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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 200'p CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiffs are Wesley T. Phillips and Sheri J.
Phillips, husband and wife, residing at 37 Fox Hill Road,
Shippensburg, PA 17257, Cumberland County.
2. The Defendants are Carol M. Brown residing at 1056 Dual
Place, Apartment 1, Hagerstown, Mb 21740 and Christopher T.
Phillips, AC03-21 INF MBN 222, P.1O. Box 339513, Ft. Lewis,
Washington 98433-9513
3. The Plaintiffs seek custody of the following child:
Name Present Address Age
Kaden I. Phillips 37 Fox Hill goad 10 months
Shippensburg, PA 17257 Born: 10/25/2005
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Wesley T. Phillips
and Sheri J. Phillips, who reside'at 37 Fox Hill Road,
Shippensburg, PA 17257.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the
following persons and at the following addresses:
Carol M. Brown 1056 Dual Place, Apartment 1 October 2005 -
Hagerstown, MIS 21740 April 2006
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Wesley T. Phillips 37 Fox Hill Road April 2006 -
Sheri J. Phillips Shippensburg, PA 17257 August 2006
The mother of the child is Carol M. Brown, currently
residing at 1056 Dual Place, Apartment 1, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
She is single.
The father of the child is Christopher T. Phillips,
currently residing at AC03-21 INF MBN 222, P. O. Box 339513, Ft.
Lewis, Washington 98433-9513.
He is single.
4. The relationship of the plaintiffs to the child are that
Wesley T. Phillips is the paternal Grandfather and Sheri J.
Phillips is the paternal Step-grandmother.
The plaintiffs currently reside with the following
persons:
Kaden I. Phillips
5. The relationship of the defendants to the child is that
of Father and Mother.
6. Plaintiff has participated as a party or witness, or in
another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of
the child in this or another court. The court, term, number, and
its relationship to this action is:
Carol Marie Brown, Plaintiff vs. Christopher T.
Phillips, Defendant in the Circuit Court for Washington County,
Maryland, Case No. 21-C-05-23694-CT.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
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concerning the child pending in a court of this commonwealth or
any other state.
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.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child
will be served by granting the relief requested because the
parties have entered an Agreement, dated May 9, 2006, which
superseded the prior Custody order entered in Washington County,
Maryland, provided for shared legal custody of the child by the
parties, primary physical custody of the child in the Plaintiffs
and partial custody and visitation in the Defendants. The child
continues to reside with the paternal Grandfather and paternal
Step-grandmother pursuant to this 'Agreement. The Plaintiffs will
file this Agreement contemporaneously with this Complaint,
requesting it be entered as an order of Court.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs requestthe Court to grant custody of
the child to them.
Attorney I.?#(b93-f3
10 West Hig treet
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-4311
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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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.
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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTIQQN - LAW
: 200?j -L(7 b? CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY
CUSTODY AND GUARDIXNSHIP AGREEMENT
FOR MINOR CHILD
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 4?Ak day of May, 2006, by and
among CAROL M. BROWN, single woman, of 1056 Dual Place,
Apartment 1, Hagerstown, Maryland ,21740 (hereinafter "Mother"),
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS, single man, AC03-21 INF MBN 222, P. O.
Box 339513, Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433-9513 (hereinafter
"Father"), and WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and SHERI J. PHILLIPS, Husband
and Wife, of 37 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17257 (hereinafter "Paternal Grandparents").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Kaden I. Phillips, a minor child, Social Security
No. 218-73-8610, was born on October 24, 2005, and is presently
residing with the Paternal Grandparents at 37 Fox Hill Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
WHEREAS, Carol M. Brown, an adult individual, is the natural
Mother of Kaden I. Phillips; and
WHEREAS, Christopher T. Phillips, an adult individual,
currently on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United
States of America, is the natural Father of Kaden I. Phillips;
and
WHEREAS, Wesley T. Phillips, is the Paternal Grandfather,
and Sheri J. Phillips, is the Paternal step-Grandmother, of
Kaden I. Phillips; and
WHEREAS, the parties are in agreement that it is in the best
interests of the minor child, at the present time, that he
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continue to reside in the primary care and custody of the
Paternal Grandparents.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally
bound hereby, do covenant and agree as follows:
1. Effective upon the execution and acknowledgement of this
Agreement by all parties, the Paternal Grandparents shall be the
guardians of the person of Kaden I. Phillips, a minor child,
shall have primary physical custody of Kaden, and shall be
primarily responsible for his care, control and supervision.
2. The Mother, Father, and Paternal Grandparents shall
share joint legal custody of the minor child, and the Mother and
Father shall have such rights of visitation and partial custody
as the parties shall agree.
3. Neither the Father nor the Paternal Grandparents shall
seek child support from the Mother.
4. Effective upon the execution and acknowledgement of this
Agreement by all parties the Order of the Circuit Court for
Washington County, Maryland, entered on April 26, 2006 to Case
No. 21-C-05-23694-CT, a copy of which is attached hereto, made a
part hereof and marked Exhibit "A", shall be void and of no
further force and effect.
5. Effective upon execution and acknowledgement of this
Agreement by all parties, the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, shall have jurisdiction of any future
proceedings involving custody and guardianship of Kaden I.
Phillips, a minor child.
6. This Agreement may be entered as an Order of Court in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at
the sole option and expense of the Paternal Grandparents.
7. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
unless or until superseded by further written Agreement of the
parties or order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLANDw
on this, the ?- day of May, 2006, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Wesley T. Phillips and
Sheri J. Phillips, husband and wife, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) are
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that they
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and official seal.
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BONNE L COW.E. NOTARY PUBLIC
DIM OF CARLISLE. CUM BERL4M CO. PA
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the day of May, 2006, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Carol M. Brown, single
woman, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s)
whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and official seal.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
on this ?.* day of May, 2006, before me, A ealrM C: 5'a,.,vel ,
the undersigned officer, personally appeared Christopher T.
Phillip, Social Security No. 274-92-8276, known to me to be serving
with the Armed Forces of the United States and to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. And
the undersigned does further certify that he is at the date of this
Certification a commissioned officer of the rank stated below and
is in the active service of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Signature of Officer
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
CAROL MARIE BROWN
PLAINTIFF
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CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS
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CUSTODY ANA VISITATION ORDER
This matter having come before the Fatnily Law Master for hearing on the 12th day of April
2006, all pleadings, evidence and the Master's Proposed Findings and Recommendat?i ns having
been read and considered, and no exceptions having been filed, it is thereupon this -2 - day of
April 2006, by the Circuit Court for Washington County, Maryland;
ORDERED, that Christopher Phillips is the biological father of the minor child, Kaden
Phillips, born October 24, 2005; and it is Rather
ORDERED, that the parties are jointly awarded legal custody of their one minor child,
Kaden Phillips, born October 24, 2005, with primar}physical custody awarded to the Plaintiff, Carol
Marie Brown, with reasonable rights of visitation granted to the Defendant, Christopher Phillips.
Paternal grandfather, Wesley Phillips, and paternal step-grandmother, Sheri Phillips, are also entitled
to reasonable visitation; and it is further
ORDERED, that the issue of child support per Maryland guidelines is reserved.
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SH E RI J. PHILLIPS,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:2006 -?j'j CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN, : CUSTODY
Defendants
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, this 2l" dayof /I„r,.r , 2006, upon presentation and consideration of the
attached Custody and Guardianship Agreement and upon agreement of the parties, it is hereby
ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of Court.
Distribution:
Dale F. Shughart, Jr., Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
Christopher T. Phillips
Defendant Pro Se
Carol M. Brown
Defendant Pro Se
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
V.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
No. 2006-4761
NOTICE
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 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
(717) 249-3166
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado
y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualguier quej a o alivio que es pedido en la peticion
de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiendades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDAA UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO
O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SOFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICO, VAYA EN PERSONAL
O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA
ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
KNIGHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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an M. Shultz, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 90946
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
(717) 249-5373
Attorneys for Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V. IN CUSTODY
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and No. 2006-4761
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
EMERGENCY PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 4th day of May 2007, comes the Petitioner, Sheri J. Phillips, by and through
her attorney, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, and files the following Emergency Petition to Modify Custody
and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. The Petitioner is Sheri J. Phillips, an adult individual residing at PO Box 331,13930-
B Weaver Avenue, Maugansville, Maryland 21767.
2. Respondent Wesley T. Phillips is an adult individual residing at 37 Fox Hill Road,
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257. Respondent Christopher T. Phillips is an adult individual with
an address of AC03-21 INF MBN 222, PO Box 338513, Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433-9513.
Respondent Carol M. Brown is an adult individual residing at 252 South Mulberry Street,
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.
3. Petitioner seeks a modification of the Order of Court dated August 21, 2006, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and is marked as Exhibit "A."
4. Respondents Christopher T. Phillips and Carol M. Brown are the natural parents of
the following minor child:
Name Present Residence Age
Kaden I. Phillips 37 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, PA 1
Kaden was born out of wedlock.
Kaden is presently in the physical custody of Respondent, Wesley T. Phillips.
During the past five years Kaden has resided with the following persons and at the following
addresses:
a. From birth to December 15, 2005, with Respondent Carol M. Brown, her
sister, her sister's boyfriend, and two children at Mayfair Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland;
b. From December 15, 2005, to January 3, 2006, with Petitioner and Respondent
Wesley T. Phillips at 37 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania;
C. From January 3, 2006, to January 26, 2006, with Respondent Carol M. Brown
and her aunt and uncle at 254 S. Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, Maryland;
d. From January 26, 2006, to February 27, 2006, with Petitioner and Respondent
Wesley T. Phillips at 37 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania;
e. From February 27, 2006, to April 21, 2006, with Respondent Carol M. Brown
and an unknown roommate at Apt. 1, Dual Place, Hagerstown, Maryland, and with Respondent
Carol M. Brown and her grandmother, grandfather, aunt and cousin, at 252 South Mulberry Street,
Hagarstown, Maryland;
f. From April 21, 2006, to October 12, 2006, with Petitioner and Respondent
Wesley T. Phillips at 37 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania;
g. From October 12, 2006, to April 29, 2007, with Petitioner at 13930 Weaver
Avenue, Maugansville, Maryland; and
h. From April 29, 2007, to present with Respondent Wesley T. Phillips at 37 Fox
Hill Road, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
The mother of Kaden is Respondent, Carol M. Brown, who resides at 252 South
Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, Maryland.
The father of Kaden is the Respondent, Christopher T. Phillips, who is on active duty with
the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
5. The relationship of Petitioner to Kaden is that of paternal step-grandmother. She is
married to Respondent Wesley T. Phillips and currently resides alone.
6. The relationship of Respondent Wesley T. Phillips to Kaden is that of paternal
grandfather. He is married to the Petitioner and currently resides with Kaden.
7. The Petitioner has previously participated in litigation concerning custody of the
Kaden in this Court at the above-referenced docket. An Order of Court was entered on August 21,
2006. Said Order is cited in Paragraph 3 above and are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by
reference incorporated herein.
The Petitioner has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning the custody of
Kaden pending before this or any other Court.
The Petitioner does not know of a person not a parry to the proceedings who has physical
custody of Kaden or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to Kaden.
8. On September 9, 2006, Respondent Wesley T. Phillips filed a Complaint in Divorce
against Petitioner. Petitioner and Respondent Wesley T. Phillips live separate and apart.
9. Petitioner has been the primary caregiver for Kaden from the date of the Order of
Court attached hereto.
10. Respondent Wesley T. Phillips has never cared for Kaden on a daily basis and does
not have adequate resources to care for Kaden.
11. On April 29, 2007, Respondent Wesley T. Phillips had visitation with Kaden and
refused to return him to the Petitioner.
12. Respondent Wesley T. Phillips works third shift and sleeps most of the day and is
therefore generally unavailable to care for Kaden.
13. Kaden's safety is in jeopardy if Respondent Wesley T. Phillips is asleep during the
day.
14. Petitioner has been the only stable parental resource in Kaden's life.
15. Respondent Wesley T. Phillips has taken Kaden from Petitioner in order to get a
favorable resolution to the divorce action between the parties.
16. Respondent Wesley T. Phillips has taken Kaden as a means to wield control over
Petitioner.
17. Petitioner requests the following changes be made to the August 21, 2006 Custody
Order:
a) Petitioner requests sole legal custody of Kaden; and
b) Respondents shall be given periods of partial custody of Kaden as the parties
can mutually agree.
18. Each parent whose parental rights to Kaden have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of Kaden have been named as parties to this action. There are no other
persons who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of Kaden.
19. The best interests and permanent welfare of Kaden will be met if the custody order
is modified as requested because:
a) The Petitioner is a fit parent who can take care of Kaden;
b) The Petitioner can provide Kaden with a home with adequate moral,
emotional and physical surroundings as required to meet the his needs;
C) The Petitioner has been the primary caretaker for Kaden since April 21, 2006;
and
d) The Petitioner continues to exercise parental duties and responsibilities and
enjoys the love and affection of Kaden.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests Your Honorable Court modify the
Custody Order dated August 21, 2007 as requested, and in the interim issue the attached proposed
Order of Court requiring Respondent Wesley T. Phillips to immediately return Kaden to Petitioner.
Respectfully submitted,
KNIGHT & ASSOCIATES, P
Sean M. Shultz, Esquire ?J
Attorney ID No. 90946
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
(717) 249-5373
Attorneys for Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition to Modify are true and
correct 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. Section 4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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WESLEY T. PHU11PS3
SHERI J. PHILLIPS, '
Plaintiffs
vs.
anmSTOPFER T. PFULLIPS and
CAROL. M BROWN,
Defendants
AUG i s 2aa1?yJ
INS THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
200 -'Y jCEVIL TERM
CUSTODY
ORDER. OF COURT
NOW, this .21,. r day o£ , 2006, upon presentation and consideration of The
attached Custody and Guardianship Agreement and upon agreement of the parties, it is hereby
ordered and decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of Coup.
BY THE COURT,
Distribution-
Dale F. Shughai% Jr., Esquire
Por the Plaintiffs
Christopher T. Phillips
Defendant Pro Se
Carol M. Brown
Defendant Pro Se
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SHERI J. PHILLIPS, : CR7 4BERTIAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP AGRB T
FOR MINOR CHILD
THIS AGRE$MENT, rnade this 4?Ak day of May, 2 0 0 6 , by and
among CAROL M. BROWN, single woman, of 1056 Dual. Place,
Apartment 1, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 (hereinafter "Mother"),
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS, single man, AC03-21 INF MBN 222, P. O.
Box 339513, Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433-9513 (hereinafter
"Father"), and WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and SHERI J. PHILLIPS, Husband
and Wife, of 37 Fox Hill Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17257 (hereinafter "Paternal Grandparents") _
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Kaden I. Phillips, a minor child, Social. Security
No. 218-73-8610, was born on October 24, 2005, and is presently
residing with the Paternal Grandparents at 37 Fox Hill Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
WHEREAS, Carol M. Brown, an adult individual., is the natural.
Mother of Kaden I. Phillips; and
WHEREAS, Christopher T. Phillips, an adult individual,
currently on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United
States of ,America, is the natural Father of Kadea I. Phillips;
and.
WHEREAS, Wesley T. Phillips, is the Paternal Grandfather,
and Sheri J. Phillips, is the Paternal step-Grandmother, of
Kaden I. Phillips; and
WHEREAS, the parties are in agreement that it is in the best
interests of the minor child, at the present time, that he
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continue to reside in the primary care and custody of the
paternal Grandparents.
xow, TZEREFOR.E, the parties hereto, intending to be legally
bound hereby, do covenant and agree as follows:
1, Effective upon the execution and acknowledgement of this
Agreement by all parties, the Paternal Grandparents shall be the
guardians of the person of Kaden 1. Phillips, a minor child,
shall have primary physical custody of Baden, and shall be
primarily responsible for big care, control and supervision.
2. The Mother, Father, and Paternal Grandparents shall
share joint legal custody of the minor child, and the Mother and
Father shall have such rights of visitation and partial custody
as the parties shall agree.
3. Neither the Father nor the Paternal Grandparents shall
seek child support from the Mother.
4. Effective upon the execution and acknowledgement of this
Agreement by all parties the order of the Circuit Court for
Washington County, Maryland, entered on April 26, 2006 to Case
No. 21-C-05-23694--CT, a copy of which is attached hereto, made a
part hereof and marked Exhibit "A", shall be void and of no
further force and effect.
5. Effective upon execution and acknowledgement of this
Agreement by all parties, the Court of Common. Pleas of Cumberland
county, Pennsylvania, shall have jurisdiction of any future
proceedings involving custody and guardianship of laden I..
Phillips, a minor child.
6. This Agreement may be entered as an order of Court in
the Court of Common. Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at
the sole option and expense of the Paternal Grandparents.
7. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
unless or until superseded by further written Agreement of the
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parties or order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and
seals the day and year
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first above written.
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Wesley T. Phillips.
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Carol M. Brown
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Chxiftopher T. P1 lips
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ACKNOWL,EDGMMNT
on this fh day of May, 2006, before me, ,d??G?? C: ?'aMU l
the undersigned officer, personally appeared Christopher T.
Phillip, Social Security go. 274-42-8275, known to me to be serving
with the Armed Forces of the United States and to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. And
the undersigned does further certify that he is at the date of this
Certification a commissioned officer of the rank.stated below and
is in the active service of the Armed Forces of the united States.
Signature of officer
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V. IN CUSTODY
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and No. 2006-4761
CAROL BROWN,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW1 this 4`' day of May, 2007, I, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, hereby certify that I have
this day served the following with a copy of the foregoing Emergency Petition to Modify Custody
by both regular and certified, restricted delivery (return receipt requested) first class, United States
Mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
Wesley T. Phillips
37 Fox Hill Lane
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Christopher T. Phillips
AC03-21 INF MBN 222
PO Box 338513
Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433-9513
Carol M. Brown
252 South Mulberry Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Respectfully submitted,
KNIGHT & ASSO TE C.
n M. Shultz, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 90946
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
(717) 249-5373
Attorney for Petitioner
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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS AND SHERI J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PHILLIPS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
06-4761 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS AND CAROL
BROWN IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children a. -e 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/ ac ueline M. Verne Es q.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FOR'T'H BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS
Plaintiffs
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN
Defendants
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NOTICE TO PLEAD
To the Above Named Plaintiff: Sheri J. Phillips
Plaintiff. Wesley Phillips
Defendant: Christopher Phillips
You are hereby notified that you are required to plead to the within Answer and New
Matter and Counterclaim, within Twenty (20) days after the service hereof upon you, or a default
judgment may be entered against you.
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K. Reed, Esquire
ey for Carol Brown
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and * Civil Action - Law
SHERI J. PHILLIPS
Plaintiffs
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CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN
Defendants * Custody
ANSWER TO EMERGENCY PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY AND
NEW MATTER - COUNTERCLAIM FOR PRIMARY LEGAL AND PHYSICAL
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Carol Brown, by and through her attorney, James K.
Reed, Esquire, who states the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted. By way of further answer, the paternal grandparents have separated.
Petitioner has no blood relationship to the child.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. The Petitioner and Respondent jointly cared for the minor child.
10. Denied. Respondent does care for the minor child.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that Respondent works third shift. It is
denied that that Respondent is unavailable to care for the minor child.
13. Denied. The minor child's safety is not in jeopardy while residing with Respondent.
14. Denied. Respondent has been a stable parental resource in the Kaden's life.
15. Denied. Respondent's desire to have the minor child in his care has absolutely nothing to
do with the parties' pending divorce.
16. Denied. Respondent is caring for the minor child because Kaden is his grandson. The
Petitioner is a "step-grandmother" and is not even a blood relative. Her rights to the child
should be terminated.
17. Denied. Petitioner should not be granted sole custody of Kaden. In fact, all her rights as
a step-grandparent should be terminated.
18. Admitted.
19. Denied.
a) Denied. Petitioner is not a blood relative to Kaden and should not be caring for
him.
b) Denied. Respondent Phillips and Respondent Brown should be caring for the
child, as they are blood relatives.
c) Denied. The Petitioner and Respondent Phillips jointly cared for the minor child.
d) Denied.
WHEREFORE, Respondent Brown respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant
sole legal custody of the child to her.
NEW MATTER: COUNTERCLAIM FOR PRIMARY LEGAL AND PHYSICAL
CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Carol Brown, by and through her attorney, James K.
Reed, Esquire, who states the following:
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 of Petitioner's Emergency Petition to Modify Custody are
incorporated by reference herein.
21. That the reason Kaden was in the care of Plaintiffs was because Ms. Brown was not able
to care for her son at that time she entered into the agreement with them.
22. That Defendant, Carol Brown, is no longer receiving treatment for depression and is now
able to care for her son.
23. The best interest and permanent welfare of Kaden will be met if the custody order if
modified as requested because:
a) The minor child should be in the primary care and custody of his natural mother,
Carol Brown;
b) That Ms. Brown can provide Kaden with a stable home;
C) That Ms. Brown loves her son and wants to raise him;
d) That Petitioner, Sheri Phillips, is the step-grandmother to the child and not a
biological relative.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Carol Brown, respectfully requests:
A. That she and Defendant, Christopher Phillips, be awarded joint legal custody of
Kaden with Ms. Brown having primary physical custody of Kaden; and
B. That Defendant, Christopher Phillips, shall have visitation with Kaden when he is
on leave from the military.
Respectfully Submitted,
dies K. Reed, Esquire
ttorney for Defendant
1101 Opal Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 714-1141
I verify that the statements made in the aforegoing document are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
42 Pa. C.S. A.Section 1024 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Carol Brown
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this day of May 2007, I, James K. Reed, hereby certify that I have
this day served the aforementioned Answer and Counterclaim by regular first-class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follow:
Wesley Phillips
37 Fox Hill Lane
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Christopher Phillips
AC03-21 INF MBN 222
P.O. Box 338513
Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433-9513
Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
11 Roadway Dr., Suite B
Carlisle, PA 17015
Respectfully Submitted,
fifes K. Reed, Esquire
//Attorney for Defendant
1101 Opal Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 714-1141
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
V.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
No. 2006-4761
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this -% 'day of June, 2007, I, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, hereby certify that the
following person was served with a True and Correct copy of the Emergency Petition to Modify
Custody filed in the above-referenced matter. The Petition was mailed on March 16, 2007, but
actual service took place on May 4, 2007, by Defendant signing for a copy of the Petition which was
mailed in the United States Mail, Certified Mail--Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery,
Postage Prepaid, addressed as follows:
Carol M. Brown
252 South Mulberry Street
Hagerstown, Pennsylvania 21740
A copy of the signed Domestic Return Receipt is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
KNIGHT & ASSOCIATES, P.
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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner : NO. 2006-4761 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS .
and CAROL BROWN, : IN CUSTODY
Defendants/Respondents
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /d'` day of <&, , 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation eport, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
The prior Order of Court dated August 21, 2006 is hereby vacated.
2. The Mother, Carol Brown and the Father, Christopher T. Phillips, shall
have shared legal custody of Kaden I. Phillips, born October 24, 2005. 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 his 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 child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the child and the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
4. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody at times as agreed by
the Mother and Father when he is on military leave.
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5. Paternal step-grandmother shall have partial physical custody of the child
on the second weekend of every month from Friday at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
She shall also have two non-consecutive weeks of physical custody during the year not in
conjunction with holidays, provided she give 30 days prior notice to Mother. Paternal
step-grandmother shall be responsible for all transportation.
6. Paternal grandfather shall have partial physical custody of the child on the
fourth weekend of every month from Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday at 5:00 p.m. He
shall also have two non-consecutive weeks of physical custody during the year, not in
conjunction with holidays, provided he give 30 days prior notice to Mother. Paternal
grandfather shall be responsible for all transportation.
7. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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?4esley T. Phillips, pro se
37 Fox Hill Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Christopher T. Phillips, pro se
AC03-21 INF MBN 222
P.O. Box 338513
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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Respondent
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS
and CAROL BROWN,
Defendants/Respondents
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess, J.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2006-4761
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:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
Kaden I. Phillips
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
October 24, 2005 paternal grandfather
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on June 14, 2007, with
the following in attendance: The paternal step-grandmother, Sheri J. Phillips, with her
counsel, Sean Shultz, Esquire; paternal grandfather, Wesley T. Phillips, pro se; Mother,
Carol Brown, with her counsel, Jim Reed, Esquire. Father is deployed with the military
and was advised of the conference but did not appear.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable Kevin A. Hess dated
August 21, 2006 providing for shared legal custody among the four parties, Paternal
grandparents having primary physical custody and the parents having periods of partial
physical custody as agreed.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
V.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
No. 2006-4761
PRAEME
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please change the above caption to exclude Defendant Carol M. Brown. Ms. Brown is
deceased.
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Respectfully submitted,
KNIGHT & ASSOCIATES, P.
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Attorney ID No. 90946
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
(717) 249-5373
Attorneys for Plaintiff Sheri J. Phillips
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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS and
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS and No. 2006-4761
CAROL M. BROWN,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 28th day ofApril, 2008, I, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, hereby certify that I have
this day served the following with a copy of the foregoing Praecipe by first class, United States Mail,
addressed as follows:
Wesley T. Phillips
37 Fox Hill Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Plaintiff
Christopher T. Phillips
AC03-21 1NF MBN 222
PO Box 338513
Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433
Defendant
James K. Reed, Esquire
1101 Opal Court
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Attorney for Defendant Carol M. Brown
Respectfully submitted,
KNIGHT & ASSSSOCIATE
eanM. Shultz, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 90946
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-5373
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CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2006-4761 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, May 02, 2008 upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Monday, June 02, 2008 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. Failure to appear at the conference may provide girounds 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/ ac ueline M. Verne 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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WESLEY T. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Respondent
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2006-4761 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6 -0 day of QUAA. , 2008, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Concil' tion Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. , `/ , of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the / 3t4' day of , 2008, at 2; Lk
o'clock, A. M., at which time testimony will be taken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the step-Grandmother 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.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the provisions
of the prior Order of Court dated June 18, 2007 as to Grandmother's periods of partial
physical custody shall remain in full force and effect.
3. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
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SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
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CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS
Defendant/Respondent
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess, J.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2006-4761 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
Kaden I. Phillips October 24, 2005 Grandfather
2. A Conciliation Conference was held June 2, 2008 with the following
individuals in attendance: The step-grandmother, Sheri J. Phillips, with her counsel, Sean
Shultz, Esquire, and Grandfather, Wesley T. Phillips, pro se. Father, Christopher T.
Phillips, although notified of the conference did not appear. Grandfather advised that he
is currently deployed with the United States Army. Mother, Carol Brown is deceased.
3. The Honorable Kevin A. Hess, Jr. previously entered an Order of Court
dated June 18, 2007 providing for Mother and Father to have shared legal custody,
Mother having primary physical custody, Father having periods of partial physical
custody while on leave. Grandmother had partial physical custody one weekend per
month and two non-consecutive weeks during the year. Grandfather also had one
weekend per month and two non-consecutive weeks during the year.
4. Mother had been living in Maryland at the time of her death and the
county Children & Youth agency contacted grandfather to take care and custody of the
child. A Court Order was entered in Maryland in the juvenile action granting
Grandfather care and custody because Father was deployed in the military. Grandfather
lives in Chambersburg.
5. Grandmother's position on custody is as follows: She seeks the current
Court Order to be enforced. She alleges that since Grandfather received care and custody
he has refused to honor the Court Order of June 18, 2007.
6. Grandfather's position on custody is as follows: Grandfather asserts that
Grandmother needs to contact the Father to obtain his agreement to her periods of
custody. Grandfather does not want to do anything to alienate Father in the custody
matter.
7. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing on Mother's Petition for Contempt. The prior Order of Court should remain in
full force and effect as to Grandmother's right to partial physical custody. It is expected
that the hearing will require one hour.
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Plaintiff/Respondent:
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS, . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent: NO. 2006-4761 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13th day of August, 2008, the Court
being satisfied that there is a prima facie case that Wesley
T. Phillips is in violation of our prior order of court, a
contempt citation is issued. The Respondent, Wesley T.
Phillips, is ordered and directed to appear for a hearing to
show cause why he should not be adjudicated in contempt of
court on Friday, September 12th, 2008, at 3:30 p.m.
By the Court,
Xan M. Shultz, Esquire
For the Petitioner
vV"esley T. Phillips
1337 Memory Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201 l
,4ehristopher T. Phillips
1337 Memory Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Plaintiff/Respondent
SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
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Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2006-4761 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of September, 2008, after
hearing, we take the matter of the adjudication of Wesley T.
Phillips in contempt under advisement.
We order and direct that Sheri J. Phillips shall
commence her rights of partial custody in the child, Kaden L.
Phillips, born October 24, 2005, commencing with the weekend of
Friday, October 3, 2008, unless prior thereto the father,
Christopher T. Phillips, has commenced an action to modify the
existing custody order and has obtained a stay of this order
granting partial custody on the first weekend of October.
By the Court,
? Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
For the Petitioner
XWesley T. Phillips
1337 Memory Lane
Xhristopher Chambersburg, PA 17201
T. Phillips
1337 Memory Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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SHERI J. PHILLIPS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs. : NO. 2006-4761 CIVIL
CHRISTOPHER T. PHILLIPS,
Defendant/Respondent
IN RE: PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of September, 2008, after hearing and consideration of
the testimony adduced, the petition for contempt against Wesley T. Phillips is DISMISSED.
BY THE COURT,
? Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
/For the Petitioner
? Wesley T. Phillips
1337 Memory Lane
CChambersburg, PA 17201
? Christopher T. Phillips
1337 Memory Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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