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TABITHA N. .JONES,
Plaintiff
; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
; CIVIL ACTION. LAW
Defendant
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; NO. 02 - :17~o CIVIL TERM
; IN DIVORCE
MICHAEL.J. FRY,
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
NOW comes the plaintiff, Tabitha N, Jones, by her attorney, Harold S. Irwin, III,
Esquire, and presents the following petition for custody, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is Tabitha N. Jones, an adult individual residing at 66 School
House Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
2. The defendant is Michael J. Fry, an adult individual residing at 55 Tower
Road, Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania 17019,
3. The parties are the parents of one minor child, namely Mia E. Fry (born
February 25, 2002, age 4 months).
4. The child has resided with the plaintiff from the time of her birth, except for
various times of temporary physical custody with the defendant.
5. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity,
in other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court. Plaintiff
has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a court of
this Commonwealth, other than the existing Order filed to this term and number,
6. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
7. Plaintiff believes and therefor avers that the best interests and permanent
welfare of the child requires that the parties have joint legal custody of the child, that
plaintiff have primary physical custody and that defendant have specified periods of
temporary custody and visitation with the child in accordance with a schedule and under
certain conditions which may be agreed upon at a conciliation to be held in this matter.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfUlly requests that the court enter an order
providing for the legal and physical custody of the child as aforesaid.
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III
Attorney for plaintiff
July 1, 2002
35 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-6090
Supreme Court 1.0. No. 29920
VERIFICATION
I do hereby verify that the acts set forth in this petition are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
July 1, 2002
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PLAINTIFF
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
02-3770 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL J. FRY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
, 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, Au~ust 27, 2002 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
ifthis cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children aj);e 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 hearin~.
FOR TIlE COURT.
By: Isl
Tacqueline M. Vermry, Esq. 1I'\.r
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VB AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTIl BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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TABITHA N. JONES
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 02-3770 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL 1. FRY
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
I. The counter-plaintiff is Michael J. Fry, an individual residing at 55 Tower
Road, DilIsburg, York County, Pennsylvania, 17019.
2. The counter-defendant is Tabitha N, Jones, an individual residing at 66
School House Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17324.
3. The parties are the parents of Mia E. Fry born February 25,2002, age four
(4) months.
4. The father of Mia E. Fry has cared for the child as follows;
February 28 - March 9 stayed at the mother's home
March 10-17 stayed every other night
March 17 - April 8 visited mornings and weekends and had Mia
several overnights at his home
Week of April 8 Monday through Friday cared for child at his
home from 7;00 a.m. until I ;00 p.m.- I ;30 p.m.
Week of April 15 cared for child at his home from 7;00 a.m. until
delivery to babysitter at I ;45 in Boiling Springs
Week of April 22 to mid-July - Cared for child at his home from
7;00 a.m. until 1-1;30 p,m.
Mid-July Mia went to babysitter as father's work schedule changed
Week of August 4 cared for Mia with sister 7-5;00 p.m.
Weekends with Mia:
April 5- 7
April 19-21
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5. Counre,--defendant mothe, ha, demed fath.,. the ,igbt to "e Mia weekday,
May 3-5
May 17-19
May 31 - June 2
June 14-17
June 28-30
July 12-14
July 26-28
August 9-11
August 24-25
since August 11.
6. Counre,-.plainnff believ.. that Mia would beoefit from a 'oonouing
relanommp with he,- fu1he,- and that it is in h.,. best interest to be 'ared f", hy a V-t
when his work permits.
7. Counter-plaintiff requests that he have shared custody of his daughter as
he <an me f", h" 00 weekdays from the lime the mo1he,- leav.. fo, worl< about 7:00
a.m. until he goes to work at 2:00 p.m. and on alternating weekends.
WHEREFORE, Counter-plaintiff requests the court to enter an order as set forth
above.
Dated: August 26, 2002
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10 West High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-249-1323
I verilY lbat lb. '<atem""" made m tIll, afIi<!av;t are true and COm"t I
unde,.,tand that fal,e '<alemen" herem are made 'ubject to lbe penaJti", of 10 PaC.S.
Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the Complaint for Custody was served by
hand delivery to the office of Atty. Harold S. Irwin, III, 35 East High Street, SuiteslOl_
102, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and to the Conciliator, Jacqueline M. Verney, 44 South
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the 26th day of August, 2002.
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TABITHA N. JONES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2002-3770 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL J. FRY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this '1v\ day of ~ ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Tabitha N. Jones, and the Father, Michael J. Fry, shall have
shared legal custody of Mia E. Fry, born February 25, 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 general well-being including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
3. Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A. Beginning August 29, 2002, every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mother shall transport the Child to Father's in
the morning. Father shall drop the Child at day care in the afternoon.
B. Alternating weekends, beginning September 7, 2002, Saturdays at
12:00 noon to Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Father shall be responsible for all
transportation on the weekends.
4. Holidays:
A. Thanksgiving: The parties shall split and alternate the Thanksgiving
holiday from 9:00 a.m, to 3:00 p.m. (Block A) and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. (Block B). Father shall have physical custody of the Child during
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years.
Mother shall have physical custody of the Child for Block A in odd
numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
B. Christmas: Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall
be from 12:00 noon on Christmas Eve to 12:00 midnight Christmas
Eve. Block B shall be from 12:00 midnight Christmas Eve to 10:00
p.m. on Christmas Day. Father shall always have physical custody of
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the Child durin!< Block A ond Mother shall always have physical
custody of the Child during Block B.
C. Boster' Boster shall be split ond al""",ed by the parties from 9,00
a.m. to 3,00 p.m. (Block A) ond 3,00 p.m. to 9,00 p.m. (Block B).
Father sball have phYsical custody during Block A in even nnmbefed
yearS end Block B in odd nnmb<<ed year', Mother shall have physical
cnstody of the Child dnting Block A in odd nnmbered yearS ond Block
B in even numbered years,
D. Mother's DaylFather's Day' Mother shall have physical cnatodY of the
Child on Mothe,'S Day ond Father shall have physical .,-dy of the
Child on Father's Day.
B. Eaeh partY shall be entitled to 14 vacation days during the year to be
exercised oot mme _ 7 days co_otive\y, provided they give the
other party 30 days prior notice.
F. Child's Birthday' Fathe, shall be entitled to 6 honrs of physical
custodY of the Child 00 her birthday if he does not otherwise have
custody on that day.
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5. This o,ue, is ente,ed pnrsoant to en agreement of the parties at a enatody
Conci\iatioo eonferenee. "{be parties may modify the provisions ofthia O,de' by mmual
consent. in the _ ofmmual consent, the terffiS ofthia oroc' shall con""\.
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TABITHAN. JONES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: 2002-3770 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL J. FRY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 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 subj ect of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mia E. Fry
February 25, 2002 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on August 27, 2002,
with the following individuals in attendance: Mother, Tabitha N. Jones, was present with
her counsel, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire. Father, Michael J. Fry, was present with his
counsel, Frances H. Del Duca, Esquire.
3.
The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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HAROLD S. I_IN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 2H20
84 SOUTH PITT STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243-80110
AnoRNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
TABITHA N. .lONES,
Plaintiff
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant
I NO. 02 . 3770 CIVIL TERM
I IN CUSTODY
MICHAEL .I. FRY,
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
NOW, comes the petitioner, by her attorney, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, and presents
the following petition for modification of custody, representing as follows:
1. The petitioner is TABITHA N. JONES, an adult individual residing at 66 School
House Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324,
2, The respondent is MICHAEL J. FRY, an adult individual residing at 55 Tower
Road, Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania 17019.
3, The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Mia E. Fry (born
February 25,2002, age 3 years),
4, The parties are subject to a custody agreement and an Order of Court, dated
September 3, 2002, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference and attached
hereto as Exhibit "A",
5, The terms of that agreement and Order no longer provide an acceptable
arrangement since the respondent's work schedule has changed and because
respondent is not taking proper care or providing proper attention to the child while the
child is in his custody.
6. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that a custody conciliation conference is
necessary to resolve the difficulties that have arisen,
7. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that the best interests and permanent
welfare of the child will be served by granting the instant petition,
WHEREFORE, petitioner requests that this Honorable Court enter an order scheduling
a custody conciliation conference in this matter to resolve the issues which now require
a modification to the current custody order.
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III
Attorney for Petitione
Supreme Court ID NO.
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March 2-2., 2005
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
VERIFICATION
I do hereby verify that the acts 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 penalties of 18 Pa,C.S.A Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities,
Marc~, 2005
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TABITHA N. ,JONES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: NO. 2002-3770 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL .1. FRY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3..u( _ day of ~}/:;,.J~ ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conci Jation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
]. The Mother, Tabitha N, Jones, and the Father, Michael J, Fry, shall have
shared legal custody of Mia E, Fry, born February 25, 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 general well-being including, but not limited
to. all decisions regarding her health, education and religion,
2, Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
3, Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A. Beginning August 29, 2002, every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-
7:30 a,m, to ] :30 p,m, Mother shall transport the Child to Father's in
the morning, Father shall drop the Child at day care in the afternoon.
B, Alternating weekends, beginning September 7, 2002, Saturdays at
12:00 noon to Sundays at 6:00 p,m, Father shall be responsible for all
transportation on the weekends,
4, Holidays:
A. Thanksgiving: The parties shall split and alternate the Thanksgiving
holiday from 9:00 a,m, to 3:00 p,m. (Block A) and 3:00 p,m, to 9:00
p,m, (Block B), Father shall have physical custody of the Child during
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years,
Mother shall have physical custody of the Child for Block A in odd
numbered years and Block B in even numbered years,
B, Christmas: Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks, Block A shall
be from 12:00 noon on Christmas Eve to 12:00 midnight Christmas
Eve, Block B shall be from ]2:00 midnight Christmas Eve to 10:00
p,m, on Clu'istmas Day. Father shall always have physical custody of
the Child during Block A and Mother shall always have physical
custody of the Child during Block B.
C, Easter: Easter shall be split and alternated by the parties from 9:00
a,m, to 3:00 p,m, (Block A) and 3:00 p,m, to 9:00 p,m, (Block B),
Father shall have physical custody during Block A in even numbered
years and Block B in odd numbered years, Mother shall have physical
custody of the Child during Block A in odd numbered years and Block
B in even numbered years,
D, Mother's Day/Father's Day: Mother shall have physical custody of the
Child on Mother's Day and Father shall have physical custody of the
Child on Father's Day,
E, Each party shall be entitled to 14 vacation days during the year to be
exercised not more than 7 days consecutively, provided they give the
other party 30 days prior notice,
F, Child's Birthday: Father shall be entitled to 6 hours of physical
custody of the Child on her birthday ifhe does not otherwise have
custody on that day,
5, 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.
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TABITHA N, JONES
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN YLVANIA
V.
02-3770 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL J. FRY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday,.Al'ril 06, 2005 _.._' upon consideration ofth attachcd Complaint,
it is hereby dirccted that partics and their respectivc counsel appcar before Jacqueline M, Ve uey, Esq, ,the conciliator,
at
4th Floor, Cumherland Couuty Courthouse, Carlisle on
Thursday, May 05, 2 05
at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resol e 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 lnIo a lemporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference, Failure to appe r 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 f om Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to schedule hearing,
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. .iJ--
Custody Concilialor
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to co ply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and reasonabl accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our of Ice. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court, You n ust attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. I" YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE T E OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 SouIh Bedford Streel
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (7 I 7) 249-3166
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TABITHAN. JONES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V,
: NO. 2002-3770 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL J. FRY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this \J day of , 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is or ered and directed as
follows:
I, The prior Order of Court dated September 3, 2002 shall remain in full
force and effect with the following modifications,
2, Paragraph 3 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
3, Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A, Alternating weekends from Saturday at 12:00 noon to Monday at 1:30
p,m,
B. One day on the off week upon reasonable notice from Father of his
availability from 7:00 -7:30 a,m, to 1:30 p,m.
C. On Father's non-custodial Saturday, if Mother is in need of a babysitter
for more than four hours, Mother shall contact Father and offer him the
opportunity to have physical custody of the child,
4, 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 order7ontrol.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2002-3770 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL J, FRY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B- Bayley, 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:
I. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mia E. Fry
February 25, 2002 Mother
2, A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 5, 2005, with
the following individuals in attendance: Mother, Tabitha N.lones, was present with her
counsel, Harold S, Irwin, III, Esquire, Father, Michaell, Fry, was present, pro se.
3, The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley entered an Order of Court dated
September 3, 2002 providing for shared legal custody, with Mother having primary
physical custody and Father having alternating weekends and two mornings per week,
4,
The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached,
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ac eline M, Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATfORNEY In NO. 88732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATfORNEY FOR PETITIONER
TABITHA N. JONES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL]. FRY,
Defendant
: NO. 2002 -3770 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
AND NOW comes the defendant, Michael]. Fry, by his attorney, Stacy B. Wolf, Esquire, and
presents the following complaint for custody, representing as follows:
1. The defendant/petitioner is Michael]. Fry, an adult individual residing at 1930 B Fryloop
Road, Carlisle, Gnnberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The plaintiff/respondent is Tabitha N. Jones, an adult individual residing on Rebecca Street,
Carlisle, G.unberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name
Present Residence
Age
Mia E. Fry
Rebecca Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
4 years
4. The child is presently the subject of an Order for Glstody issued in May, 2005, providing
for shared legal custody and primary physical custody of the child with Mother and periods of partial
physical custody of the child with Father on alternating weekends, one day on the off week, the right of
first refusal on Father's non-custodial Saturday, fourteen days of vacation, and pursuant to a holiday
schedule. A true and correct copy of the order of which modification is sought is attached hereto as
Exhibit A
5. Father seeks a modification of custody based upon developments that have occurred since
the issuance of said custody order and based upon his belief the child would benefit from increased
time in Father's custody.
6. Father has a good relationship with the child and shares a strong bond with her.
7. Prior to March, 2006, Father was working second and third shifts.
8. Since March, 2006, Father has been employed full-time during the day from 9:00 a.rn. until
5:00 p.rn.
9. Due to his current employment schedule, Father has more time to be able to spend with
and care for the child.
10. Father avers that the basis for his actions concerning his child is solely motivated by his
concern for the child's best interests and pennanent welfare.
11. Father believes and therefore avers that it would be in the best interests of the child for the
Court to issue an order granting shared physical custody of the child to Father with Father having
custody every other week.
12. Father believes and therefore avers that the best interests and pennanent welfare of the
child would be best served by the entry of an order as aforesaid.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Michael]. Fry, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order granting
shared physical custody of Mia to Father on an every other week schedule, and any other relief the
Court deems appropriate.
Dated: July J!i, 2006
By:
Respectfully submitted,
Wolf & Wolf
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Stacy B. Wolf, Esquire
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 88732
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I, the plaintiff in the above-referenced action, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in this
petition 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.CS. ~4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
July JiL, 2006
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Michael J. Fry
STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ill NO. 88732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
TABITHA N. JONES,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL]. FRY,
Defendant
: NO. 2002 -3770 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
CERl'IFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing Petition for Modification
on the following party on this date and in the manner indicated.
SERVICE BY FIRST ClASS MAIL:
Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Date: July 4,2006
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PLA INTlFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-3770 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL J. FRY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Monday, July 24, 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 Thursday, Aueust 24, 2006 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 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 hearin!!.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
ac ueJine M. Verne Es
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For infon11ation 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 A TTORNEY 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 ] 7013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO.1881-lJ~ CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TABITHA N. JONES,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL J. FRY,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this job- day of
consideration of the attached Custody Conci iati
follows:
, 2006, upon
Report, it is ordered and directed as
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1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. ;;.. ,of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the I q~ day of /J~hII b,tA ' , 2006, at 1: ~ D
o'clock, JL. M., at which time testimony wi!l b taken. 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 Prior
Orders of Court dated September 3, 2002 and May 8, 2005 shall remain in full force and
effect.
3. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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cc:~y B. Wolf, Esquire, counsel for Father
c;r'abitha N. Jones, pro se .
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF r'
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO, 2002-3770 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL J. FRY,
Defendant/Petitioner
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, p, 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 concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mia E. Fry
February 25, 2002 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held August 24, 2006 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Michael J, Fry, with his counsel, Stacy B. Wolf,
Esquire, and the Mother, Tabitha N. Jones, pro se.
3. The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, P.J., previously entered Orders of Court
dated September 3, 2002 and May 8, 2005 providing for shared legal custody, Mother
having primary physical custody and Father having alternating weekends, one evening on
the off week, the right of first refusal on his off Saturday and 14 days vacation.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared legal and
shared physical custody on a week on/week off basis, Father asserts that his work
schedule is now conducive to having shared physical custody as he is no longer working
the night shift, He also maintains that the child wants to spend more time with him and
that he is an appropriate caregiver for the child.
S. Mother's position on custody is as follows; Mother seeks to maintain the
status quo. She asserts that Father has not taken advantage of all of the time currently
afforded to him under the present Order of Court. She offers that the Father's home is
not appropriate and that Father and his girlfriend fight in front of the child.
6, The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and continuing the current Order of Court. It is expected that the hearing will
take one-half day.
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TABITHA N. JONES,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MICHAEL J. FRY,
DEFENDANT
AND NOW, this
02-3770 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
~ day of September, 2006, following a hearing
on the merits, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) All prior custody orders are vacated and replaced with this order.
(2) Tabitha N. Jones and Michael J. Fry shall have shared legal custody of their
daughter, Mia E. Fry, born February 25,2002.
(3) The mother shall have primary physical custody of Mia.
(4) The father shall have periods of temporary physical custody as follows:
(a) Starting in 2007, from the first Sunday in June until the last Sunday
before Mia starts kindergarten, and after 2007 starting on the first Sunday Mia is
on summer vacation from school (rather than from the first Sunday in June as in
2007), during alternate weeks from Sunday at 6:00 p,m. until the following
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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(5) The holiday schedule shall be as follows:
(a) ThanksQiving: The parents shall alternate Thanksgiving from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Block A), and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Block B). The father
shall have Mia during Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd
numbered years. The mother shall have Mia for Block A in odd numbered years
and Block B in even numbered years.
(b) Christmas: Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall
be from 12:00 noon on Christmas Eve to 12:00 midnight Christmas Eve. Block B
shall be from 12:00 midnight Christmas Eve to 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Day.
The father shall always have Mia during Bock A, and the mother shall always
have her during Block B,
(c) Easter: The parents shall alternate Easter from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Block A), and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Block B). The father shall have Mia during
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. The
mother shall have Mia during Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in
even numbered years.
(d) Mother's Dav/Father's Day: The mother shall have Mia on Mother's
Day and the father shall her on Father's Day.
(e) Mia's Birthdav: The parents shall arrange for both of them to be with
Mia at times during her birthday.
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Dirk Berry, Esquire
For Tabitha N. Jones
Stacy Wolf, Esquire
For Michael J. Fry
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