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SUSAN K. SWISHER,
Plaintiff
: IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: IN DIVORCE. CUSTODY
t:t4-L/I}'H C (~, I TU((\
: NO. CIVIL 1994
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW. this \ ,>1 day of ')fl>\t,nhu. 1994. upon consideration of the allached
complaint. it is hereby directed lhatthe parties and their respective counsel appear before,
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\\c'\}l / t }.&,\lr>t. the conciliator. at (I T h lux . Cumberland County Courthouse.
on the~ctt\Jay of .C; /Jh/l'~rI994. at 'O~".lIlil., 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 t1ve 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.
FOR THE COURT.
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Custody Conciliato '/1;.4/
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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE. 4th Floor
CARLISLE. PA 17013
717/240-6200
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Plaintiff and defendant
381 Walls Drive
Duncanllon. PA
1989 -- 1992
During the pastl1ve years. Rohert E. Swisher, Jr. has resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
persons
Addresses
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Dorothy Bryson.
maternal grandmother
13 East Locust Street
Enola. PA
1992 -- Present
Plaintiff and Defendant
381 WilliS Drive
Duncannon. PA
1989 -. 1992
The mother of the children is plaintiff. Susan K. Swisher, currently residing at an
undisclosed address.
She is married.
The father of the children is defcndant, Rohcrt E. Swisher. currently residing at P.O.
Bo)( 571, Dauphin. Pennsylvania. 17018.
He is married.
11. The relationship of the plaintiff to the children is that of mother. The plaintiff
currently resides with thc following pcrsons:
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Relationship
Jennifcr N. Swisher
Daughtcr
Matthew R. Swisher
Son
12. The rclationship of dcfendant 10 the children is that of father. The defendant
currently resides with the following persolls:
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Relationship
None
13. The 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.
Plaintiff has no information of II custody proceeding concerning the children pending
In a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person nota puny to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
14. The best interest and pcrmanent welfare of the children will be served by
granting to the plaintiff primary physical and sole legal custody of the children because:
a) Plaintiff has becn primary caretaker of the children since birth;
b) Plaintiff provides the children with a home with adequate moral. emotional and
physical surroundings as required to meet the children's needs;
c) Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the children;
d) Plaintiff continues to exercise parental dutics and enjoys the love and affection of
the children;
e) Defendant has not indicated to plaintiff an imerest in accepting custody of the
children;
t) Defendant has nottned to contact the children since June, 1993.
15. Each parent whose parental rig hIs to the childrcn have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this
action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody
or visitation of thc children will be given noticc of the pcndcncy of this action and the right
10 intervene:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Divorce Complaint are true and correct to the
best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 PJ,C,S, ~4904. relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: [f-/7-(il.;
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/~ifsan K. Swisher
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SUSAN K. SWISHER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: IN DIVORCE, CUSTODY
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
Defendant
: NO.
CIVIL 1994
ATTORNEY'S AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCElm IN FORMA PAUPERIS
I. Paige Rosini. of the Family Law Clinic. attorney for the party petitioning to proceed
in forma pauperis. certify that I believe petitioner is unable to pay the costs of instituting this
action and that I am providing free legal service to petitioner.
Petitioner's Affidavit showing inability 10 pay the costs of litigation is allached hereto.
Date 'i J/ 7- /9'1
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Certil1ed Legallnlern
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Thomas M. Place
Robert E. Rains
Linda E. Fisher
Supervising Allorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pill Street
Carlisle. PA 17013
(717) 240-5204
SUSAN K. SWISHER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY . PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE. CUSTODY
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
Defendant
: NO,
CIVIL 1994
AFFIDA VIT SUPPORTING I)ETITION .'OR LEAVE
TO PROCEED IN FORMA I)AUPERIS
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Petitioner. Susan K, Swisher. residing at 224 State Street. West Fairview. Cumberland
County. Pennsylvania. 17025. upon her oath deposes and says:
I. I am the named plaintiff in the above titled civil cause of action and the defendant is
Robert E. Swisher.
2. This afl1davit is made to inform the court as to my status of indigency and to induce
the court to grant me leave to proceed In this cause as an indigent.
3. In making this affidavit, I am aware that perjury is a felony and that the punishment
is a fine of not more than $3.000 or imprisonment for not more than seven years or both.
4. I do not have any money on my person. at home. or elsewhere which could be used
for the expenses of this proceeding,
5, I do not own real estate. personal property. or any other assets. I am not owed any
amounts of money by any person,
6. My husband. Robert E, Swisher. presently resides at P,O, Box 571, Dauphin,
Pennsylvania. 17018. He is 35 years old (D,O,B, 12/8/58).
(a) I last lived with my husband. Robert E, Swisher, in July of 1992.
(b) I do not have information or knowledge as to whether my husband is employed, has
any money. owns an automobile. owns real e~tate. or has any olher personal property or assets.
(c) I have brought action for child support payments because, as the father. the defendant
has an obligation to contribute to the children's welfare.
7. I have 3 children: Robert E. Swisher. Jr.. who was born on August 11. 1978; and
Jennifer N. Swisher, who was born on Septcmber 22. 1986; and Matthew ~. Swisher, who was
born on July 28. 1989. Matthew R. Swishcr and Jcnnifer N. Swisher reside with me at 224
Stale Street. West Fairview. PA. The third child, Robert E. Swisher. Jr.. resides with my
mother, Dorothy Bryson. at 13 East Locust Strect. Enola. PA.
8. My social security number is 199 - 50 - 0706.
9. I have the following income: (Include infonnation regarding source of living income.
public assistance payments. welfarc. food stamps. etc.)
Wal-Mart. Mechanicsburg, PA. $6.00/hour,32-40 hours a week
Child support $IOO/month
Food stamps $269.00 last month (varies monthly)
Access medical card
10. My monthly expenses are as follows:
Rent
Phone
Gas
Electric
Sears charge card
Food/grocery
$350.00
$ 70.00
$ 25.00
$ 50.00
$800.00 balance
$ 45.00 after food stamps
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PLAINTIFF
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
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Please reinstate the Complaint in the above-captioned
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matter for Susan K. Swisher on behalf of the Family Law Clinic.
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Susan K. SWisher, Plaintiff
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SUSAN K, SWISHER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE, CUSTODY
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
Defendan1
: NO, 94-4949
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ka1hryn Price, Certified Lcgallntern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify 1hat I have
served a true and correct copy of the Notice Of In1ention To Reques1 Entry Of Divorce Decree
and a Defendan1's Counter-Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code on Robert E.
Swisher, a1 P,O, Box 571, Dauphin, PA, 17018, by depositing the same in the United States
mall, first class, postage prepaid, this 141h day of March, 1995.
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pill Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-~204
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SUSAN K. SWISHER,
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'IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
,CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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INO. 4949 - CIVIL - 1994
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'CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
Defondant
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this ~, day of ~, 1994, upon consideration
of the attache'dCiistody Concil at on eport, it is ordered and
directed as follows,
1. The Mother, Susan K. Swisher, shall have legal and physical
custody of the Robert E. Swisher, Jr., born August 11, 1978,
Jennifer N. Swisher, born September 22, 1986, and Matthew R.
Swisher, born July 28, 1989.
2. The Father, Robert E. Swisher, shall have visi tation in the
nature of temporary physical custody with the minor children
at such times and under such circumstances as agreed upon by
the parties.
3. In the event the Father desires to modify this Order, the
Father may petition the Court for modification at which time
the case will again be scheduled for a Conference with the
Custody Conciliator.
4. Mother's counsel is directed to serve a copy of this Order
and the attached Custody Conciliation Report on the Father
by certified mail and regular mail at the ther's last
known address.'
CCI Katherine Price-Family Law Clinic Ii .I 1 'i'i
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SUSAN K. SWISHER,
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, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
,CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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:NO. 4949 - CIVIL - 1994
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:CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ROBERT E. SWISHER,
Defendant
CONCILIA'l'ION CONI'ElWNCE SUMMAR:\' .RIl.POR'l'
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conoiliator submits the
following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the ohildren who
are the subjeot of this litigation are as follows:
Robert E. Swisher, Jr., born August 11, 1978, Jennifer N.
Swisher, born September 22, 1986, and Matthew R. Swisher,
born July 28, 1989.
2. A Conoiliation Conferenoe was held on November 10, 1994,
with the following individuals in attendanoe:
Katherine Prioe who is a oertified legal intern with the
F4mily Law Clinio. Ms. Prioe was representing the Mother,
Susan K. Swisher. There was a misoommunioation between
Ms. Prioe and Mrs. Swisher and Mrs. Swisher was not in
attendanoe at the Conoiliation Conferenoe. Numerous
attempts were made to serve Mr. Swisher with notifioation
of the Conoiliation Conferenoe, but he refused to aooept
any oertified mail. Mr. Swisher did not attend.
3. The Conoiliator underRtands that the Father has not seen
the ohildren for over one year.
4. The Conoiliator reoommends an Order in the form as attaohed.
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I. Plaintiff is Susan K. Swisher, WhllSC cUJ'I'cnt residence in Cnlllherlallll Coullty is
Wy.Wt(),U!N,IlI';1{2,\ Pil.l~,.s S.F( "1]().N,l~illl!!l.W.',Jll1':,PlY..D)t(JL~:OJ)I,;
no' being rcvcaled hereill, hut is knilli'll tl' Iwr ,'ounscl.
2, Ild'clldunt is 1{lIhenl' Swisher. who l'UITl'lllly I!!sides uII',O, llll,x 571, Dauphin,
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), Plaintiff alld dcknd"lll hal'c hC!!1l Ih'lIa lid,' r!!siderlls ill Ihc CllllI I IIllll\VClllth for III.
least six IUdmhs i1l111\l'dlatdy previ"u, 1<,Ihe rilill)! o!' Ihis Cllnll'lailll,
,I. I'lailltiff alld ,kklld"lIt \\W!! I'''lni"d l'lI MardI 12. l'rl3, al f falTishurg.
1'!!lllIsylvallia,
5, Plaimi!'f alld dcklld:1I11 11:\1-,' Ilwel 'cpara!e ;llld ap,lrl SIlIC!! '\111'1.1'1 1, 1l)()2,
7, Tllc Illurriagc i, inelricvahil hrokell,
(l, 'I'11!!rC hal'c h.-clI II" I'ri'II' :ldi'"IS Ill' divllrCl' .11' rtll' alllluhll!!llt h.:twccn the purtics.
3, Pluimiff ha" lwen advis!!d tint COlIlJ;clIlIg is availahle and Ihat plaintiff may bavc
tile right to rClJucst tllat Ihc UlllI'! rC'lllirc tlic panics I., participatc in counscling,
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111 \Ilh~r Iiligan'lIl l'III 1.'1'1'11 1 Ill! ilie l'IJ'IIIdl' ill' tlie dllldl'l'11 ill llih \11' alhllhel' l'llUri.
I'lail1lilr has 1111 Illrlll'l1lali'Il1 \I' a ,;IISIOd)' pl'IIl'eedl111! ,IIl1l'el'l1ll111 llie 1'lilldfCl1pl'l1llillg
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l'USI''''> Ill' tlie .'lilldn'l1 '11' .'lall1ls Itl hale 1'11"1,,11 III' 1'1,'II'III\lIl I'II!hls \\'llh leSpCl'tl'ltlw
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1,1, 'l'l1c l1<'st il1krcst al1d pCl'llIallCnl wdlal'c or IIIC dlildl'CI! 1',' ill he served hy
grallllllg III tlie plallllill prlnlal')' phY'ikal alld sole legal ,uSII!dy or Ihe ehildrel1 hel'ause:
a) I'laintirr lias heel1 primary l'arelaker 11111h: c1lildn:n silll'C hinli;
h) Plaint ill pllll'idcs 11i~ l'liildrel1 willi a Ihlllle wlll1 adequal~ 111\)I',t!, el1ll1tiol1al alld
pli)'sical surroundillgs as l'~quir~J 1\1 lIl~clllle l;liildr~n's necds;
c) Plaintiff is willll1g to a"~Jlt custody or lli~ dlildl'~n;
J) Plainliff c\ll1linucs III l'xC/eise par~lIlal dUlies and ~njo)'s Ihe low al1d affection of
the chlldrcn;
~) Dckndal11 has 11111 illdicated 10 plail1liff all IlIlCl'~sl ill acceJllinl! ~ustody of lhc
l'hildrell;
n Ikl'<.:lIdaI11 has 1I\1lll'kd 10 "'lIlal'llli.: dlildl\'1I ,',ill" .lillie, 1<)\1.1,
15, Faeh pal'~1I1 whose p:u'elll:i1 I'il-'hls III Ih,,. dlildl'ell hal'e ,11"1 hee'IIICrJl1illalCd alld
lhc per"lIl Whli has ph>sic:t! .'11'1"'1: "Iill<: ~ilildrl'll iI,,\~ h~~1I 1I;\lli~d ;" I'''rti" II) this
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17, It is averred Iltat plailllill alld ddelldalll haw a~qulred prllperly and dehts
durillg their lIIal'riage illdlldillg, hut 11111 lillliled I'), ddelldllllt\ pellsillll,
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