HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-2404JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs. : NO. _
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
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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
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that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
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claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.
Plaintiff
VS :
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO, :
Defendant :
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-2404, CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15th day of July, 2004, we
entered the following order which shall replace all prior
orders entered in this matter:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of
their children Jina Paluscio born October 11, 1988, John
Paluscio, III, born September 9, 1989, and Jessica Paluscio
born July 8, 1991.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
children subject to partial physical custody with Father as
follows:
A. Every other weekend from 7:00 p.m. Friday until
Sunday at 8:00 p.m. during the summer months and 6:00 p.m.
during the school year.
B. From August 9, 2004, until August 16 or 17,
2004, depending on when young John's football camp starts.
Father is to get the children back noon on the day that
football camp starts.
C. On holidays as agreed to by the parties. If
the parties are unable to agree, counsel for each party
shall submit that party's proposal with regard to the
holiday schedule and we will decide upon the appropriate
schedule.
D. Such other times as the parties agree.
3. It shall be Father's responsibility to make sure
that the children get to all of their scheduled activities,
medical and other appointments during his periods of partial
custody. Mother is directed to attempt to schedule these
things at times other than during Father's scheduled periods
of partial custody. If that cannot be avoided, then it will
be Father's responsibility to attempt to reschedule.
Failing that, he must seek to get to the scheduled
activities.
4. The Father shall not consume any alcoholic
beverages during his periods of partial custody. Mother
shall not drink to the point of intoxication during her
periods of custody. Neither parent shall use illegal drugs.
5. Both parties shall refrain from using physical or
corporal discipline with the children. Both parties shall
ensure that the third parties having contact with the
children comply with this provision.
6. The Father shall not allow the children to be in
the presence of or on the property of Steven Rydesky unless
Father is present and supervising. Children are not to be
in the presence of Dr. Rydesky ever without father also
being present.
7. Mother shall write Father a letter discussing the
children at least once per week for the next six months.
The father shall respond to that letter within seven days of
receipt. It would be nice if he s.ha~eriences in the
children's lives while in his par~iy.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Richard Gan, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Grace D'Alo - Counsel for Mother
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JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
..
vs. i NO. _ . qat/
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, TO V~IT, this ,J~. day of ~J/~,~ _ ,2002
comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, John S. Paluscio, Jr., by and through his attorney, Jane M.
Alexander, Esquire, and files this Petition for Modification of Custody Order upon a cause of
action of which the following is a statement:
1. Plaintiff/Petitioner is John S. Paluscio, Jr., an adult individual who currently resides at
2303 Stumpstown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (since December 14, 1999).
2. Defendant/Respondent is Brenda L. Paluscio, an adult individual who currently resides
at 212 South Front Street, Wormlesburg, PA 17043 (since on or about July 2001).
3. Petitioner and Respondent are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, Jina M.
Paluscio, age 13, born October 11, 1988, John S. Paluscio, III, age 12, born September 9, 1989
and Jessica P. Paluscio, age 10, born July 8, 1991.
4. Plaintiff/Petitioner seeks joint legal custody and primary physical custody of the said
children with scheduled visitation for Defendant/Respondent.
5. The children were not born out of wedlock.
6. The Plaintiff/Petitioner and Defendant/Respondent were married August 8, 1987 and
were separated December 6, 1999. Plaintiff/Petitioner filed an action in divorce in the Court of
Common Pleas of York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Number 99-SU-05871-02D.
A decree in divorce was granted to the parties by Judge Snyder on June 12, 2001.
7. There is a current order for custody of the children in the Court of Common Pleas of
York county, Pennsylvania entered to No. 99-SU-05871-02C signed by Judge Richard K. Renn,
dated July 9, 2001 a copy of which marked Exhibit "A" is attached hereto and made a part
hereof. Since March of 2002 the Plaintiff/Petitioner has been seeing the children frequently with
the agreement of the respondent but no written agreement for modification has been signed by
the parties.
8. The children presently reside with Defendant/Respondent, their mother, at 212 South
Front Street, Wormlesburg, PA 17043 where they have resided since July 2001. Other parties
living in the home are Christopher Malone and his son, James Malone, age 16.
Prior thereto the Defendant/Respondent and the children lived at 313 Pumell Road, Wells
Tanney, Fulton County, Pennsylvania where they lived form the summer of 2000. Joshua Wilt
lived with them until he was sent to prison.
Prior thereto the Defendant/Respondent and the children lived with Joshua Wilt at 136 N.
York Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019, Monaghan Township from December 1999 until the summer
of 2000.
9. The relationship of Plaintiff/Petitioner to the children is that of natural father.
10. The relationship of Defendant/Respondent to the children is that of natural mother.
11. The Plaintiff/Petitioner has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other
capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
12. The Plaintiff/Petitioner has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the
children pending in any other court within this Commonwealth.
13. The Plaintiff/Petitioner does not know ora person not a party to the proceeding who
has physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the children.
14. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be best served by
granting the relief requested because Plaintiff/Petitioner can provide a good home environment
free of drugs and removed from parties having a criminal record. The children have not been
properly supervised, have been getting in trouble and are failing in school. The
Plaintiff/Petitioner feels that he can provide a home environment which will assist the children in
doing better in school and supervise them so as to reduce their involvement in inappropriate
activities.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to amend the existing
Order to grant him primary physical custody and joint legal custody with scheduled visitation for
the Defendant/Respondent.
Respectfully submitted,
/g~e ~. Al~-a~d~, sE~qu~re
~ttomey for Plaintiff
/Attorney I.D. #07355
/ 148 S. Baltimore Street
Dilv -"lsburg, PA 17019-042
(717) 432-4514
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Modification of Custody Order 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.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF YORK :
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public, in and for the said Commonwealth
and County, Personally appeared John S. Paluscio, Jr. who, being affirmed according to law,
deposes and says that the facts and matters set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief·
Sworn to and subscrib~i_d
before me this
of ~. ,a~ , 2002.
Notarial Seal
Halyard E, Alexander, Notary Publlo
OIIIsbur~ Boro, York County
My Co~lmisslon Expires Apr. 23, 2005
Member, pennsylvania Association o~ Notaries
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
NO. 99-SU-05871-02C
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
AND NOW, this ~f/< day ~'O~n~ , 2001, upon agreement of
the parties, John S. Paluscio, .Ir. and Brenda L. Paluscio the attached Agreement and
Stipulation of Custody of the parties is entered as an order of Court.
By the Court
Judge
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR., :
Plaintiff :
:
VS. :
:
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-SU-05871-02C
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION OF CUSTODY
This Agreement and Stipulation made this c~.~,~ day of ~
2001 by and between John S. Paluscio and Brenda L. Paluscio is llows:
WHEREAS, Brenda L. Paluscio is the natural mother of Jina M. Paluscio (name
incorrectly spelled in prior documents as Jeana), born October 11, 1988, John S. Paluscio, III,
born September 9, 1989, and Jessica P. Paluscio, born July 8, 1991;and
WHEREAS, John S. Paluscio, Jr. is the natural father of said minor children; and
WHEREAS, the parties who were married on August 1,1987 and separated on
December 6, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the mother wishes to have primary custody of said children and father
wishes to have rights of visitation with said children; and
WHEREAS, the parties do not wish to pursue this matter with any further legal
proceedings, having reached an agreement as to custody and visitation of their three (3)
children, desire to legally obligate themselves to the terms of the following agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals which are incorporated
herein by reference and of the mutual promises and covenants contained hereinafter, the
parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. The parties shall have shared legal custody of their three (3) minor children, Jina
M. Paluscio, John S. Paluscio, IH, and Jessica P. Paluseio.
2. The mother shall have primary physical custody of the three (3) children with the
father having visitation under the supervision of Robert Butler, the children's maternal
grandparent as follows:
(a) Father shall have visitation of the children on alternate Sundays beginning with
the Sunday of June 10, 2001 for a period beginning at 1:00 P.M. and ending at 3:00 P.M..
The visitations shall take place at the home of Robert Butler, R.D.//4, Box 45, Bedford, PA
15522.
(b) Said two hour visitations shall continue for six (6) visits and then the period of
visitation shall be extended to four (4) hours, beginning at 1:00 P.M. and ending at 5:00 P.M.
and continue for eight (8) visits.
(c) At the end of the fourteen (14) visits the parties are directed to develop and to
submit to the court a schedule of custody and visitation to be followed thereafter.
3. Both parties shall provide the other with both work and phone numbers where they
can be reached in case of emergency.
4. Parties may have limited phone contact only for the purpose of the compliance with
this custody order.
5. The parties further stipulate and agree that this Agreement and Stipulation of
Custody shall be submitted to the Court of Common Pleas of York County and
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the with request that the Court approve this Agreement
and Stipulation and enter the same as an order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
Brenda L. Pahiseio~ Defendant
Timothy J. Colgan,
Attorney for Defendant
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, YR. :
PLAINTIFF
:
V.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
DEFENDANT :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, May 21, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/
Dawn S. Sunday. Esq.
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
;
: NO. 02-2404 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ,qB ~' day of '~r~mg ,2002 personally
appeared Jane M. Alexander, Esquire who swears acc to law, that a true and correct copy
ora COMPLAINT IN CUSTODY was caused to be served by certified mail with return receipt
requested upon thc said,
Brenda L. Paluscio
212 South Front Street
Wormlesburg, PA 17043
on May 21, 2002 by leaving the same at the Dillsburg Post Office with postage pre-paid
thereon as evidenced by the mailing receipt and return receipt hereto attached and made a part
hereof.
(717) 432-4514
Sworn and subscribed before
me this _ 2_~.~~ _ day of
P'~-4"<~ ,2002.
Notary Public
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
:
: NO. 02-2404 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
P_ROOF OF SERVICE
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JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
VS.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: NO. 02-2404 Civil Term
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
ORDER
NOW, to wit, this ~} 7~day _~~ ~, 2002, upon consideration of the foregoing
Custody Agreement and Stipulation of the parties and on motion of Jane M. Alexander, Esquire,
counsel for Plaintiff, John S. Paluscio, Jr., and with the agreement of Joan M. Carey, Esquire,
Counsel for Defendant, Brenda L. Paluscio, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the
terms, conditions and provisions of the attached Agreement and Stipulation of Custody of the
parties dated ~ ~ ,2002 are adopted as an Order of Court as if set
forth herein at length.
Judge
JOHN S.PALUSCIO,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L PALUSCIO,
Defendant
JAN 0 7 La@3 '~/
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 2na day of ~, the conciliator, having continued the original
Custody Conciliation Confe--~ence from June 19th, 2002 pending resolution of the Mother's Protection
From Abuse Petition, and having received no further request from counsel for the rescheduling of the
conference, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction.
FOR THE COURT,
Custody Conciliator
John S. Paluscio, Jr
Plaintiff
vs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- Law-Custody
NO 02-2404
Brenda L. Paluseio,
Defendant
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, John S. Palucio Jr. and through his attorney
Richard R. Gan, Esquire from the Orr Law offices and respectfully files the following
Petition for Emergency Relief.
1. John S. Paluscio Jr and Brenda Paluscio, hereinafter referred to as Father and
Mother, are the natural parents of John Paluscio, III, DOB Sept 9, 1989.
2. The parties share legal custody of the minor child and the Mother has primary
custody under the terms of a Custody Order dated August 27, 2002. This order is
attached hereto. ( Exhibit A.)
3. That subsequent to the entry of this order, Defendant mother has permitted
her boyfriend to live at her home in Bedford Pennsylvania.
4. That the relationship between Plaintiffs son, John Paluscio III and Defendants
boyfriend is volatile.
5. That this relationship resulted in a physical assault of John Paluscio III on January
2004 by Defendants boyfriend. ( Report of Bedford County, Exhibit B)
6. That additionally, John Paluscio III is under the constant fear of threats and
intimidation by his mother's Boyfriend.
7. That the Minor John Paluscio must keep his bedroom door locked to avoid the
theft of personal belongings from his room.
8. That the Defendant permits her son to stay at his girlfriends house for regular
overnight visits.
9. The child is subjected to extensive amounts ofintra family turmoil which can
be described as chaotic and abusive. (affidavit of the minor child, Exhibit C)
10. That Plaintiff father can provide a stable and loving home absent of abuse, theft
and physical assault.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this honorable court grant
the following:
a. Temporary primary physical custody to Plaintiff Father.
b. Visitation to Defendant mother under the strict supervision of Bedford
County Children and Youth Services.
c. Permit Plaintiff Father to enroll the child in the Mechanicsburg area school
System.
Respectfully Submitted,
Orr Law Offices
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17031
By: Richard R. Gan, Esquire
717-258~8558
I.D. 68721
John S. Paluscio, Jr
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION- Law-Custody
NO 02-2404
Brenda L. Paluscio,
Defendant
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are tree and correct. I
Understand tat false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
John Paluscio Jr, Plaintiff
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PA
: NO. 02-2404 Civil Term
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, t° wit, this ~} ~day ~ ,2002, upon consideration of the foregoing
Custody Agreement and Stipulation &the parties and on motion of Jane M. Alexander, Esquire,
counsel for Plaintiff, John S. Paluscio, Jr., and with the agreement of Joan M. Carey, Esquire,
Counsel for Defendant, Brenda L. Paluscio, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the
terms, conditions and provisions of the attached Agreement and Stipulation of Custody of the
parties dated ~' ~' ,2002 are adopted as an Order of Court as if set
forth herein at length.
Judge
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO,
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
..
: NO. 02-2404 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, TO WIT, this ~dayof -~
_ ~ ~.-.~ ~..~- ,2002
Mech (~ - -
comes John S. Paluscio, Jr., of 2303 Stumpstown Road, anicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055 (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Brenda J. Paluscio of 212 South
Front Street, Wormlesburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043, (hereinafter referred to as
"Mother"), having reached an agreement to mutually settle and resolve the issues of custody of
their three (3) minor children, Jina M. Paluscio, age 13, bom October 11, 1988; John S. Paluscio,
III, age 12, bom September 9, 1989; and Jessica P. Paluscio, age 11, bom July 8, 1991, desire to
legally obligate themselves to adhere.to the terms of salcl agreement:
WHEREAS, John S. Paluscio, Jr. is the natural father of said minor children; and
WHEREAS, Brenda L. Paluscio is the natural mother of said minor children; and
WHEREAS, a conciliation was scheduled to be held June 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. before
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire; which was cominued
WHEREAS, the parties have been able to reach an agreement regarding custody and are
desirous of avoiding further legal proceedings and are desirous of entering into a Custody
Stipulation for entry as a Court Order.
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed and stipulated by and between John S. Paluscio,
Jr. and Brenda L. Paluscio as follows:
1. Legal Custody:
Mother shall have legal custody of the three (3) minor children, Jina, John, and Jessica.
Mother shall be responsible to make the major decisions concerning the moral, physical,
emotional, medical, educational, and religious aspects of the children's upbringing.
2. Physical Custody:
a) Mother shall have primary physical custody of the said three (3) children.
b) Father is making no request for partial custody of the three (3) children as he is
removing from Pennsylvania.
The parties agree that this Agreement and Stipulation of Custody shall be submitted to the
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas for entry as a custody order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have heretmto set their hand and seals the day and
7ear first above-written.
~jitness:
~Attomey For'Plaintiff
~m~e ~CFoarre~; fe~: qan; i r e ~ Brenda L. Palusci62'/'
BEDFORD COUNTY CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
204 South Juliana Street, Suite 201
Bedford, Pennsylvania 15522
Telephone: 814-623-4804 or 1-800-634-6395 (After Hiours) 814-623-4804
Fax: 814-623-3013
January 23, 2004
Mr. John Paluscio, Jr.
2303 Stopstown Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Re: ChildLine #05-02126
Dear Mr. Paluscio:
On JanuarV 23, 2004, the Bedford County Children & Youth Services
received a report of suspected X physical ___sexual __emotional
child abuse which listed your child, John Pa~_uscio, III, as the abuse
victim.
The purpose of this letter is to notify you, as parent(s) of this report
of suspected abuse and to ask your cooperation during the abuse
investigation. The Child Protective Services Law requires this report
to be investigated to determine if the allegations are true and, if so,
to provide or arrange protective services and assistance as necessary for
the subjects of this report. The goal of ()ur agency is to protect
children from child abuse and neglect, and to keep them in their own
homes when possible.
Our agency must meet with you and your child to determine if the report
is accurate. You, as a parent, have a right tc be interviewed regarding
the allegations of abuse involving your child if you have information
relating to the abusive incident. If an interview appointment has not
previously been arranged for you, please telepkone me at 814-623-4804 or
1-800-634-6395.
You have a right to consult with an attorney at any time. If you feel
that you cannot afford an attorney, I suggest you contact the community
legal aid organization in your area so they can determine if you qualify
for their services or if they can help you locate other legal assistance.
If the court is petitioned, you have the right to have an attorney,
introduce evidence, and cross examine witnesses.
This agency is also required by law to notify the local law enforcement
officials of sexual abuse and certain physical abuse allegations.
INFORMATION- - COUNSELING (Crisis, Family, Individual) - - CHILD ABUSE~VEGLECT SERVICES (Parenting, Child-Rearing, Child ~
HOMEMAKER SERVICES (Home Management, Budgeting, Nutrition) - - PLACEMENT SER VICE. (Emergency Shelter Care, Foster Faro
Group Care, Facility Based Child Care, Adoption) - - HOME STUDIES (Court-Ordered) - - SERVICES TO UNWED PARENTS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
Mr. John Paluscio, Jr. January 23, 2004 Page 2
You will be notified of the results of this investigation. At the end
of the child abuse investigation, a report will be completed that will
determine the status of the abuse to be Founded, Indicated, or Unfounded.
You may receive a copy of this report if you request it of me in writing.
The name of the person who made the report is confidential and will not
be disclosed.
A Founded or Indicated report may keep the perpetrator of the abuse from
working in child care services or in a school.
ChildLine's unfounded reports beginning with March, 1999, oral report
dates will be expunged the 13th month after the date of oral report.
Investigating agencies will be required to expunge within 120 days after
that year has passed unless the agency provides or arranges social
services for the child or the family, then the records will be retained
and will indicate that the report of suspected child abuse was Unfounded.
If you believe the information in substantiated (Indicated or Founded)
cases is inaccurate or not being maintained according to the Child
Protective Services Law, you have the right to request the Secretary of
the Department Of Public Welfare to amend or expunge the report within
forty-five (45) days of being notified of the status determination. Mail
your request to Secretary Feather O. Houstoun, ChildLine And Abuse
Registry, Hillcrest 2~d Floor, P. O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675.
Agency services such as case management, counseling
coordination of supportive services from other agencies,
services, and homemaking services are available to you.
services,
parenting
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions, please telephone me at 814-623-4804 or 1-800-634-6395.
TF:mb_b
Certified Letter No. 7002 0860 0006 3627 8287
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.
V.
BRENDA L. PALUSClO
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-2404 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 29TM day of JANUARY, 2004, it appearing to the Court that
the matter upon which the "Petition for Emergency Relief" is based is being
handled by the Bedford County Children and Youth Agency, we see no need for
emergency relief· The petition will be handled as a Petition to Modify Custody
and should be directed to conciliation.
Edward E. Guido, .1.
v~,ichard Gan,~ Esquire
yt~'renda L. Paluscio
v/John Paluscio
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JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR. :
PLAINTIFF :
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
DEFENDANI'
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, February 13, 2004 , 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, PA 17055 on Thursday, February26,2004 at 11:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/
Dawn S Sunday. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.
V.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 2002-2404 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 29TM day of JANUARY, 2004, it appearing to the Court that
the matter upon which the "Petition for Emergency Relief" is based is being
handled by the Bedford County Children and Youth Agency, we see no need for
emergency relief. The petition will be handled as a Petition to Modify Custody
and shoul~cted to conciliation.'~
By te ~
Edward E. Guido, J.
Richard Gan,: Esquire
Brenda L. Paluscio
John Paluscio
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JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido
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 Children who are the subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
Jina Paluscio
John Paluscio, III (Johnny)
Jessica Paluscio
DATE OF BIRTH
October 11, 1988
September 9, 1989
July 8, 1991
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 25, 2004, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, John S. Paluscio, Jr., with his counsel, Richard Gan, Esquire, and the Mother,
Brenda L. Paluscio, who was not represented by counsel at the conference.
3. This Court previously entered an Order on August 27, 2002, incorporating the parties'
stipulation under which the Mother had primary physical custody and legal custody and the Father
made no request for partial custody of the Children. The Father filed a Petition for Emergency Relief
January 28, 2004, which was referred to conciliation by the Court by order dated January 29, 2004
directing that the petition be handled as a Petition to Modify Custody as the subject of the Emergency
Petition was being handled by the Bedford County Children and Youth Agency.
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404 CIVIL ACTION LAW
1NCUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~[,,~11 day of ~ , 2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated August 27, 2002 is temporarily suspended pending the
conciliation conference scheduled in this Order, during which time the custody provisions of this Order
shall supercede and replace the custody arrangements of the prior Order.
2. The Mother shall have sole legal custody and primary physical custody of Jina Paiuscio,
born October 11, 1988, John Paluscio, III, bom September 9, 1989, and Jessica Paluscio, born July 8,
1991.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children in accordance with the
following schedule:
A. On Saturday, April 3, 2004 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm.
B. On Saturday, April 17, 2004, fi.om 10:00 am until 8:00 pm.
C. From Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 10:00 am through Sunday, May 2, 2004 at 6:00 pm.
D. From Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 10:00 am through Sunday May 16, 2004
at 6:00 pm.
E. Thereafter, on alternating weekends from Friday at 7:00 pm through Sunday at
6:00 pm, on a continuing basis, if agreed to be in the Children's best interests at the
May 18, 2004 conciliation conference.
4. The Father shall refrain from consuming alcohol during all periods of custody with the
Children. The Mother shall refrain fi.om consuming alcohol excessively or to the point of intoxication
during her periods of custody with the Children and shall ensure that third parties having contact with
the Children comply with this provision as well. Neither party shall use illegal drugs.
5. Both parties shall refrain fi.om using physical or corporal discipline with the Children. Both
parties shall ensure that third parties having contact with the Children comply with this provision.
6. The Father shall ensure that the Children do not have any contact with (and are not on the
property of) the Father's uncle, Steven Rydesky, unless the Father is present and supervising.
7. The parties and counsel shall attend a Custody Conciliation Conference in the office of the
Conciliator, Dawn S. Sunday, on May 18, 2004 at 8:30 am for the purpose of reviewing the temporary
custody arrangements in this Order. Neither party's position on custody shall be prejudiced by his or
her agreement to the temporary trial arrangements set forth in by this Order.
8. 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.
Edward E. Guido J.
cc:,//Richard Gan, Esquire - Counsel for Father
~,~renda L. Paluscio, Mother
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JU[~3 2004
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR. :
Plaintiff :
:
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404 CiVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is sch_ed_tiled in courtroo__,m numbe~ ,~ of thel~umberland County
Courthouse on the /,.~'~ dayof {.-~/a~' ,2004at t'~.'.,.q~_o'clocl~m.
For purposes of the heating, the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed
initially with testimony. Counsel for each party shall submit a memorandum setting forth each party's
position on custody, a list of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the
anticipated testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least I0 days prior to the
heating date.
2. Pending fitrther Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order of this Court
dated April 2, 2004 shall continue in effect, with the Father having periods of partial custody of the
Children on alternating weekends as provided therein.
Edward E. Guido J.
Richard R. Gan, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Brenda Paluscio, Mother
JOHN S. PALUSCIO, JR.
Plaintiff
VS.
BRENDA L. PALUSCIO
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-2404 C1VIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido
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 Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
.CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jina M. Paluscio
John S. Paluscio, III
Jessica P. Paluscio
October 1 I, 1988
September 9, 1989
July 8, 1991
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on June 9, 2004, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, John S. Paluscio, Jr., with his counsel, Richard R. Gan, Esquire, and the
Mother, Brenda L. Paluscio, who is not represented by counsel in this matter.
3. This Court previously entered an Order on August 2'7, 2002, incorporating the parties'
stipulation under which the Mother had primary physical custody and legal custody and the Father
made no request for partial custody of the Children. The Father filled a Petition for Emergency Relief
on January 28, 2004, which was referred to conciliation by the Court by Order dated January 29, 2004
directing that the Petition be handled as a Petition to Modify Custody as the subject of the Emergency
Petition was being handled by the Bedford County Children and Youth Agency. As a result of the
initial conciliation conference, an Order was entered on April :2, 2004 by the parties agreement
temporarily suspending the August 27, 2002 Order by providing for the Father to have partial physical
custody of the Children on alternating weekends. A follow-up conciliation conference was scheduled
for May 18 and was rescheduled to June 9, 2004 due to an injury sustained by the Mother.
4. The purpose of the June 9, 2004, conference was to review the temporary partial custody
arrangements under which the Father had periods of custody with the Children on alternating
weekends. The Father believed that the custody schedule had been going extremely well and requested
additional time with the Children over the summer. Conversely. the Mother believed that the partial
custody arrangements were detrimental to the Children's well being and requested that all contact with
the Father be discontinued. The parties were unable to reach an agreement at the conference and it will
be necessary to schedule a hearing on the Father's Petition for Modification.
5. The Father's position on custody is as follows: The Father stated that he believed the
alternating weekend periods of custody with the Children were going very well and that the Children
were happy with the arrangements. The Father indicated that he has a close relationship with the
Children and the Children, especially the parties' son, would be very upset if their contact with the
Father were reduced. The Father proposed that the parties equally share custody of the Children
throughout the summer and continue the alternating weekend schedule during the school year. The
Father denied the Mother's allegations concerning his failure to properly supervise the Children during
his periods of custody and indicated that there are serious problems with regard to the Children's
welfare at the Mother's residence. The Father feels the Mother is overly permissive with the parties'
older daughter. The Father believes it is appropriate for the Children to spend some time with relatives
during the Father's periods of custody. The Father believes it wonld be in the Children's best interest
to maintain substantial ongoing contact with him as he has proposed.
6. The Mother's position on custody is as follows: The Mother proposes that the Father's
contact with the children be terminated or in the alternative, the Father's periods of custody should be
supervised by a Children and Youth Agency. The Mother expressed concern that the Children were
being inadequately supervised during the Father's periods of custody and that the Father is unable to
exercise good judgment on issues concerning the Children when they are with him. The Mother's
other concerns as expressed at the conference included allegations that the Father has been coaxing the
Children to live with him and that he has not been paying child support. The Mother requested that the
Father have no contact with the Children pending the hearing.
7. The conciliator contacted the Court to obtain an expedited hearing date and to obtain
guidance with regard to temporary custody arrangements pending the hearing. As apparently the
Father's counsel was not available on the dates offered by the Court in mid-July, no hearing date is
assigned in the attached Order. It should be noted that the Mother expects to obtain representation for
the hear/ng.
8. Based upon the representations made by the parties at the conference and guidance from the
Court, the conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling the hearing date and
providing a temporary custody schedule pending the hearing.
Date
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Richard R. Gan
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Brenda L. Paluscio
223 First Street
New Pads, PA 15554