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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN CUSTODY
10'1.3
: NO. 9S- CIVIL TERM
THERESA Y. MASON,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER MUELLER,
Defendant.
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 judgment may 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 visitalion of your children.
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.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717)240-6200
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
THERESA Y. MASON,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER MUELLER,
Defendant
/0'13
: NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, the defendant, Theresa Y. Mason, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic,
sets forth the following cause of action:
1. The plaintiff is Theresa Y. Mason, residing at 123 E. Louther St., Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Chrislopher Mueller, residing al Rodeway Inn, 1239 Harrisburg
Pike, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013,
3. Defendant seeks custody of the following children.
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Present Residence
Date of Birth
Amber Mueller
Cody Mueller
123 E, Louther St., Carlisle, PA 17013
123 E, Louther St., Carlisle, PA 17013
4/4/90
9124/94
The children were born out of wedlock,
The children are presently in the custody of Theresa y, Mason, who resides at 123 E.
Louther St., Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Persons
Addresses
J:!am
Theresa Mason, Cody Mueller,
Amber Mueller 123 E. Louther St, Carisle, PA 17013
10/94 - present
Theresa Mason,
Sue Stoner (Plaintiffs mOlher),
David Stoner (PI's brother).
Amber and Cody Mueller 105 E. Allen St., Apt. 316, Mechanicsburg, PA 9/93 - 10/94
Theresa Mason. Sue Stoner.
David Stoner, Arnber Mueller 1729 English Drive. Mechanicsburg, PA
10/92 - 9/93
Theresa Mason, Kenneth Mason
(estranged husband), Tyler
Mason, Amber Mueller 353 E. Liberty. Chambersburg, PA
12/91 - 10/92
Theresa Mason, Theresa's
grandmother, Tyler Mason.
Amber Mueller 235 Nelson St., Marion, PA
12/89 - 12/91
The mother of the children is Theresa Y. Mason, currently residing at 123 E, Louther
St., Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
She is married.
The father of the children is Christopher Mueller. currently residing at Roadway Inn,
1239 Harrisburg Pike. Carlisle. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania, 17013,
He is single.
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4. The relationship of the defendant to the child is that of father.
5. The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of mother. The p,laintiff currently
resides with the following persons:
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Relationshio
Amber Mueller
daughter
Cody Mueller
son
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness. or in another capacity, in other
liligation concerning Ihe 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.
Plaintiff does not know of a person nol 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. The best interest and pernlanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a) Plaintiff has been 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 parenlal duties and enjoys the love and affection of the
children;
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have nol been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
Date
WHEREFORE, plainliff requests the court to grant custody of the children.
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'Michele'L. Belluzz
Srudenl Attorney
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LINDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
THOMAS L. PEELER
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
4S North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
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Theresa Mason
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statemenls made in Ihis Custody 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 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsific~tion authorities.
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THERESA Y. MASON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CHRISTOPHER MUELLER.
Defendant
10'13
: NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ ....~ day of /\/,Ct,\c./.-,. 1995, on consideratloQ of the attached
petitioner's Affidavit, leave is granted to the petitioner to proceed in forma pauperis to the extent
that she is relieved of all costs in this action,
By the Court,
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THERESA Y. MASON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
: CUSTODY
v.
CHRISTOPHER MUELLER,
Defendan!
: NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION FOR LEAVE
TO PROCEED INFORMA PAUPERIS
I. I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and btcause of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and cosls of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to
pay the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and
costs is true and correct.
(a) Name: Theresa Y. Mason
Address: 123 E. Louther St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Social Security No.: 194-56-0251
(b) Employment
Not presently employed
Date of last employment: 1/92
Salal)' or wages per month: $4.25/hr.
Employer: McDonald's
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: nla
Other self-employment:nla
Interest: nla
Dividends: nla
Pension and annuities: nla
Social securily benefits: nla
Support payments: $1oo.oo/mo. (has not received any yet)
Disability payments: nla
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits: nla
Workman's compensation: nla
Public Assistance: $403.oo/mo,
Other: food stamps $244.oo/mo.
TOTAL: $647.00
(d) Other contributions to household support
Name: nla
Employer:nla
Salary or wages per month: nla
Type of work: nla
Contributions from children: nla Contributions from parents: nla
Other contributions: nla
(e) Property owned
Cash: nla
Checking accounl: $SO,OO balance
Savings account: $S.OO balance
Certificatcs of deposit: nla
Real estate (including home): nla
Motor vehicle: nla
(0 Debts and obligations
Rent: $lO.oo/mo.(HUD housing)
Loans: nla
Other: $Ioo.oo/mo. gas bill; $38,oo/mo. electric bill; $SO.oo/mo. phone bill;
$304.oo/mo. food; $loo.oo/mo. children's clothing/activities; $45.00
personal/household items
TOTAL EXPENSES: $647.00
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
Children, if any:
Name: DaB:
Amber Mueller 4/4/90
Cody Mueller 9/24/94
Other persons:nla
4. I understand Ihat I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of
improvement in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the
costs incurred herein.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date ~b. (5; ;QQ0' .jh OJ-. Q..L\Cl t/.\:=; {\II OvDO-f\..
THERESA Y." MA$YN1 ' I . . ,
Plaintiff
THERESA y, MASON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS OP
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CHRISTOPHER MUELLER,
Defendant
: NO. 95-
CIVIL TERM
ATI'ORNEY'S AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
I, Michele L, Belluzzi, of the Family Law Clinic, which is representing 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.
The Affidavit of Plaintiff, showing inability to pay Ihe costs of litigation, is attached
hereto.
Date c:2 --;21 "f{ J
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
UNDA E. FISHER
THOMAS PEELER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
4S North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
APR 1219950""'
THERESA Y. HASON,
Plaintiff
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
.
.
:NO. 1073 - CIVIL - 1995
.
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CHRISTOPHER MUELLER,
Defendant
:
:CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this l'3fl..day Of~, 1995, upon consideration of
the attached Custody ConcHiation Report, it is ordered and
directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Theresa Y. Mason, and the Father, Christopher
Mueller, shall enjoy shared legal custody of Amber R. Mueller,
born April 4, 1990, and Cody J. Mueller, born September 24,
1994.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor
children.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody
of the minor children at such times as agreed upon by the
parties.
4. This Order is entered pursuant to the attached Custody
Conciliation Report. If Father is dissatisfied with the
terms of this Order and desires a modification, Father may
petition the Court to have the case again scheduled with the
Custody Conciliator.
5. Mother's counsel is directed to serve by regular mail a copy
of this Order and the attached Custody Conciliation Report on
the Father.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Michele L. Belluzzi-Family
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