HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3046JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002- 3o~t~ CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Prothonotary's Office at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES, BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002- 3o~/b CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF
THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, James M. Huffman, through his attorney, Thomas S. Diehl, makes the
following Complaint in Divorce, and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, James M. Huffrnan, is an adult individual who currently resides at
79 Rustic Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2. The Defendant, Shannon M. Huffman, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 27 Rays Drive, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3. The Defendant and the Plaintiff have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on April 19, 1984 in Frederick,
Maryland.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of
America or its Allies.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plaintiff
does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
9. The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, James M. Huffman, respectfully requests your Honorable
Court to enter a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 P.S. § 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
JUN 4
Thomas S D~ehl
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 240-0893 - FAX
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
J~MES IVi. HUf*I~IV~ArN, Plaintiff
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-3046 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 28th day of June 2002, comes Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, Attorney for
the Plaintiff, James M. Huffman, and states that he had cause to be mailed a certified copy of a
Complaint in Divorce to the Defendant, Shannon M. Huffman, by certified, restricted delivery,
return-receipt requested. A copy of said receipt is attached hereto indicating service was made
on June 27, 2002.
Respectfully submitted,
~hJl~
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 240-0893 - FAX
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JAMES M. HUFFMAN, :
PLAINTIFF :
V. :
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN, :
DEFENDANT :
.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 02-3046 IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR AWARD OF ALIMONYe ALIMONY PENDENTE LITEt
COURT COSTSf COUNSEL FEES~ EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
TO THE HONOP. ABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
COMES NOW, Shannon M. Huffman, Defendant by her attorney, Ruby D. Weeks,
Esquire, and she respectfully represents that:
5o
Plaintiff is James M. Huffman, an adult individual residing at 79 Rustic
Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant is Shannon M. Huffman, an adult individual residing at 27 Rays
Drive, New~ille, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff and Defendant are husband and wife, having been married on April
19, 1984. Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce on June 25, 2002.
REQUEST FOR DIVISION OF PROPERTY
The parties purchased or otherwise obtained during the course of their
marriage property which is considered "marital property".
Upon entry of a divorce decree, such property should be divided equitably
as is just and proper.
7o
ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
Defendant lacks sufficient means of support at present to fully provide
for her reasonable needs, in that she is currently unemployed and
Plaintiff earns substantially more than she does.
Defendant requests an award of alimony pendente lite.
Defendant requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in
accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage.
Plaintiff is financially able to provide for the reasonable needs of
Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court enter an award for
equitable distribution of property, alimony and alimony pendente lite, in favor
of the Defendant and against the Plaintiff.
CC:
Thomas Diehl, Esquire, Plaintiff
Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire, Defendant
Respectfully submitted,
Ruby D. ~ ~
~re
Attorney for Defendant
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1294
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA .'
COUNTY OF C~BERLAND .'
ss
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth
and County aforesaid, the undersigned, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true and correct.
~HANNON M. HUFFMAN~
Sworn to and subscribed to
beforq me this._~~h day
Notary Public
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
PLAINTIFF
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 02-3046 IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, RUBY D. WEEKS, ESQUIRE, Attorney for Shannon Huffman,
Defendant, in the above-captioned action, hereby certify that certified, time
stamped copies of the Defendant' s Petition for Award of Alimony, Alimony Pendente
Lite,Court Costs, Counsel Fees, Equitable Distribution and Defendant' s Prae¢ipe to Proceed
in Forma Pauperis were served upon counsel for Plaintiff' s counsel, Thomas
Diehl, Esquire, by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class,
on, September 24, 2002, addressed as follows:
Thomas Diehl, Esquire
P.O. Box 1290
Carlisle, PA 17013
Ruby D. Wee~ks, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1294
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA tT0t 3
(7t7) 243-6090
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
VS,
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-3046 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAW AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
OF COUNSEL OF RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of THOMAS S. DIEHL, ESQUIRE, as attorney
of record for the defendant in this matter.
November I'~ 2002
~-~OMAS S. DIEHL, ESQUIRE
1 WEST HIGH STREET
SUITE 208
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-0833
Please enter the appearance of NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE, as attorney for
the defendant in this matter.
Novembe~//J/, 2002 ~ESQ~IRE
35 EastrHigh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717.243-6090
SUPREME COURT ID #87380
cc: RUBY D. WEEKS, ESQ
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
PLAINTIFF
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 02-3046 IN DIVORCE
NO. 565 SUPPORT 2002
MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEl,
AND NOW COMES, Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire, hereinafter referred to as attorney for
the Shannon M. Huffman, who moves this Court to grant her motion to withdraw as counsel and
in support thereof respectfully represents the following:
1. On or about August 16, 2002 Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire agreed to represent the
client through the Mid Penn Legal Services and The Cumberland County Bar
Association pro-bono program in divome, custody and support actions.
2. Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire has represented the client at Support
Hearings, wherein various orders have been entered.
3. Serveral matters are pending which require the client's attention.
4. The client has failed to respond to letters or phone calls from her attorney, Ruby
D. Weeks, Esquire concerning these matters; therefore, the attorney-client
relationship has entirely broken down.
5. Continued representation by Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire is impossible under the
circumstances.
7. Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire seeks to withdraw as counsel of record for the client.
WHEREFORE, Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire prays this Honorable Court to grant her
motion to withdraw as counsel in the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire
Ruby D. Weekg, Esquire
10 West High Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
(717) 243-1294
Attorney for the Plaintiff
CC~
Nathan Wolf, Esquire - for Plaintiff
Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire
Shannon M. Huffman, Defendant
VERIFICATION OF PLEADING
I verify that the statements made in the attached pleadintg 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.
Date:
Ruby D. W(~eks, Esquire
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,:
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-3046 CIVIL TEI~aM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6th day of October, 2003, upon consideration of the Motion To
Withdraw as Counsel, a Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff and Defendant to show
cause why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of the date of this order.
BY THE COURT,
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J.~esley Ole ,~.tt., J.
Ruby D. Weeks, Esq.
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Nathan Wolf, Esq.
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Shannon M. Huffman
27 Ray's Drive
Newville, PA 17241
Defendant, Pro Se
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JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
PLAINTIFF
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 02-3046 IN DIVORCE
NO. 565 SUPPORT 2002
DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY, RUBY D. WEEKS'
MOTION TO MAKE RULE TO SHOW CAUSE ABSOLUTE
Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire respectfully moves this Court to make absolute the rule to show
cause which was issued, and in support states the following:
1. October 1, 2003 Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire filed a petition to withdraw as counsel for
Defendant, Shannon M. Huf£man in her support matter and in her divorce action.
2. On October 6, 2003, this Court issued a rule on Shannon M. Huffman to show cause
why Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire should not be allowed to withdraw as counsel, returnable twenty
(20) days after Servicek
3. Shannon M.i Huffman has failed to answer Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire's petition to date.
WHEREFOREI Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire requests that this Court make the rule to show
cause absolute and grant the petition to allow Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire to withdraw as counsel
for the Defendant.
Date:
Ruby D. W~,ek° 's, Esquire
cc: Shannon M. Huffman
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,:
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-3046 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COLTRT
AND NOW, this 6th day of October, 2003, upon consideration of the Motion To
Withdraw as Counsel, a Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff and Defendant to show
cause why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of the date of this order.
BY THE COURT,
.ftC/ y ~r,
D. Weeks, Esq.
st High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Nathan Wolf, Esq.
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Shannon M. Huffman
27 Ray's Drive
Newville, PA 17241
Defendant, Pro Se
:rc
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
PLAiNTIFF
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
DEFENDANT
iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 02-3046 iN DIVORCE
NO. 565 SUPPORT 2002
ORDER
AND NOW, this | q ~. day of /~,~ ~ ~, ,' ~-, ~r__~ ,2003, upon
consideration of Ruby D. Weeks' motion~it is hereby ORDERED that the rule which was issued
on Shannon M. Huffman~n the above-captioned matter on October 6, 2003, to show cause why
Ruby D. Weeks, Esquire should not be allowed to withdraw as counsel for Shannon M. Huffman
is made absolu~h~at Ruby D. Weeks, is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for Shannon M.
Huff man.
cc: Shannon M. Huffman
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEy FOR PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
v.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN
Defendant
: CLIMB E RLAND COUNTy, PE NNSYL VANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02-3046 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
_COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, James IvL Huffman, byhis attorney, Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire, and
respectfully represents as follows:
1. Plaintiff is James M. Huffman, (hereinafter "Father"), the plaintiff in the above
captioned matter who resides at 108 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Shannon M. Huffman, (hereinafter, "Mother"), the defendant in the above
captioned matter whose precise address is unknown to Plaintiff but whose mailing address is Post
Office Box 31255, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29588
3. The parties are the natural parents of three children, however, custody is only being
sought of the parties' two minor children, namely:.
Adam James Huffman, bom November 22, 1988
Jacob William Huffman, bom December 1, 1997
4. The children have lived with the parties respectively, from the time of their birth until
the parties separation on or about June 10, 2002, since that time theyhave been in the primary
custody of their mother. Until January 9, 2004, the children resided with their mother in
Cumberland County Pennsylvania; however, since that date, the children have been relocated by
their mother to South Cam[ina.
5. Phintiff and defendant are the natural parents of the children.
6. The children were bom of the man/age between the parties.
7. The children are presendyin the custodyof defendant.
8. The parties are currentlyseparated and a divorce action is pending in this County.
9. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court, except with regard to a
Protection From Abuse action filed by defendant against plainfff, from which an order was issued
which provided for Plaintiff's rights to partial custody and visitation. The Protection From Abuse
action was filed at Docket Number 2002-3261, Civil Term_ The provisions of the Order for
Protection in that action expired on or about January 10, 2004.
10. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in
a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
11. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
12. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested herein because the defendant has removed the children from the jurisdiction to
South Carolina, refused plaintiff anyand all communication with the children since January 9, 2004,
and to the best of plaintiff's/nformafion and belief, defendant has forced the children to reside with
her in a motel room since some time in February 2004.
13. Phintiff maintains a stable household and environment within which to raise the
children.
14. Phintiff maintains steady employment and is available to assist in child rearing tasks and
obligations.
15. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that the permanent welfare and best interests of the
children would be served by awarding him primary custody of the children.
WHEREFORE, for the reasons set forth herein, plaintiff, James M. Huffman, respectfully
requests that the Court enter an order granting legal and primary physical custody of the children to
the plaintiff.
Dated: March/~, 2004
bmitted,
37 SouttfHanover Street
Suite 201
Cai{isle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I do herebyverifythat the facts set forth in this complaint are tree and correct to the best of
myinfom~ation and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, retting to unswom falsification to authorities.
March ,2004
James M. Huffman
March/7~_, 2004
VERIFICATION
I do herebyverifythat the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 sOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02-3046 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, James M. Huffman, by his attorney, Nathan G Wolf, Esquire,
and respectfully represents as follows:
1. Petitioner is James/vi. Huffman, (hereinafter "Father"), the plaintiff in the above
captioned matter who resides at 108 West Main Street, Apartment D, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Shannon M. Huffman, (hereinafter, "Mother"), the defendant in the
above captioned matter whose precise address is unknown to Plaintiff but whose mailing address is
Post Office Box 31255, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29588
3. The parties are the natural parents of three children, however, custody is only being
sought of the patties' two minor children, namely:.
Adam James Huffman, bom November 22, 1988
Jacob William Huffman, bom December 1, 1997
4. The children have lived with the parties respectively, from the time of their birth until
the parties separation on or about June 10, 2002, since that time theyhave been in the primary
custody of their mother. Until January 9, 2004, the children resided with their mother in
Cumberland County Pennsylvania; however, since that date, the children have been relocated by
their mother to South Carolina.
5. On or about January 9, 2004, Mother informed Father that she intended to leave
Pennsylvania with the children and go to South Carolina. At that time, Mother informed Father that
the parties marital residence was to be foreclosed upon and that she was going to Myrtle Beach with
the children.
6. Mother told Father that if he did anything to tryto prevent her from going that she
would report him for violating the Protection From Abuse Order which was to expire January 10,
2004.
7. Despite Father's concerns, he felt as if he had no choice but to permit Mother to go and
hope that the children would be safe with her.
8. The Protection From Abuse Order, dated August 5, 2002, entered at docket 2002-3261
Civil Term, provided inter aJ/a for Father to have period of partial custody and visitation with the
children, but no other custody order exists.
9. Father believes that this Court still retains appropriate jurisdiction to enter an Order
pertaining to the custody of these children byvirtue of Mother's failure to meet jurisdictional
requirements in any other state, and because prior orders impacting custody were issued by this
10. At a support modification conference, held on February 18, 2004, Father learned that
Mother was living in a motel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with the children.
11. Father has attempted to communicate with the children by telephone and Mother has
prevented him from communicating with the children.
12. Mother has threatened Father that he will never see the children again.
13. Due to Mother's financial condition, Father fears that the children are in danger of being
without proper nutrition, proper clothing and appropriate living accommodations.
14. Father maintains steady employment and has a stable home environment within which
to care for the children.
15. Father believes and therefore avers that Mother's actions have subjected the children to a
threat of harm, and that she has caused a threat to their permanent welfare by relocating them to
South Carolina and forcing them to reside in a motel, while also refusing them any contact with
Father.
16. Mother has filed an appeal of the Modified Order for Child Support and has sought a
hearing de now before the Support Master of Cumberland County.
17. A hearing before the Master is scheduled to take place on March 30, 2004, at 9:00
o'clock a.m.
18. While Father understands that Mother is in a difficult financial position, Father requests
that this Court require Mother to return the children to the jurisdiction on March 30, 2004, and an
opportunity to be heard on this petition.
19. Father believes and therefore avers that it would be in the best interests of the children
for this Court to issue an Emergency Custody Order, directing Mother to appear before this
Honorable Court on March 30, 2004, and to return the children to the jurisdiction at that time, so
that they are available if the Court deems a transfer of custodyto be appropriate at the time of the
adjudication of this matter.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, James M. Huffman prays this Honorable Coutt enter a
Temporary Custody Order directing Respondent, Shannon M~ Huffman to appear for a special relief
hearing before this Court on March 30, 2004, and to return the children to the jurisdiction on the
day of the hearing. Until such heating is held, Mother is directed to facilitate telephone
communications between the children and Father.
Dated: March~ , 2004
Respecffull~ submitted,
N~Ii~C. ~olf, Es quire
37 Sd~tl3tqanover Street
Suite 201
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, do herebyverifythat the facts set forth in this petition are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penakies of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
March {?, 2004
Jame~'M. Huffman
NAR 192004~
~.~
NATHAN C~ WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Phintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 02-3046 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
NOW this / ~ day of March, 2004 upon consideration of the Attached Petition for
Special Relief, the following Order is hereby issued:
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4.~4s.,tobeheldm~Mardt~3~; 2004 at o'clock m. in Courtroom.
~_~,~outh~.Fotmh Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse/One Courthouse
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JAMES M. HUFFMAN :
PLAINTIFF :
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN :
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-3046 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW; Monday, March 29, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear befbre Jac~ueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 10:30 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 apl>ear 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/ Tacaueline M._Vernev. Eso.
Custody Conciliator
mhc
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Telephone (717) 249-3166
APR 1 2 2004
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 2002-3046 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ ~ ~day of ~ ~ ', [ ,2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatiofl Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Cour2t~ Room No. / , of the C,un}.~berland
County Court House, on the /~f__~ day of ~ --, 2004, at ~, 3 o
o'clock, ~. M., at which time testimony wif[ be t~ken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will
be expected to testify at the Hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each
witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the Hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the following
shall remain in effect:
3. The Father, James M. Huffman, and the Mother, Shannon M. Huffrnan
shall have shared legal custody of Adam James Huffman, bom November 22, 1988 and
Jacob William Huffman, born December 1, 1997. Each parent shall have an equal right,
to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions
affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions
regarding their health, education and religion.
4. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
5. Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children beginning June
5, 2004 and continuing until the date of the Custody Hearing.
6. Both parties shall be entitled to liberal telephone contact with the children.
7. Mother shall be responsible for transportation of the Children on June 5,
2004 and shall deliver the Children to Father at 6:00 p.m. at the Food Entrance of the
Carlisle Walmart store.
8. Neither party shall do or say anything or permit a third party to do or say
anything that may estrange the Children from the other parent, injure the opinion of the
Children as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Children's love and respect for the other parent.
9. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
cc:~a~an C. Wolf, Esquire, counsel for Father '
,,onannon M. Hu~, pro se ~ ~
223L Legacy Way
Conway, SC 29526
Oq. 5-oq
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
..
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2002-3046 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
.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 conceming the Children who are the subjects of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Adam James Huffman
Jacob William Huffman
November 22, 1988
December 1, 1997
Mother
Mother
2. A telephone Conciliation Conference was held April 9, 2004 with the
following individuals in attendance: The Father, James M. Huffman, by telephone, with
his counsel, Nathan E. Wolf, Esquire, and the Mother, Shannon M. Huffman, by
telephone, pro se.
3. The Court previously entered an Order on March 19, 2004 denying
ather s Petition for Emergency Relief.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared legal and
primary physical custody. Father did not approve of the relocation of the Children to
South Carolina. He maintains that Mother lived in a motel for a period of time; that the
Children missed an inordinate amount of school and that Mother is unable to provide a
stable, nurturing environment for the Children. He also maintains that Mother has denied
him telephone contact with the Children.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared legal
custody and primary physical custody with Father having half of the summer and
extended school holidays. She maintains that she has been the primary caregiver of the
Children all of their lives. She further maintains that the Children missed school for
legitimate reasons.
6. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and granting the parents shared legal custody, Mother primary physical
custody and Father having partial physical custody beginning June 5, 2004 until the Court
Heating. It is expected that the Hearing will require one day.
Date
ffacqu~ine M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
JAMES M. HUFFMAN~
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CML ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002 - .$046 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNS~L!NG AFFIDAVIT
The defendant, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotarfs Office, which list is avai!~ble to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I vefifythat the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to uuswom
falsification to authorities.
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION o LAW
: NO. 2002 - 3046 CML TERM
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code was filed in this matter on or about June 25, 2002 and served upon defendant on June 27,
2002 (see affidavk of service filed June 28, 2002).
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and more than ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the divorce.
I verifythat the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
,2004
§HANNON M. HLI-FF~
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 2002 - 3046 CML TERM
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the emry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I maylose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediatelyafter it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verifythat the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 rehting to unswom
falsification to authorities.
~%rNON M. HUFF~xN [ff
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,:
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-3046 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of July, 2004, upun consideration of Plaintiff's
Complaint for Custody and Plaintiff's Petition for Emergency Relief with respect to the
parties' minor children, Adam James Huffman (d.o.b. November 12, 1988) and Jacob
William Huffman (d.o.b. December 1997), and following a hearing held on July 19,
2004, and the court finding that the mother's relocation to South Carolina was (a) likely
to significantly improve the quality of life for her and her household at that time, (b) was
not motivated simply by a desire to frustrate the visitation rights of the non-custodial
parent or to impede the development of a healthy relationship between child and
noncustodial parent, and (c) would feasibly accommodate a continuing, meaningful
relationship between child and noncustodial parent under the terms provided hereafter, it
is ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal custody of the children shall be shared by the parties;
2. Primary physical custody of Jacob William Huffman shall be in
the mother;
3. Temporary or partial physical custody of Jacob William
Huffman shall be in the father at the following times:
a. During the school year, on three-day weekends
(i.e., where Monday is a federal holiday), from Friday
evening until Monday evening; on alternating
Thanksgivings, from Thursday evening until Sunday
evening; and each Christmas for the first half of the
Christmas vacation; and
b. During the summer, for the first half of the
summer vacation;
4. Primary physical custody of Adam James Huffrnan shall be in
the father;
5. Temporary or partial physical custody of Adam James
Huffman shall be in the mother at the following times:
a. During the school year, on three-day weekends
(i.e., where Monday is a federal holiday), from Friday
evening until Monday evening, on alternating
Thanksgivings from Thursday evening until Sunday
evening, and for the second half of the Christmas
vacation; and
b. During the summer, for the second half of the
summer vacation.
6. By this custodial scheme, it is intended that the children will be
together during Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the summer, but will
not be together during the school-year three-day weekends. The
parties are directed to coordinate the scheduling in accordance with
this intention.
7. Exchanges of custody shall take place at a point approximately
half way between the parties' residences at art hour and specific
location agreed upon between the parties for the mutual convenience.
8. Neither party shall obstruct or otherwise hinder telephone
contact between the children and the other party, between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
9. Nothing herein is intended to preclude the parties from
deviating from the terms of this order by mutual agreement.
Nathan C. Wolf, Esq.
Suite 201
37 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Shannon M. Huffman
223L Legacy Way
Conway, SC 29526
Defendant, pro se
BY THE COURT,
JAMEs M. HUFFMAN,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
i CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CML ACTION. LAW
:
: NO. 2002 - 3046 CML TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(c0of the Divorce
Code was filed in this matter on or about June 25, 2002, and served upon defendant on June 27,
2002. (See Affidavit of Serv/ce filed on or about June 28, 2002).
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and more than ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry'of the divorce.
~2004
I verifythat the statements made in this affidavit are true ~a~d correct. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAs OF
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CML ACTION. LAW
: NO. 2002 - 3046 CML TERM
: IN DIVORCE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I maylose rights concerning al~mon~5 division of property, hwTer's
fees or expenses if I do not cla/rn them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered bythe Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after k is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verifythat the statements made in this affidavit 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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
,2004
JAMEs M. HUFFMAN)
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
i CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CML ACT/oN = LAW
: NO. 2002 - 3046 CML TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PI-atxlNTIFF,S MARRIAGE COUN.SELI~NG AFFIDAVIT
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotary's Office, which list/s available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the com't require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in th/s affidav/t are mae and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
2004
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMEs M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
~ CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
NO. 2002 - 3046 CML TERM
IN DIVORCE
To the Prothonotary:. PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT PdgCORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entay of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: On or about June 25, 2002, defendant was
served with a copy of the divorce complaint via certified mail, "restricted deliver?, addressed to the
defendant. (See Mfidavit of Service previously filed, June 28, 2002.)
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Bythe plaintiff: June 30, 2004
Bythe defendant: June 1, 2004
(b)(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
N/A.
(b)(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the defendant: N/A.
4. Rehted chLms pending: None
5. Complete either (a) or (b):
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to
transmit record, a copy of which is attached: N/A.
(b) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary:. June 30, 2004.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary:. june 29, 2004.
_, 2004
~omey t~lainJj~ff-
IN THE COURT OF
]ames M. Huffman
VERSUS
Shannon M. Huffman
COMMON
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
PLEAS
N O. 2002
3046
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, July' ~ ~
James M. Huffman
DECREED THAT
Sh~non A& Huffman
AND
ARE DIVORCED PROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
2004
____, IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
-- , DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTIONFOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
none
JAMES M. HUFFMAN, :
Plaintiff :
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF OOMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-3046 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of July, 2004, upon
consideration of Plaintiff's Complaint for Custody and Plaintiff's
Petition for Emergency Relief with respect to the parties minor
children, Adam James Huffman (date of birth November 12, 1988), and
Jacob William Huffman (date of birth, December 1, 1997), and
following a hearing held on this date, the record is declared
closed and the matter is taken under advisement. Pending further
order, the current custody order will remain in effect.
By the Court,
Nathan C. Wolf, Esquire
35 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
For the Plaintiff
Shannon M. Huffman
223-L Legacy Way
Conwav, South Carolina 29526
Defendant Pro Se
pcb
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CML ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 02-$046 CMl.
: IN CUSTODY
MOTION TO CLARIFY ORDER ,OF COURT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, James M. Huffman, by his attorney, Nathan C~ Wolf, Esquire, and
respectfullyrepresents as follows:
1. Movant is James ~ Huffman, (hereinafter "Father"), the plaintiff in the above captioned
matter who resides at 607-E Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17070.
2. Respondent is Shannon M. Huffman, (hereinafter, "Mother"), the defendant in the
above captioned matter who resides at 223-L LegacyWay, Conway, Horry County, South Carolina
29526.
3. The parties are the natural parents of three children, however, onlythe two minor
children are the subject of this custody action, namely.
Adam James Huffman, bom November 22, 1988
Jacob William Huffman, bom December 1, 1997
4. On or about July 20, 2004, this Honorable Court issm.~d the attached custody order
following a heating on Plaintiff's complaint for custodyand petition for emergency relief. (A tree
and correct copy is attached hereto as Exhibit A.)
5. Plaintiff has obtained information which pertains to the children's respective school
schedules for the winter holiday season which substantially impacts the direction of the Court's
Order of July 20, 2004, and which would result in the parties and the children to undergo excessive
amounts of traveling over the holiday season.
6. Plaintiff has attempted, through counsel to discuss this issue and to suggest that the
parties should alternate the Thanksgiving holiday, rather than shaane the holiday because of the
approximately ten hours of driving which would be required each direction between the parties'
homes.
7. Plaintiff has also attempted, through counsel to propose a shared Christmas holiday
schedule to permit a relatively equal amount of time for the childien to be with each parent, and
which would minimize the lost days of work that the Court's curnent Order would require Plaintiff
to incur.
8. Plaintiff's proposals were contained in a letter from Plaintiff's counsel to Defendant on
August 5, 2004. An excerpt of this letter dealing with the Christmas vacation is attached hereto as
Exhibk "B'.
9. Defendant indicated that she did not agree with the proposed holiday custody schedule
by telephone call to Plaintiff's counsel.
10. Plaintiff moves to have the proposed vacation schedule adopted and incorporated into
the Court's Order of July20, 2004.
11. Plaintiff believes this motion to be in the best interests: of the children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, James M. Huffman, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
incorporating the proposed holiday schedule, attached hereto as Exhibk "B', into the Court's Order
of July 20, 2004.
Dated: September c,(, 2004
Respectfull,,
( 37/ffouth
submitted,
~r Street, Suite 201
1701~
Supreme Court I.D. No. 87380
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN,:
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-3046 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of July, 2004, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Complaint for Custody and Plaintiff's Petition for Emergency Relief with respect to the
parties' minor children, Adam James Huf£man (d.o.b. November 12, 1988) and Jacob
William Huffman (d.o.b. December 1997), and following a hearing held on July 19,
2004, and the court £mding that the mother's relocation to South Carolina was (a) likely
to significantly improve the quality of life for her and her household at that time, (b) was
not motivated simply by a desire to frustrate the visitation rights of the non-custodial
parent or to impede the development of a healthy relationship between child and
noncustodial parent, and (c) would feasibly accommodate a continuing, meaningful
relationship between child and noncustodial parent under the terms provided hereafter, it
is ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal custody of the children shall be shared by the parties;
2. Primary physical custody of Jacob William Huffman shall be in
the mother;
3. Temporary or partial physical custody of Jacob William
Huffman shall be in the father at the following times:
a. During the school year, on three-day weekends
(i.e., where Monday is a federal holiday), from Friday
evening until Monday evening; on alternating
Thanksgivings, from Thursday evening until Sunday
evening; and each Christmas for the first half of the
Christmas vacation; and
Exk i bl'f A
RECEIVED JUL 22 2004
b. During the summer, for the first half of the
summer vacation;
4. Primary physical custody of Adam James Huffman shall be in
the father;
5. Temporary or partial physical custody of Adam James
Huffman shall be in the mother at the following times:
a. During the school year, on three-day weekends
(i.e., where Monday is a federal holiday), from Friday
evening until Monday evening, on alternating
Thanksgivings from Thursday evening until Sunday
evening, and for the second half of the Christmas
vacation; and
b. During the summer, for the second half of the
summer vacation.
6. By this custodial scheme, it is intended that the children will be
together during Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the summer, but will
not be together during the school-year three~day weekends. The
parties are directed to coordinate the scheduling in accordance with
this intention.
7. Exchanges of custody shall take place at a point approximately
half way between the parties' residences at an hour and specific
location agreed upon between the parties for the mutual convenience.
8. Neither party shall obstruct or otherwise hinder telephone
contact between the children and the other party, between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
9. Nothing herein is intended to preclude the parties from
deviating from the terms of this order by mutual agreement.
N/athan C. Wolf, Esq.
/~Fuite 20 !
37 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Shannon M. Huffman
223L Legacy Way
Conway, SC 29526
Defendant, pro se
BY THE COURT,
J.[~esley Oler, ~., J.
Excerpt from Letter from Plaintiffs Counsel to Defendant, sent August 5, 2004:
Since the Order only divides the Christmas vacation in half, and the boys' school schedules
do not mesh, we are proposing the following:
Jake's vacation runs from December 11 through January 21 and Adam's hms from December
23 through January 4. One half for Jak~e's would be on approximately December 22, and one half
for Adam's would be on approximately December 28. What we are proposing is that in_stead of
having you and Jim make extra trips, thereby also permitting the boys to be together for
approximately a week with him and a week with you. The scenario would phy out like this, Jake
would be with Jim from Sunday, December 19 through SundayDecember 26. Thereafter, both
Adam and Jake would go back to you until Adam would then renan to Jim on Sunday, January 3,
2005. This proposal would give you greater portions of the total -vacation of both children and
would also minimize the number of trips. It would also allow the trips to be limited to Sundays
rather than weekdays to minimize work losses.
Exhibit B
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned counsel for Plaintiff, do hereby verify t/hat the facts set forth in this
motion are tree and correct to the best of my information, lmowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penakies of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
September~, 2004
NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES M. HUFFMAN,
Plaintiff
Vo
SHANNON M. HUFFMAN
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COLrNI~, PENNSYLVANIA
: CML ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 02-3046 CIVIL,
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan G Wolf, Esquire, have served a true and correct copy of Phintiff's Motion to
Clarify Order of Court upon the following person and in the matt:er indicated:
SERVICE BY U.S. MATT
Shannon M. Huffman
223-L LegacyWay
Conway, SC 29526
Supre~e~Court, 112) No. 87380
~AttO~mey For Plaintiff
outh Hanove"-~ 37 South Hannver Street, Suite 201
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-4436