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SCOTT W. POWERS, IN THF, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA.
V, NO. 1449 Civil 1993
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KATHRYN I. GROSS,
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PETITION TO AMEND CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this ~ day of ~ , 2006. comes the
Plaintiff, Scott W. Powers, by and through his attorney, Jane NI. Alexander, Esquire, and files
this Petition of which the following is a statement:
1. Plaintiff is Scott W. Powers, an adult individual who currently resides at 1555
Jerusalem Road, Mechanicsburg, County of Cumberland. Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is Kathryn I. Gross, yr individual residing at 311 Independence Road,
King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania ] 9406.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married August 9, 1986, separated on November 22,
1992. Plaintiff filed for divorce April 30. 1993 in the Covet of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County.. Pennsylvania to Number 1449 Civil 1993 and a decree in divorce was granted
December 22, 1993 by Judge J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
4. The parties have joint legal and physical custody of their daughter, Tonya Powers,
born January 25, 1990. 16 years of age under an order of court dated May 4, 1994 of Judge J.
Wesley Oler. Jr. A copy of said Order marked Exhibit "A° is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
5. On March 4, 2002, Plaintiff filed a complaint to amend that order. A conciliation
conference was held before Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire on April 3, 2002. Following that
conference, Judge J. Wesley Oler, Jr. issued an order on April ] 6, 2002 directing the parties to
participate in counseling. A copy of said Order marked Exhibit "B" is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
6. The parties did participate in counseling, but no resolution of the issues raised was
achieved.
7. Plaintiff is seeking an amendment to the existing order requesting that Defendant
have custody one weekend per month with the weekend of custody being agreed upon by the
parties by the first of each month.
Plaintiff is also requesting that Defendant have custody for purpose of visitation one
week each month during the summer vacation. That such weeks shall be selected by June 1"
of each year with consideration being given to child's schedule.
The parties have been able to reach an agreement as to holidays including Christmas
and Faster.
8. The child wishes to remain with Plaintiff during the summer because most of her
friends are in the Mechanicsburg area, she is a very successfid competitor in roller skating and
wishes to devote the necessary time to practice, and she wants to secure a job.
9. The child, Tonya Powers, is sixteen (16) years of age having been born January 25,
1990.
10. The child is not born out of wedlock.
l 1. During the past eleven (11) years the child has been residing with the Plaintiff
during the school year. No other parties resided in their home at 1555 .lerusalem Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 until December 1, 2005 when Loriann Matolyak, Plaintiff's
girlfriend, moved in.
During the summer months the child has resided with her mother who now lives at
311 Independence Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Gary Grayshaw, Defendant's friend
also lives at that residence.
12. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father. The Plaintiff is
not married and currently resides at 1555 Jerusalem Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
17055.
13. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of natural mother. The
Defendant currently resides at 31 1 Independence Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
with her boyfriend, Gary Grayshaw.
14. The 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.
15. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in any other court within this Commomvealth.
16. The 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.
l7. The best interests and permanent welfare ofthe child will be best served by
granting the relief requested because the Plaintiff can and has for the past eleven (11) years
provided a stable home life and has supported the child in her chosen specialty activity of
figure roller skating. The child, Tonya, is now sixteen and wnshes to seek employment during
the summer months. "Chere has been on-going stress and conflict between the child and the
Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to amend the current order
to give him primary physical custody throughout the year with Defendant having one weekend
per month and one week during each of the summer months for purpose of visitation
Respectfully submitted,
bane M. Alexand r, Esquire
Attnrney for Plai tiff
~,. Attorney LD. #07355
148 S. Baltirnore Stree
Dillsburg, PA 1 70 1 9-0421
(717)432-4514
Verification
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Custody are true and correct. I
' understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
S.S.
COUNTY OF YORK
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public, in and for the said
Commonwealth and County, Personally appeared Scott W. Powers who, being affirmed
according to law, deposes and says that the facts and matters set forth in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Scott W. Powers
Sworn to and subscri d
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SCOTT' W. POWP•.RS,
Plaintiff
va.
ICIITHRYN I. POWERS,
Defendant
IN RE:
IN TILE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OI'
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 1449 CIVIL 1993
CUSTODY/VISITATION
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd this day of May, 1994, upon
consideration of the custody complaint filed in the
above-captioned matter, it is ORDERED and DIRECTED that the
parties shall have joint legal and physical custody of their
child, Tonya Powers, born January 25, 1990, in accordance with
the following schedule which has been agreed upon by the parties
and dictated in open court in their presence:
The parties will share physical custody, with
Father having physical custody during the school year and Mother
having physical custody during the summer. During the year, the
parties will alternate weekends of physical custody of the
Child. On Father's Day, Father will have custody of the Child.
On Mother's Day, Mother will have custody of the Child. The
parties will arrange for time with the Child on her birthday or
on the day before or after her birthday.
The parties will equally share in the
transportation of the Child and encourage telephone contact
between Che out-of-custody parent and the Child.
Each parent will be entitled to one week's
vacation with the Child, Father normally taking his vacation
during the summer and Mother preserving her right to take her
vacation one day at a time in the course of the school year with
ample notice to Father.
In 1994, Mother's period of summer custody shall
commence on June 10, 1994, and end on September 4, 1994, with
Father taking his week's vacation from August 6, 1494, to August
14, 1994.
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Jane M. Alexander, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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Plaintiff
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KATHRYN I. POWERS (now GI20SS),
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
93-1449 CML ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER Or COURT
ANll NOW, this ~ day of 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report it is ordered and directed as Follows:
1. The pasties shall participate in a course of counseling with a professional to be selected by
agreement The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in developing communication
and sufficient cooperation to enable them to effectively co-parent their Child. The parties shall also
make arrangements for the Child to participate in the counseling in order to address specific issues
which have arisep with respect to the custody schedule. The parties shall follow the recommendations
of the counselor concerning the necessity of making adjustments to the custody schedule and also with
respect to the timing and frequency of participation of the Child in counseling. Within 3 weeks of the
Custody Conciliation Conference, the parties shall select and contact a counselor in order to schedule
the first session. All costs of counseling which are not covered by insurance shall be equally shared by
the parties.
2. The Mother agrees to contact the Child's skating coach in order to discuss and obtain
information concerning the Child's skating practice sessions and competition schedule.
3. Within 3 months of completion of the counseling, counsel for either party may contact the
Conciliator to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference, if necessary, to review the
custody arrangements.
4. 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
J. JWeslev Oler, Jr,~ J
cc: Jane M.Alexander,Esquire-Counsel for Father TRUE C~i'Y F!~~,+d~ f~~",(>t,~'~
Marylou Matas, Esquire -Counsel for Mother In Te ony whet of, I here unto seT my hand
and seal of sa~ CgNrt at Carlisle, fa,
SCOTT W. POWERS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
KATHRYN I. POWERS (now GROSS),
Defendant
YRIOR JUDGE: 3. Wesley Oler, Jr.
93-1449 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF C[VlL
YROCEDURE 1915.3-5, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAIVIE DA"TE OF BIRTH CTJRRENTLY IN CUSTODY OP
Tonya Powers January 25, 199Q Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on April 3, 2002, with the following individuals iu
attendance: The Father, Scott W. Powers, with his counsel, Jane M. Alexander, Esquire, and the
Mother, Kathryn I. Gross (formerly Powers), with her counsel, Marylou Matas, Esquire. The Child
also briefly participated in the Conference at the parties' request.
3. The-pparties agreed to entry of an Order in the form) a~s~attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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SCOTT W. POWERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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KATHRYN 1. POWERS NOW, KATHRYN I.
GROSS IN CUSTODY
DLFGNDANT
ORDCR OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, April 24, 2006 - ,upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed [hat parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at __ 39 West Main Street, M_echanicsbur , PA 17055 _ on __ Tuesday, May 23, 2006_. _ at I:00 PM
for aPre-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 at;e five or older may also he 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 CastodV orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sund,~ Esq__.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common fleas 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 OU`[ WHERE YOU CAN GE"1' LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar .Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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SCOTT W. POWERS,
Plaintiff
VS.
KATHRYN I. POWERS NOW
KATHRYN L GROSS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
N0.93-1449
CIVII, ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4-~-`` day of ~ 2006 personally
appeared Jane M. Alexander, Esquire who swears according to law, that a true and correct
copy of a COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY was caused to be served by certified mail with
return receipt requested upon the said,
Kathryn I. Gross
311 Independence Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
on MaM v 1, 2006 by leaving the same at the Dillsburg Post Office with postage pre-paid
thereon as evidenced by the mailing receipt and return receipt hereto attached and made a part
hereof.
7a a M. Alexander! )`squire
orney I.D. #0355
48 S. Baltimore Street
illsburg, PA 17019-0421
(717) 432-4514
Sworn and subscribed before
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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SCOTT W. POWERS
Plaintiff
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KATHRYN I. POWERS, NOW
KATHRYN I. GROSS
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
93-1449 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this t 5 day of ~~ ~ ~ 2006, .upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
Order.
1. The prior Order of this Court dated May 2, 1994 shall continue in effect as modified by this
2. The Mother shall make arrangements for the Mother and Child to participate in counseling
with a professional to be selected by the Mother in her local area. The purpose of the counseling shall
be to address issues which have arisen in the mother-daughter relationship. Unless otherwise agreed
between the parties, the Mother shall be responsible for all costs of counseling which are not
reimbursed by insurance coverage.
3. During the summer school break in 2006, the parties shall have custody of the Child as
follows:
A. The Mother shall have custody of the Child from June 9 through August 6, with the
Father having weekend periods of custody from June 16 through June 18, June 30
through July 2, and July 14 through July 16. The Mother shall ensure that the Child
attends color guard practice at least one time per week on either Tuesday or
Thursday during the Mother's weeks of custody.
B. The Father shall have custody of the Child from August 6 through the remainder of
the summer school break, subject to the Mother's weekend periods of custody from
August 18 through 20, August 25 through 27 and September 1 through 4.
C. The parties acknowledge that the Mother's vacation week of custody with the Child
shall run from July 21 through July 28 and the Father's week of custody with the
Child shall run from August 6 through August 13.
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4. Within two months following the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, counsel for either
party or a party pro se may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference to review the school year custodial arrangements, if necessary.
5. 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.
cc:~ie M. Alexander, Esquire -Counsel for Father
~Otarylou Matas, Esquire -Counsel for Mother
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Plaintiff
vs.
KATHRYN I. POWERS, NOW
KATHRYN I. GROSS
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
93-1449 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Tonya Powers
January 25, 1990
Father
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on May 23, 2006, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Father, Scott W. Powers, with his counsel, Jane M. Alexander, Esquire, and the
Mother, Kathryn I. Gross (formerly Powers), with her counsel, Marylou Matas, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
SCOTT W. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
VS. : NO. 1449 CIVIL 1993
KATHRYN I. POWERS now :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
KATHRYN I. GROSS,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take action within. twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You
are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
SCOTT W. POWERS,
vs.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
KATHRYN I. POWERS now
KATHRYN I. GROSS,
Defendant
NO. 1449 CIVIL 1993
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
NOTICIA
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las quejas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomaz action dentro de veinte (20) dial a partir de la
fecha en que recibio la demanda y el aviso. Usted debe presenter compazecencia esrita en
persona o por abogado y presenter en la Corte por escrito sus defenses o sus objeciones a las
demandas en su contra.
Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y la Corte puede decidir en
su contra sin mss aviso o notification por cualquier dinero reclamado en la demands o por
cualquier otra queja o compensation reclamadas por el Demandante. USTED PUEDE
PERDER DINERO, O PROPIEDADES U OTROS DERECHO5 IMPORTANTES PARR
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SCOTT W. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
VS. : NO. 1449 CIVIL 1993
KATHRYN I. POWERS now :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
KATHRYN I. GROSS, .
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO AMEND CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this ~ day of ~ ~, ~ , 200?
comes the Plaintiff, Scott W. Powers, by and through her attorney, Jane M. Alexander,
Esquire, and files this Petition of which the following is a statement:
1. Plaintiff is Scott W. Powers, an adult individual residing at 1555 Jerusalem
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is Kathryn I. Powers now Kathryn I. Gross, an adult individual
residing at 311 Independence Road, King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
17406.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married August 9, 1986, separated on November
22, 1992. Plaintiff filed for divorce Apri130, 1993 in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Number 1449 Civil 1993 and a decree in divorce was
granted December 22, 1993 by Judge J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
4. The parties have joint legal and physical custody of their daughter, Tonya
Powers, age 17, born January 25, 1990, under an order of court dated May 2, 1994 of Judge
Wesley Oler, Jr., as amended by an Order of Court dated June 1, 2006, copy of both Orders
mazked "Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
5. Pursuant to the court order of June 1, 2006 Defendant and daughter did
participate in counseling during the summer months. The custody proceeded in compliance
with the order of June 1, 2006.
6. During the school year the parties complied with the terms of the prior order of
May 2, 1994.
7. Plaintiff is seeking an amendment to the existing order requesting that Defendant
have custody one weekend per month during the school yeaz with the weekend of custody
being agreed upon by the parties by the first of each month. Plaintiff is also seeking an
amendment to the order of June 1, 2006 and has made the following proposal to Defendant:
Tonya would be with Defendant June 9, 2007 to June 15, 2007 and the week of July 20, 2007
to July 27, 2007 because of going to the beach from August 3, 3007 to August 12, 2007
followed by band camp, Tonya would be with Defendant August 17, 18, 19, 200?.
8. The child wishes to remain with Plaintiff during the summer because most of her
friends aze in the Mechanicsburg area, she has color guard band practice throughout summer
months, and she has two (2) jobs and wants to continue working during the summer.
9. The child, Tonya Powers is 17 of age having been born January 25, 1990
10. The child is not born out of wedlock.
11. During the past twelve (12) years the child has been residing with Plaintiff
during the school year. No other parties resided in their home at 1555 Jerusalem Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 until December 1, 2005. Plaintiff married Loriann Matolyok on
August 10, 2006.
During the summer months the child has resided with her mother who now lives
at 311 Independence Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Gary Grayshaw, Defendant's
friend also lives at that residence.
12. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father.
13. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of natural mother.
14. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity,
in other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
15. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in any other court within the Commonwealth.
16. The Plaintiff does not know of a person or 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.
17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be best served by
granting the relief requested because the Plaintiff can and has for the past twelve (12) years
provided a stable home life and has supported the child. The child, Tonya, is now seventeen
(17) and wishes to continue her employment during the summer months. There has been on-
going stress and conflict between the child and the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to amend the current order
to give him primary physical custody throughout the yeaz with Defendant having one
weekend per month during the school yeaz and the proposed schedule during the summer
months for purpose of visitation.
Respectfully submitted,
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lane M. Alexand~'r, Es ire
Attorney for Plainti
Attorney I.D. #07355
148 S. Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019-0421
(717) 432-4514
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition to Amend Custody Order are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
DATE: 5 - 2 2 _ ~ o 0'7 ac~~'~~.
Scott W. Powers
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF YORK
S.S.
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public, in and for the said
Commonwealth and County, Personally appeared Scott W. Powers who, being affirmed
according to law, deposes and says that the facts and matters set forth in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this a a "'~ day
of Yyl ~. , 2007.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH QF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
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D1lsburg eoro, York County
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Scott W. Powers
SCOTT W. POWERS,
Plaintiff
vs.
KATHRYN I. POWERS,
Defendant
IN TiiE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 1449 CIVIL 1993
CUSTODY/VISITATION
IN RE: CUSTODY AGREEMENT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd this day of May, 1994, upon
consideration of the custody complaint filed in the
above-captioned matter, it is ORDERED and DIRECTED that the
parties shall have joint legal and physical custody of their
child, Tonya Powers, born January 2S, 1990, in accordance with
the following schedule which has been agreed upon by the parties
and dictated in open court in their presence:
The parties will share physical custody, with
father having physical custody during the school year and Mother
having physical custody during the summer. During the year, the
parties will alternate weekends of physical custody of the
Child. On Father's Day, Father will have custody of the Chili.
On Mother`s Day, Mother will have custody of the Child. The
parties will arrange for time with the Child on her birthday or
on the day before or after her birthday.
The parties will equally share in the
transportation of the Child and encourage telephone contact
beL-ween L-he out-of-custody parent and the Child.
Cacli parent will be entitled to one week'cz
vacation with the Child, Father normally taking his vacation
during the summer and Mother preserving her right to take her
vacation one day at a time in the course of the school year with
ample notice to Father.
In 1.994, Mother's period of summer custody shall
commence on June 10, 1994, and end on September 4, 1994, with
Father taking his week's vacation from August 6, 1994, to August
14, 1994.
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J. Wesley Ole Jr. , ~7.
Jane M. Alexander, Esquire
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Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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SCOTT W. POWERS
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
KATHRYN I. POWERS, NOW
KATHRYN I. GROSS
Defendant
93-1449 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this _~_ day of t~~1~-~i) 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated May 2, 1994 shall continue in effect as modified by this
Order.
2. The Mother shall make arrangements for the Mother and Child to participate in counseling
with a professional to be selected by the Mother in her local area. The purpose of the counseling shall
be to address issues which have arisen in the mother-daughter relationship. Unless otherwise agreed
between the parties, the Mother shall be responsible for all costs of counseling which are not
reimbursed by insurance coverage.
3. During the summer school break in 2006, the parties shall have custody of the Child as
follows:
A. The Mother shall have custody of the Child from June 9 through August 6, with the
Father having weekend periods of custody from June 16 through June 18, June 30
through July 2, and July 14 through July 16. The Mother shall ensure that the Child
attends color guard practice at least one time per week on either Tuesday or
Thursday during the Mother's weeks of custody.
B. The Father shall have custody of the Child from August 6 through the remainder of
the summer school break, subject to the Mother's weekend periods of custody from
August 18 through 20, August 25 through 27 and September 1 through 4.
C. The parties acknowledge that the Mother's vacation week of custody with the Child
shall run from July 21 through July 28 and the Father's week of custody with the
Child shall run from August 6 through August 13.
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4. Within two months following the beginning o f the 2006-2007 school year, counsel for either
party or a party pro se may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference to review the school year custodial arrangements, if necessary.
5. 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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cc: Jane M. Alexander, Esquire -Counsel for Father
Marylou Matas, Esquire -Counsel for Mother
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SCOTT W. POWERS
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 1449 CIVIL 1993
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
vs.
KATHRYN I. POWERS now
KATHRYN I. GROSS
Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW, this 10th day of August, 2007, the conciliator, being advised by Counsel for the
parties that there is no need for a further Order at this time, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction.
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
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