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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
00-198 CIVIL TERM
DAVID L., GROSS,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
IN RE:
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of January, 2000, after
hearing, our prior Order of Court is amended to provide as
follows:
The parties shall have joint legal custody of
the children, Kaitlin Gross, and Shelly Gross. The father shall
have primary physical custody of the children subject to partial
physical custody in mother every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m. and each Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Father shall have the right to deny visitation
to mother if there is evidence that she has been drinking. In
that case, no further unsupervised visitation will be allowed
without further order of this Court.
Mother is directed to undergo an alcohol
evaluation. She is also directed to undergo a psychiatric
evaluation. Upon receipt of both of those evaluations, we will
entertain a change in this temporary order to allow for greater
periods of unsupervised visitation.
The portion of our prior order directing the
parties to participate in the Innerworks program shall remain in
full force and effect.
Mother is not to drink any alcoholic beverages
whatsoever.
This is a temporary order only. This matter is
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Edward E. Guido, J.
Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. ;J o-v-v . f q r CIVIL TERM
SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
DAVID L. GROSS,
DefendantlRespondent
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of Petitioner's Emergency Petition and pending the
Conciliation Conference, the parties shall share legal custody of the children, Kaitlin
Gross, DOB 5/10/93 and Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95 and Petitioner shall have primary
physical custody of the children with Respondent having partial physical custody of the
children on alternating weekends, from Friday evening to Sunday evening and such other
times as the parties agree. The parties shall share transportation.
Physical custody of the foster child, April Bishop shall be returned to Petitioner.
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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant/Petitioner
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AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Sheila M. Gross, by and through her attorney,
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire and represents the following:
1. Petitioner is Sheila M. Gross, who resides at 1880 McClure's Gap Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is David 1. Gross, who resides at 37 Burgners Mill Road, Cumberland
County, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioner and Respondent are the adoptive parents of Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93,
and Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95.
4. Petitioner has filed a Complaint For Custody contemporaneous with the filing of this
Emergency Petition.
5. Petitioner and Respondent are also contracted foster parents for Cumberland County
Children & Youth Services. The parties home at 1880 McClure's Gap Road is the
approved, inspected residence for foster placement. The parties presently have in
their care a foster child, April Bishop, a special needs child.
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6. On December 18, 1999, without prior notification, Respondent removed all three
children from the marital residence and moved in with his parents at 37 Burgners Mill
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Respondent left a written note
advising Petitioner of the children's removal without other explanation.
7. The residence at 37 Burgners Mill Road does not have adequate sleeping quarters for
the children; the children are sleeping on the floor.
8. Respondent has denied Petitioner access to the children since he removed them from
their home, except he permitted Petitioner to sit with the children at Church services
on December 19 and December 26, 1999. Petitioner also saw the children on
December 28, 1999 when she picked up the foster child for a visit with her natural
sister. Respondent also permitted a one-hour supervised visit on January 3, 2000 with
the children when Petitioner gave the children their Christmas gifts. Petitioner has
had lunch with Kaitlin at her school on two occasions since the children were
removed from the home.
9. A dispute between the parties arose approximately six months ago when Respondent
advised Petitioner that he enjoyed cross-dressing. Petitioner attempted to understand
her husband's position, but has since decided that the activity is unnatural and insisted
that it cease.
10. Since Respondent removed the children from the home, Petitioner has attempted to
resolve the dispute, but Respondent has agreed to return only if Petitioner sell the
farm animals that Petitioner maintains for the children.
11. Respondent is a building contractor who works approximately 60 - 80 hours per
week. Respondent does not spend quality time with the children. Respondent's
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parents are caring for the children. One of the children, Shelly, has indicated that her
paternal grandmother used physical punishment on her. Petitioner does not use
physical punishment to discipline the children. Foster parent guidelines prohibit the
use of physical punishment.
12. Petitioner maintains a day care service in her home, presently watching two children.
Petitioner is the Secretary of the Cumberland County Foster Parent's Association.
Petitioner has been the primary caregiver of the children since their birth.
13. The children are confused about their stay at the grandparents' home. They have
asked when they will return home.
14. Petitioner refrained during the holidays from instituting this action hoping not to
disrupt the holidays and hoping to resolve it amicably.
15. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that the children have been emotionally
harmed by the move and should be returned to Petitioner pending a Conciliation
Conference.
16. Petitioner will cooperate with Respondent and provide liberal partial custody pending
the conciliation conference.
17. It is unknown whether Respondent has retained legal counsel. Service of this
Emergency Petition will be attempted by certified mail and personal service if
certified mail is not accepted.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court, pending the Conciliation
Conference and until further Order of Court, grant the parties shared legal custody of the
children and grant Petitioner primary physical custody of the children with the
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Respondent having periods of partial custody on alternating weekends and such other
periods as the parties agree.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
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cq line M. Verney, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9190
Supreme Ct. ID 23167
Attorney for Petitioner
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the within Petition are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. SA. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: !)a';t.., /0/ ;).000
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Plaintiff
IN-THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DA VlD 1. GROSS,
No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW. atler consideration of the Emergency Petition and pending the conciliation
conference. the parties shall share legal custody of the children, Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93, and
Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95, and Respondent shall have primary physical custody ofthe children
with Petitioner having visitation as agreed upon by the parties.
Physical custody of the foster child, April Bishop, shall remain with Respondent.
By the Court,
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DA VlD L. GROSS,
No. 2000- I 98 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Respondent, David L. Gross, by and through
his attorney, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, and responds as
follows:
l. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. Paternal
grandparents' home has been inspected and approved by Cumberland
County Children and Youth Services.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent advised
Petitioner of his concern and the potential outcome on many
occasions.
7. Denied. All children have sleeping accommodations.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent has
encouraged specific visits and general visits which Petitioner
has taken advantage of only on limited occasions.
9. Denied. Cross-dressing was participated in by both
parties as part of their private interactions with one another
and did not involve the children in any manner.
10. Denied. Respondent requests that the number of farm
animals be reduced to such an extent that will permit petitioner
to spend quality time with her family.
11. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent works
forty (40) hours each week on an average. Respondent does spend
quality time with the children. Paternal grandparents are
assisting in the care of the children and provide necessary
correction to the children in an acceptable way.
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12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Denied. Strict proof of emotional harm to the children
is required. Children should remain with Respondent until such
time as Petitioner receives required assistance with her
substance abuse problems.
16. Denied. See paragraph 15.
17. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Respondent requests that the children remain with
him at the paternal grandparents' home until a conciliation
conference can be held or until further order of court.
Date: January 13, 2000
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37 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-5732
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In Tastimooy whereof, I h>lre unto 001 my ~3na
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I verify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, 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
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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DAVID L. GROSS,
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of David L. Gross, Defendent in the above matter.
Dated: January 13, 2000
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID L. GROSS,
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of the Emergency Petition and pending the conciliation
conference, the patiies shall share legal custody ofthe children, Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93, and
Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95, and Respondent shall have primary physical custody ofthe children
with Petitioner having visitation as agreed upon by the parties.
Physical custody of the foster child, April Bishop, shall remain with Respondent.
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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
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DAVID L. GROSS,
RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Respondent, David L. Gross, by and through
his attorney, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, and responds as
follows:
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5. Admitted in part and denied in part. Paternal ;>>g r::? ~m
grandparents' home has been inspected and approved by c~e~an~
County Children and Youth Services.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent advised
petitioner of his concern and the potential outcome on many
occasions.
7. Denied. All children have sleeping accommodations.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent has
encouraged specific visits and general visits which Petitioner
has taken advantage of only on limited occasions.
9. Denied. Cross-dressing was participated in by both
parties as part of their private interactions with one another
and did not involve the children in any manner.
10. Denied. Respondent requests that the number of farm
animals be reduced to such an extent that will permit petitioner
to spend quality time with her family.
11. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent works
forty (40) hours each week on an average. Respondent does spend
quality time with the children. Paternal grandparents are
assisting in the care of the children and provide necessary
correction to the children in an acceptable way.
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12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Denied. Strict proof of emotional harm to the children
is required. Children should remain with Respondent until such
time as Petitioner receives required assistance with her
substance abuse problems.
16. Denied. See paragraph 15.
17. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Respondent requests that the children remain with
him at the paternal grandparents' home until a conciliation
conference can be held or until further order of court.
Date: January 13, 2000
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I vedfy that to the best of my knowledge and belief, 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.H904 relating to unsworn falsification to
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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff
IN-THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID L. GROSS,
No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of the Emergency Petition and pending the conciliation
conference, the parties shall share legal custody of the children, Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93, and
Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95, and Respondent shall have primary physical custody of the children
with Petitioner having visitation as agreed upon by the parties.
Physical custody of the foster child, April Bishop, shall remain with Respondent.
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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff
IN'THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID L. GROSS,
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of the Emergency Petition and pending the conciliation
conference, the parties shall share legal custody of the children, Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93, and
Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95, and Respondent shall have primary physical custody of the children
with Petitioner having visitation as agreed upon by the pmiies.
Physical custody ofthe foster child, April Bishop, shall remain with Respondent
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NO. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 18th day of January, 2000, this
hearing is continued until Friday, January 21, 2000, at 9:00
a.m. Pending that time, the parties shall have shared legal
custody of the children, Kaitlin Gross and Shelly Gross.
Respondent shall have primary physical custody of the
children with Petitioner having visitation with Shelly each
day from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and with Kaitlin after
school until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2000.
Petitioner may also have Shelly until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Petitioner is not to drink any alcoholic beverages
whatsoever between now and the hearing scheduled for 9:00
a.m. on January 21st. Said visitation by petitioner to be
exercised in the presence of Marilynn Swartz.
Both parties are directed to participate in the
InnerWorks Program within 30 days of today's date.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \ '6 day of \.'y:h'\, Y', '-4 ,2000, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Complaint, it is hereJlly directed that the partIes and
their respective counsel shall appear !\efore the
Conciliator, at , . S-\ \1 on e S
day of t-n'C'\\ ,2000 at \ \ HlO o'clockCI. m., for re-Hearing Custody
Conference. At such conference, all 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.
FOR THE COURT,
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities 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 LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
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DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the plaintiff, Sheila M. Gross, by and through her attorney,
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire and represents the following:
I. The Plaintiff is Sheila M. Gross, residing at 1880 McClure's Gap Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is David 1. Gross, residing at 37 Burgners Mill Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
NAME
PRESENT ADDRESS
AGE
Kaitlin Gross
37 Burgners Mill Rd.,
Carlisle, PA. 17013.
DOB 5/10/93
61/2
Shelly Gross
37 Burgners Mill Rd.,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
DOB 6/13/95
41/2
The children were not born out of wedlock. They are adopted.
The children are presently in the custody of the defendant, David 1. Gross, who
resides at 37 Burgners Mill Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
LIST ALL PERSONS
ADDRESSES
DATES
David L. Gross
Robert Gross
Laverne Gross
April Bishop
37 Burgners Mill Rd
Carlisle, P A 17013
12/18/99-present
David L. Gross
Sheila M. Gross
April Bishop
1880 McClure's Gap
Carlisle, P A 17013
July, 1997-12/18/99
David L. Gross
Sheila M. Gross
1880 McClure's Gap
Carlisle, P A 17013
I993-July, 1997
The mother of the children is Sheila M. Gross currently residing at 1880 McClure's Gap,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
She is married.
The father of the children is David L. Gross currently residing at 37 Burgners Mill Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
He is married.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is mother. The Plaintiff currently resides
alone.
5. The relationship of Defendant to the children is father. The Defendant currently
resides with:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Kaitlin Gross
Shelly Gross
April Bishop
Robert Gross
daughter
daughter
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defendant's mother
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of this minor child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in
a court ofthis Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare ofthe children will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a. Mother has been primary caregiver of the children since birth.
b. Mother can provide a stable, healthy, loving environment for the children.
c. Father removed the children from the marital home on December 18, 1999, has
moved in with his parents and has refused to allow Mother to visit with the
children alone demonstrating a firm intent to deny access to the children.
d. The present residence does not have adequate sleeping accommodations for the
children; the children are sleeping on the floor.
e. The children are confused by the removal from their home and wish to return.
f. Mother will promote communication and liberal access to the children by Father.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has 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
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custody or visitation ofthe child will be given notice of the pendency of this action
and the right to intervene: NONE.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this court to grant shared legal and primary physical
custody of the children to Plaintiff.
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: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this _/ S T day of ~, 2000, upon consideration of
the attached Petition for Special Relief, it is hereby directed that~ parties and their counsel
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DAVID 1. GROSS,
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of Petitioner's Petition for Special Relief and pending the
Conciliation Conference, the parties shall share legal custody of the minor children Kaitlin Gross,
DOB 5/10/93 and Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95. Petitioner shall have primary physical custody of
the children with Respondent having periods of supervised visitation as follows:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID 1. GROSS,
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, David 1. Gross, Defendant in the above-captioned
matter and avers as follows:
1. On January 21,2000, an Order was entered by this honorable Court after a hearing
at which the parties and their counsel were present. Said Order is attached and marked as Exhibit
"A".
2. The Order stated, inter alia, that the PlaintiffiRespondent, Sheila M. Gross, "is not
to drink any alcoholic beverages whatsoever".
3. On Sunday evening, January 30, 2000, Kaitlin, the parties' six year old daughter,
informed Petitioner that Respondent was drinking during Respondent's period of partial custody.
4. On Monday evening, January 31, 2000, Petitioner went to the parties' home to
retrieve items left at the home after the daughters' weekend visit. In the trash were copious
amounts of Yengling beer bottles and cans. Yengling is Respondent's beer brand of choice.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that Respondent's contact with the
children be supervised by a reliable person in addition to any other relief this honorable Court
deems appropriate.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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DAVID L., GROSS,
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The parties shall have joint legal custody of
the children, Kaitlin Gross, and Shelly Gross. The father shall
have primary physical custody of the children subject to partial
physical custody in mother every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until
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Father shall have the right to deny visitation
to mother if there is evidence that she has been drinking. In
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Mother is directed to undergo an alcohol
evaluation. She is also directed to undergo a psychiatric
evaluation. Upon receipt of both of those evaluations, we will
entertain a change in this temporary order to allow for greater
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parties to participate in the Innerworks program shall remain in
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Mother is not to drink any alcoholic beverages
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 1st day of February, 2000, I have caused a true copy
of the Petition for Special Relief to be delivered by personal service to:
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Date: February 1,2000
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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff/Respondertt
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant/Petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of February, 2000, the
Petition for Special Relief is DENIED. Our prior order of
January 21st, 2000, shall remain in full force and effect.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire
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consideration of the attached Custody
and directed as follows:
, 2000, upon
Conciliation Report, it is ordered
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County Court House, on the 7 day of V lot AI L , 2000,
at tt: ..30 0' clock lL .m., at which time testimony will be taken. For
purposes of this Hearing, the Mother shall be deemed to be the moving party
and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the parties shall
file with the Court and opposing counsel a Memorandum setting forth each
party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who are expected to
testify at the Hearing, and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each
witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least 10 days prior to the
Hearing date.
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prior orders of this Court dated January 18, 2000 and January 21, 2000
shall continue in effect.
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DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido
COSTODY CXH:ILIATIOO SUMMARY t<Isl<ltcr
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDMBERLAND 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
subjects of this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN COSTODY OF
Kaitlin Gross
Shelly Gross
May 10, 1993
June 13, 1995
Father
Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 2, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Sheila M. Gross, with her
counsel, Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire,' and the Father, David L. Gross,
with his counsel, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire.
3. The Court previously entered Temporary Orders dated January 18,
2000, January 21, 2000 and February 2, 2000 in response to Petitions for
Special Relief before the Conciliation Conference. The Mother filed this
Petition for primary or shared physical custody of the Children. The
parties were not able to reach an agreement at the Conference and it will
be necessary to schedule a Hearing.
4. The Mother's position on custody is as follows: The Mother
proposed that the parties share physical custody of the Children on a
week-on/week-off basis. Although the Mother works during the evenings and
through the night, she would adjust her hours to be available for the
Children if she were to obtain custody under a shared schedule. The Mother
indicated that she had been staying at home all the Children's lives and
had been their primary caretaker. Although at the time of the Conference,
the Mother had not yet completed the psychiatric evaluation ordered by the
Court, she had obtained a drug and alcohol evaluation which resj,llted in a
referral to a relapse prevention/stress management program at,ihe Stevens
Center. The Mother is currently participating in that prograJjt:on ,a regular
basis and does intend to obtain the psychiatric evaluation as-, soon- as she
receives a referral from her physician. The Mother denied the Father's
allegations that she currently has an alcohol problem but believes the
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of the evaluations show.
5. The Father's position on custody is as follows: The Father
believes the Mother requires serious help (ie. In-patient treatment) for an
alcohol problem and mental health issues. The Father opposed any
additional periods of custody for Mother other than the weekend day periods
of custody provided in the existing Order. The Father indicated that he
opposes overnight periods of custody because he feels the Mother is still
drinking, and that the environment at the Mother's home is not safe for the
Children. The Father believes the existing Custody Order should remain in
effect, although, the Father requested some periods of weekend custody so
that he can spend "free" time with the Children.
6. The Conciliator recOllUllends an Order in the form as attached
scheduling a Hearing in this matter and continuing the Orders of Court
dated January 21, 2000 and January 18, 2000 pending the Hearing. It is
expected that the Hearing will require 1 full day.
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DAVID 1. GROSS
: NO. 2000-0198 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11TH day of JANUARY, 2000, a hearing on Plaintiffs Petition
for Special Relief is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18,2000, at 12:30 p.m. in
Courtroom # 5 of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pa. 17013.
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DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant/Respondent
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of Petitioner's Emergency Petition and pending the
Conciliation Conference, the parties shall share legal custody of the children, Kaitlin
Gross, DOB 5/1 0/93 and Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95 and Petitioner shall have primary
physical custody of the children with Respondent having partial physical custody of the
children on alternating weekends, from Friday evening to Sunday evening and such other
times as the parties agree. The parties shall share transportation.
Physical custody of the foster child, April Bishop shall be returned to Petitioner.
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DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant/Petitioner
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EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE
1915.13
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Sheila M. Gross, by and through her attorney,
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esquire and represents the following:
1. Petitioner is Sheila M. Gross, who resides at 1880 McClure's Gap Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is David 1. Gross, who resides at 37 Burgners Mill Road, Cumberland
County, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioner and Respondent are the adoptive parents of Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93,
and Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95.
4. Petitioner has filed a Complaint For Custody contemporaneous with the filing of this
Emergency Petition.
5. Petitioner and Respondent are also contracted foster parents for Cumberland County
Children & Youth Services. The parties home at 1880 McClure's Gap Road is the
approved, inspected residence for foster placement. The parties presently have in
their care a foster child, April Bishop, a special needs child.
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6. On December 18, 1999, without prior notification, Respondent removed all three
children from the marital residence and moved in with his parents at 37 Burgners Mill
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Respondent left a written note
advising Petitioner of the children's removal without other explanation.
7. The residence at 37 Burgners Mill Road does not have adequate sleeping quarters for
the children; the children are sleeping on the floor.
8. Respondent has denied Petitioner access to the children since he removed them from
their home, except he permitted Petitioner to sit with the children at Church services
on December 19 and December 26, 1999. Petitioner also saw the children on
December 28, 1999 when she picked up the foster child for a visit with her natural
sister. Respondent also permitted a one-hour supervised visit on January 3, 2000 with
the children when Petitioner gave the children their Christmas gifts. Petitioner has
had lunch with Kaitlin at her school on two occasions since the children were
removed from the home.
9. A dispute between the parties arose approximately six months ago when Respondent
advised Petitioner that he enjoyed cross-dressing. Petitioner attempted to understand
her husband's position, but has since decided that the activity is unnatural and insisted
that it cease.
10. Since Respondent removed the children from the home, Petitioner has attempted to
resolve the dispute, but Respondent has agreed to return only if Petitioner sell the
farm animals that Petitioner maintains for the children.
11. Respondent is a building contractor who works approximately 60 - 80 hours per
week. Respondent does not spend quality time with the children. Respondent's
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paternal grandmother used physical punishment on her. Petitioner does not use
physical punishment to discipline the children. Foster parent guidelines prohibit the
use of physical punishment.
12. Petitioner maintains a day care service in her home, presently watching two children.
Petitioner is the Secretary ofthe Cumberland County Foster Parent's Association.
Petitioner has been the primary caregiver of the children since their birth.
13. The children are confused about their stay at the grandparents' home. They have
asked when they will return home.
14. Petitioner refrained during the holidays from instituting this action hoping not to
disrupt the holidays and hoping to resolve it amicably.
15. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that the children have been emotionally
harmed by the move and should be returned to Petitioner pending a Conciliation
Conference.
16. Petitioner will cooperate with Respondent and provide liberal partial custody pending
the conciliation conference.
17. It is unknown whether Respondent has retained legal counsel. Service of this
Emergency Petition will be attempted by certified mail and personal service if
certified mail is not accepted.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court, pending the Conciliation
Conference and until further Order of Court, grant the parties shared legal custody of the
children and grant Petitioner primary physical custody ofthe children with the
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I verify that the statements made in the within Petition are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S.A. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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v.
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DAVID L. GROSS,
: No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, after consideration of the Emergency Petition and pending the conciliation
conference, the parties shall share legal custody of the children, Kaitlin Gross, DOB 5/10/93, and
Shelly Gross, DOB 6/13/95, and Respondent shall have primary physical custody ofthe children
with Petitioner having visitation as agreed upon by the parties.
Physical custody of the foster child, April Bishop, shall remain with Respondent.
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SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID L. GROSS,
No. 2000-198 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
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RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Respondent, David L. Gross, by and through
his attorney, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, and responds as
follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admi tted.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. Paternal
grandparents' home has been inspected and approved by Cumberland
County Children and Youth Services.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent advised
Petitioner of his concern and the potential outcome on many
occasions.
7. Denied. All children have sleeping accommodations.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent has
encouraged specific visits and general visits which Petitioner
has taken advantage of only on limited occasions.
9. Denied. Cross-dressing was participated in by both
parties as part of their private interactions with one another
and did not involve the children in any manner.
10. Denied. Respondent requests that the number of farm
animals be reduced to such an extent that will permit Petitioner
to spend quality time with her family.
11. Admitted in part and denied in part. Respondent works
forty (40) hours each week on an average. Respondent does spend
quality time with the children. Paternal grandparents are
assisting in the care of the children and provide necessary
correction to the children in an acceptable way.
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13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Denied. Strict proof of emotional harm to the children
is required. Children should remain with Respondent until such
time as petitioner receives required assistance with her
substance abuse problems.
16. Denied. See paragraph 15.
17. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Respondent requests that the children remain with
him at the paternal grandparents' home until a conciliation
conference can be held or until further order of court.
Date: January 13, 2000
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Attorney or the Respondent
37 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SHEILA M. GROSS,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL TERM
DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ;).} tit day of f'/l."'7J ' 2000, upon consideration of the attached
custody stipulation with respecttothe parties' children, Kaitlin Gross, born May 10, 1993, and
Shelly Gross, born June 13, 1995, the terms of the stipulation are entered as an order of court.
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Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq.
44 South Hanover Street
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CIVIL TERM
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DAVID L. GROSS,
Defendant
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STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
STIPULATION made this ~1t{I/ day of lW~ ,2000, between Sheila M. Gross,
hereinafter referred to as Mother, and David L. Gr s, hereinafter referred to as Father.
WHEREAS, the above-named Mother and Father have the following children born on the
following dates:
NAME
Kaitlin Gross
Shelly Gross
BIRTH DATE
May 10,1993
June 13, 1995
AND WHEREAS, the above-named Mother and Father desire to enter into a Stipulation as to
the custody of the above-said children.
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to effectuate the above purpose, the above-named Mother and
Father hereby stipulate that::
1. The parents shall share legal custody of the children.
2. The Father shall have primary custody of the children to include the second and
fourth weekends of each month.
3. The Mother shall enjoy periods of partial custody as follows:
a. The first, third and fifth (should there be one) weekends of each month on
Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
b. Mother shall enjoy one overnight weekend each month beginning
Saturday morning until Sunday evening to commence when her home is
safe and clean.
c. Mother shall enjoy one evening each week beginning after school until
8:00 PM.
4. The Mother shall have partial custody of the children Christmas Eve through
midday on the 25th for the year 2000 and every even year thereafter.
5. Father, having had the children for Christmas 1999, shall have the first part of
Christmas on the odd years.
6. The second half of Christmas shall begin midday on the 25th and go through the
26th. Mother will have the second half of Christmas on the odd years and Father
on even years.
7. The parties agree to split the holidays throughout the remainder of the year so
that Mother and Father are guaranteed a block of time for each holiday.
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contingent upon Mother's continuing sobriety.
9. The parties agree that expansion of the periods of partial custody may occur as
Mother's sobriety continues.
TO THIS PURPOSE, The parties hereto intend to be legally bound by the terms of this
Stipulation and desire to have the Stipulation entered as an Order of Court.
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