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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 1.0. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
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Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O&'. '-I q Q q
vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiff is Troy VanDerau residing at 8 Mallard Court, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Katie VanDerau residing at 1394 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary physical and shared legal custody of the following child:
NAME
PRESENT RESIDENCE
AGE
Sydney VanDerau
1394 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
4 years
D.O.B. 7/11/2002
4. Sydney VanDerau (hereinafter "child") was born in wedlock.
5. The Plaintiff and Defendant are currently separated.
6. The child is presently residing with the Defendant at 1324 Letchworth Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. During the past four years, the child has resided with the following persons and
at the following addresses:
PERSONS
ADDRESSES
DATES
Katie VanDerau
Gage Stewart (minor)
1324 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
January 2006 - Present
Troy VanDerau
Katie VanDerau
Gage Stewart (minor)
879 Wood ridge Drive
Middletown, PA 17057
July 2005 - January 2006
Troy VanDerau
Katie VanDerau
Gage Stewart
820 Limekiln Road Birth - July 2005
New Cumberland, PA 17057
8. The mother of the child is Katie VanDerau, currently residing at 1324 Letchworth
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
She is separated.
9. The father of the child is Troy VanDerau currently residing at 8 Mallard Court,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is separated.
10. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Father. The Plaintiff currently
resides with two roommates.
11. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Mother. The Defendant
currently resides with two minor children.
12. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in previous litigation concerning the
custody of the child.
13. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
persons who have physical custody of the child have been named as parties to
this action.
14. The family of the Defendant made Plaintiff aware that the Defendant is planning
to leave with the child for Alaska on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. The
Defendant confirmed that information with the Plaintiff and stated that she is
planning to make Alaska her permanent residence.
15. While in Alaska she and the child will be staying with a man that the Defendant
met on the internet and has known only through the internet for a few months.
16. Up to this time the parties have not had a formal custody order by the Court
because they have been able to work out a custody arrangement for the child
that is mutually agreeable to both of them.
17. Defendant did not get Plaintiff's consent to move the child to Alaska. Plaintiff
only knew that she was leaving for Alaska because Defendant's family members
told him. Defendant only confirmed the information when she was asked directly
by the Plaintiff.
18. Plaintiff would never have voluntarily agreed to allow Defendant to move their
minor child to Alaska. Defendant is trying to usurp Plaintiff's parental rights by
making a unilateral decision concerning their child.
19. Since the parties have separated, Plaintiff has been steadily employed by the
State Department of Corrections.
20. Plaintiff will be filing an Emergency Petition for Special Relief with this Honorable
Court respectfully requesting that this Court issue an Order that stops the
Defendant from removing the child from her current home and moving her to
Alaska.
21. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by the
granting relief requested because:
(a) The child's emotional and physical well-being will be continued if
she maintains a loving and consistent relationship with the Plaintiff.
(b) Plaintiff is able to provide a stable home and emotional
environment for the child;
(c) Defendant is moving the child thousands of miles away from her
current home, family and everything that she has known for her
whole life. This could cause the child to suffer immediate and
irreparable harm;
(d) The Defendant is moving the child into a situation that could be
extremely dangerous. The Defendant does not know the man she
is to live with and this could cause harm to the child; and
(e) Plaintiff has the facilities to provide for the care, comfort and control
of the child, as well as the intention and desire to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court grant the following
relief:
(a) Award Plaintiff primary physical and shared legal custody of the child.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated: 5/.;>.7,10<,
VERIFICA liON
I, Troy VanDerau 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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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 1.0.91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
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Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU ,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. Olr 49ft? Civi I lerl'l'\
vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
1. The Plaintiff is Troy VanDerau residing at 8 Mallard Court, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Katie VanDerau residing at 1394 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has filed for primary physical and shared legal custody of the child,
Sydney VanDerau, whose date of birth is July 11, 2002, is currently 4 years old,
and is residing with the Defendant at 1394 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill, PA
17011. Refer to the Custody Complaint attached herein as Exhibit "An.
4. Sydney VanDerau (hereinafter "child") was born in wedlock.
5. The Plaintiff and Defendant are currently separated.
6. Up to this time the parties have not had a formal custody order by the Court
because they have been able to work out a custody arrangement for the child
that is mutually agreeable to both of them.
7. As of this date, a Custody Complaint has been filed with the Court, but a custody
determination has yet to be made. See aforementioned Custody Complaint.
8. Within the last week, the family of the Defendant informed Plaintiff that the
Defendant is planning to leave with the child for Alaska this Wednesday, August
30, 2006. Only when Plaintiff confronted Defendant with this information did
Defendant confirm that she plans to make Alaska her permanent residence.
9. While in Alaska, Defendant and the child will be living with a man that Defendant
met on the internet, has known only a few months and has known only through
the internet.
10. Defendant did not get Plaintiff's consent to move the child to Alaska to live with a
man whom neither she nor Plaintiff knows. Plaintiff only became aware of
Defendant's plans when Defendant's family members spoke to him. Defendant
only confirmed the information when she was asked directly by Plaintiff.
11. Moving to Alaska will effectively sever the child's physical contact with her father,
which will cause serious harm to the child's emotional and physical well-being.
12. Defendant, in moving the child thousands of miles away from her father, family,
friends, and school, will cause serious harm to the child's emotional and physical
well-being.
13. By moving herself and the child in with a man she has only known through the
Internet and for such a brief period of time, Defendant is placing the child in a
situation that could be extremely dangerous. In Alaska, the child will have no
other family in proximity to ensure that her living situation is clean, nourishing,
and most importantly, safe.
14. Plaintiff is respectfully requesting that this Honorable Court issue an Order to
prevent the Defendant from removing the child from Pennsylvania.
15. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by the
granting relief requested because:
(a) The child's emotional and physical well-being will be maintained if
she maintains a loving and consistent relationship with the Plaintiff;
(b) Defendant is moving the child thousands of miles away from her
current home, family and everything that she has known for her
whole life. This could cause the child to suffer immediate and
irreparable harm;
(c) The Defendant is moving the child into a situation that could be
extremely dangerous. The Defendant does not know the man she
is to live with and this could cause harm to the child;
(d) Plaintiff is able to provide a stable home and stable emotional
environment for the child; and
(e) Plaintiff has the facilities to provide for the care, comfort and control
of the child, as well as the intention and desire to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff. requests that this Honorable Court grant the following
relief:
(a) Removal of the child from the custody of the Defendant into the care of the
Plaintiff her Father for all times that the Defendant is living in Alaska.
Respectfully Submitted,
KOPE & A . SOCIA TES, LLC
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Dated: '6 (;. yo i
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 1.0. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
Ibeam~koDelaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.Of,-4'l'?fl
vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiff is Troy VanDerau residing at 8 Mallard Court, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Katie VanDerau residing at 1394 Letchworth Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary physical and shared legal custody of the following child:
NAME
PRESENT RESIDENCE
AGE
Sydney VanDerau
1394 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
4 years
D.O.B. 7/1112002
4. Sydney VanDerau (hereinafter .child") was born in wedlock.
5. The Plaintiff and Defendant are currently separated.
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6. The child is presently residing with the Defendant at 1324 Letchworth Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. During the past four years, the child has resided with the following persons and
at the fOllowing addresses:
PERSONS
ADDRESSES
DATES
Katie VanDerau
Gage Stewart (minor)
1324 Letchworth Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
January 2006 - Present
Troy VanDerau
Katie VanDerau
Gage Stewart (minor)
879 Wood ridge Drive
Middletown, PA 17057
July 2005 - January 2006
Troy VanDerau
Katie VanDerau .
Gage Stewart
820 Limekiln Road Birth - July 2005
New Cumberland, PA 17057
8. The mother of the child is Katie VanDerau, currently residing at 1324 Letchworth
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
She is separated.
9. The father of the child is Troy VanDerau currently residing at 8 Mallard Court,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is separated.
10. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Father. The Plaintiff currently
resides with two roommates.
11. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Mother. The Defendant
currently resides with two minor children.
12. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in previous litigation concerning the
custody ofthe child.
13. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
persons who have physical custody of the child have been named as parties to
this action.
14. The family of the Defendant made Plaintiff aware that the Defendant is planning
to leave with the child for Alaska on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. The
Defendant confirmed that information with the Plaintiff and stated that she is
planning to make Alaska her permanent residence.
15. While in Alaska she and the child will be staying with a man that the Defendant
met on the internet and has known only through the internet for a few months.
16. Up to this time the parties have not had a formal custody order by the Court
because they have been able to work out a custody arrangement for the child
that is mutually agreeable to both of them.
17. Defendant did not get Plaintiffs consent to move the child to Alaska. Plaintiff
only knew that she was leaving for Alaska because Defendant's family members
told him. Defendant only confirmed the information when she was asked directly
by the Plaintiff.
18. Plaintiff would never have voluntarily agreed to allow Defendant to move their
minor child to Alaska. Defendant is trying to usurp Plaintiffs parental rights by
making a unilateral decision concerning their child.
19. Since the parties have separated, Plaintiff has been steadily employed by the
State Department of Corrections.
20. Plaintiff will be filing an Emergency Petition for Special Relief with this Honorable
Court respectfully requesting that this Court issue an Order that stops the
Defendant from removing the child from her current home and moving her to
Alaska.
21. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by the
granting relief requested because:
(a) The child's emotional and physical well,being will be continued if
she maintains a loving and consistent relationship with the Plaintiff.
(b) Plaintiff is able to provide a stable home and emotional
environment for the child;
(c) Defendant is moving the child thousands of miles away from her
current home, family and everything that she has known for her
whole life. This could cause the child to suffer immediate and
irreparable harm;
(d) The Defendant is moving the child into a situation that could be
extremely dangerous. The Defendant does not know the man she
is to live with and this could cause harm to the child; and
(e) Plaintiff has the facilities to provide for the care, comfort and control
of the child, as well as the intention and desire to do so.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court grant the following
relief:
(a) Award Plaintiff primary physical and shared legal custody of the child.
Respectfully Submitted,
KOPE & ASSOCIA T S, LLC
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Dated: 5/{)..1jo<,
VERIFICATION
" Troy VanDerau 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. 94904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 1.0. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
Ibeam@'kooelaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU ,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2006, in consideration of the
attached complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before
, Esquire, the conciliator, at
Pennsylvania, on
the
day of
, at
o'clock m., 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. Either
party may bring the children who are the subject of this custody action to the conference, but the
children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the conference may provide
grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
. .
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUM BELAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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VERI FICA liON
I, Troy VanDerau verify that the statements made in this Emergency Petition 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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BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
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Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU ,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT.oF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER
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consideration of the foregoing Emergency Petition for Special Relief filed by Troy
VanDerau, it is hereby ORDERED and DIRECTED that:
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BY: SHANE B. KOPE, ESQ.
ATTORNEY 1.0. 92207
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
sbkope@.comcast.net
Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU ,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4999
vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Derek J. Cordier, Esquire, Attorney for the Defendant in the above-captioned
matter, hereby accepts service of the Emergency Petition for Spe~ial Relief and Order
of Court and certify that I am authorized to do so.
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BY: SHANE B. KOPE, ESQ.
ATTORNEY I.D. 92207
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
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Attorney for Plaintiff
TROY VANDERAU ,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4999
vs.
KATIE VANDERAU,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Derek J. Cordier, Esquire, Attorney for the Defendant in the above-captioned
matter, hereby accepts service of the Complaint in Custody and certify that I am
authorized to do so.
Date:
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Cordier & ewe" Law Office
319 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104-1621
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TROY V ANDERAU
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
06-4999 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KATIE VANDERAU
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. . the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, fA 17055 on Thursday, September 21. 2006 at 9:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Rellef orders. and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to SCheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/
Dawn S. Sunda 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
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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