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JULIANN THOMPSON,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 06- l::. 4 1'?
CIVIL TERM
MATIHEW MYERS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Juliann Thompson, hereinafter referred to as Mother. Mother resides at
1125 Harrisburg Pike #3, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Matthew Myers, hereinafter referred to as Father. Father resides at 300
Greason Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Mother seeks primary physical custody of the minor child:
Name
Dejah Thompson-Myers
Present Residence
300 Greason Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
Age
3/21/02 DOB; 4 Y2 yrs old
Dejah was born out of wedlock.
Dejah was in Mother's custody since birth. In September 2006, Father took Dejah and
has since refused to return her to Mother's custody and continues to retain custody of
Dejah.
During her lifetime, Dejah has resided with the following persons and at the following
addresses:
Name
Address
Date
Juliann Thompson
Joyce Thompson
Gregory Thompson
115 W. Chapel Ave
Carlisle, P A
birth - 9/03
Juliann Thompson
Angela Thompson
Terrance Baumgardt
Alan Dillon
123 E. Louther Street
Carlisle, P A
9/03 - 12/03
Juliann Thompson 604 S. Middlesex Rd 12/03 - 3/04
Susan Kaucher Carlisle, P A
Keith Kaucher
Tristan Walters
Tristan's grandparents
Juliann Thompson Betty Nelson Trailer Court 3/04 - 8/04
Joyce Thompson Carlisle, P A
Juliann Thompson 214 E. North Street 8/04 - 1/05
Tristan Walters Carlisle, P A
(on occasion)
Juliann Thompson 161 N. East Street 1/05 - 6/06
Carlisle, P A
Juliann Thompson 604 S. Middlesex Rd 6/06 - 8/06
Susan Kaucher Carlisle, P A
Keith Kaucher
Tristan Walters
Tristan's grandparents
Juliann Thompson 1125 Harrisburg Pike 8/06 - 9/06
Carlisle, P A
Matthew Myers 300 Greason Rd 9/06 - present
Carlisle, P A
5. Mother currently lives alone.
6. It is believed that Father lives with the following persons:
Name
Relationship
Dejah Thompson-Myers
Parties' Daughter
Marie Billingsly
Girlfriend
Thomas Myers
Paternal Grandfather
Joann Myers
Paternal Grandmother
7. Mother has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
custody litigation concerning the custody of Dejah in this or another court.
8. Mother has no information of a custody proceeding concerning Dejah pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
9. Mother does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of Dejah or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to Dejah.
10. Dejah's best interest and permanent welfare will be served by granting the relief
requested for reasons including, but not limited to the following:
a. Since the Dejah was born, Mother has provided for her emotional, physical,
educational, financial and medical needs.
b. Since Dejah was born, Mother was the parent primarily responsible for her daily
care because Father was not actively involved in Dejah's life and made no effort
to pursue and establish a father/daughter relationship with Dejah.
c. Mother has a home environment that is safe and appropriate for Dejah's daily
care.
d. Mother is willing to communicate with and work cooperatively with Father to co-
parent Dejah and will encourage father/daughter relationship.
10. Father has not acted in Dejah's best interests in ways including but not limited to the
following:
a. Father was an absent parent for the first two years after Dejah was born. Despite
Mother's attempts to bring Dejah to Father to encourage their relationship, he
refused to participate in a co-parenting role for Dejah.
b. For a few months in 2005, Father spent a few hours babysitting Dejah while
Mother worked. Because of his involvement with drugs, Mother stopped
allowing him to babysit and limited Father to visits with Dejah in Mother's home.
Father did not accept this and had no contact with Dejah until late July 2006.
c. In July 2006, Father was incarcerated for child support arrears. Upon his release
he informed Mother that he was changing his ways and wanted to restart his
relationship with Dejah. After some supervised visits at Mother's home, Father
had alternating weekends with Dejah but following his first September visit,
Father refused to return Dejah to Mother's custody.
d. Since taking Dejah, Father has denied Mother all contact with Dejah.
e. Father has a history of drug involvement and does not have the skills to provide
daily care for a young child. This causes Mother to fear that Father is unable to
provide for the daily needs of a young child who needs rules, discipline and
limi tati ons.
f. Father is involved in dangerous activities that take place in his home. Dejah has
seen videotapes produced by Father that staged animal tortures and killing.
g. Father's apartment is not safe for a young child to be in on a daily basis. The
apartment is unclean, unsanitary, and on occasion has lacked various basic
utilities. Father cannot provide an appropriate environment for Dejah.
h. When Father was cooperating with the alternating weekend schedule, Dejah
returned home using the word "nigger" to address Mother. Dejah is bi-racial with
Father being Caucasian and Mother being African-American.
1. Father's actions in prohibiting contact between Mother and Dejah is detrimental
to the mother/daughter relationship and does not serve Dejah's best interests.
12. Every person with rights to custody or having actual physical custody of Dejah has
been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Mother requests this Court to grant her the following relief:
1. That the parties shall share legal custody of Dejah.
2. That Mother shall have primary physical custody of Dejah.
3. That Father shall have periods of partial custody on alternating weekends from
Fridays at 6:00 p.m. until Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
4. That the non-custodial parent shall have reasonable telephone contact with Dejah
while she is with the other parent.
5. That the parties shall have an appropriate holiday schedule so that both parents
can spend time with Dejah during various holidays.
6. Any other relief this Court finds just and equitable.
Je s' a 0 , Esquire
idPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
The above-named PLAINTIFF, Juliann Thompson, verifies that
the statements made in the above COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY are true
and correct. plaintiff understands that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JULIANN THOMPSON,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 06-
CIVIL TERM
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
I, Jessica Holst, do hereby swear that I served Matthew Myers with a Complaint For
Custody on 1 ,AltfJ/bnk , 2006 by certified mail, return receipt, restricted delivery, to the
person and address below:
Matthew Myers
300 Greason Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
I, Jessica Holst, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Signature:
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JULIANN THOMPSON,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
; NO. 06- &vr1
CIVIL TERM
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, Juliann Thompson, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Jessica Holst, attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe
the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providi free legal services to the party.
Jess' c H st, Esquire
Mi nn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 06- /.;l.{p(
CIVIL TERM
MATIHEW MYERS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
Petitioner, Juliann Thompson, by and through her counsel, MidPenn Legal Services, states the
following:
1. Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as Mother, who resides at
1125 Harrisburg Pike #3, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Respondent is the above-named Defendant, and resides at 300 Greason Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the natural and biological parents of the minor child, Dejah Thompson-
Myers, born March 21, 2002.
4. There is no prior Custody Order in this matter. A Custody Complaint has been filed
simultaneously with the filing of this Petition for Special Relief.
5. Defendant is not acting in Dejah's best interests for reasons including, but not limited to,
the following:
a. In early September 2006, Defendant took Dejah for a weekend visit and has since
refused to return her to Mother's custody.
b. Since taking Dejah, Defendant has refused to allow Mother any contact with
Dejah and he insists that Mother must sign some "papers" before he will return
Dejah.
c. Defendant's actions will have a negative impact on Dejah because he has had
limited interaction with Dejah over the past four-and-one-half (4 V2) years and has
never provided for her care on a long-term basis and does not have the parenting
skills needed to provide daily care for a young child.
d. Defendant has a history of drug problems which will interfere with his ability to
provide care for a young child on a long-term basis.
e. Defendant lives in an unsafe, unsanitary apartment and cannot provide an
appropriate environment for Dejah. Dejah has seen videotapes produced by
Defendant that staged animal torture and killing.
6. Mother is the parent who can best provide for Dejah for reasons including, but not limited
to, the following:
a. Mother is presently able to provide for Dejah by giving her a nurturing and stable
home environment and providing for her emotional, physical, medical and
educational needs.
b. Since the Dejah was born, Mother is the person who has provided for her daily
needs and did so with minimal assistance from Defendant.
c. Mother can best ensure that Defendant is able to maintain a father/daughter
relationship with Dejah.
d. Mother is concerned about the impact of Defendant's actions on Dejah because
Dejah has not been away from Mother for extended periods of time and
Defendant has no experience providing extended care for Dejah.
e. Mother fears that Dejah's exposure to Defendant's lifestyle will have a negative
impact on her and will cause her to digress from any developmental progress that
she has made while in Mother's care.
6. Without this Court's intervention, Dejah is at risk of being harmed from being denied
contact with Mother.
WHEREFORE, Mother respectfully requests that the Court order the following:
a. That Defendant shall immediately return Dejah to Mother's custody.
b. That this matter shall be scheduled for a custody conciliation to determine a
more specific custody schedule regarding Dejah.
c. That until the conciliation the parties shall have shared legal custody of the
children.
d. That until the conciliation, Mother shall have primary physical custody of
Dejah.
e. That until the conciliation, Father shall have periods of partial physical
custody on alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00
p.m.
f. Any other relief this Court finds just and equitable.
VERIFICATION
The above-named PLAINTIFF, Juliann Thompson, verifies that
the statements made in the above PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF are
true and correct. plaintiff understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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JULIANN THOMPSON,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 06-
CIVIL TERM
MATIHEW MYERS,
Defendant
: CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
I, Jessica Diamondstone, do hereby swear that I served Matthew Myers with a Petition
for Special Relief on \ ,I '1-. ,2006 by certified mail, return receipt, restricted
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delivery, to the person and address below:
Matthew Myers
300 Greason Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
I, Jessica Holst, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JULIANN THOMPSON
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
06-6489 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MA TTHEW MYERS
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
, 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 Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin2.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ ac
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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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-6489 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of November, 2006, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
Petition for Special Relief, a hearing is scheduled for Friday, December 1, 2006, at
11: 15 a.m., in Courtroom No.1, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Jessica Holst, Esq.
MidPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Matthew Myers
300 Greason Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT of COMMON PLEAS of
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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No. 2006-6489
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
To the Honorable, Prothonotary of Said Court:
Praecipe of Appearance
Kindly enter my Appearance on behalf of the interests of the Defendant, Matthew
Myers relative to the above matter..
The Law Offices of John M. Glace
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this ?6dayOf November, 2006 I have served a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe of Appearance, by hand delivery, upon:
Jessica Holst, Esquire
MiddPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
LAW OFFICES of JOlIN M. GLACE
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Walnut Street
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(717) 238-5515
Identification No. 23933
Counsel for Defendant
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
NO. 06-6489 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S PETITION
FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1st day of December, 2006, the parties having reached an
agreement in the above matter, the hearing scheduled for December 1, 2006, is cancelled.
BY THE COURT,
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Jessica Holst, Esq.
MidPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Plaintiff
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MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of ---1~ ~ t:. , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Juliann Thompson and the Father, Matthew Myers, shall
have shared legal custody of Dejah Thompson-Myers, born March 21, 2002. 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 g~neral well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of23 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 telephone number of the other parent.
To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent
shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such
reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other
parent. 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.
2.
schedule:
Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child on the following
A. Each parent shall have physical custody of the child on an alternating
week on/week off schedule. The exchange day and time shall be
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Mother shall have the first week which will
continue until Christmas Day, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Father shall have
the following week until Sunday, New Year's Eve at 6:00 p.m. The
parents shall alternate weekly physical custody thereafter, except that
mother, in any given year, shall have 51 % physical custody of the
child.
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B. The non-custodial parent shall have physical custody of the child on
Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
3. Holidays:
A. Thanksgiving shall be shared with Father always having physical
custody from 9:00 a.m. to 3 :00 p.m. and Mother having physical
custody from 3 :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and
Block B from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00
noon. Mother shall always have Block A and Father shall always have
Block B.
C. Easter shall be shared such that Father shall always have physical
custody from 9:00 a.m. to 3 :00 p.m. and Mother shall always have
physical custody from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
D. Mother shall always have physical custody of the child on Mother's
Day from Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Father shall
always have physical custody of the child on Father's Day from
Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
E. Memorial Day shall be alternated with Father having physical custody
in odd numbered years and Mother having physical custody in even
numbered years.
F. Mother shall always have physical custody of the child on July 4th.
G. Labor Day shall be alternated with Mother having physical custody in
odd numbered years and Father having physical custody in even
numbered years.
H. Each parent shall have physical custody of the child on her birthday
for four hours.
1. Trick or Treat night shall be alternated with Mother having physical
custody in odd numbered years and Father having physical custody in
even numbered years.
4. Each party shall provide a telephone number and current address to the
other parent.
5. Each party is entitled to a reasonable inspection of the other party's
residence.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party shall transport.
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.
BY THE COURT,
cc~ica Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Lega Services, Counsel for Mother
vi6hn Glace, Esquire, Counsel for Father
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JULIANN THOMPSON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: NO. 2006-6489
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
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
Dejah Thompson-Myers
March 21, 2002 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on December 19, 2006,
with the following in attendance: The Mother, Juliann Thompson, with her counsel,
Jessica Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, and the Father, Matthew Myers, with
his counsel, John Glace, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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NO. 2006-6489 CIVIL TEI ;
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant/Petitioner IN CUSTODY '
PETITION FOR MODIIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, Matthew Myers, by his attorneys, Irwin & McKnight,
P.C., and, presents the following Petition for Modification of Custody.
The Petitioner, Matthew T. Myers, is an adult individual with an address of 134 East
Penn StrOet, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Respondent, Juliann P. Thompson, is an adult individual with an address of 115
Fourth Street, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one (1) minor child, as follows:
a. Dejah Thompson-Myers 03/21/2002 Age Ten (10)
4. The parties are governed by an Order of Court dated December 21, 2006, and signed by
the Honorable J. Wesley Oler., Jr. A copy of said Order is attached hereto and made a part of this
Petition.
The Petitioner desires that the parties have shared legal custody of said minor child.
6. The minor child, Dejah Thompson-Myers, had not been registered for school and was to
enter 5`h grade.
7. The parties agreed that the minor child, Dejah Thompson Myers, would attend Letort
Elementary School and maintain the current alternate week custody schedule.
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8. The minor child, Dejah Thompson-Myers, began attending Letort Elementary School for
the 2012.,2013 school year. Without warning or discussing the matter with the Petitioner, the
Respondent withdrew the minor child from the Letort Elementary School and registered her in
the Soutli Middleton School District.
9. The Petitioner believes that the minor child wants to continue to attend the Letort
Elementary School in the Carlisle School District.
10. The Respondent refuses to discuss this matter with the Petitioner.
11. The Petitioner desires primary physical custody of said minor child with periods of
tempor4 physical custody to Respondent as the parties agree.
12. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor children require that the Court
grant the Petitioner's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Matthew T. Myers, respectfully requests that he be
awarded primary physical custody and shared legal custody of Dejah Thompson-Myers, as
provided herein, with periods of temporary physical custody to Respondent as provided herein.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & Mc IGHT, P.C.
By:
Marcus A. cKni II, Esquire
Attorney for Plainti
60 West Pomfret St
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
Date: Se?tember 6, 2012
EXHIBIT "A"
DEC 2 0 2005
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JULIANN THOMPSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2006-6489 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
M. TTHEW MYERS,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2006, upon
cU tJideration of the attached Custody Conciliation F epos?, it is neā¢dered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Juliann Thompson and the Father, Matthew Myers, shall
have v e shared legal custody of Dejah Thompson-Myers, born March 21, 2002. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
no -emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
to is of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pe aining to'the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and the telephone number of the other parent.
T the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent
shill 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.
Eah parent shall be entitled to full and complete information from any physician, dentist,
to cher or authority and copies of any reports given to them as parents including, but not
linhited to: medical records, birth certificates, school or educational attendance records or
r:. Jicti ort cards. A?ditionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices
w come frotr school with regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities,
ch ldren's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child on the following
schedule:
A. Each parent shall have physical custody of the child on an alternating
week on/week off schedule. The exchange day and time shall be
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Mother shall have the first week which will
continue until Christmas Day, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Father shall have
the following week until Sunday, New Year's Eve at 6:00 p.m. The
parents shall alternate weekly physical custody thereafter, except that
mother, in any given year, shall have 51% physical custody of the
child.
B. The non-custodial parent shall have physical custody of the child on
Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
3. Holidays:
A. Thanksgiving shall be shared with Father always having physical
custody from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Mother having physical
custody from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks: Block A shall be from
Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and
Block B from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00
noon. Mother shall always have Block A and Father shall always have
Block B.
C. Easter shall be shared such that Father shall always have physical
custody from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Mother shall always have
physical custody from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
D. Mother shall always have physical custody of the child on Mother's
Day from Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Father shall
always have physical custody of the child on Father's Day from
Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
E. Memorial Day shall be alternated with Father having physical custody
in odd numbered years and Mother having physical custody in even
numbered years.
F. Mother shall always have physical custody of the child on July 4`'
G. Labor Day shall be alternated with Mother having physical custody in
odd numbered years and Father having physical custody in even
numbered years.
H. Each parent shall have physical custody of the child on her birthday
for four hours.
1. Trick or Treat night shall be alternated with Mother having physical
custody in odd numbered years and Father having physical custody in
even numbered years.
4. Each party shall provide a telephone number and current address to the
othe? parent.
5. Each party is entitled to a reasonable inspection of the other party's
residence.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the receiving party shall transport.
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.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: ?e:ca Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, Counsel for Mother
oGlace, Esquire, Counsel for Father
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DEC 2 0 2006P.41
JUILIANN THOMPSON,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW MYERS,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2006-6489 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUST . DY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PRi)CEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
I . The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
Dej4h Thompson-Myers
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
March 21, 2002 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on December 19, 2006,
with the following in attendance: The Mother, Juliann Thompson, with her counsel,
Jess' a Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, and the Father, Matthew Myers, with
his c unsel, John Glace, Esquire.
3. Theparties agreed to an Order in -ihe form as attached.
1 '
DateJacqueline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information, which has been gathered by my
counsel land myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
docume*t and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904 rel4ting to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By:
AT HEW . MYERS
Date: September 6, 2012