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RODNEY 1. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2002- zt...,ro'i CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
MARIL YN LEATHERY,
Defendant
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
I. Plaintiff is Rodney 1. Leathery, an adult individual currently residing at 648
Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Marilyn Leathery, an adult individual currently residing at an
undisclosed address in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The Plaintiff is the natural Father of the following children:
(a) Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7, 1989, age 13 years
(b) Melissa Eran Leathery, born September IS, 1992, age 10 years
(c) Arran Rodney Leathery, born September 21, 1994, age 7 years
4. The children were born in wedlock.
5. For the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses for the following lengths of time:
NAMF
Marilyn Leathery
ADDRFSS
Undisclosed
Carlisle, P A
DATFS
August 2002 to
present
Rodney Leathery
Marilyn Leathery
648 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, P A
August 2001 to
August 2002
NAMF
Rodney Leathery
AnnRFSS
800 Linda Drive
Mary Esther, FL
nATFS
March 200 I to
August 200 I
Rodney Leathery
Marilyn Leathery
800 Linda Drive
Mary Esther, FL
January 1999 to
March 200 I
Rodney Leathery
Germany
October 1998 to
January 1999
Rodney Leathery
Marilyn Leathery
Germany
September 1997 to
October 1998
6. The natural Father of the children is the Plaintiff, who resides as foresaid. He is
married.
7. The natural Mother of the children is the Defendant, who resides as fore said. She
is married.
8. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural Father. The
Plaintiff currently resides with alone.
9. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural Mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the children.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
II. The Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney 1. Leathery, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter an Order scheduling the Parties for a Custody Conciliation.
Respectfully submitted,
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omas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 9 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
RODNEY L. LEATHERY, Plaintiff
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2002- Q'{67 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
MARlL YN LEATHERY,
Defendant
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF
1. The Petitioner is Plaintiff, Rodney L. Leathery, (hereinafter, "Father") an adult
individual currently residing at 648 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Respondent is Defendant, Marilyn Leathery (hereinafter, "Mother"), an adult
individual currently residing at an undisclosed address in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The Parties are the natural parents of the following children:
(a) Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7,1989, age 13 years
(b) Melissa Eran Leathery, born September 15,1992, age 10 years
(c) Arran Rodney Leathery, born September 21,1994, age 7 years
4. The Parties are not currently subject to an order of court regarding the custody and
care of their children. Contemporaneously with filing this petition, Father has filed a Complaint
in Custody with the office of the Prothonotary that is attached hereto as "Exhibit A".
5. The reasons for which Father request emergency relief are as follows:
(a) Mother moved out of the marital residence located at 648 Alexander
Spring Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on August 3, 2002.
(b) When Mother moved from the residence, she took the parties children
with her.
(c) Since Mother left the residence, Father has had limited contact with the
children, primarily while they are in school.
(d) On September 3, 2002, the parties and their respective counsels had a four-
party conference at which time they agreed to arrange for a "visitation" schedule,
however Mother has failed to follow through with said agreement.
(e) Children attend Lamberton Middle, and North Dickinson Elementary
Schools, of the Carlisle School District.
(1) Upon learning that all three children were absent from school on Monday,
September 16,2002, Father contacted the children's respective school.
(g) Father learned from school officials that Mother had recently, and without
notice to Father, withdrawn the children from school.
(h) Save for the custody complaint filed in conjunction with this petition,
neither party has filed an action, nor obtained an order regarding custody of the
children.
(i) In 2001 Mother was arrested for domestic battery in the state of Florida.
U) Mother has a positive history for mental health contraindications that have
manifested themselves in violent behavior.
(k) Upon moving, Mother had filed an action under the Protection From
Abuse Act, and accordingly an Order was entered granting relief on August 16,
2002 (a copy is attached hereto as "Exhibit B").
(I) Mother is a citizen of Great Britain, whose immediate family resides in
England, and it is therefore believed that Mother is a flight risk.
(m) The PFA Order of August 16, 2002, does not address custody.
6. Mother is represented by Johnna Kopecky, Esquire, and Father by Thomas S.
Diehl, Esquire.
7. Father requests Order of Court granting the following relief:
(a) Immediately returning the Children back to their respective schools;
(b) Returning the children back to Father at the marital residence; AND
(c) Establishing a temporary Custody Order pending conciliation III this
matter to ensure maximum contact between the children and the parties.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner/Plaintiff, Rodney L. Leathery, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to enter an Order immediately returning the Children into the primary physical
custody of Father, to have the Children returned to their respective schools, and to issue a rule
upon the Respondent/Defendant to show cause why other relief should not be granted.
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omas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY, Plaintiff
RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2002-
CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 2002 upon consideration of the
attached Petition it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
Esquire, the conciliator, at
, Pennsylvania, on the day of
, 2002, at o'clock _.m. 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 be present at the conference. Failure to
appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
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FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE ALA WYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 2002-
CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Rodney L. Leathery, an adult individual currently residing at 648
Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Marilyn Leathery, an adult individual currently residing at an
undisclosed address in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The Plaintiff is the natural Father of the following children:
(a) Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7,1989, age 13 years
(b) Melissa Eran Leathery, born September 15, 1992, age 10 years
(c) Arran Rodney Leathery, born September 21, 1994, age 7 years
4. The children were born in wedlock.
5. For the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses for the following lengths of time:
NAMF
Marilyn Leathery
A DDRFSS
Undisclosed
Carlisle, P A
DA TFS.
August 2002 to
present
Rodney Leathery
Marilyn Leathery
648 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, P A
August 2001 to
August 2002
NAMF ADDRFSS DATFS
Rodney Leathery 800 Linda Drive March 2001 to
Mary Esther, FL August 2001
Rodney Leathery 800 Linda Drive January 1999 to
Marilyn Leathery Mary Esther, FL March 2001
Rodney Leathery Germany October 1998 to
January 1999
Rodney Leathery Germany September 1997 to
Marilyn Leathery October 1998
6. The natural Father of the children is the Plaintiff, who resides as foresaid. He is
married.
7. The natural Mother of the children is the Defendant, who resides as foresaid. She
is married.
8. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural Father. The
Plaintiff currently resides with alone.
9. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural Mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the children.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
11. The Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney L. Leathery, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter an Order scheduling the Parties for a Custody Conciliation.
Respectfully submitted,
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omas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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.
RODNEY L. LEATHERY, Plaintiff
EXHIBIT B
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Marilyn Leathery,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
Rodney Lee Leathery,
Defendant
: No. 02-3766
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name is: Rodney Lee Leathery
Defendant's Date of Birth is: Decemher 31, 1960
Defendant's Social Security Number is: 187-52-0327
Name(s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
1. Marilyn Leathery
Appearances by Parties and/or Counsel:
. Plaintiff appeared personally and is represented by: David
Lopez, Esq.
. Defendant appeared personally and is represented by: Thomas
Diehl, Esq.
AND NOW, this 14th Day of August, 2002 the court having jurisdiction over the
parties and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED.flS
follows:
Plaintiffs request for a Final Protection Order is granted, after hearing upon finding
abuse within the PF A Act.
Plaintiffs request for a final protection order is granted.
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1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten the Plaintiff or any other protected
person in any place where they might be found.
2. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff, or any
other person protected under this Order, at any location, including but not limited to
any contact at Plaintiffs school, business, or place of employment.
3. Defendant shall not contact the Plaintiff, or any other person protected under this
Order, by telephone or by any other means, including through third persons.
4. The following additional relief is granted as authorized by ~61 08 of the Act:
_ Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintifl's relatives.
_ Defendant shall not damage or destroy any property owned Jointly by the
parties or solely by the Plaintiff.
_ Defendant shall be assessed court costs and fees. Defendant shall also be
assessed a S 25.00 surcharge under 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 6106(d).
5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
Carlisle Borough Police
6. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES:
1. ANY PRIOR PF A ORDER
7. All provisions of this order shall expire on: February 6, 2004
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
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VIOLATION OF TIllS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WInCH IS PUNISHABLE BY
A FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX
MONTHS. 23 PA.C.S. ~6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO
PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYL VANIA
CRIMES CODE.
TIllS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES AND TIIE
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT, 18 U.S.C. ~2265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF TIIE STATE
AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE TIllS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO
FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U.S.C ~~261-
2262. IF TIIE BRADY INDICATOR PARAGRAPH APPEARS IN TIlE OIllDER,
YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES
UNDER THE "BRADY" PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT, 18 U.S.C.
~922(G), FOR POSSESSION, TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT omClALs
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs residence OR any location where
a violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located, shall enforce
this order. An arrest for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 3 of this order may be
without warrant, based soley on probable cause, whether or not the violation is
committed in the presence of the police. 23 Pa.C.S. ~6113.
Subsequent to arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened to be
used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse.
The shall maintain possession of the weapons until further order of
this Court.
When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of this order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is to
be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed
and signed by the police officer OR the plaintiff. Plaintiffs presence and signature are
not required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the hearing.
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Distribution to:
David Lopez
Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
Thomas Diehl
Attorney for Defendant
One West High Street, Suite 208
P.O. Box 1290
Carlisle, P A 17013
Faxed & Mailed to PSP
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I hereby certify this 17th day of September 2002, that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual via delivering a copy of the same to
Attorney Kopecky' Courthouse mailbox:
Johnna Kopecky, Esquire
Saidis, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2002- -J'%? 2IVIL TERM
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
MARlL YN LEATHERY,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
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attached Petition it is hereby directed that the Children of the above parties\... :'iiD}(.dii~l) l..Lilim"d
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respective schools, at Lamberton Middle School and North Dickinson Elementary Schools, in the
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the Court on the II ~ day of O~ , 2002, at ~ o'clock A.-.m. in .
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PLAINTIFF
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RODNEY L. LEATIlERY
v.
02-4469 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MARILYN LEA TIlERY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, September 25, 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 Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 8:30 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 hearinjZ.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Tacqueline M. VernlO" Esq. Y
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 THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE 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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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
02-4469 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: TEMPORARY CUSTODY ORDER
consultation with counsel regarding the Petition for Emergency
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of October, 2002, after
Relief filed by plaintiff, we enter the fOllowing temporary order:
1. The parties shall have joint legal custody of
their children Ferris Natalia Leathery, Melissa Eran Leathery and
Arran Rodney Leathery.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of her
children subject to the fOllowing periods of partial physical
custody in father:
(a) every other weekend from after
school until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday,
commencing October 18, 2002.
(b) Every Wednesday evening from after
school until 8:00 p.m.
(c) On the evenings where mother works,
from after school until the end of
mother's shift.
Visitation with father shall
commence by father picking the
children up from school. It shall
end by mother picking the children
up at the end of father's driveway.
anything derogatory about the other party in front of the
children.
3. Neither party shall discuss this case or say
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without further order of this Court.
4. Neither party shall remove the children from the
This is a temporary order entered to preserve the
status quo pending conciliation and further proceedings in this
matter. Nothing in this order shall be construed to prejudice
the status quo.
either party in regards to the further modification or change of
Edward E. Guido, J.
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Joan Carey, Esquire
For the Defendant
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2002-4469
CIVIL TERM
MARlL YN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Kimberly L. Hough, an adult individual, hereby certify that a certified copy of the
Order of Court dated September 26, 2002 was served upon the above-captioned Defendant's
manager, Sarah Sheriff, at the Defendant's place of employment, The Bon Ton, located at the
Plaza Mall, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on October 1, 2002 at approximately 3:10 p.m. in the
afternoon.
DATE: October 1, 2002
By:
Kimb . Hough, Leg
Law Offices of Thomas S. iehl
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of ts ~ ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Orders of Court dated September 26, 2002 and October 11, 2002
are hereby vacated.
2. The Father, Rodney L. Leathery, and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, shall
have shared legal custody of Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7,1989, Melissa
Eran Leathery, born September 15, 1992 and Arran Rodney Leathery, born September
21, 1994. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion.
3. Pending a custody evaluation, the parties shall share physical custody on a
week on/week off basis with Father beginning his week on November 15, after school or
approximately 3 :00 p.m.
4. The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to physical custody of the
children two evenings during their off week from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. provided they
give the custodial parent reasonable prior notice.
5. In the event either party is in need of babysitting service during their
custodial week for more than two hours, they shall contact the non-custodial parent
(within a reasonable amount of time so that the offer may be accepted) and offer the non-
custodial parent the opportunity to care for the children.
6. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall have the earlier time; Mother shall have the later time.
7. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be
from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and Block B shall be
from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26, at 12:00 noon. Mother shall have
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Father shall have
Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
8. The parties shall immediately schedule Ferris for counseling at the Stevens
Center. The parties shall cooperate with her counselor and participate if so requested.
9. The parties, as soon as practicable, shall schedule co-parenting,
communication counseling and cooperate and attend said counseling.
10. Counsel for the parties shall select a custody evaluator. The parties shall
cooperate in the scheduling of appointments for themselves and the children with the
custody evaluator. Father shall be responsible for all costs associated with the custody
evaluation.
11. The parties may speak to each other to discuss custody matters pertaining
to the children. Communication discussing custody shall not be a violation of any
existing PF A Order.
12. The parties shall be entitled to liberal telephone contact with the Children.
13. Neither party shall remove the Children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party ofthe location, address and telephone number.
14. F ather and Mother will notify each other of all medical care the Children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notify the other immediately
of medical emergencies which arise while the Children are in that parent's care.
15. Neither parent will do anything nor permit a third party to do anything
which may estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the
Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of
the Children's love and respect for the other parent.
16. This Order is entered pending a Custody Evaluation. The parties may
modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent,
the terms ofthis Order shall control. Either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule
another Conciliation Conference, once the custody evaluation is completed.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Ferris Natalia Leathery
Melissa Eran Leathery
Arran Rodney Leathery
September 7, 1989
September 15, 1992
September 21, 1994
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November 6,2002,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Rodney L. Leathery, with his
counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, with her counsel,
Joan Carey, Esquire, Mid-Penn Legal Services.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido entered Orders dated September 26,
2002 and October 11, 2002 providing for the children to attend Carlisle school district
schools, Mother to have primary physical custody, Father having alternating weekends,
every Wednesday evening and evenings when Mother works. A PFA Order was also
entered against Father by the Honorable George E. Hoffer, dated August 16,2002.
4. Father requested shared physical custody on a week on/week off basis.
Mother objected believing such a schedule was disruptive to the children. However,
Mother just moved a few doors down from Father and Father is retired. While the parties
have difficulty communicating with each other, it is hoped that forcing the
communication will resolve many conflicts. The parties agreed to attend co-
parenting/communication counseling. Both parties also agreed to participate in a custody
evaluation paid for by Father.
5. Although Mother disagreed with the shared physical custody, she did not
request a hearing, pending a custody evaluation. It is recommended the court enter the
Order as attached.
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RODNEY 1. LEATHERY,
Petitioner/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 2002-4469
CIVIL TERM
MARIL YN LEATHERY,
Respondent/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
I. Petitioner is Rodney 1. Leathery, an adult individual currently residing at 648
Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Respondent is Marilyn Leathery, an adult individual currently residing at 651
Alexander Spring Road in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The Petitioner is the natural Father of the following children:
(a) Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7,1989;
(b) Melissa Eran Leathery, born September 15, 1992; and
(c) Arran Rodney Leathery, born September 21, 1994.
4. The parties are currently subject to a Custody Order dated November 7, 2002. A
copy of the Order is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A."
5. There have been no additional actions relative to custody of the within named
children in any jurisdiction to the Petitioner's knowledge.
6. Among the reasons why the Petitioner desires a modification of the existing
Custody Order is due to the receipt of the custody evaluator's report.
7. The natural mother of the child is Respondent. She is married.
8. The natural father of the child is Petitioner. He is married.
9. The parties currently share custody of the children on an alternating week basis.
EXHIBIT A
NOV 0 7 2002 ~
RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plain tiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: cnmERL\.. "i]) COUNTY, PEi';~SYL VA,"iU
v.
: NO. 2002-~~69 CIHL TER\I
~L-\RIL YN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CI\'IL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COL"RT
A~D i\OW. this '7~ day of ~.,..tr~ ,2002. upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
!. The prior Orders of Court dated September 26, 2002 and October 11,2002
are hereby vacated.
2. The Father, Rodney L. Leathery, and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, shall
have shared legal custody of Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7, 1989, Melissa
Eran Leathery, born September 15, 1992 and Arran Rodney Leathery, born September
2!, 1994. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exer,;ised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children' s general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion.
3. Pending a custody evaluation. the panies shall share physical custody on a
week on/week off basis with Father beginning his week on :\iovember IS, after schoo! or
approximately 3:00 p.m.
.... The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to physical custody of the
children two evenings during their off week from 3:00 p.m. tL1 9:00 p.m. provided they
gi\e [he custodia; parent reasonable prior notice.
5. In the event either party is in need of babysitLng service during their
custodial week for more than two hours. they shall contact the non-custodial parent
(within a reasonable amount of time so that the otTer may be accepted) and offer the non-
custodial parent the opportunity to care for the children.
I). The Thanksgiving holiday shall be shared Iron 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall have the earlier time; MOLier shall have the later time.
7. The Christmas holiday shaH be divided into t\vo Blocks. Block A shall be
tram Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and Block B shall be
from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26. at 12:00 noon. .\-lother shall have
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd nL:rnbered years. Father shall have
Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
8. The panies shall immediately schedule Ferris for counseling at the Stevens
Center. The panies shall cooperate with her counselor and panicipate if so requested.
9. The panies, as Soon as practicable, shall schedule co-parenting,
communication counseling and cooperate and attend said counseling.
10. Counsel for the panies shall select a custody evaluator. The panies shall
cooperate in the scheduling of appointments for themselves and the children with the
custody evaluator. Father shall be responsible for all costs associated ",ith the custody
evaluation.
II. The panics may speak to each other to discuss custody matters pertaining
to the children. Communication discussing custody shall not be a violation of any
existing PF A Order.
12. The panies shall be entitled to liberal telephone contact with the Children.
13. Neither party shall remove the Children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party of the location, address and telephone number.
14. Father and Mother will notifY each other of all medical care the Children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notifY the other immediately
of medical emergencies which arise ,,,hile the Children are in that parent's care.
1 5. \"either parent will do anything nor pennit a third pany to do anything
which may estrange the Children from the other pany, or injure the opinion of the
Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the tree and natural development of
the Children' 5 love and respect for the other parent.
16. This Order is entered pending a Custody E ,aluarion. The parties may
modit) the provisions of this Order by mutua! consent. In the absence of mutual consent.
the terms of this Order shall control. Either party may Contact the Conciliator to schedule
another C onciliarion Conference. once the custody C\'aluatioll is completed.
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Plaintiff
: I'" THE CO(;RT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CVMBERLANO CO(;NTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: 2002-......69 CIVIL TERM
~IARlL V:\' LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JVDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SU:vIMARY REPORT
I:\' ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COVNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8. the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
repo rt:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTL Y IN CUSTODY OF
Ferris Natalia Leathery
Melissa Eran Leathery
Arran Rodney Leathery
September 7. 1989
September 15. 1992
September 21, 1994
Mother
Mother
Mother
., A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November 6. 2002.
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father. Rodney L. Leathery. with his
counsel. Thomas S. Diehl. Esquire and the Mother. Marilyn Leathery. with her counsel.
Joan Carey. Esquire. Mid-Penn Legal Services.
.'. The Honorable Edward E. Guido entered Orders dated September 26.
2002 and Ocrober II. 2002 providing tor the children to atknd Carlisle school district
schools. \Iother to have primary physical custody. Father ha\ing alternating weekends.
every Wednesday evening and evenings when \lother works. A PFA. Order was also
emered against Father by the Honorable George E. Hoffer. dated August 16. 2002.
4. Father requested shared physical custody on a week on'week otTbasis.
\lother objected believing such a schedule \vas disruptive to the children. However.
\lother just moved a tew doors down trom Father and Father is retired. While the parties
have difticulty communicating with each other. it is hoped that tarcing the
communication w ill resolve many contlicts. The parties agreed to attend co-
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parenting/communication counseling. Both parties also agreed to participate in a custody
evaluation paid for by Father.
5. Although Mother disagreed with the shared physical custody, she did not
request a hearing, pending a custody evaluation. It is n:commended the court enter the
Order as anached.
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
02-4469 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MARILYN LEATHERY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, December 12, 2003 , upon consideration ofthe attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland Counly Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 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 nanow 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 heariuJ:(.
FOR TIm COURT.
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. Verney, 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 anangements
must be made at least 72 hOUTS prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR AITORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN AITORNEY 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 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: NO. 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ,........... day of :r ~ 6 , 2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
I. The prior Order of Court dated November 7, 2002 is hereby vacated.
2. The Father, Rodney 1. Leathery, and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, shall
have shared legal custody of Ferris Natalia Leathery, born September 7, 1989, Melissa
Eran Leathery, born September 15, 1992 and Arran Rodney Leathery, born September
21, 1994. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all m~or non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion.
3.
Father shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
4.
Children:
Mother shall have the following periods of partial physical custody of the
A. Alternating weekends from Saturday mornings to Monday mornings at
times agreed by the parties. Said alternating weekends shall begin the
weekend Mother would have had the Children under the prior Order of
Court.
B. Mother shall have physical custody of Ferris every Monday from after
school to Tuesday morning.
C. Mother shall have physical custody of all of the Children every
Tuesday from after school to 8:30 p.m.
D. Mother shall have physical custody of Aaran every Thursday from
after school to Friday morning.
E. Mother shall have physical custody of Melissa every Friday from after
school to Saturday morning.
F. Such other times as the parties agree.
5. In the event either party is in need of babysitting service during their
periods of custody for more than two hours, or a schedule change, they shall contact the
non-custodial parent (within a reasonable amount of time so that the offer may be
accepted, preferably 48-24 hours) and offer the non-custodial parent the opportunity to
care for the children (Right of First Refusal). In the event that a babysitter is utilized, the
non-custodial parent shall be advised of the babysitter's name and telephone number. In
addition, the babysitter shall be advised of both parents' telephone numbers.
6. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall have the earlier time; Mother shall have the later time.
7. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be
from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and Block B shall be
from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26, at 12:00 noon. Mother shall have
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Father shall have
Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
8. Mother shall have physical custody of the Children on Mother's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the Children on Father's
Day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
9. Easter Day shall be split from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Mother shall have the earlier time in even numbered years and the later time in odd
numbered years. Father shall have the earlier time in odd numbered years and the later
time in even numbered years.
10. Each party shall be entitled to three (3) consecutive or non-consecutive
weeks of vacation provided they provide 30-day prior written notice to the other party.
Neither party may select the week before school begins.
II. Holidays and vacation periods shall take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
12. If a Child or Children become involved in counseling, the non-scheduling
parent shall be advised of the counselor's name and telephone number and be pennitted
to have full access to infonnation from the counselor.
13. The parents shall exchange house rules and each party shall honor and
enforce the other parent's discipline provided it is discussed prior to it being imposed and
agreed upon by both parents.
14. The parties must discuss and agree to extracurricular activities before the
Child is registered for the activity.
15. The parties shall be entitled to liberal telephone contact with the Children
and the Children shall be afforded privacy during said telephone contact.
16. Neither party shall remove the Children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party of the location, address and telephone number.
17. Father and Mother will notifY each other of all medical care the Children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notifY the other immediately
of medical emergencies which arise while the Children are in that parent's care.
18. Neither parent will do anything nor permit a third party to do anything
which may estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the
Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of
the Children's love and respect for the other parent.
19. Neither party will drink to the point of intoxication prior to or during their
custodial periods.
20. 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. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for May 1 I, 2004 at 8:30 a.m.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Ferris Natalia Leathery
Melissa Eran Leathery
Arran Rodney Leathery
September 7, 1989
September 15, 1992
September 2 I, 1994
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shared
shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 13, 2004,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Rodney 1. Leathery, with his
counsel, Valerie Faden, Esquire and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, with her counsel,
Jessica Diamondstone, Esquire, Mid-Penn Legal Services.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido entered an Order dated November 7,
2002 providing for shared legal and physical custody with a week on/week off schedule.
The parties have since obtained a custody evaluation recommending Father have primary
physical custody and Mother have periods of partial physical custody.
4.
The parties agreed to the Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT 011 COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: NO. 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this/ s7 day of Yu..AlL ,2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
I. A Hearing is ~ in CA~&: ~/..;.r ,of the ~be~and
County Court House, on the day of _,2004, atlJ:.3,O
o'clock,~. M., at which time testimony will be 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 Order
of Court dated January 16, 2004 shall remain in full force and effect, except for the
following modifications:
3. Beginning Saturday, June 12,2004 and continuing for the summer, or
until further Order of Court, the parties shall alternate physical custody of the children on
a 2-week on/2-week off schedule. Mother shall have the first 2-week period. The
exchange day and time shall be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The non-custodial parent shall be
entitled to physical custody of the children every Wednesday overnight from 6:00 p.m. to
Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
4. Each party shall be entitled to two uninterrupted weeks in the summer that
coincide with their regular 2 week period, provided they give: the other party 30 days
prior notice.
5. Mother is permitted to take the children outside of the country to England
to visit relatives during the summer.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the parties will transfer custody at
the State Police Barracks in Carlisle.
7. 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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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: NO. 2002-4469 C][VIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE ]915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
I. The pertinent infonnation concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRl8:NTL Y IN CUSTODY OF
Ferris Natalia Leathery
Melissa Eran Leathery
Arran Rodney Leathery
September 7, 1989
September 15, 1992
September 21, 1994
Father
Father
Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held May II, 2004 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Rodney 1. Leathery, with his counsel, Valerie
Faden, Esquire, and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, with her counsel, Grace D'Alo,
Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido entered an Order of Court on January 16,
2004 providing for shared legal custody with Father having primary physical custody and
Mother having alternating weekends and one overnight per wl~ek with each child
separately. The January Order was entered at a Conciliation Conference as a result of
Father filing a Petition for Modification in December, 2003 following a custody
evaluation. Another conciliation conference was scheduled for May, 2004 to detennine
how the Children were adjusting to the January Order and to consider a summer
schedule.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks a continuation of
the status quo. He presents documents that show he has completed a ParentWorks
program and that Mother is still exhibiting aggressive behaviors. He relies on the
custody evaluation indicating that he should have primary physical custody. However,
Mother presents a letter from the christian counseling program that the parties were
attending showing Father's lack of progress in counseling. Despite all ofthe
counseling, neither party can communicate with each other on issues involving the
children! Recently, Mother attended a baseball game of one of the children and Father
pulled him from the game and left the area.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared legal
custody and shared physical custody. She maintains that her mental health issues are
being treated. The parties live in close proximity, only blocks from each other. She also
asserts that the children wish to spend more time with her and are upset over the parents'
continued fighting over custody.
6. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and granting the parents shared legal custody, Father primary physical custody
but for the summer go to a 2 week on/2 week off custody arrangement. It is expected that
the Hearing will require one day.
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MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO: 02-4469
: CIVIL ACTION .. LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
Please withdraw the appearance of the undersigned as counsel for the Plaintiff, Rodney
Leathery, in the above-captioned matter.
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I.D. # 87442
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned as coun!;el for the Plaintiff, Rodney
Leathery, in the above-captioned matter.
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Rodney Leathery,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL V MIlA
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: CIVIL ACTION LAW
: No. 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
Marilyn Leathery,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this~~ay Of~' the following Order is entered by
consent of the parties with regard to custody of the parties' children, Ferris, Melissa and
Aaran.
1. Mother and Father shall share primary physical custody ofthe children.
2. The two-week on/two-week off schedule l:stablished in the June 1, Order
of this Court will continue throughout the school year.
3. During the Mother's two-week periods, the Father shall be entitled to
physical custody of the children every Wednesday after school until Thursday at 5:30
p.m. During the Father's two-week periods, the Mother shall be entitled to physical
custody ofthe children every Wednesday after school until Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
4. The custody exchange day and time shaH be on Friday after school or 4:30
p.m.
5. When the Mother works to 3:00 p.m. or later on Monday to Thursday
school days, the father shall be entitled to physical custody until 5:30 p.m.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the parties will transfer custody at
the State police Barracks in Carlisle.
7. In the event either party is in need of babysitting service during their
periods of custody for more than two hours, or a schedule change, they shall contact the
non-custodial parent (within a reasonable amount of time so that the offer may be
accepted, preferably 24-48 hours) and offer the non-custodial parent the opportunity to
care for the children (Right of First Refusal). In the event that a baby sitter is utilized, the
non-custodial parent shall be advised of the babysitter's name and telephone number. In
addition, the babysitter shall be advised of both parent's telephone numbers.
8. Each party shall be entitled to two uninterrupted weeks of vacation in the
summer that coincides with their regular two week period, provided they give the other
party thirty days notice.
9. Both parents are permitted to travel with the children outside of the
country. An international travel consent document will be completed no later than 30
days before travel.
10. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall have the earlier time; Mother shall have the later time.
11. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks, Block A shall be
from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon and Block B shall be
from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26th at 12:00 noon. Mother shall have
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Father shall have
Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
12. Mother shall have physical custody of the children on Mother's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day
from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
13. Easter Day shall be split from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Mother shall have the earlier time in even numbered years and later time in odd
numbered years. Father shall have the earlier time in odd numbered years and the later
time in even numbered years.
14. Holidays and vacation periods shall take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
15. If a child or children become involved in counseling, the non-scheduling
parent shall be advised of the counselor's name and telephone number and be permitted
to have full access to information from the counselor.
16. The parties must discuss and agree to extracurricular activities before any
child is registered for the activity.
17. The parties shall be entitled to liberal phone contact with the children and
the children shall be afforded privacy during the said telephone contact.
18. Neither party shall remove the children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party of the location, address, and telephone number.
19. Father and Mother will notify each other of all medical care the children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notify each other immediately
of medical emergencies, which arise while the children are in that parent's care.
20. Neither parent will do anything nor permit a third party to do anything
which may estrange the children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the
children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of
the children's love and respect for the other parent.
21. Neither party will drink to the point of intoxication prior to or during their
custodial periods.
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2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 2002 - 4469 CIVIL TERM
: CUSTODY
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NOW, comes the petitioner, by his attorney, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, and presents this
petition for modification of custody, representing as follows:
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
1. Petitioner is RODNEY L. LEATHERY, an adult individual residing at 147 South East
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Respondent is MARILYN LEATHERY, an adult individual residing at 657 Alexander
Springs Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of three children; namely, Ferris Natalia Leathery
(born September 7, 1989 and currently living with the petitioner), Melissa Eran Leathery (born
September 15, 1992 and currently living with the petitioner) and Arran Rodney Leathery (born
September 21, 1994, and presently living two weeks with the petitioner, alternated by two
weeks with the respondent.
4. The parties have been separated for several years and are currently subject to a
custody order filed to this term and number, dated June 1, 2004, and modified September 30,
2004. Copies of both orders are incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and "B", respectively. Said orders provide, inter alia, that the parties will alternate
physical custody of all of the children every two weeks.
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5. By mutual agreement, the parties have modified the custody arrangement provided in
the aforesaid orders in that the two oldest children, Ferris and Melissa, are now living primarily
with the petitioner.
6. Petitioner does not know of a person not a party to this proceeding who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
7. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
persons who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
8. Petitioner believes and therefor avers that the best interests and permanent welfare of
the children will be served by providing for a custody arrangement for the children such as they
are presently following.
WHEREFORE, petitioner requests the Court to modify the current custody order as aforesaid.
HAROLD S. IRWIN, I
Attorney for Petitioner
64 West Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
Supreme Court ID No. 29920
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I, Rodney L. Leathery, petitioner herein, verify that the facts contained herein are true
and correct. 1 understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
September 6, 2006
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-4469
CIVIL ACTION LA W
MARIL YN LEATHERY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, _._..__~~~~~~~_ep~e':'1l>~Ll_.t_,}J!Q~ ....' upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respeclive counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at ___'!~!~oo ':'.~~':'1 berla n d~(}lIll~.L~~lI.!:!!!().lI~.~'__~~ rlis!~__ on __ .... ...!~.':I rsd a y, _Q<:~()..l>~r..!1.!.2 006 ._______ at J: 3 0 ~ M
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 mav 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 Custodv orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR TFIE COURT,
BY:_~~__J.acque1ine M. Verney, E~~_
Custody Conciliator "
Thc 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 ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY 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 Bedf()rd Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania ] 7013
felephonc (717) 249-3 I 66
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
MARILYN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this <i '^ day of ,J ~ ,2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated September 30, 2004 shall remain in full
force and effect.
2. The 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.
Edward E. Guido,
J.
cc: Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Marilyn Leathery, pro se
657 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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RODNEY L. LEATHERY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2002-4469 CIVIL TERM
MARIL YN LEATHERY,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Ferris Natalia Leathery
Melissa Eran Leathery
Arran Rodney Leathery
September 7, 1989
September 15, 1992
September 21, 1994
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2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November 2,2006,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Rodney L. Leathery, with his
counsel, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire and the Mother, Marilyn Leathery, pro se
3. Honorable Edward E. Guido entered Orders dated September 30,2004,
providing for shared legal custody and shared physical custody.
4.
The parties agreed to continue the current Custody y Order.
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