}
OF TRlr nlVORlT roOF,
COTINT 1 _ nIVORC'R
The Plaintift: Rachel Buser, by and through her attorneys, The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, I
Jr., makes the following Complaint in Divorce: I
1. The Plaintift: Rachel Buser, is an aduh individual who currently resides at 7 Cottage I
Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. I
2. The Defendant, Chad K. Buser, is an adult individual who currently resides at 7
Cottage Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. The Parties 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 manied on October 14, 2000, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5.
6.
7.
The maniage is irretrievably broken.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. This action is not collusive.
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The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may
matter.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce in this
COTINTH - E(}JT1TART.E mSTRTlUmON
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incotpOrated herein by reference thereto.
10. Plaintiffrequests the Court to equitably divide, distribute, or assign the maritaI property
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between the parties without regard to maritaI misconduct in such proportion as the Court deems just
after consideration of all relevant fitctors.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter an order of equitable
distnbution of marital property pursuant to ~3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
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11. Paragraphs one (1) through ten (10) are incorporated herein by reference as ifset forth
specifically below.
12. There is one (1) dependent child by this maniage as follows:
AnnaE. Buser d.o.b.1/14/00
13. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of the child born of this maniage as set
forth in Paragraph Twelve (12).
14. The minor child is in the custody of both Plaintiffand Defendant.
15. The Father of the child is the Defendant, currently residing at the above referenced
address, Paragraph Two (2).
16. The Mother of the child is the Plaintift: currently residing at the above referenced
address, Paragraph One (1).
17. During the past two years, the child has resided at the following address with the
following persons:
-present 7 Cottage Court Plaintiff &
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050 Defendant
18. Plaintiff and Defendant both reside with the following person: Anna E. Buser.
19. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation conceming the custody of the child in this or another court.
20. Plaintiff has no infonnation of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
21. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
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.22. The best interests and welfare of the minor child will be served by granting the relief
requested because:
a. plaintiff can provide the child with adequate moral, emotional, and physical
surroundings as required to meet the child's needs;
b. Plaintiffis willing to continue custody of the child.
c. plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and enjoys the love and
affection of the child.
23. Each parent whose parental rights to the child has not been terminated and the person who
has physical custody of the child has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant the plaintiff
rights of majority physical custody and grant the Defendant rights of visitation.
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24. All preceding and succeeding paragraphs are incorporated by reference.
25. The Plaintiff is the dependent spouse and Plaintiff Iacks sufficient property to provide for
her reasonable means and is unable to support herself completely through appropriate employment.
26. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance with the
standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an aware of reasonable
alimony upon finaI hearing and pennanently thereafter.
Date:
Matthew 1. E Esquire
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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RA~ BUSER,
Plaintiff
: IN TIm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No.
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
V'E1Umc.4 TION
I verifY that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that fi1Ise
statements herein are made subject to the peoalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: aj,q / 02..
Signature:
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CHAD BUSER/B.2B.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
NO. 02-1497
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NOTICE
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, COUNSEL
FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE 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 FORTH BELOW
TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTy BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
NO. 02-1497
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE
AND NOW, this 2- q day of Jhrg tJ'5 +-
COMPLAINT
, 2002, comes
the Defendant, Chad K. Buser, by his attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire,
and files this Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce as
follows:
ANSWER TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
PLAINTIFF'S COUNT I: DIVORCE
1. ADMITTED. It is admitted that the Plaintiff is Rachel Buser, an adult
indi vidual who currently resides at 7 Cottage Court, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. ADMITTED. It is admitted that the Defendant is Chad K. Buser, an adult
individual who was residing at 7 Cottage Court, Mechanicsburg,
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Cumberland County, PA at the time of the filing of the Divorce
Complaint, but who has been staying with his parents at their home
located at 3 Thomas Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316 since August 28, 2002.
3. ADMITTED. It is admitted that Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona
fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at six months
immediately previous to the filing of the Complaint.
4. ADMITTED. It is admitted that Plaintiff and Defendant were married on
October 14, 2002 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5.
ADMITTED.
It is admitted that there have been no prior actions of
divorce or annulment between the parties.
6.
ADMITTED.
It is admitted that the parties marriage is irretrievably
broken.
7.
ADMITTED.
It is admitted that Plaintiff has been advised of the
availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may have a right to
request that the Court require the parties participate in said
counseling.
It is further averred that Defendant has been advised of
the availability of counseling and that Defendant may have a right to
request that the Court require the parties participate in said
counseling.
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
8. ADMITTED. It is admitted that this action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE,
Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable to grant
Plaintiff's request for the entry of a decree in divorce upon resolution of
any economic issues herein or heretofore raised by either party.
PLAINTIFF'S COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
9. Defendant incorporates by reference the Answers set forth in Paragraphs
1 though 8 inclusive herein, the same if set forth fully herein at
length.
10. Admitted. It is admitted that Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably
divide, distribute, or assign the marital property between the parties
without regard to marital misconduct in such proportions as the court
deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all
marital property and debts of the parties.
PLAINTIFF'S COUNT III: CUSTODY
11. Defendant incorporates by reference the Answers set forth in Paragraphs
1 though 10 inclusive herein, the same if set forth fully herein at
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
length.
12. ADMITTED. It is admitted that there is one (1) dependent child by this
marriage as follows:
Anna E. Buser d.o.b. 1/14/00
13. ADMITTED.
It is admitted that Plaintiff is seeking custody of the
child, Anna E. Buser.
14. ADMITTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. It is admitted that at the time of
the filing of the divorce Complaint, the minor child was in the joint
custody of Plaintiff and Defendant.
It is denied that the child is
currently in the joint custody of the parties and on the contrary it is
averred that the child is in the custody of Defendant, Chad K. Buser
15. ADMITTED. It is admitted that the father of the child is Defendant, who
was residing at 7 Cottage Court, Mechanicsburg, PA at the time of the
filing of the Divorce Complaint, but who has been staying with his
parents at their home located at 3 Thomas Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316
since August 28, 2002.
16. ADMITTED. It is admitted that the mother of the child is Plaintiff, who
resides at 7 cottage court, Mechanicsburg, PA.
17. DENIED.
It is denied that the child has resided with Plaintiff and
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CHAD BUSER/S.28.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Defendant at 7 cottage court for the past two years. On the contrary it
is averred that since her birth the child has resided with the persons
and at the addresses as follows:
Chad K. Buser
3 Thomas Drive
East Berlin, PA
8/28/02 to
present
Chad K. Buser
Rachel Buser
7 Cottage Court
Mechanicsburg, PA
Chad K. Buser
Rachel Buser
144 Altoona Ave.
Enola, PA
2/02 to
8/28/02
1/14/00 to
2/02
18. DENIED. It is denied that both Plaintiff and Defendant reside with the
child, Anna E. Buser. On the contrary it is averred that Defendant
resides with the child, Anna E. Buser and his parents, and that
Plaintiff does not reside with anyone.
19. ADMITTED. It is admitted that Plaintiff has not participated as a party
or witness, or in another capacity, in other litigation concerning the
custody of the children in this or another court.
20. ADMITTED. It is admitted that Plaintiff has no information of a custody
proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of this
Commonwealth.
21.
ADMITTED.
a party to
claims to
children.
It is admitted that Plaintiff does not know of a person not
the proceedings who has physical custody of the children or
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
22. DENIED. It is denied that the best interest and permanent welfare of
the child will be served by granting Plaintiff majority physical custody
of the Child for the reasons stated in the Complaint.
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
23. ADMITTED. It is admitted that each parent whose parental rights to the
children have not been terminated and the person who has physical
custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to grant joint legal custody of the
child to the parties, majority physical custody to Defendant, and partial
physical custody to Plaintiff at such times as the court deems appropriate.
PLAINTIFF'S COUNT IV.
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
24. Defendant incorporates by reference the averments set forth in
Paragraphs 1-23 herein as fully as though the same were set forth at
length.
25. DENIED.
It is denied that Plaintiff is the dependent spouse of
Defendant and it is further denied that Plaintiff
lacks sufficient
property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable to support
herself through appropriate employment.
26. DENIED.
It is denied that Plaintiff requires reasonable support to
adequately maintain herself in accordance with the standard of living
established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to deny Plaintiff's
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
request for the entry of an award of alimony pendente lite until final
hearing and hereafter enter an award of alimony permanently thereafter.
length.
COUNTERCLAIM
DEFENDANT'S COUNT I: DIVORCE
27. Defendant incorporates by references the Answers set forth in Paragraphs
1-26 herein the same as if said Answers were set forth at length.
28. Defendant avers that the grounds on which the action and his claim for
divorce are based are that:
a. Plaintiff has offered such indignities to the person of Defendant,
the innocent and injured Spouse, as to render his condition
intolerable and life burdensome; or,
b. Plaintiff has committed adultery in violation of her marriage vows
to Defendant, the innocent and injured spouse; or,
c. That the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in
divorce, divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant.
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DEFENDANT'S COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
29. Defendant incorporates by reference the averments set forth in
Paragraphs 1-28 herein as fully as though the same were set forth at
length.
30. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property and debts, both real and
personal, during their marriage from October 14, 2000 until present, all
of which is "marital property".
31. Plaintiff and/or Defendant have acquired, prior to the marriage or
subsequent thereto, "non-marital property" which has increased in value
since the date of marriage and/or subsequent to its acquisition during
the marriage, which increase in value is "marital property".
32. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable
division of said property as of the date of the filing of this
Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all
marital property and debts of the parties.
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
DEFENDANT'S COUNT III: CUSTODY
33. Defendant incorporates by reference the averments set forth in
Paragraphs 1-32 herein as fully as though the same were set forth at
length.
34. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child, Anna E. Buser
would be served by granting Defendant primary custody of the child,
because Defendant can better provide for the physical, emotional,
spiritual and mental well being of the child and is more likely to
foster a relationship with the non-custodial parent and the child.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to grant joint legal custody of the
child to the parties, majority physical custody to Defendant, and partial
physical custody to the Plaintiff in accordance with such schedule as the
court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
LIFF,
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Phone: (717) 737- 0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Defendant
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CHAD BUSER/S.2S.02. ANSWER AND CC TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Answer and Counterclaim to
Divorce Complaint are true and correct.
Defendant understands 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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CERTIFICATE
AND NOW, this ~~__icray of
RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that
002, I, DIANE G.
within ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM TO THE DIVORCE COMPLAINT upon the
served a copy of the
addressed as follows:
Plaintiff's attorney, by mailing same by first class mail, postage prepaid,
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire.
2108 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
LIF ,
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17011
Phone: (717) 73 7 - 0 1 0 0
Fax: (717) 975-0695
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Defendant
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
02-1497 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
CUSTODY
IN RE: EX PARTE PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
ORDER
AND NOW, this 36 ~ day of August, 2002, hearing in the above captioned matter
is set for Wednesday, September 4,2002, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, P A.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
02-1497 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4th day of September, 2002,
in accordance with the agreement of the parties, as announced in
open court and in their presence, the following temporary order
is entered with respect to the custody of the child of the
parties, Anne E. Buser, born January 14, 2000.
The parties will share legal custody of their
minor child, Anna E. Buser, born January 14, 2000. The parties
shall share physical custody of the child in accordance with the
following schedule:
In week one mother will have custody of the
child from between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday until
9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The remaining times in week one are
allotted for father.
In week two mother will have custody of the
child from between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday until
9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The remaining times in week two are
allotted for father.
The current week for purposes of application of
this provision is being treated as week two. The father will be
delivering the child to the mother between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30
p.m. today, and she will have the child until Sunday at 9:00
a.m.
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In addition to the alternating week schedules,
the parties will alternate custody on the following holidays,
including Easter Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, a Christmas segment one, which is defined
as between 9:00 a.m. on 12/24 to 12:00 p.m. on 12/25, and
segment two, which is defined as 12:00 p.m. on 12/25 through
6:00 p.m. on 12/26.
The first holiday to occur after the entry of
this agreement is to be Thanksgiving Day 2002, which will be
mother's holiday.
Further, with regard to the holidays, if a party
who is entitled to a holiday has custody of the child
immediately before or after the holiday, then the party will be
able to exercise the holiday and the other custodial period
without interruption between the two.
All exchanges for purposes of custody are to
take place at the marital residence located at 7 Cottage Court,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
The order to be entered is being entered without
prejudice to either party to seek a different position, claiming
the right to have primary custody as part of the regular custody
process, including through the conciliation conference that
should be held within the next three or so weeks.
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-1497 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD K. BUSER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Friday, September 06, 2002
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055 on Wednesday, October 02, 2002
, the conciliator,
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 hearin2.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Dawn S. Sunda.y. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 02 - 1497 Civil Tenn
CHAD K BUSER.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCF/Custody
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
, upon consideration of the attached praecipe, it is hereby directed
I that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
, the conciliator, at
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day of
2002, at
A M/P.M a Prehearing 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. Either party may bring the child who is the subject of this custody action to the
conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the conference
may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
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 FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
lWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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plaintiff
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accesslble filcilities 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.
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RACHEL BUSER,
plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 02 -1497 Civil Term
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCFiCustody
PRAECIPE TO SCHEDULE CONCILIATION CONFERENCE
A Complaint in Divorce was filed on March 27, 2002, and reinstated July 15, 2002, which
included a Count ill - Custody, comprising the allegations of a custody complaint. Kindly list the
matter for a pre-hearing conciliation conference at your earliest possible convenience.
Matthew 1. Eshe
Law Offices ofPa .ck F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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RACHEL BUSER
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
02-1497 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD K. BUSER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Friday, September 06, 2002
, upon consideration ofthe attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, October 02,2002 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 hearin2.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /5/
Dawn S. Sunday. 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 VB 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
02-1497
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess
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
Anna E. Buser
January 14, 2000
MotherlFather
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 2, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Rachel Buser, with her counsel, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, and the Father,
Chad Buser, with his counsel, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire.
3. This Court previously entered a temporary Custody Order on September 4,2002 as part of
Protection From Abuse proceedings under which the parties had shared physical custody. The Mother
tiled this Petition for primary physical custody of the Child and the Father filed a counter-claim
seeking primary custody also.
4. Although the parties had made substantial progress during the Conference toward working
out a mutually acceptable custody schedule to accommodate work schedules, a dispute arose with
respect to one remaining overnight period of custody per month for the Father. Apparently believing
that the Father's counsel was overreaching, the Mother's counsel demanded a Hearing on the primary
custody issue as he abruptly left the Conference. It will be necessary to schedule a Hearing in this
matter. It was impossible to refine the issues further or obtain information on possible witnesses due to
the sudden conclusion of the Conference.
5. The Mother's position on custody is as follows: The Mother believes that it would be in the
Child's best interest to reside primarily with her. The Mother feels that she is the better nurturing
parent and was the primary caregiver for the Child prior to the parties' separation. The Mother
expressed concern that her child support would be reduced under a shared custody arrangement.
However, she indicated that the real basis for her request for primary custody is her belief that it would
be detrimental for the Child to continue going back and forth between the parties' residences on a
shared basis. The Mother proposed that the Father have partial physical custody of the Child over 3
weekends per month and 1 evening during the week.
6. The Father's position on custody is as follows: The Father believes that it would be in the
Child's best interest to reside primarily with him. The Father believes that he had been the Child's
primary caregiver when the parties were living together. Although the Father prefers a primary
custody arrangement, he indicated that the temporary shared custody arrangements reflected in the
September 4, 2002 Order had been working well.
7. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling a Hearing in this
matter. It is expected that the Hearing will require at least one-half day.
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Custody Conciliator
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RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
02-1497
CNIL ACTION LAW
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this I ~ day of ~A .-J , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room # If , of the Cumberland County Court
House, on the ... jAAi day of ~/71L( L/ /J-y ,2003, at /: 3cJ o'clock,
-f2-.m., at which time testimony w be taken. For purposes of this Hearing, the Mother, Rachel
Buser, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for
the parties shall file with the Court and opposing counsel 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 10 days prior to the
Hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order of this Court
dated September 4, 2002, shall continue in effect.
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Plaintiff
VS.
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-1497 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CUSTODY
ORDER
~ .. day of January, 2003, continued hearing in the above
captioned matter is set for Friday, April 4, 2003, at 1 :30 p.m. in Courtroom Number 4,
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, P A.
~iane Radcliff, Esquire
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
02-1497 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this
2 ~ day of May, 2003, after hearing, regarding Rachel Buser
(hereinafter referred to as Mother) and Chad K. Buser (hereinafter referred to as Father),
pertaining to their minor child, Anna E. Buser, born January 14,2000 (hereinafter referred to as
the Child), it is hereby ordered and decreed as follows:
A. Legal Custody: The parents shall share and have joint legal custody of the child.
Pursuant to the foregoing, the following shall apply:
1. Access to Information: Each parent shall be entitled to access to any and all
information regarding the health, education, religion, and general well being of the
child, and pursuant thereto each parent shall be entitled to communicate with and
receive information and documents from any persons or entities having such
information and/or documents regarding the health, education, religion, and general
well being of the child so that informed decisions can be made.
2. Communication: Each parent shall permit and encourage communication
by the other parent with doctors, clinics, hospitals, other health care providers,
teachers, guidance counselors, other school personnel regarding said child's
health, education and welfare.
3. Major Decisions: All major non-emergency decisions affecting the
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jointly by the parents. Major decisions shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Non-emergency major medical decisions including medical,
medications, dental, orthodontic, optical, psychological, psychiatric,
elective surgery, and the like;
b. Selection of or change in health care providers and counselors
or therapists;
c. Selection or change of residence outside of Cumberland County;
d. Selection of or change in school to be attended;
e. Selection of religion and religious training; and
f. General welfare decisions, such as acquisition of passport,
changing of name, signing of contracts on behalf of said child, signing
of drivers license, signing of working papers, and the like.
4. Non-Maior Decisions: Non-major decisions involving the child's day to day
living shall be made by the parent then having custody, but to the extent possible, the
parents shall attempt to make such rules and follow such schedules as would provide the
child with continuity regardless of the then existing custodial parent.
5. Emergency Decisions: Emergency decisions regarding the child shall be made
by the parent then having physical custody, but that parent shall communicate to the
other parent the nature and extent of the emergency and shall provide that other parent
with all information pertaining to the treatment so that the other parent may be
involved in the decision making process at the earliest possible time.
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6. Information Exchange: Each parent shall provide the other parent with
information concerning the well being of the child including, but not limited to,
the child's report cards, school meeting notices, vacation schedules, classes
programs, requests for conferences, results of diagnostic tests, notices of activities,
order forms for school pictures, communications from health care providers and
the like within five (5) days of receiving such information.
7. Copies of Documents: Upon receipt by a parent, copies of the child's
school schedules, special events notifications, report cards and the like shall be
provided to the other parent. Each parent shall share with the other parent any
other information and documents, or copies thereof, that each parent possesses
regarding the child within such reasonable time as to make the records and
information of reasonable use to the other parent.
8. Notice of Activities: Each parent shall provide the other parent with at
least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice of school or other extracurricular
activities.
9. School Absences: The custodial parent shall notify the other parent of
all school absences and the reason for such absences within forty-eight (48)
hours of any occurrence.
10. Appointments: The parent arranging any non-emergency medical, dental,
optical, psychological appointments and/or treatments for the child shall notify
the other parent within three (3) days of the scheduling ofthe appointment and at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any such appointment.
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11. Mail: Each parent, upon receipt of mail or packages addressed to the
child from the other parent or any member of the other parent's family, shall
see to it that such unopened mail or packages are immediately given to the child.
12. Residence Address: Each parent shall at all times provide the other
parent with his or her residence/home address where the child can be reached
when in that parent's custody. If either parent intends on relocating from his or
her current residence, or any other residence hereafter established, regardless
of its location and/or any requirement to obtain court approval as herein provided
or otherwise required by law, upon making a determination to relocate, but in no
event any later than sixty (60) days prior to such intended relocation, the relocating
parent shall provide the other parent with any and all information regarding that
intended relocation including, but not limited to, the new address, the reasons
for relocation, the intended date of relocation, the persons to comprise the
household in the new residence, and information regarding school, church,
physicians and other health care providers that the relocating parent intends to
use after that relocation.
13. Telephone Contact: Both parents shall be afforded reasonable telephone
contact with the child while in the other parent's custody and for said purposes each
parent shall provide the other parent with his or her phone number where the child
can be reached when in that parent's custody. Each parent, step-parent, or live-in
mate shall not unreasonably interfere with the child's right to privacy during such
telephone conversations, nor shall listen to that conversation on an extension telephone.
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Each parent shall see that the child calls the other parent upon receipt of any phone
message requesting such a return call.
14. No Derogatory Comments: Neither parent will undertake, or permit by any
other person, the poisoning of the child's mind against the other parent, by conversation
or otherwise, any communication that explicitly or inferentially derides, ridicules,
condemns, or in any manner derogates the other parent or extended family members.
Neither party shall attempt, or condone any attempt, directly or indirectly, to estrange
the child from the other parent. At all times each parent shall encourage and foster
in the child a sincere respect and affection for the other parent.
15. No Discussion: Neither parent shall discuss any aspect of the custodial
situation, other than finalized custody schedules, with the child. Neither parent
shall discuss any pending legal action involving the parents with the child. Neither
parent shall utilize the child for purposes of conveying information or inquiries
pertaining to the child and/or any pending legal action to the other parent.
16. Temporary Absence from Commonwealth: If either parent intends on
removing the child from his or her residence for a period in excess of forty-eight (48)
hours, that parent shall provide the other parent with the address and phone number
where the child can be reached during the period of absence.
17. Relocation: Neither parent shall remove the child from the jurisdiction of the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on a permanent basis
without first obtaining the other parent's written consent or a court order approving
said relocation.
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B. Physical Custody: The following shall apply regarding physical custody of the child:
1. Shared Custody: The parties shall have joint physical custody of the child,
subject to the custody schedule hereafter set forth.
2. Weekly Schedule: The parties shall share custody on a rotating two (2) week
basis in accordance with the following schedule which the court understands to be
the current arrangement:
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday No.
Nights
1 Father Father Custody Mother Mother Custody Father F 4
all day all day! transfers to all day all day transfers all day M3
Mother to
7:30 to Father
8:00 a.m. 9:00
a.m.
2 Father Father Custody Mother Mother Mother Custody F3
all day all day2 transfers to all day all day all day transfers M4
Mother to
7:30 to Father
8:00 a.m. 9:00
a.m.
3. Holidays/Special Days: Custody for major holidays and special days shall be in
accordance with the following schedule:
I Mother has child in the a.m. until Father returns from work.
2 Mother has child in the a.m. until Father returns from work.
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HOLIDA YS TIMES EVEN YEARS ODD YEARS
Easter Sunday before Easter Mother Father
Day at 5:00 p.m. until
Easter
Memorial Day Sunday before Father Mother
Memorial Day at 5:00
p.m. until Memorial
Day at 7:00 p.m.
Independence Day 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 Mother Father
Observed 3
p.m.
Labor Day Sunday before Labor Father Mother
Day at 5:00 p.m. until
Labor Day at 7:00
p.m.
Thanksgiving Day Wednesday before Mother Father
Thanksgiving Day at
5 :00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at
7:00 p.m.
Christmas 1>l Half 12/24 at 8:00 a.m. Father Mother
until 12/25 at 2:00
p.m.
Christmas 211u Half 12/25 at 2:00 p.m. Mother Father
until 12/26 at 7:00
p.m.
Mother's Day Saturday before Mother Mother
Mother's Day at 5:00
p.m. until Mother's
Day at 7:00 p.m.
Father's Day Saturday before Father Father
Father's Day at 5:00
p.m. until Father's
Day at 7:00 p.m.
a. No Interruption: In the event a parent is to have custody on a holiday
that immediately precedes or follows his or her other custodial period, that parent
3 If the parent entitled to this holiday is taking the child to the fireworks, this period shall be extended until after the
fireworks.
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shall have custody of the child without interruption between the holiday and the
other custodial period.
4. Summer Vacation Time: Each parent shall be entitled to two (2) uninterrupted
weeks of custody of the children which weeks shall not be consecutive and shall, to the
extent possible, encompass the selecting parent's regular weekend custodial period. Each
parent must provide the other with at least thirty (30) days advance notice of his or her
intention to exercise these custodial weeks. In the event a conflict should arise between
the selection of said weeks, the first parent to notify the other parent of his or her
selection shall have the right to exercise custody on the weeks selected and the other
parent shall select other times for his or her weeks so as to avoid any conflicts.
5. Modification: The parents shall be at liberty to modify the custodial periods
herein provided to accommodate their respective schedules and special events,
subject, nonetheless in all respects to the mutual agreement of the parents for any
such modifications.
6. Precedence: The holiday schedule shall take precedence over any other
custodial period set forth herein. The other miscellaneous custodial periods shall
take precedence over the regular alternating weekend and midweek custodial periods
set forth herein.
7. Transportation: The transportation necessary for the custodial exchanges herein
set forth shall be shared by the parents. The parent receiving custody of the child shall
provide the transportation for that custodial exchange.
8. Unavailability: In the vent either parent is going to be out of town or is
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otherwise unavailable to exercise his or her custodial periods, that parent shall
notify the other parent of that unavailability, and the other parent shall be provided
with the opportunity to have custody for the period of unavailability. The foregoing
notwithstanding, this provision shall not apply to father's Monday custodial times
when the child is in the care of the paternal grandmother.
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F or the Plaintiff
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KRlSTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff/Petitioner
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-1497 CNIL
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant/Respondent
CNIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER REQUESTING
PERMISSION TO RELOCATE
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Rachel Buser, by and through her attorney, Kristopher T.
Smull, Esquire, and files the following Petition for Modification of a Custody Order:
1. Petitioner, Rachel Buser (hereinafter "Mother"), is an adult individual who
currently resides at 218 North Timber Ridge Drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent, Chad Buser (hereinafter "Father"), is an adult individual who
currently resides at 323 East Crestwood Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties hereto are the natural parents of one (1) minor child, namely: Anna E.
Buser, born January 14, 2000.
4. The minor child is the subject of an Order of Court dated May 2, 2003, a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "A." Pursuant
to said Custody Order, the parties share legal and physical custody of the child.
5. Mother is employed by American Income Life, Inc. and has been given the
opportunity for a promotion which would require her to move to Atlanta, Georgia.
6. Mother desires to relocate with the child outside the jurisdiction of this Court and
move to Atlanta, Georgia in January 2007.
7. Mother's reasons for desiring to relocate with the child are as follows:
a. Mother has been the primary caretaker of the child for most of the child's
life, only returning to the work force full time two (2) years ago.
b. Since Mother's return to the work force full time she has allowed Father to
spend more time with the child; however, Father has abused that privilege
in that he has begun to attempt to alienate the child from Mother and to
restrict her time with the child.
c. Mother's new position will increase her salary to three (3) times what she
is currently making.
d. Mother's new position will allow her more regular hours and a shorter
work day, enabling her to have more time to spend with the child.
e. Mother's increased salary will enable her to place the child in private
school in Georgia.
f. Mother's lifestyle and that of the child will improve, both financially and
emotionally, if she is allowed to relocate to Georgia.
g. Mother is not seeking to deny Father access to the child or to interfere with
his relationship with the child.
h. Mother recognizes that, as a result of the move, a modified custody schedule
will be necessary. Reasonable alternatives exist for Father to continue to
have ongoing contact with the child.
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1. Mother's increased salary will allow her to cover the expenses of the
added travel that will be required for Father's visitation with the child.
J. Mother is more likely to encourage a relationship between the child and
Father and, if the child were to remain in Father's primary custody, he
would likely continue to alienate the child from Mother.
8. The best interest and permanent welfare ofthe child will be served by granting
Mother permission to relocate with the child.
WHEREFORE, Mother respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant her
permission to relocate with the child to the State of Georgia.
Respectfully submitted:
MA
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By:
KRI T HER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
Attorney LD. No. 69140
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for PlaintifflPetitioner
VERIFICATION
I, Rachel Buser, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn
verification to authorities.
Date: 9111 ! 0 G
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Rachel Buser
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kristopher T. Smull, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner, Rachel Buser, do hereby
certify that on this date I served the foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody via certified
mail, restricted delivery, as follows:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindel Road
Camp Hill, P A 17011
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date:
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CHAD K. BUSER,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a
counter-affidavit within twenty (20) days after this Affidavit has been served on you, or the
statements will be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated in August 2003 and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
attorney's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify 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 Pa.C.S. 9 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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02-1497 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD K. BUSER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, October 26, 2006
, the conciliator,
at 9:00 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 hearin2.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/
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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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NO. 02-1497 CNIL
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
CNIL ACTION - LAW
IN DNORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, do hereby accept service of a true and correct copy
of the Complaint in Divorce directed to my client, CHAD K. BUSER, Defendant in the
above-captioned matter, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 402(b).
Respectfully submitted,
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KRISTOPHER T. SMULL, ESQUIRE
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-1497 CNIL
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
CNIL ACTION - LAW
IN DNORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under S 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Service was accepted by Counsel
for Defendant, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, on July 20, 2002.
3.
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Date of execution of the Affidavit required by S 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code: September 21,2006.
(b) Date of filing and service of the Affidavit upon the Respondent: Affidavit
was filed on September 22, 2006 and served upon Defendant on September 28, 2006. Defendant's
Counter-Affidavit, dated October 6, 2006, agreeing to the entry of a divorce decree and waiving
claims for economic relief is being filed simultaneously herewith.
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4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in S 3301(d) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in S 3301(d) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Waiver of Notice is being filed simultaneously herewith.
Respectfully Submitted:
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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Attorney J.D. No. 69140
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
RACHEL BUSER,
Plaintiff
No. 02-1497 CIVIL TERM
VERSUS
CHAD K. BUSER,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
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RACHEL BUSER
2..'/
2006
, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
, PLAI NTI FF,
CHAD K. BUSER
, DEFENDANT,
AND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN TH IS ACTION FOR WH ICH A FI NAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
02-1497
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD K. BUSER
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this '3 ~ day of NG ~ , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. This Order shall become effective upon the Mother's relocation to Atlanta, Georgia.
Pending the Mother's anticipated move, the parties shall continue to follow their existing custodial
schedule.
2. The parties shall share having physical custody of Anna E. Buser, born January 14, 2000.
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 her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms ofthis paragraph, each
parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited
to, school and medical records and information. The Father shall ensure that the Mother receives all
significant records and documents concerning the Child's education, which are not provided directly to
the Mother by the school, including but not limited to report cards and progress reports.
3. The Father shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
4. During the school year, in months when the Mother does not have a holiday period of
custody, the Mother shall have partial physical custody of the Child for a weekend to be selected by
the Mother with at least 30 days notice to the Father. The Mother may select extended weekends
under this provision when the Child does not have school on the Friday or Monday immediately
preceding or following the weekend. The Mother may not schedule periods of custody under this
provision which coincide with the Father's holiday periods of custody as set forth in this Order. In the
event that the Mother provides at least 14 days advance notice of her intent to travel to Pennsylvania
during additional times, not otherwise specified for the Father under this Order, the parties shall
cooperate in scheduling time for the Mother with the Child.
5. During the summer school break, the Father shall have custody of the Child from the end of
the school year through Father's Day, the Mother shall have custody from the Monday after Father's
Day until seven days prior to the beginning of the school year, when the Child shall return to the
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Father's custody for the school year. The Father shall have a seven day period of custody with the
Child in mid-summer upon providing at least 30 days advance notice to the Mother.
6. The parties shall share having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. Christmas: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall run
from the first day of the holiday school break through the one-half point of the break, and Segment B,
which shall run from half-way through the holiday school break through the day before school
resumes. In even numbered year, the Father shall have custody during Segment A and the Mother
shall have custody during Segment B. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody during
Segment A and the Father shall have custody during Segment B. In the event the custodial parent is
unavailable to provide care for the Child during his or her period of holiday custody, that parent shall
offer the other parent the opportunity to have custody of the Child during the custodial parent's
unavailability.
B. Thanksgiving: In even numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
for the entire holiday school break. In odd numbered years, the Father shall have custody through
Thanksgiving Day and the Mother shall have custody from the Friday after Thanksgiving through
Monday.
C. Easter: In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child for the
entire holiday school break. In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody from Easter
Sunday through Monday. The Mother shall be entitled to have custody on the school holiday days
preceding Easter Sunday.
D. Memorial Day/Labor Day: The Mother shall have custody of the Child every year
over the Memorial Day weekend and the Father shall have custody over the Labor Day weekend.
E. Independence Day: The Father shall have the option of including the
Independence Day holiday in his seven day mid-summer period of custody in odd numbered years.
Tthe Mother shall have custody of the Child for the Independence Day holiday in even numbered
years.
F. Mother's Day/Father's Day: In every year, the Mother shall have custody of the
Child for the Mother's Day weekend and the Father shall have custody for the Father's Day weekend.
G. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
7. Except in exigent circumstances, the Mother's daily telephone calls to the Child shall be
made at 8:30 p.m. The Father shall cooperate in ensuring that the Child is available at that time or in
making other arrangements for the Child to speak with the Mother when the Mother is available.
8. The Mother shall not make arrangements for the Child to be transported to Atlanta more
frequently than one time per month.
9. The Mother shall be responsible to pay the Child's travel costs for exchanges of custody
with the exception of the Father's mid-summer period of custody, for which the Father shall pay the
costs of transportation.
10. The parties agree that the Child shall not travel by airline unaccompanied by a parent, or
other responsible adult if agreed between the parties.
11. The Mother shall provide advance notice to the Father of the contact information for any
caregivers providing care for the Child in Atlanta.
12. 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.
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RACHEL BUSER
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
02-1497
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHAD BUSER
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
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 t he subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna E. Buser
January 14, 2000
Mother/ Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on October 26, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Rachel Buser, with her counsel, Kristopher T. Smull, and the
Father, Chad K. Buser, with his counsel, Diane G. Radcliff.
3. The Mother filed this Petition for Relocation. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in
the form as attached.
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