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STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and
ERROL THEODORE RANFT,
PLAINTIFFS
vs.
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.
CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR CUSTODY
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 action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIDS 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 PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and
ERROL THEODORE RANFT,
PLAINTIFFS
VS.
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
: NO_
CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL
THEODORE RANFT, by and through their counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law
Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and file this Complaint for Custody upon a cause of action
of which the following is a statement:
I. The Plaintiffs are STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL THEODORE
RANFT (hereinafter sometimes known as "Aunt and Uncle") who currently reside at 212 North
King Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176,
2, Defendant one is CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY (hereinafter sometimes known as
"Mother") who currently resides at 504 Fourth Street, Apartment B, New Cwnberland,
Cwnberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
3. Defendant two is STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN (hereinafter sometimes known
as "Father") who currently resides at 27 West Coover Street, Apartment B, Mechanicsburg,
Cwnberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055,
4. Defendant three is SANDRA JANE BASEHORE (hereinafter sometimes known
as "Grandmother") who currently resides at 134 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg,
Cwnberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
5, Plaintiffs presently seek Full Legal and Primary Physical Custody of the
following child:
Name
Present Residence
Date of Birth
ALLISON MARIE MORGAN
134 Lancaster Blvd.
Mechanicsburg, P A
10/31/94
6. The child was born out of wedlock.
7. The child is presently in the Primary Physical custody of Grandmother who
resides at 134 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
8. During the past five (5) years the child has resided with the following persons at
the following addresses:
Name(s)
Address
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Grandmother
134 Lancaster Blvd.
Mechanicsburg P A
October 31, 1994 to
Present
9, The mother of the child is Defendant Carrie Lynn Doherty, who currently resides
at 504 Fourth Street, Apartment B., New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17070,
10. Defendant Carrie Lynn Doherty was never married to Defendant Stephen Shawn
Morgan. She has primarily resided with Defendant Sandra Jane Basehore since the last
custody order was entered on November 29,1994,
11. The father of the child is Defendant Stephen Shawn Morgan, who currently
resides at 27 West Coover Street, Apartment B, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17055.
12, Defendant Sandra Jane Basehore is the natural maternal grandmother of the child,
who currently resides at 134 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17055.
13, The relationship of Defendant Carrie Lynn Doherty to the child is that of natural
mother. Defendant Carrie Lynn Doherty currently does not reside with any additional persons.
14. The relationship of Defendant Stephen Shawn Morgan to the child is that of
natural father. Defendant Stephen Shawn Morgan currently does not reside with any additional
persons,
15. The relationship of Defendant Sandra Jane Basehore to the child is that of natural
maternal grandmother. Defendant Sandra Jane Basehore currently does not reside with any
additional persons,
16, The relationship of Plaintiffs to the child is that of natural aunt and uncle.
Plaintiffs currently do not reside with any other individuals
17, Defendants have participated as parties in a prior custody agreement concerning
the custody of the child in this court. The court, term and number, and its relationship to this
action are as follows: the court was Cumberland County, the docket number is 94-6698 Civil
Term, the result was a custody order dated November 29,1994, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A",
18. Plaintiffs and Defendants have no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the child pending in a court of this Commonwealth at this time.
19. Plaintiffs and Defendants do 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,
20, The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
A. Mother and Father are unable to maintain legal and physical custody
of the child;
B, Grandmother is unable to provide the time necessary for the child to
be involved in activities and be in the home for the child;
C. The Plaintiffs and Defendants have great love and concern for this
child;
D, Aunt and Uncle are married and own their own home in a quiet
average middle class neighborhood. Uncle has stable employment with
full benefits, Aunt is a stay-at-home wife and mother. Aunt and Uncle
have no other children of their own;
E, The child has visited with Aunt and Uncle for several summers and
throughout the past few years. The child has friends in their neighborhood
and would like to live with Aunt and Uncle;
F. Aunt and Uncle have great love and concern for the child as the child
does for them;
G, Aunt and Uncle have the ability to provide the child with a stable
home, a mother who is always at home, participation in extracurricular
activities, and many other benefits the child does not have available to her
at her present residence;
H, As a direct result of the Plaintiffs and Defendants' great love and
concern for the child, Plaintiffs and Defendants have made the joint
decision that Aunt and Uncle should be the primary parents for the child;
I. The child desires Aunt and Uncle to be her primary parents,
21. Each parent and grandparent whose parental and custodial rights to the child
have not been terminated have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL THEODORE
RANFT, request this Honorable Court grant Plaintiffs, STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and
ERROL THEODORE RANFT, Full Legal Custody and Primary Physical Custody, and
Defendants, CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY, STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and SANDRA
JANE BASEHORE, Partial Physical Custody of the minor child, ALLISON MARIE
MORGAN,
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Dated: August J3.., 2002
Susan Kay Candi Esquire
Counsel for Pial tiffs
PA I.D, # 64998
5021 East Trindle Road
Suite 100
Mechanicsburg P A 17050
(717) 796-1930
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The undenigned heteby verifies that die raeL~ averred in the: f_going doeUnlCnl are true
and eom:cllO the best ofthcir knowledge. infOrmalion, and belief. This verification is made
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EXHIBIT "A"
SAIDIS. GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 W, High Street
Carlisle, PA
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SANDRA J. BASEHORE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
94- {.t,?P
CIVIL TERM
CARRIE L_ DOHERTY and
STEPHEN MORGAN,
Defendants
ORDER
AND NOW, this .:J9#. day of November, 1994, upon
consideration of the attached Stipulation, it is hereby ordered
and decreed that primary legal and physical custody of Allison
Marie Morgan, D.O.B. 10-31-94, shall be placed in her maternal
grandmother, the Petitioner, who shall act as legal guardian of
said child, subject to the terms and conditions of the attached
Stipulation.
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SHUFF &
MASLAND
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
SANDRA J. BASEHORE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v_
94-
CIVIL TERM
CARRIE L. DOHERTY and
STEPHEN MORGAN,
Defendants
STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, this c23,-dday of ;{)Oi/[i)llOC"r, 1994, comes
SANDRA J. BASEHORE, CARRIE L. DOHERTY and STEPHEN MORGAN, to
stipulate as follows:
(1) Your Petitioner is Sandra J. Basehore, an adult
individual who currently resides at 501A E. Elmwood Avenue,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
(2) Respondent Carrie L. Doherty, who is the daughter of
the Petitioner, is a minor individual who currently resides
with the Petitioner at 50lA E. Elmwood Avenue, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
(3) Respondent Stephen Morgan is a minor individual, who
currently resides with his parents at 600 E. Coover Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
(4) The Petitioner is the maternal grandmother of one
child, Allison Marie Morgan, D.O.B. 10-31-94.
(5) The Respondents are the natural parents of said
Allison Marie Morgan.
(6) The parties agree that the Petitioner shall be the
legal guardian of the said minor child, and shall have primary
legal and physical custody of the said child.
(7) The parties further agree that periods of partial
:AIDIS, GUIDO,
SHUFF &
MAS LAND
26 W, High Street
Carlisle, PA
custody/visitation shall be enjoyed by the Respondents at times
to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
(8) The parties further agree that your Petitioner and
legal guardian will have primary responsibility for financial
and emotional support, including but not limited to healthcare
coverage and decisions, education, and welfare of said child.
(9) The parties further agree that ~he Petitioner shall
take the said child as a dependent deduction for Pennsylvania
and federal income tax purposes.
(10) The parties further agree that no child support will
be paid by the Respondents until such time as they are able to
provide financially for the support of said child.
(11) The parties desire that this agreement be evidenced
by an Order of Court.
(12) The parties further agree that this Stipulation may
be amended as circumstances change.
WHEREFORE, the parties hereto request Your Honorable Court
to enter an order awarding legal custody to the Petitioner,
subject to the terms as provided herein.
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THEODORE RANFT
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-3893 CIVIL ACTION LAW
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY, STEPHEN SHAWN
MORGAN AND SANDRA JANE BASEHORE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 . upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, September 12,2002 at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Dawn S. Sunda.y. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATIORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATIORNEY 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
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STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL
THEODORE RANFT, Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 02-3893
CNIL ACTION LAW
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY, STEPHEN SHAWN :
MORGAN and SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28th day of August, 2002, the Conciliator, being advised by Plaintiffs
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for September 12, 2002 is canceled.
FOR THE COURT,
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STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and
ERROL THEODORE RANFT,
PLAINTIFFS
vs.
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-3893 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY
Plaintiffs are STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL THEODORE RANFT
(hereinafter known as "Aunt and Uncle") who currently reside at 212 North King Street,
Leesburg, Virginia, 20176.
First Defendant is CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY (hereinafter known as "Mother") who
currently resides at 504 Fourth Street, Apartment B, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17070.
Second Defendant is STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN (hereinafter known as "Father")
who currently resides at 27 West Coover Street, Apartment B, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17055_
Third Defendant is SANDRA JANE BASEHORE (hereinafter known as
"Grandmother') who currently resides at 134 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17055_
ALLISON MARIE MORGAN (hereinafter known as "Allison"), born on October 31,
1994, is the natural child of Mother, CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY, and Father, STEPHEN
SHAWN MORGAN, the natural grandchild of Grandmother, SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
the natural niece of Aunt and Uncle, STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL THEODORE
RANFT, and is the subject of this Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, It is Mother, Father,
Grandmother, and Aunt and Uncle's belief that it is in the best interests of this minor child to
have a meaningful ongoing relationship with Mother, Father, Grandmother, and Aunt and Uncle
provided the child is in a safe environment,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL THEODORE
RANFT, and Defendants, CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY, STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE have entered into a mutual agreement regarding the custody of
the child, ALLISON MARIE MORGAN, and respectfully request this Honorable Court to
enter the following Order:
L Aunt and Uncle, STEPHANIE JANE RANFT and ERROL THEODORE RANFT,
shall have Full Legal Custody of the minor child, ALLISON MARIE MORGAN, Legal
custody being defined as the legal right to make major decisions affecting the upbringing of the
child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious and educational decisions. In all decisions
including, but not limited to, the aforementioned types of decisions, the parties have agreed Aunt
and Uncle shall have the primary decision-making ability for the minor child, Nevertheless,
Aunt and Uncle have agreed they shall seek input from Mother, Father and Grandmother
regarding these types of decisions and shall consider these individuals' input when making any
major decisions for Allison, Aunt and Uncle have also agreed to provide Mother, Father and
Grandmother with information in a timely manner regarding these decision-making
circwnstances in Allison's life.
2, Aunt and Uncle shall have Primary Physical Custody and Mother, Father and
Grandmother shall share Partial Physical Custody of the child, ALLISON MARIE MORGAN.
3. Mother, Father and Grandmother may contact Aunt and Uncle to schedule visitation
with Allison for any periods of time they are traveling and will be in the area of Leesburg,
Virginia,
4, Aunt and Uncle shall cooperate with Mother, Father and Grandmother to make
Allison available for periodic weekend visits during the school year as mutually agreed upon by
the parties. Additionally, Mother, Father and Grandmother shall each have the ability to request
one to two (1-2) weeks of visitation during Allison's summer vacation from school as mutually
agreed upon by the parties.
5. Aunt and Uncle agree to keep Mother, Father and Grandmother fully aware and
informed of any successes, difficulties, activities, emergencies, etc, in which Allison becomes
involved.
6, The parties agree to share holidays as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
7. The parties agree Aunt and Uncle shall have primary responsibility for Allison
financially, for medical insurance, health care and her education.
8. The parties agree Aunt and Uncle and Grandmother shall share equally the income
tax deduction for Allison for 2002 and Aunt and Uncle shall have the income tax deduction for
Allison beginning 2003,
9, Aunt and Uncle agree they shall not seek any child support from Mother and Father.
10, The parties shall be free to mutually agree to alter and/or change the terms of this
agreement. If the alteration and/or agreement is permanent and/or a change which will occur on
numerous occasions, the parties agree the alteration and/or change shall be in writing and signed
by all parties.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
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On this, the (i..[*'- day of ~ ~ , 2002, before me, a Notary Public for
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the un erslgned officer, personally appeared STEPHANIE
JANE RANFT known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
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IN WllNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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On this, the {4-\.~ day of ~ t d- , 2002, before me, a Notary Public for
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the um~;;;;igned officer, personally appeared ERROL
THEODORE RANFT known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
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IN WIlNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal,
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On this, the J~ dayof~.u;ct- ,2002, before me, a Notary Public for
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the untlersigned officer, personally appeared CARRIE
LYNN DOHERTY known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
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On this, the Jq~ day of ~ ,2002, before me, a Notary Public for
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the derslgned officer, personally appeared STEPHEN
SHAWN MORGAN known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
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On this, the J ~ day of ~ r-ct- , 2002, before me, a Notary Public for
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the erslgned officer, personally appeared SANDRA
JANE BASEHORE known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purpose therein contained,
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ERROL THEODORE RANFf,
PLAINTIFFS
VS.
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.02-3893 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR CUSTODY
QRDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this r..J/#- day of ~
, 2002, upon consideration of the
attached Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, Plaintiffs, STEPHANIE JANE RANFf and
ERROL THEODORE RANFf, shall have FULL LEGAL AND PRIMARY PHYSICAL
CUSTODY and Defendants, CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY, STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN
and SANDRA JANE BASEHORE, shall have PARTIAL PHYSICAL CUSTODY of the
minor child, ALLISON MARIE MORGAN, in accordance with the language contained in the
within Stipulation.
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ERROL THEODORE RANFf,
PLAINTIFFS
vs.
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.02-3893 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
: ACTION FOR CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF S:ERVICE CERTlDED MAIL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Be it known, that on theds*' day of ~~
, 2002, before me, the
subscriber, a Notary Public, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, who, being duly
sworn according to law, did depose and state as follows:
1. I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I represent Stephanie Jane Ranft and Errol Theodore Ranft, Plaintiffs in the
above-captioned matter.
3. On August 27, 2002, a true and correct copy of the Complaint for Custody, was
deposited for delivery with the U.S. Postal Service in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, being
Certified/First Class Mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, Article Nos. 70012510
000344399536,7001 2510 000344399550, and 7001 2510 000344399543, and addressed to
the Defendants, Carrie Lynn Doherty at 504 Fourth Street, Apt. B, New Cumberland PA 17070;
Stephen Shawn Morgan at 27 West Coover Street, Apt. B, Mechanicsburg PA 17055; and
Sandra Jane Basehore at 134 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, respectively,
4. The return receipt cards signed by the Defendants, Carrie L. Doherty, Stephen S.
Morgan, and Sandra J. Basehore showing dates of service of August 30, 2002, September 4,
2002, and August 28,2002, respectively, are attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. Service by certified mail meets the requirements of Pa.R.c.P. 404(2) and
Pa.R.C.P. 403.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me, a Notary Public, this d ~ day of
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STEPHANIE JANE RANFT AND
ERROL THEODORE RANFT,
PLAINTIFFS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 02 - 3893 CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN, and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
: IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER REGARDING CUSTODY
Plaintiffs are Stephanie Jane Ranft, and Errol Theodore Ranft, (hereinafter referred to as
"Aunt and Uncle") who currently reside at 1005 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, Maryland.
Defendants are:
Carrie Lynn Doherty, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), who currently resides
at 451 Valley Street, Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania, 17053.
Stephen Shawn Morgan, (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), who currently
resides at 109 Twin Mills Road, Apartment 11, Dillsburg, York County,
Pennsylvania, 17019.
Sandra Jane Basehore, (hereinafter referred to as "Grandmother"), who currently
resides at 134 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17055.
Allison Marie Morgan (hereinafter referred to as "Child"), was born on October 31, 1994,
and is the natural child of Mother, Carrie Lynn Doherty, and Father, Stephen Shawn Morgan.
She is the grandchild of Sandra Jane Basehore and the niece of Stephanie Jane Ranft and Errol
Theodore Ranft. She is the subject of this Stipulation and the above-referenced parties believe
that the best interests of the child will be served by the terms of this Stipulation.
WHEREFORE, the parties have entered into a mutual agreement regarding the custody of
the child, Allison Marie Morgan, and respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter the
following Order:
1. Mother shall have full legal custody of the minor child, Allison Marie Morgan. Legal
custody is defmed as the legal right to make major decisions affecting the upbringing of the
child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious, and educational decisions. Although
Mother has full legal custody of the minor child, Mother agrees to accept input from Father,
Grandmother, and Aunt and Uncle regarding such major decisions. Mother will provide Aunt,
Uncle, Father, and Grandmother with information in a timely manner regarding these decision-
making circumstances in Allison's life.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child. Father and Grandmother
shall each have periods of partial physical custody of the child. Aunt and Uncle may also have
periods of partial physical custody with the child.
3. Father, Grandmother and Aunt and Uncle may contact Mother to schedule visitation
with Allison for any periods of time they will be in the area of Marysville, Pennsylvania.
4. Mother shall cooperate with Father, both Grandmothers, and Aunt and Uncle to make
Allison available for periodic weekend visits during the school year as mutually agreed upon by
the parties. Additionally, Father, Grandmother, and Aunt and Uncle shall each have the ability to
request one to two weeks of visitation during Allison's summer vacation from school as mutually
agreed upon by the parties.
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6. Mother agrees to keep Father, Grandmother, and Aunt and Uncle fully aware and
informed of any successes, difficulties, activities, emergencies, etc., in which Allison is involved.
7. The parties agree to share holidays as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
8. The parties agree that Mother shall have primary responsibility for Allison financially,
for medical insurance, health care, and her education.
WITNESSES:
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carrie Lynn DohertY
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STEPHANIE JANE RANFT AND
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CARRIE LYNN DOHERTY,
STEPHEN SHAWN MORGAN, and
SANDRA JANE BASEHORE,
DEFENDANTS
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OCT 1 (l 7006
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO, 02 - 3893 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this
17~aYOf ~
, 2006, having reviewed the attached
agreement between the parties, which was filed October 12,2006, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that this Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of Court.
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4e Adams, Esquire, for mother
"Stephen Shawn Morgan, father
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."Mne Basehore
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