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KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. %i4990 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
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JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
In accordance with PA.R.C.P. 402 and 412, I, Edward J.
Weintraub, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the 20th day of
September, 1995, I served a true and correct copy of Complaint For
Custody, Pursuant To PA.R,C.P. 1915.5, upon, Defendant by
depositing same in the U. S. Mail, Certified Mail/Return Receipt
Requested, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Hon. Joseph F. Markosek
171 Glenwood Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
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Edward J. Weintraub, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2200
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Counsel for Plaintiff
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LAW OmCE
ED\IlI\RD J. WEINTRAUB
2650 NORTH THIRD 511IEET
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17t10
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KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND{COUNTY, ~~NNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
EMERGENCY PETITION rOR
SPECIAL RELIEF
JOSBPH r. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
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AND NOW, this
day of September, 1995, upon
consideration of Plaintiff Mother's within Emergency Petition For
Special Relief, Plaintiff Mother, Kelly Ann Markosek, is hereby
awarded temporary primary physical custody of the minor child
Brandon Joseph Markosek, and the child will continue to reside with
Plaintiff Mother at her residence at 1002 Alison Avenue,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055, with
Defendant Father Joseph F, Markosek to enjoy appropriate visitation
with the child and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Father
Joseph F. Markosek, shall not remove the minor child Brandon Joseph
Markosek from Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, until further order
of this Court.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEASE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
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JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK(
Defendant
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
plaintiff, Kelly Ann Markosek, by and through her
attorney, Edward J. weintraub, files this Emergency Petition For
special Relief and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. plaintiff Mother, Kelly Ann Markosek, resides at 1002
Alison Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, pennsylvania
17055.
2. Defendant Father, Joseph F. Markosek, resides at 171
Glenwood Drive, Monroeville( Allegheny County, pennsylvania 15146.
3 . The parties are the parents of the minor child
Brandon Joseph Markosek, born December 25, 1992.
4 . Until september 18, 1995, the parties and child lived
in the marital home in Monroeville, Allegheny County, pennsylvania
15146.
5. On September 19, 1995, plaintiff Mother advised
Defendant Father that she was filing for a divorce and initiated a
marital separation, establishing her new residence at 1002 Alison
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, pennsylvania 17055.
6. Plaintiff Mother has filed for divorce in the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. Defendant is a State Legislator who maintained his
primary residence in Allegheny County but until August 1995 also
maintained a residence in the Harrisburg area at the home of
Plaintiff's parents at 1002 Alison Avenue, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
8. Plaintiff Mother has been the child's primary and
almost exclusively nurturing parent and caretaker and the child has
special needs, for speech therapy,
9. Plaintiff Mother and the child have significant
contacts with Cumberland County, in that Defendant's second
residence has been in the Harrisburg area when the Legislature is
in session; Plaintiff was born and raised in Cumberland County at
the home of her parents, where she has now re-established her
residence; Mother and child have spent significant time in
Cumberland County in the years immediately preceding this action.
10. Upon being advised of the marital separation and
divorce filing by Plaintiff Mother, Defendant Father threatened to
take the child and return to Monroeville, Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania.
11. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of
the child that he continue to live with Mother at her present
residence in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter a Temporary Order of Physical Custody providing
Plaintiff Mother with primary physical custody of the minor child
Brandon Joseph Markosek and further prohibiting Defendant Father
from removing the child from Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, with
Father to enjoy appropriate visitation within Dauphin and
Cumberland Counties, until further Order of the Court.
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2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2200
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Counsel for Plaintiff Mother
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VERIFICATION
Plaintiff Kelly Ann Markosek, verifies that the
statements made in the Emergency Petition For special Relief are
true and correct. The Plaintiff understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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EDW\IlD J. WEINTRAUB
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KELLY ANN MARKOSEK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. NO. 95-4990 CIVIL TERM
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JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK, EMERGENCY PETITION FOR
Defendant SPECIAL RELIEF
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
In accordance with PA.R.C.P,. 402 and 412, I, Edward J.
Weintraub, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the 27th~Y(9~ tI'tf2
September, 1995, I served a true and correct copy of;'Emergency
Petition For Special Relief, Pursuant To PA.R,C.P. 1915.5, upon,
. Counsel for Defendant by depositing same in the U. S. Mail,
Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
John D. Finnegan, Esquire
300 Oxford Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
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Edward J. Weintraub, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2200
10117441
Counsel for Plaintiff
KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11)' 44tH-' (lA_~l~C ~ it 1l'\...
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW,
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1995, upon consideration
of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties
and their respective counsel appear before _f'Il.' ( ~".<. I L. Be...!., 7
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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, Either party may bring the child who
is the subject of this custody action to the conference, but the
child I s attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or
FOR THE COURT:
By:~~~i,..(j.i ~~ ..-~
Custody Concili or /'.7 /
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,
permanent order.
Date of order:----.1-:J/I)
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 4TH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013 - (717) 240-6200
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COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, Plaintiff Kelly Ann Markosek, by and through her
attorney, Edward J. Weintraub, Esquire, files a Complaint For
Custody against Defendant Joseph F. Markosek, and in support
thereof, avers the following:
1. Plaintiff is Kelly Ann Markosek, Mother, who currently
resides at 1002 Alison Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is Joseph F. Markosek, Father, who currently
resides at 171 G1enwood Drive, Monroeville, Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania 15146.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
tiaHI Present Address
Brandon Joseph Markosek 1002 Alison Avenue
Mechanisburg, PA
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4. The child was not born out of wedlock,
5. The child, Brandon Joseph Markosek, is presently in the
custody of Mother, Kelly Ann Markosek, who currently resides at
1002 Alison Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17055.
6. During the past two (2) years, the child, Brandon Joseph
Markosek, resided with the following persons at the following
addresses:
Persons
Address
171 Glenwood Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
1002 Alison Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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09/18/95
09/19/95
Present
Plaintiff and
Defendant
Plaintiff
7. The Mother of the child, Brandon Joseph Markosek, who
currently resides at 1002 Alison Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17055.
8. The Father of the child, Brandon Joseph Markosek, who
currently resides at 171 Glenwood Drive, Monroeville, Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania 15146.
9. The parties are married.
10. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of
Mother. Plaintiff currently resides with the following person:
per.on
Relation.hiD
Sarah , Robert Meck
Mother and Father
11. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of
Father. Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Person
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12. Plaintiff and Defendant have 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.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have no information of a custody
proceeding concerning the child pending in a court of this
Commonwealth.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant 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.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child,
Brandon Joseph Markosek, will be served by granting the relief
requested, inter alia, because the Plaintiff Mother has been one of
the child's primary caretakers.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not
been terminated and the persons who have physical custody of the
child 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 the child will be given notice of the pendBncy of
this action and the right to intervene.
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Address
Basis of Claim
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request that this Honorable
Court enter an Ordar granting custody to Plaintiff Kelly Ann
Markosek of the child Brandon Joseph Markosek,
Edwa J. Weintraub, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2200
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Counsel for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Kelly Ann Markosek, hereby swear and affirm that
the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint For Custody are true
and correct and are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
Section 4909 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-4990 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
In accordance with PA.R.C.P. 402 and 412, I, Edward J.
Weintraub, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the 29th day of
September, 1995, I served a true and correct copy of Order of Court
(Complaint For Custody) setting forth Conciliation Conference date,
time and location, Pursuant To PA.R.C.P. 1915.5, upon, Counsel for
Defendant by depositing same in the U. S. Mail, Certified
Mail/Return Receipt Requested, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed
as follows:
John D. Finnegan, Esquire
300 Oxford Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
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Edward J. Weintraub, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2200
10117441
Counsel for Plaintiff
KELLY ANN MARKOSEK, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO. 95-4990 CIVIL TERM
. CIVIL ACTION
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. CUSTODY
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JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
PRABCIPE FOR APPBARAHC~
Filed on behalf of
Defendant,
JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK
Counsel of Record for this
Party:
JOHN D. FINNEGAN, ESQUIRE
300 Oxford Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 856-7340
PA I.D. 100089
KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
vs.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-4990
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
PRABenl 1"OR APPBARAHCB
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
Enter my appearance as counsel for Defendant, JOSEPH F.
MARKOSBK, in the above-entitled case.
Jo . F nne re
30 xford Dri
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 856-7340
PA I.D. 100089
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
KELLY ANN MAR KOSEK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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AND NOW, this '2- tf day of .
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JOSEPH F. MARKOSEK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 9504990 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY NISIT A TION
, 1995, upon receipt of
the Conciliator's Report, it appearing that the parties have agreed to the terms and
provisions of this interim order, having been dictated in their presence and approved
by them and their counsel, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Order of September 22, 1995, is modified as follows:
A. The Father will have periods of partial custody and
visitation with the minor child, Brandon Joseph Markosek,
every Sunday beginning at noon until 7:30 p.m. In the event
that Father cannot exercise this period of visitation, he will
notify Mother by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the Sunday
visitation.
B. Father shall be entitled to periods of visitation on
Monday, Tue.dsy, snd Wadnssdsy from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30
p.m. In the event Father cannot exercise these periodS of
visitation, he will notify Mother by 2:00 p.m.
2. It is the Intent of this schedule that the parties be flexible so
that the Father can exercise as much visitation as possible that fits
with his schedule pending further Order of Court.
3. The parties shall make themselves available for a complete
custody evaluation, the extent of which will be determined by Dr.
Arnold Shienvold. The parties will equally share the cost of this
evaluation. In the event that the parties cannot reach a final
agreement after receipt of Dr. Shienvold's recommendation, either
party may petition the Court for a further conciliation.
4. In all other respects, the Order entered 22 September 1996
remalna In full force and effect.
BY THE COURT,
Edward J. Weintraub, Esquire
John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
JOSEPH F. MAR KOSEK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
NO. 9504990 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY /VISITATION
JUDGE PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: The Honorable George E. Hoffer
CUSTODY CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), t~e 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
BIRTHDA TE
CURRENTLY IN
CUSTODY OF
Brandon Joseph Markosek
25 December 1992
Plaintiff IMother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on 20 November 1995, and the
following individuals were present: the Plaintiff and her attorney, Edward J.
Weintraub, Esquirs; the Defendant appeared with his attorney, John J. Connelly,
Jr., Esquire.
3. Items resolved by agreement: See Order attached.
4. Issues yet to be resolved: A complete custody schedule.
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6. The Plaintiff's position on custody is as follows: Plaintiff had some
concerns about the parenting ability of the Father end would not agree to overnight
visitation as a result of those concerns.
6. The Defendant's position on custody is as follows: Defendant believes
that the Plaintiff's concerns are unfounded and that he should have regular and
consistent, including overnight, visitation with his child.
7. Need for separate counsel to represent child: Neither party requested and
the Conciliator does not believe it is necessary.
8. Need for independent psychological evaluation or counseling: The parties
agree to use Dr. Arnold Shienvold; see Order attached.
9. Other matters and comments: See Interim Order attached.
Date: 22 November 1996
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Michael L. Bangs ~
Custody Conciliator
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KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
JOSEPH F. MAR KOSEK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this ~ day of
,1997, upon
consideration of the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody with regard to
the parties' minor child, Brandon Joseph Markosek, born Decembor 25, 1992, it Is
hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that said Stipulation shall become an Order of
Court.
BY THE COURT:
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KELLY ANN MARKOSEK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 95 - .l.jt;9o CWJ -~,-L/
v.
JOSEPH F. MAR KOSEK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED TO ORDER OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, the parties, by and through their attorneys, stipulate and
agree as follows:
I. LEGAL CUSTODY
a. The parties hereby agree to share legal custody of their child,
Brandon Joseph Markosek, born December 25, 1992. All decisions affecting the
child's growth and development including, but not limited to: special schools and/or
instruction; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential litigation
involving the child, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation;
education, public or private school education, whether secular and religious; athletic
pursuits, summer camp and extracurricular activities and like matters shall all be
considered major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after
discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards attaining and
following a harmonious policy in the child's best interest.
b. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of
the child's education and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the
other party's right to shared legal or physical custody of the child. Each party
agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and to take into account
the concerns of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the child.
c. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or
permit their parents, other relatives or any other person to make any remarks or do
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anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory or uncomplimentary
to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other
parent as ons whom the child should respect and love. Both parties shall
encourage their parents and other relatives from disparaging the reputation of either
party.
d. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child
available to the other in accordance with the Ghared physical custody arrangement
and schedule and to encourage the child and their respective parents and other
relatives to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered.
e. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event
or activity that could reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the
other parent.
f. The parents shall communicate directly with one another
concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding
any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which may from time
to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the child as a messenger.
Furthermore, until the child attains the age of ten (10) neither parent shall discuss
with the child any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule, or any other
issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to discussing the matter and
reaching an agreement with the other parent. Both parents are encouraged to be
flexible in determining schedule changes.
g. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made,
the parent with physical custody of the child at the time shall be permitted to make
the decision necessitated by the emergency without consulting the other parent in
advance. However, the parent with physical custody making an emergency
decision shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him/her as soon
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as possible. Day-to-day decisions of a routine nature including those relating to
medical care shall be the responsibility of ths parent having physical custody at the
time.
h. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information
from any hospital, doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any
reports given to either parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to,
medical reports, academic and school report cards, birth certificates, etc. Both
parents may and are encouraged to attend school conferences and activities. It will
be Mother's primary responsibility to provide Father with copies of report cards and
all notifications of major school events.
I. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the
child which would require his attendance or participation at said activity or
appointment during a time when he is scheduled to be in the physical custody of
the other parent without that parent's express prior approval.
j. The parties acknowledge that the child's legal name is Brandon
Joseph Markosek and that he shall be known by this name for all purposes. The
parties agree that they will instruct their respective families and friends that the
child should not be referred to by any other name.
II. PHYSIC~CUSTODY
The parties shall share physical custody of the child. Mother shall
have primary physical custody. Failing mutual agreement to the contrary, the
follOWing schedule shall apply:
a. Alternating weekends with Father from Friday at 7:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
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b. In the week following Father's weekend, one mid-week visit
from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday or Wednesday
evening and the following week one mid-week visit on Monday,
Tussday or Wednesday evening. Father shall advise Mother
every Sunday which day he has selscted for the mid-week visit
the following week.
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c. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be divided into two Segments.
Segment A shall run from the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving
at 2:00 p.m. until the Friday after Thanksgiving at 6:30 p.m.
Segment B shall run from Friday at 6:30 p.m. until Monday at
6:30 p.m. Mother shall have Segment A in 1997 and in odd
numbered years thereafter.
d. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Segments.
Segment A shall run from December 24 at 12:00 noon through
December 28 at 3:00 p.m. Segment B shall run from
December 28 at 3:00 p.m. through January 2 at 12:00 noon.
In odd numbered years, Father shall have custody during
Segment A and Mother during Segment 8. In even numbered
years, Mother shall have custody during Segment A and Father
during Segment B.
e. "Swearing in Day" at the State Capital in January from
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be with Father every year.
f. The Easter holiday from Friday at 6:30 p.m. until Sunday at
6:30 p.m. with Father in 1998 and in even numbered years
thereafter.
g. Memorial Day weekend from Friday at 6:30 p.m. until Monday
at 6:30 p.m. with Mother in 1997 and in odd numbered years
thereafter.
h. Father's Day weekend from Friday at 6:30 p.m. through Sunday
at 7:00 p.m. with Father and Mother's Day weekend from
Friday at 6:30 p.m. through Sunday at 7:00 p.m. with Mother.
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I. July 3rd at 6:30 p.m. until July 5th at 10:30 a.m. with Father
in 1997 and in odd numbered years thereafter.
j. Labor Day weekend from Friday at 6:30 p.m. until Monday at
6:30 p.m. with Mother in 1997 and in odd numbered years
thereafter.
k. From July 1, 1 997 through June 30, 1998, Father will be
allowed fourteen (14) days vacation. Ssven (7) of those days
will be taken during the summer months, while the other seven
(7) shall be used during the school year. Father may utilize one
or more of his vacation days at a time and may tack them on to
other regularly scheduled days or holidays, but in no event shall
the total number of consecutive days with the child exceed
seven (7) days. Both parents must provide at least thirty (30)
days written notice of when either plans to use seven (7)
consecutive days of vacation time. Father shall give Mother
fourteen (14) days prior notice of all vacation days other than
the seven consecutive days for which he will give thirty (30)
days notice. Father's vacations days shall not interfere with
Mother's scheduled vacation days or holidays.
I. Each parent shall have physical custody of the child for
attendance at family funerals and weddings with reasonable
notice to the other parent.
IV. TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES
The parties agree that there shall be reasonable telephone access
between the child and both parents. The parents are encouraged to place
telephone calls to the child no later than 7:30 p.m. so as not to interfere with
dinner or bedtime. The child shall be permitted unrestricted access to place calls to
his parents as he desires at any reasonable time. If the child's bedtime is extended
by Mother, the time for telephone calls may al.~ be extended.
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v . RELOCATION
The parties have negotiated the custody and partial custody portions
of this Agreement based upon existing circumstances, and in particular, based upon
Wife's and Husband's current residences in Cumberland County and Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania. If either parent desires to establish a residence more than
twenty-five (25) miles from their present residence, he or she shall give the other
parent at least ninety (90) days written notice In advance of the proposed move, in
order to give the parties the opportunity to confer, prior to the relocation, and to
establish a mutually satisfactory arrangement as to custody and partial custody in
light of the changed circumstances. In the event that the parties are unable to
reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County shall
have Jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody
schedule.
VI. TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to implement this Order shall be shared. Mother shall
deliver the child to Father at Bedford (Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 11) on Friday
evenings. Father shall return the child to Mother's residence at 7:00 p.m. on
Sunday evenings assuming he Is returning to the Harrisburg area. In the event
Father is not returning to Harrisburg on Sunday, Mother shall pick the child up from
Father at Bedford at 4:00 p.m. during the school year and at 5:00 p.m. during
the summer months. Return times In paragraph II will be seasonally adjusted as
necessary to accommodate Mother's cooperation in traveling to Bedford
pursuant to this transportation arrangement.
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