HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-3258TERRISS A. TRUEBLOOD
Plaintiff
VS.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. OL - .32SP
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiff/Father is Terriss A. Trueblood who is currently residing at 880 Dartmouth
Street, Apt. B18, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17109 and has been since October 4,
2005.
2. The Defendant/Mother is Mitzi A. Mattis who is currently residing at 2209 D Cedar Run
Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA 17011 and has been since July 1995.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of Lakahya J. Trueblood (D.O.B. 3/17/1995) and
Zymia J. Trueblood (D.O.B. 4/11/1994). Both children currently reside at 2209 D Cedar
Run Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
4. The children were born out of wedlock.
5. The children are presently in the custody of Mother.
6. From July 1995 to the present, the children have resided with their Mother at 2209 D
Cedar Run Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
7. The Mother of the children is Mitzi A. Mattis. She is not married. The Father of the
children is Terriss A. Trueblood. He is married.
8. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Father. The Plaintiff currently resides
with his wife Tamboura and her son.
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9. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Mother. The Defendant currently
resides with Lakahya J. Trueblood and Zymia J. Trueblood.
10. 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.
11. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
Court of this Commonwealth.
12. 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.
13. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested.
14. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court grant him primary physical and shared legal
custody of Lakahya J. Trueblood and Zymia J. Trueblood.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
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Z?ItFfREYN. YOFFE,ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
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VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am an adult individual who is authorized to make this
verification and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true to the best
of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS
DEFENDANT
06-3258 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, June 13, 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. the conciliator,
at_ MDJ Manlove, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to 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/ Melissa P. Greets Esq. rVA
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD, IN THE COURT O MMON PLEAS F
CUMBERLAND CO IA M,l Plaintiff
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Defendant
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this 15 day of August, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Terris A. Trueblood and Mitzi A. Mattis, shall
have shared legal custody of the minor children, Lakayha J. Trueblood and Zymia J.
Trueblood. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C. S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to, medical,
dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the children and of the other
parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that
parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within
such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other
parent.
3. Physical Custody. Mother shall have primary physical custody subject to
Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. Commencing August 11, 2006 on alternating weekends, Father
shall have custody from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 4:00
p.m. Father will pick up the children at Mother's home. At the
conclusion of Father's custodial weekend, Mother will meet Father
for the custodial exchange in the parking lot at Central Dauphin
East junior high school.
The attached holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule and
be supplemented by the following:
A. Father shall have custody on New Year's Eve until 10:00 p.m.
each year. Mother shall have custody for the period from
December 31 6t at 10:00 p.m. until January 1st at 11:00 a.m. The
parties will alternate custody on January 16t from 11:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m, each year with Father having the New Year's Day
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custody in even years and Mother having New Year's Day
custody in odd years.
BY THE COURT:
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Dist: Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203, Camp Hill, PA 17011 ?_ ?? _ ??
Lenora Smith, Esquire, 1205 N. Second St., Harrisburg, PA 17102
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HOLIDAYS AND TIMES ODD EVEN
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Memorial Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Independence Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Labor Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Thanksgiving 1°t Half From 6pm the evening before Mother Father
Thanksgiving Day to 3pm on
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving 2nd Half From 3pm on Thanksgiving Day to Father Mother
6pm the day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas 1"t Half From 9am on 12/24 to 3pm on 12/25 Father Mother
Christmas 2nd Half From 3pm on 12/25 to 3pm on 12/26 Mother Father
Mother's Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Father's Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
:280962
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD,
PLAINTIFF
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
RE: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
AND NOW, this 15'h day of August, 2006, upon review of the custody conciliation
summary report, a pre-hearing conference regarding the issue of international travel by
the children shall be held on the 27th day of November 2006, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom
No. 5, of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Prior to the pre-
hearing conference the father shall be considered the moving party and shall submit a
pre-hearing brief to the court on or before November 7, 2006. The Mother shall file a
response brief on or before November 17, 2006.
By the Court,
Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff c-
Lenora Smith, Esquire 0 ?? 64
Attorney for Defendant
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD,
Plaintiff
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Defendant
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AUG 1 1 1006
COURT OF
LAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL TERM
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 THE CUSTODY OF
Lakahya J. Trueblood March 17, 1995 Mother
Zymia J. Trueblood April 11, 1994 Mother
2. Father filed a Complaint for Custody on June 8, 2006. A Custody Conciliation
Conference was scheduled for August 3, 2006. Attending the Conference were the Father,
Terris A. Trueblood, and his counsel, Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire; the Mother, Mitzi A. Mattis,
and her counsel, Lenora Smith, Esquire.
3. The parties reached an agreement as to the schedule of partial custody and
holidays and for the summer school recess. However, the parties did not reach an
agreement with regard to Mother's desire to travel to Panama. Accordingly, international
travel shall be the subject of a limited-scope hearing for the parties. In light of governing
federal law it is recommended that counsel submit pre-trial briefs and have a pre-trial
conference with the Court before testimony is taken as this may facilitate the resolution of
the matter without the necessity of hearing.
4. Father's position on international travel is as follows: Father is concerned that
the children might not be returned if they travel out of the country. His counsel reports that
federal law provides that the Father can withhold permission for the children to travel prior to
age 14. Father is aware that some countries do not honor United States law with regards to
custody orders. Father also objects to the children traveling outside the United States after
the age 14 in the absence of his consent.
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5. Mother's position with regard to travel is as follows: Mother reports that she
has extended family in Panama which she has not seen in 20 years. She reports that her
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children have never met her extended family. Mother reports that both she and the children
are American citizens and maintain no dual citizenships. While she has no trip planned for
2006, she would like to be able to go to Panama with the children July 17, 2007 through
August 3, 2007. Mother's attorney points out that Mother has stable employment and a
more economically advantageous lifestyle here in the United States than she would in
Panama. Hence, she disputes Father's concern that Mother m' not return the children
after a visit to Panama,
D to Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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CASE NO: 2006-03258 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TRUEBLOOD TERRISS A
VS
MATTIS MITZI A
RICHARD SMITH , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - CUSTODY was served upon
MATTIS MITZI A the
DEFENDANT , at 1320:00 HOURS, on the 13th day of June 2006
at CAPITAL BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD 1023 STATE STREET
LEMOYNE, PA 17043 by handing to
MITZI MATTIS
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - CUSTODY together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.+
Sheriff's Costs: So Answers:
Docketing 18.00
Service 14.08
Postage .39
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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Sworn and Subscibed to By:
before me this day eputy Sheriff
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 06-3258 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MITZI A. MATTIS,
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of November, 2006, after completion of a status
conference with counsel and review of the briefs filed to date,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that counsel for both parties
shall file memorandums of law on or before January 5, 2007 regarding the
necessity of holding an evidentiary hearing in this matter;
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Plaintiff additionally
address the applicability of the case of Naugle v. Naugle, 871 A.2d 832,
(Pa.Super. 2005).
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Attorney for Plaintiff
VL-enora M. Smith, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MITZI A. MATTIS,
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8th day of January, 2007, upon consideration of the Defendant's
Request to Order the Plaintiff to Consent to the Issuance of United States Passports to
the minor children and after status conference with counsel, and the review of the
Plaintiff's brief and Defendant's counsel's letter of January 5, 2007;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Defendant's Request to
Order the Plaintiff to Consent to the Issuance of United States Passports to
Lakahya J. Trueblood, (DOB: 3/17/1995) and Zymia J. Trueblood, (DOB: 4/11/1994) is
DENIED without further hearing.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Original Plaintiff & Current Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 06-3258
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Plaintiff & Current Respondent : CIVIL ACTION
CUSTODY
PETITION OF TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD FOR MODIFICATION
OF AUGUST 15, 2006 CUSTODY ORDER
1. The current Petitioner is Terris A. Trueblood and is hereafter referred to as Father.
2. Father resides at 744 Girard Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106
3. The current Respondent is Mitzi A. Mattis and is hereafter referred to as Mother.
4. Mother resides at 2209 Cedar Run Drive, Apt. D, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
5. Father and Mother are the parents of Lakayha J. Trueblood (D.O.B. 03/17/1995) and
Zymia J. Trueblood (D.O.B. 04/11/1994).
6. On August 15, 2006 an Order of Court setting forth Custody rights of the parties to the
minor children was entered by the Court. A true and correct copy of that Order is
attached as Exhibit "A".
7. On or around the filing date of this modification petition Father has filed a petition for
special relief. The contents of the petition for special relief are incorporated herein by
reference.
8. The August 16, 2006 custody Order should be modified to grant primary physical
custody of Zymia to Father because Mother is physically abusing Zymia.
9. It is in the best interests of Zymia that Mother's time with Zymia be in the form of
supervised visitation at such times and under such terms and conditions as agreed to by
Father and Mother.
10. Father also requests modification of the August 15, 2006 Order in the following respects:
A. For any child which he only has partial physical custody, Father would like
the return time on Sundays to be 7:00 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m.
B. For any child which he only has partial physical custody, Father would like
additional physical custody time with that child every Wednesday from 5:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and
C. For any child which he only has partial physical custody, for the summers,
Father would like to have physical custody of the child on an alternating two
week on and two week off basis.
WHEREFORE, Father requests the August 15, 2006 Order be modified as follows:
A) The Court grant him primary physical custody of Zymia with Mother to have
supervised visits at such times and under such terms and conditions as agreed to by
Father and Mother;
a. For any child which he only has partial physical custody, Father would like the
return time on Sundays to be 7:00 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m.
b. For any child which he only has partial physical custody, Father would like
additional physical custody time with that child every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.; and
c. For any child which he only has partial physical custody, for the summers, Father
would like to have physical custody of the child on an alternating two week on
and two week off basis.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
By
ffrey N. offe, Esq.
Attorney for Terris A. Trueblood
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am an adult individual who is authorized to make this verification
and that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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AU J 1 1 2005
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD, IN THE COURT OFLO %W 121, r, Aa-Q;
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL TERM
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /b4 day of August, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Terris A. Trueblood and Mitzi A. Mattis, shall
have shared legal custody of the minor children, Lakayha J. Trueblood and Zymia J.
Trueblood. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C. S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to, medical,
dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the children and of the other
parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that
parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within
such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other
parent.
3. Physical Custody. Mother shall have primary physical custody subject to
Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. Commencing August 11, 2006 on alternating weekends, Father
shall have custody from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 4:00
p.m. Father will pick up the children at Mother's home. At the
conclusion of Father's custodial weekend, Mother will meet Father
for the custodial exchange in the parking lot at Central Dauphin
East junior high school.
The attached holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule and
be supplemented by the following:
A. Father shall have custody on New Year's Eve until 10:00 p.m.
each year. Mother shall have custody for the period from
December 31St at 10:00 p.m. until January 1St at 11:00 a.m. The
parties will alternate custody on January 1St from 11:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. each year with Father having the New Year's Day
EXHIBIT "A"
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL TERM
custody in even years and Mother having New Year's Day
custody in odd years.
BY THE COURT:
J.
Dist: Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Lenora Smith, Esquire, 1205 N. Second St., Harrisburg, PA.17102
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HOLIDAYS AND TIMES ODD EVEN
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Memorial Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Independence Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Labor Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Thanksgiving 1"t Half From 6pm the evening before Mother Father
Thanksgiving Day to 3pm on
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving 2nd Half From 3pm on Thanksgiving Day to Father Mother
6pm the day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas 1st Half From gam on 12/24 to 3pm on 12/25 Father Mother
Christmas 2"d Half From 3pm on 12/25 to 3pm on 12/26 Mother Father
Mother's Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
Father's Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holiday
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Original Plaintiff & Current Petitioner OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
: NO. 06-3258
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Plaintiff & Current Respondent : CIVIL ACTION
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
1. The current Petitioner is Terris A. Trueblood and is hereafter referred to as Father.
2. Father resides at 744 Girard Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106.
3. The current Respondent is Mitzi A. Mattis and is hereafter referred to as Mother.
4. Mother resides at 2209 Cedar Run Drive, Apt. D, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
5. Father and Mother are the parents of Lakayha J. Trueblood (D.O.B. 03/17/1995) and Zymia
J. Trueblood (D.O.B. 04/11/1994).
6. On or very shortly prior to August 14, 2009, Zymia spoke with Lee Nedrow, intake
caseworker with Cumberland County Children & Youth Services.
7. Zymia represented to Lee Nedrow (and on other occasions to Father) that on several
occasions since 2005 Mother hits her to the point of leaving a mark which does not go away
after a few minutes.
8. As of today's date (August 14, 2009) Father has had physical custody of Zymia and
Lakahya since August 6, 2009.
9. Stating that she does not want to return to an environment where she is being hit, Zymia is
refusing to be returned to the physical custody of Mother.
10. Under the circumstances, forcing Zymia to be returned to Mother's physical custody is not
in Zymia's best interests.
11. Lakahya wants to return to Mother's custody and Father is not opposed to that.
12. On or shortly before August 13, 2009, Lakahya has represented to Lee Nedrow (and on
other occasions to Father) that it is true that Mother hits Zymia.
13. Based on Lakahya's representations to Lee Nedrow and to Father, it is important for
Lakahya to be present in Court for any hearing scheduled on this petition to at least be given
the opportunity to provide relevant testimony.
14. On or around the same date as this petition is filed, Father intends to also file a petition to
modify the current custody Order so as to grant him primary physical custody of Zymia.
That modification petition is incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Father requests the following:
1. The Court schedule an emergency hearing for the purpose of allowing
Father to submit evidence of the physical abuse of Zymia by Mother; and
2. The Court Order that pending final resolution of the modification petition
filed by Father, Zymia shall remain in the primary physical custody of
Father and Mother shall have supervised visits with Zymia at such times
and under such terms and conditions as agreed to by Father and Mother.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
By
FFREY N. Y FE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Terris A. Trueblood
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
jyoffe@verizon.net
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am an adult individual who is authorized to make this verification
and that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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Attorney I. D. #: 22607
1205 North Second Street
P. O. Boa 5154
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 2341608
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 06-3258 CIVIL TERM
MITZI MATTIS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
TO RE: =_ MINOR, QM _; OOD.
TO THE PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF MOTHER AND
AND NOW comes Mitzi Mattis, Petitioner, by and through her attorney, Lenora M.
Smith, Esquire, who files this Petition for Emergency Relief and in support hereof submits the
following:
1. Plaintiff (Terris Trueblood) is an adult individual residing at 744 Girard Street,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17104.
2. Defendant (Mitzi Mattis) is an adult individual residing at 2209 D Cedar Run Drive,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
3. Everette Jean Trueblood is an adult individual residing at 717 Middle Lane, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011-1722.
4. Moses Leroy Trueblood is an adult individual residing at 717 Middle Lane, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011-1722.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural father and mother of the following minor
children:
a. Zymia J. Trueblood (D.O.B.: 4/11/1994) and
b. Lakahya J. Trueblood (D.O.B.: 3/17/1995)
6. Pursuant to an Order of this Court dated August 15, 2006, Defendant has primary
custody of the aforementioned children of the Parties. (See Exhibit "A")
7. Everette Jean Trueblood and Moses Leroy Trueblood are the paternal grandmother
and grandfather of the subject minor children.
8. On or about July 13, 2009 through August 13, 2009 Petitioner went on vacation to her
native Panama and upon her return, father and natural grandparents had persuaded the
subject minor children to give false statements to the Cumberland County Children
and Youth Agency regarding alleged physical abuse of Petitioner toward the minor
children, particularly, Zymia Trueblood.
9. On another occasion, grandparents caused the Camp Hill police to come to
Petitioner's home on a false claim that a child was crying. The police arrived and and
found no child crying.
10. Father, Terris Trueblood, has refused to hand over primary physical custody of Zymia
Trueblood.
11. School starts in the Camp Hill School District on August 26, 2009.
12. Father lives in the Harrisburg School District.
13. From the time of the Order of August 15, 2006 until August 14, 2009, Father has
never had an overnight with the subject children, nor has he had them at his place of
residence in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
14. From the time of the Order of August 15, 2006, the paternal grandparents have
interfered with Petitioner's parenting, the most serious is the recent call to
Cumberland County Children and Youth wherein they manipulated the Parties minor
children to give false statements about Petitioner's allege physical abuse..
15. It is submitted that unsupervised visits with the paternal grandparents is not in the
best interest of the children.
16. It is further submitted that Father's failure to hand over primary physical custody of
Zymia Trueblood to Petitioner is in violation of the Order of August 15, 2006 and not
in the best interest of the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to have an emergency hearing
on this matter, Order Father to hand over primary physical custody of Zymia Trueblood pursuant
to the Order dated August 15, 2006 and prohibit unsupervised visits of the minor children with
their paternal grandparents, Everette Jean Trueblood and Moses Leroy Trueblood and any other
awards this Court deems appropriate as well as award court costs and counsel fees.
Respectfully Submitted
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Date: August /1 2009 By: Aw" r
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Lenora M. Smith, Esquire
Attorney I. D. #: 22607
1205 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-1688
Attorney for Petitioner, Mitzi Mattis
VERIFICATION
I, Mitzi Mattis, verify that the statements made in the forgoing are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that my statements
therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. A § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: U
Mi ttis
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lenora M Smith, Esquire, hereby certify that I have on the 4_:j _ day of August, 2009,
served a true and correct copy of the within PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF TO
RETURN THE MINOR. ZYMIA TRUEBLOOD, TO THE PRIMARY PHYSICAL
CUSTODY OF MOTHER on the person named below by depositing a copy thereof in the U. S.
Personal service, addressed to the following:
Jeffrey N. Yoffee, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
By: Vx L-tt
Lenora M. Smith, Esquire
Attorney I. D. #: 22607
1205 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-1688
Attorney for Plaintifft Mitzi Mattis
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD,
Plaintiff
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Defendant
IN THE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this L3?` day of August, 2006,
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, if is hereby order
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Terris A. T
have shared legal custody of the minor children, La
Trueblood. Each parent shall have an equal right, to
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions al
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regi
religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C. S. §5309,
records and information pertaining to the children Inc
dental, religious or school records, the residence addri
parent. To the extent one parent has possession of ar
parent shall be required to share the same, or copies 1
such reasonable time as to make the records and inform
parent.
3. Physical Custody. Mother shall have pi
Father's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged
A. Commencing August 11, 2006 on
shall have custody from Friday at I
p.m. Father will pick up the childi
conclusion of Father's custodial we
for the custodial exchange in the I
East junior high school.
The attached holiday schedule shall
be supplemented by the following:
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directed at-, follows:
3I and Mit j A. Mattis, shall
ha . Trueblood and Zymia J.
ex rcised jointly with the other
tin the childn)n's general well-
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ch anent shall be entitled to all
ng, but not limited to, medical,
of a children and of the other
uc records or information, that
ao with the ether parent within
in reasonable use -to the other
custody subject to
;m 'ng weekends, Father
i p. until Sunday at 4:00
at other's home. At the
id, other will meet Father
ing t at Central Dauphin
regular schedule and
A. Father shall have custody on New ear` Eve until 10:00 p.m.
each year. Mother shall have stod for the period from
December 313t at 10:00 p.m. until Ja ua 1St at 111M a.m. The
parties will alternate custody on Ja ary St from 11:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. each year with Father havi th New Year's Day
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HOLIDAYS AND TIMES ODD EVEN
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holid ay
Memorial Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holid ay
Independence Day From 6pm the evening before the ' Mother Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holid y
Labor Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holid y
Thanksgiving 1,* Half From 6pm the evening before Mother Father
Thanksgiving Day to 3pm on
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving 2"4 Half From 3pm on Thanksgiving Day t Father Mother
6pm the day after Thanksgiving Da y
Christmas 1'I Half From gam on 12/24 to 3pm on 12/2 5 Father Mother
Christmas 2nd Half From 3pm on 12125 to 3pm on 1 6 Mother Father
Mother's Day From 6pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6pm the day of the holid y
Father's Day From 6pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6pm the day of the holid y
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custody in even years and
custody in odd years..
BY THE
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Lenora Smith. Esquire, 1205 N. Second St., HarnWmg, PA 17102 New Year's Day
Dist: Jaffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203, CWW 'HiN PA 1 11
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS
DEFENDANT
2006-3258 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:30 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. 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/ ohn . Mangan, r. Es .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT'
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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2009 AUG 18 PM 0: 04
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 06-3258 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MITZI A. MATTIS,
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 18th day of August, 2009, upon consideration of Father's Petition
for Special Relief and the Court having received a verbal report regarding their inquiry
into the Father's allegations,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Petition for Special Relief is
DENIED. The current court custody order dated August 15, 2006, shall remain in effect
and complied with by both parties.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this matter shall proceed as a
Petition to Modify Custody, as indicated in paragraph 14 of Father's Petition for Special
Relief. After the filing of the Petition for Modification of Custody, the matter shall be set
for a hearing before a custody conciliator.
By the Court,
Z JeffreY N. Yoffe, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Mitzi a. Mattis
2209 Cedar Run Drive, Apt. D
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS
: No. 06-3258 Civil Term
Defendant : ACTION IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this _115f*-day of October 2009, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that:
1. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. A Custody
2. Legal custody: The Mother, Mitzi A. Mattis, and the Father, Terris A. Trueblood,
shall have shared legal custody of Zymia J. Trueblood, born 04/11/1994 and
Lakayha J. Trueblood, born 03/17/1995. The parties shall have an equal right to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be
entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but
not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address
of the Children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession
of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same,
or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
Hearing is hereby scheduled on the a?-day of - r 2010 at
_ _ ,
3? a?/pm in Courtroom number,2 in the Cumberland ty Court of
Common Pleas, Carlisle, PA 17013 at which time testimony will be taken in
regard to the physical custody for the subject Children. For purposes of this
hearing, the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed
initially with testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel a Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a
list of witnesses who will be expected to testify at the hearing and a summary of
the anticipated testimony of each witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at
least five days prior to the hearing date.
3. Physical Custody: Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children
subject to Father's physical custody as follows:
a. Commencing October 2, 2009, on alternating weekends, Father
shall have custody from Friday at 6:00 pm until Sunday at 7:00
pm. The parents shall exchange custody of the Children at the
Lower Allen Police Station.
b. Father shall have physical custody of the Children every
Wednesday from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Father shall provide the
transportation for his periods of custody.
C. Absent mutual agreement otherwise, the parties shall meet for the
custody exchanges at the Lower Allen Police Station.
d. For the summertime when the Children are not in school, the
parties shall share physical custody on a week on/ week off
schedule.
e. Father shall have physical custody of the Children at such other
times as the parties may mutually agree.
4. Counseling: The parties shall continue to engage in co-parenting counseling. The
cost of said counseling, after appropriate payment through insurance, shall be split
equally between the parties.
5. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Children on
a reasonable basis.
6. Holidays: The attached holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule and
be supplemented by the following: Father shall have custody on New Year's Eve
until 10 pm each year. Mother shall have custody for the period from 12/31 at 10
pm until 01/01 at 11 am. The parties will alternate custody on 01/01 from 11 am
to 7 pm each year with Father having the New Year's Day custody in even years
and Mother having New Year's Day custody in odd years.
7. In the event the custodial parent should take the Child out of state, the custodial
parent shall notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure
of the intended destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say
anything that may estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion
of the Children as to the other party, or may hamper the free and natural
development of the Children's love or affection for the other party. To the extent
possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other parent in
the presence of the Children.
9. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other
parties as soon as possible after the emergency is handled.
10. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not possess or use
illegal substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the
point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that
other household members and/or house guests comply with this provision.
11. The parties are hereby authorized to contact the assigned conciliator to directly
schedule another conciliation conference prior to the scheduled Court hearing if it
is necessary or proper to do so in the best interest of the Children.
12. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement in writing. In the
absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
J.
I bution:
J)istri ? J ffrey Yoffe, Esq., 214 Senate Ave., Ste 404, Camp Hill, PA 17011
?nora Smith, Esq., 1205 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
/John J. Mangan, Esq.
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HOLIDAYS AND TIMES ODD EVEN
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday until 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Memorial Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday until 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Independence Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday until 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Labor Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday until 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Thanksgiving 1St From 6 pm the evening before Mother Father
Half Thanksgiving Day to 3pm on
Thanksgiving Da
Thanksgiving 2° From 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day to Father Mother
half 6 m the day after Thanksgiving Da
Christmas V t Half From 9 am on 12/24 to 3 pm on Father Mother
12/25
Christmas 2° Half From 3 pm on 12/25 to 3 pm on Mother Father
12/26
Mother's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Father's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD
Plaintiff
V.
MITZI A. MATTIS
Defendant
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 06-3258 Civil Term
: ACTION IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(B), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Zymia J. Trueblood 04/11/1994 Primary Mother
Lakayha J. Trueblood 03/17/1995 Primary Mother
2. An Order of Court had been issued August 15, 2006 and a Conciliation
Conference was held on September 30, 2009 with the following individuals
participating:
The Mother, Mitzi A. Mattis, with her counsel, Lenora Smith, Esq.
The Father, Terris A. Trueblood, with his counsel, Jeffrey Yoffe, Esq.
3. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother maintains that she has
been the Children's primary care-giver and desires to have primary custody of
the Children. Mother does not want the Children split apart from each other.
Mother acknowledges that there is some tension between herself and Zymia,
but it is just normal teenager/Mother issues. Mother maintains that she offers
the Children a structured and stable environment. Both Children are doing
well in school at Cedar Cliff and are involved in many activities. Mother
alleges that Father is not the most responsible parent and that paternal
grandparents shoulder much of the responsibility when the Children are with
Father. Father owns a house in Harrisburg and Mother does not want the
Children to switch schools. Mother indicates that some counseling (co-
parenting) has just started, but that not much has been accomplished to date.
Mother alleges that Father works in Baltimore and commutes there every
work day. Mother is concerned that Father will not be able to adequately
supervise the Children. Mother alleges that the paternal grandparents are too
lenient on the Children and that the paternal grandparents unduly
influence/interfere with the parental duties of the parents. Mother would like
the status quo to remain in place.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father requests primary, or at least
shared, physical custody of Zymia. Father alleges that Mother inappropriately
disciplines the Children, especially Zymia. Father indicates that he is better
able to offer Zymia a more emotionally stable environment. Father alleges
that Zymia would like to primarily live with him. Father does acknowledge
that he owns a house in Harrisburg, but that he spends most of his time at
paternal grandparents house and that he can and will be moving to
Cumberland County in the very near future to reside with his parents. Father
maintains that the Children have a great relationship with him and his parents.
Father indicates that his commute to work takes a little over an hour and that
he is able to properly supervise the Children. Father requests that during the
summertime, the parents share custody in two week blocks of time. Both
parents are willing to continue with the co-parenting counseling.
5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling a
Hearing and entering an Order of Court regarding custody as outlined. It is
the Conciliator's belief that this would be in the Children's best interest. It is
expected that the Hearing will require one f day.
6. The proposed recommended Order may contain a requirement that the parties
file a pre-trial memorandum with the Judge to whom the matter has been
assigned.
Date: v
John gan, Esquir
Cus d Conciliator
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD : IN THE COURT OF COMNi6iq-P)?A `fO7ARv
Original Plaintiff & Current Movant OF CUMBERLAND COUISN'A.
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PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
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NO. 06-3258
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Defendant & Current CIVIL ACTION
Respondent CUSTODY
MOTION OF TERRISS A. TRUEBLOOD FOR ORDER DIRECTING
PRESENCE OF CHILD AT FEBRUARY 24, 2010 HEARING
1. A custody hearing is scheduled in front of the Honorable M.L. Ebert, Jr. on February 24,
2010 at 1:30 p.m.
2. As represented in Father's (Terriss A. Trueblood's) petition for modification and petition
for special relief (each filed on August 14, 2009), the primary basis for Father's request
for relief is that Mother is physically abusive to the minor child, Zymia J. Trueblood,
born on April 11, 1994.
3. At the February 24, 2010 hearing it is crucial for the Court to be given an opportunity to
hear testimony from Zymia in order for the Court to render a just decision in this case.
4. Zymia will be in Mother's physical custody at the time of the February 24, 2010 hearing.
5. In the early morning of January 21, 2010, the undersigned e-mailed a copy of this motion
to Attorney Lenora M. Smith requesting her client's (Mother's) position on this motion.
Later in the morning of January 21 the undersigned received a reply e-mail from Attorney
Smith, however, that e-mail did not represent a position on this motion. As of the
evening of January 23, the undersigned has still not received from Attorney Smith a
definitive position on this motion and therefore it is assumed Mother does not concur
with the relief requested in this motion.
WHEREFORE, Father requests the Court Order that Mother either bring Zymia to the
February 24, 2010 hearing, or make arrangements with Father for Father to bring Zymia to the
February 24, 2010 hearing.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
Date: January 23, 2010 BAffr Yoffe, sq.
Attorney for Terriss A. Trueblood
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD
Original Plaintiff & Current Movant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS. :
NO. 06-3258
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Defendant & Current CIVIL ACTION
Respondent CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that on the date indicate below he served the foregoing on the
below individual by mailing the same to the address indicated.
Lenora M. Smith, Esq.
P.O. Box 5154
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
Date: January 23, 2010
n?.& mid
7effrey`N. Yoffe, Esq.
Attorney for Terriss A. Trueblood
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
Yoffe & Yoffe, P.C.
Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esq.
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney ID # 52933
Ph: (717) 975-1838
Fax: (717) 975-1912
jyoffe@verizon.net
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD
Original Plaintiff & Current Movant
VS.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Defendant & Current
Respondent
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 06-3258
CIVIL ACTION
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of arv ? , 2010, in
consideration of Terriss A. Trueblood's motion requesting an Order directing the presence of
Zymia J. Trueblood at the upcoming February 24, 2010 hearing, it is hereby Ordered that Mother
shall either bring Zymia to the February 24, 2010 hearing, or make arrangements with Father for
Father to bring Zymia to the February 24, 2010 hearing.
BY THE COURT
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TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD
Original Plaintiff & Current Movant
VS.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Defendant & Current
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, h
PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 06-3258
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On January 26, 2010, Attorney Smith indicated to the undersigned that the above
captioned Respondent concurred with the relief requested in Movant's motion for an Order
directing the presence of a child at the upcoming February 24, 2010 custody hearing.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
Date: January 26, 2010
BY14&IA /MN
7ffrey N. Yoffe, Esq.
Attorney for Terriss A. Trueblood
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
TERRIS A. TRUEBLOOD
Original Plaintiff & Current Movant
vs.
MITZI A. MATTIS,
Original Defendant & Current
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3258
CIVIL ACTION
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that on the date indicate below he served the foregoing on the
below individual by mailing the same to the address indicated.
Lenora M. Smith, Esq.
P.O. Box 5154
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C
Date: January 26, 2010
BrA e N. Yo e, Esq.
ttorne
y for Terriss A. Trueblood
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
TERRISS A. TRUEBLOOD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 06-3258 CIVIL °
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MITZI A. MATTIS, 3
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY ,.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1 s` day of March, 2010, after hearing in the above captioned matter,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. Legal Custody: The Mother, Mitzi A. Mattis, and the Father, Terriss A. Trueblood, shall
enjoy shared legal custody of the children, Zymia J. Trueblood, born 4/11/94 and Lakayha J. Trueblood,
born 3/17/95. Major decisions concerning their children, including, but not necessarily limited to, the
children's health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by them jointly,
after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view toward obtaining and following a
harmonious policy in the children's best interest. Each party shall not impair the other party's rights to
shared legal custody of the children. Each party shall not alienate the affections for the children from
the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning their
children that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the parent then having physical custody.
With regard to any emergency decisions that must be made, the parent having physical custody of the
children at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated
thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as
soon as thereafter possible. Each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any
doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports given to either party
as a parent.
2. Physical Custody:
A. School Year:
(1) Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children during the school year
subject to Father's partial physical custody as follows:
(a) Alternating Weekends: Father shall pick up the children Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
and keep them until Sunday at 7:00 p.m. every other weekend. If the children do not have school on
Monday, Father will remain in custody of the children until 7:00 p.m. Monday evening.
(b) Wednesday Evenings: Father will have custody of the children every
Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
B. School Summer Recess: The parties shall share physical custody on a week
on/week off schedule. Father's first week of physical custody shall begin Friday, June 18, 2010, at 6:00
p.m. and shall alternate every other Friday. Mother shall resume school year custody beginning Friday,
August 20, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
C. Holidays: The following holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule:
HOLIDAYS AND TIMES ODD EVEN
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter From 6:00 p.m. the evening before the holiday until Mother Father
6:00 .m. the day of the holiday
Memorial Day From 6:00 p.m. the evening before the holiday until Father Mother
6:00 .m. the day of the holiday
Independence Day From 6:00 p.m. the evening before the holiday until Mother Father
6:00 .m. the day of the holiday
Labor Day From 6:00 p.m. the evening before the holiday until Father Mother
6:00 .m. the day of the holiday
Thanksgiving 1s half From 6:00 p.m. the evening before Thanksgiving Day Mother Father
until 3:00 .m. on Thanksgiving Da
Thanksgiving 2" half From 3:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day until 6:00 p.m. Father Mother
the day after Thanksgiving Da
Christmas P half From 9:00 a.m. on 12/24 until 3:00 p.m. 12/25 Father Mother
Christmas 2" half From 3:00 p.m. on 12/25 until 3:00 p.m. on 12/26 Mother Father
New Year's 1S half From 1:00 p.m. on 12/31 until 1:00 p.m. on 1/01 Mother Father
New Year's 2" half From 1:00 p.m. on 1/01 until 1:00 p.m. on 1/02. Father Mother
Mother's Day From 6:00 p.m. the evening before the holiday until Mother Mother
6:00 .m. day of the holiday
Father's Day From 6:00 p.m. the evening before the holiday until Father Father
6:00 .m. the day of the holiday
D. Transportation: Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, weekend and holiday
custody exchanges shall occur at the Lower Allen Township Police Department. Father will provide all
transportation for both pick up and return of the children for the Wednesday night visits.
3. Nonalienation: Neither parent shall do or say anything, which may estrange the children
from the other parent, injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or hamper the free and
natural development of the children's love and respect for the other parent.
4. Telephonic Contact: Both parents shall have liberal and reasonable telephone contact with
the children while the children are in the custody of the other parent. In the event that either party has a
change in their telephone number or terminate telephone service, they will inform the other party within
24 hours of the change.
5. Cell Phones: Possession of a cell phone by either child shall be a privilege to be determined
exclusively by Mother. Neither Father nor Paternal Grandparents shall provide cell phones to the
children without the express permission of the Mother.
6. Out of State Travel: In the event the custodial parent should take the children out of state,
the custodial parent shall notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure of the
intended destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
7. Alcohol, Tobacco, or Controlled Substance Usage: Neither party shall consume alcohol,
smoke, or use illegal controlled substances or be under the influence of either when the children are in
their custody nor will the parent allow third parties to smoke, use illegal controlled substances or
consume alcohol in the presence of the children when the children are in the custody of the parent.
8. Modification: The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the
absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
By the Court,
Zieffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Lenora M. Smith, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.