HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-00768JOHN D. GILFERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BETH R. GILFERT
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, June 20, 2005 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 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 narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunda Es q.
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 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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7951-1-4 RECEIVED JUN 13 2005
JOIL^I D. GILFERT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
BETH R. GILFERT, CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
DEFENDANT CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , 2005, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
, Esquire, the Conciliator, at
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Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in
dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court, and to
enter into a Temporary Order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference.
Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent Order.
The Court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse
Orders, Special Relief Orders, and Custody Orders to the Conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled
hearing.
FOR THE COURT:
Custody Conciliator
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 ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE 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
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
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JOHN D. GILFERT,
PLAINTIFF
V.
BETH R. GILFERT,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Beth R. Gilfert, by and through her attorneys,
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP, and files this Petition for Modification of Custody
Order. The following averments are made in support of this Petition:
1. Petitioner/Defendant is Beth R. Kieffer, formally, Beth R. Gilfert (hereinafter referred
to as "Mother"), an adult individual who currently resides at 122 S. 16th Street, Camp Hill, PA
17011.
2. Respondant/Plaintiff is John D. Gilfert, (hereinafter referred to as "Father") an adult
individual who currently resides at 1517 Invemess Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
3. The parties are the parents of the minor child, Anna R. Gilfert, date of birth, August 8,
1996.
4. A custody order was entered on November 3, 2000 and is attached hereto as Exhibit
A.
5. On June 2, 2005, the minor child told Mother that Father had hit her in the head.
6. On June 2, 2005 the minor child told Mother that her nose was bleeding after being
struck in the head by Father.
7. On June 3, 2005 Mother contacted Father about the alleged abusive incident.
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8. Father admitted to Mother that he had struck the minor child in the head twice, once in
the bathroom and once in the bedroom.
9. Father told Mother that he believes he has a right to hit his child and that no one can
stop him.
10. Father showed no remorse over the abusive incident.
11. Father also verbally abused the child by calling her a "f***ing piece of s**t" and told
her that she should "live on the street".
12. Father has been verbally abusive to the minor child in the past.
13. Father has kicked the minor child in the past.
14. Mother believes that the incidents of Father's verbal and physical abuse are
escalating and fears for the child's safety and wellbeing.
15. Cumberland County Children and Youth Services is investigating the most recent
incident of abuse.
16. The minor child was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and anxiety in
March, 2005 and takes a prestiption medication.
17. The minor child has started to become distraught when anticipating a return to
Father's home following her custodial periods with Mother.
18. Mother believes that it would be in the child's best interests of the minor child to be
in Mother's primary care.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that Mother be awarded primary physical
custody of the minor child. Further, it is respectfully requested that Father be ordered to attend a
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parenting skills class, attend anger management class and begin regular personal counseling to
address appropriate parenting behavior and communication skills.
Date: 6 - 7 -" ® ?>
Respectfully submitted,
SMIGEL, ANDERSON &SACKS
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Ann V. Levin, Esquire I.D. #: 70259
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Attorney for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Beth Kieffer, verify that the statements contained in the foregoing pleading are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements therein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: lp 5
Beth Kieffer
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JOHN D. GILFERT,
PLAINTIFF
V.
BETH R. GILFERT,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ann V, Levin, Esquire, counsel for Defendant in the above captioned matter, do hereby
certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Emergency Petition for Special
Relief on counsel for Plaintiff by depositing same in U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid, on the
day of June, 2005, addressed as follows:
P. RICHARD WAGNER, ESQUIRE
MANCKE, WAGNER & SPREHA
2233 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
SMIGEL,
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& SACKS, LLP
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Attorney for Defendant
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JOHN D. GILFERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BETH R, GILFERT
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this f8' day of , 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report,'it it ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties and the Child shall participate in a course of counseling with Deborah Salem,
LPC, or other professional selected by agreement between the parties. The purpose of the counseling
shall be to assess the Child's needs and identify issues of concern relating to the Child both in the
context of the custodial situation and otherwise, and to assist the parties in addressing the identified
concerns. The parties shall also obtain recommendations as soon as practicable from the counselor as
to custody arrangements which will best meet the Child's needs during the counseling. The Father
shall be responsible to pay any costs of the counseling which are not reimbursed by insurance coverage
unless a Request for Modification of Support is filed by the Mother in which case the costs would be
apportioned through that process.
2. Counsel for the parties may contact the conciliator within three months after the parties
complete the counseling provided in this Order to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference, if necessary.
cc: V. Levin, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Richard Wagner, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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JOHN D. GILFERT
Plaintiff
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BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna R. Gilfert August 8, 1996
Mother/Father
2. A conciliation conference was held on July 13, 2005, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, John D. Gilfert, with his counsel, P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, and the Mother,
Beth R. Gilfert, with her counsel, Ann V. Levin, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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JOHN D. GILFERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
BETH R. GILFERT
DEFENDANT
00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, September 14, 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Es q. ___, the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 10:00 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 hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunda Es q. ii?A
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 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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JOHN D. GILFERT, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY
BETH R. GILFERT,
Defendant :NO. 00-768
ORDER OF COURT
You, JOHN D. GILFERT, (Plaintiff) have been sued in court to obtain custody,
partial custody or visitation of the child: Anna R. Gilfert.
You are ordered to appear in person at (address)
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(day and date), at (time), _. m., for
a conciliation or mediation conference.
a pretrial conference.
a hearing before the court.
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If you fail to appear as provided by this order, an order for custody, partial
custody or visitation may be entered against you or the court may issue a warrant for your
arrest.
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.
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.
FOR THE COURT:
Dated:
J.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
JOHN D. GILFERT, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY
BETH R. GILFERT,
Respondent :NO. 00-768
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Beth R. Gilfert now known as Beth R. Hohnes,
who, by and through her attorneys, Thomas A. Beckley, Esquire, Elizabeth S. Beckley,
Esquire, and Beckley & Madden, of Counsel, files this Petition for Modification of a
Custody Order, in which she avers that:
1. The Petition of Beth R. Holmes respectfully represents that on November
3, 2000, an Order of Court was entered for Custody, a true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto marked as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
2. A subsequent Order of Court was entered on July 18, 2005, a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto marked as Exhibit B and incorporated herein.
2. The custody arrangement should be modified because:
a. The parties themselves, at the recommendation of the child's
counselor modified the custody arrangement in August, 2005, such that Plaintiff has
custody of the child every other weekend from Friday until Sunday and one evening
visitation during the week;
b. The child's counselor is of the belief that the child is thriving under
the current arrangement;
C. The parties' child is happy with the current arrangement; and
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d. The Defendant wants the Court to enter an Order providing for the
custody arrangement that the parties have been operating under since August, 2005, as a
permanent Order of Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court modify the current
custody Order as indicated in this Petition for Modification.
DATED: 4?--OV
of Counsel
Respectfully submitted,
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 233-7691
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VERIFICATION
I, Beth R. Holmes, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties 18 Pa. C. S.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: 11-Y-00 Amok02
Beth R. Holmes
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was this day served upon the person and in the manner indicated
below.
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL:
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
Mancke, Wagner & Spreha
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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JOHN D. GILFERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this lye- day of oels , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall engage in a course of coparenting counseling with a professional selected
by agreement. The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in establishing sufficient
communication and cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Child. The parties shall
select and contact the counselor within 14 days of the date of this Order to schedule the first session.
2. Counsel for the parties may contact the conciliator within three months after the parties
complete the counseling provided in this Order to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference, if necessary.
3. On a temporary basis pending completion of the coparenting counseling and further Order
of Court or agreement of the parties, the Child shall continue to reside primarily with the Mother and
the Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child on alternating weekends from Friday after
school through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
4. The parties shall diligently work toward resolution of the economic issues which are
inhibiting their ability to effectively cooperate in making decisions regarding the Child.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire - Counsel for Father ?'
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna R. Gilfert August 8, 1996 Mother/Father
2. A conciliation conference was held on October 17, 2006, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, John D. Gilfert, with his counsel, P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, and the Mother,
Beth R. Gilfert, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
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AND NOW, this \'-1 day of kbc\ Q t= 2000, upon
consideration of the attached Complaint it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective
counsel appear before. P-, the Conciliator, at 9
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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.
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Custody Conciliator
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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4TH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
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BETH R. GILFERT,
Defendant.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR SHARED PHYSICAL CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, JOHN D. GILFERT, by and through his
attorneys, Mancke, Wagner, Hershey & Tully, and files the following Complaint for
Shared Physical Custody:
1. The Plaintiff, Dr. John D. Gilfert, is an adult individual residing at 6204
Crosswick Circle, Mechancisburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant, Beth R. Gilfert, is an adult individual residing at 793
Scenic Circle, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, Anna Gilfert, born August
8, 1996.
4. The aforementioned child was born during wedlock.
5. The natural father of the child is the Plaintiff herein, residing at the address
contained in paragraph 1 above; the natural mother of the child in the Defendant
herein, residing at the address contained in paragraph 2 above.
6. Since the birth of the child, the child has resided with the Plaintiff and
Defendant herein at 6204 Crosswick Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, until November 1, 1999, when the Defendant herein moved from the
marital home to the home of her parents at the address contained in paragraph 2
above, and from that date until the present, the child has spent time alternatively
with each of the parents at the addresses contained above.
7. Neither party has been a party to any other action for custody or partial
custody of the child, nor does the Plaintiff know of any party in interest other than
contained in this Complaint.
8. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interest of the
child to provide a shared legal custody and shared physical custody arrangement in
that Plaintiff herein resides in the marital home, the home in which the child has
been primarily raised, the Plaintiff herein has a work schedule that accommodates
time with the child, and the best interests of the child are promoted and secured by
having a shared physical custody arrangement by and between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Court to grant relief in the form of shared
physical and shared legal custody of the their daughter.
Respectfully submitted,
Mancke, Wagner, Hershey & Tully
.Richard Wagner, Esquire
I.D. #23103
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-7051
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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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.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
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NO. 768 CIVIL 2000
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BETH R. GlLFERT,
IN DIVORCE
Defendant.
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, DEBRA A. DENISON-CANTOR, ESQUIRE, attorney for the Defendant,
BETH R. GILFERT, do hereby accept service of the Complaint For Shared Physical Custody
this day of ,/, 2000, in the above-captioned action.
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BETH R. GILFERT,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /p v day of lri'uL- , 2000, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliat'on Report, it is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The Father, John D. Gilfert, and the Mother, Beth R. Gilfert,
shall have shared legal custody of Anna Gilfert, born August 8, 1996. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding
her health, education, and religion.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child on alternating
weekends from Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m.
The alternating weekend schedule shall begin with the Father
having custody on Friday, may 12, 2000.
B. During weeks preceding the Father's regular weekend periods of
custody, the Father shall have custody of the Child from
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. through Thursday at 7:30 a.m. The
Father's first period of custody under this sub-paragraph
shall begin on Wednesday, May 10, 2000.
C. During weeks preceding the Mother's regular weekend periods of
custody, the Father shall have custody of the Child from
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. through Thursday at 7:30 a.m. The
Father's first period of custody under this sub-paragraph
shall begin on Tuesday, May 16, 2000.
D. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this order.
3. The parties shall follow the schedule set forth in paragraph 2 of
this order for a period of at least 3 months. In the event either party
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believes the custody arrangements are not serving the best interests of the
Child, counsel for either party may contact the conciliator within 60 days
of the expiration of the 3 month period to schedule an additional Custody
Conciliation Conference.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
over holidays as arranged by agreement.
5. The parties shall make arrangements for periods of vacation
custody with the Child by agreement.
6. Both parties shall strictly follow the detailed allergy protocol
recommended by the Child's physician, Robert Wood, MD and shall cooperate
in recording in the written log, all food and drink intake by the Child as
well as any symptoms exhibited by the Child. Each parent shall be
responsible for the purchase and preparation of food for the Child during
his or her periods of custody.
7. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the
Child during his or her period of custody, that party shall first make a
reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer that parent the
opportunity to provide care for the Child before contacting third party
caregivers.
8. The parties shall equally share the responsibility to provide
transportation for exchanges of custody as arranged by agreement.
9. 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.
BY THE ODURT,
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JOHN D. GILFERT,
Plaintiff
VS.
BETH R. GILFERT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
CUSTODY OONCILIATION 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 Child who is the subject
of this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna Gilfert August 8, 1996 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on may 2, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Father, John D. Gilfert, with his
counsel, P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, and the Mother, Beth R. Gilfert, with
her counsel, Debra Denison Cantor, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
JOHN D. GILFERT,
Plaintiff
VS.
BETH R. GILFERT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3 %' day of /Var"Ar , 2000, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Ccurt dated may 10, 2000 shall continue in
effect as modified by this Order.
2. Paragraph 2 of the may 10, 2000 Order shall be replaced with the
following provision: The parties shall share having physical custody of
the Child in accordance with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child on alternating
weekends from Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m. and
during every week from Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. through Thursday at
7:30 a.m.
B. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this order.
3. The Father shall not use the increase in custodial time as
provided in this order as a basis upon which to seek a reduction in child
support, but instead shall be deemed to have custody of the Child for 43%
of the time for child support purposes through May 10, 2004.
BY THE COURT,
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JOHN D. GILFERT,
PLAINTIFF
V.
BETH R. GILFERT,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Beth R. Gilfert, by and through her attorneys,
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP, and files this Petition for Modification of Custody
Order. The following averments are made in support of this Petition:
1. Petitioner/Defendant is Beth R. Kieffer, formally, Beth R. Gilfert (hereinafter referred
to as "Mother"), an adult individual who currently resides at 122 S. 16'h Street, Camp Hill, PA
17011.
2. Respondant/Plaintiff is John D. Gilfert, (hereinafter referred to as "Father") an adult
individual who currently resides at 1517 Inverness Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
3. The parties are the parents of the minor child, Anna R. Gilfert, date of birth, August 8,
1996.
4. A custody order was entered on November 3, 2000 and is attached hereto as Exhibit
A.
5. On June 2, 2005, the minor child told Mother that Father had hit her in the head.
6. On June 2, 2005 the minor child told Mother that her nose was bleeding after being
struck in the head by Father.
7. On June 3, 2005 Mother contacted Father about the alleged abusive incident.
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8. Father admitted to Mother that he had struck the minor child in the head twice, once in
the bathroom and once in the bedroom.
9. Father told Mother that he believes he has a right to hit his child and that no one can
stop him.
10. Father showed no remorse over the abusive incident.
11. Father also verbally abused the child by calling her a "f***ing piece of s**t" and told
her that she should "live on the street".
12. Father has been verbally abusive to the minor child in the past.
13. Father has kicked the minor child in the past.
14. Mother believes that the incidents of Father's verbal and physical abuse are
escalating and fears for the child's safety and wellbeing.
15. Cumberland County Children and Youth Services is investigating the most recent
incident of abuse.
16. The minor child was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and anxiety in
March, 2005 and takes a presription medication.
17. The minor child has started to become distraught when anticipating a return to
Father's home following her custodial periods with Mother.
18. Mother believes that it would be in the child's best interests of the minor child to be
in Mother's primary care,
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that Mother be awarded primary physical
custody of the minor child. Further, it is respectfully requested that Father be ordered to attend a
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parenting skills class, attend anger management class and begin regular personal counseling to
address appropriate parenting behavior and communication skills.
Date: 6 - 7 - o ?L
Respectfully submitted,
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS
s.
Ann V. Levin, Esquire I.D. #: 70259
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Attorney for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Beth Kieffer, verify that the statements contained in the foregoing pleading are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements therein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date:
Beth Kieffer
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JOHN D. GILFERT,
PLAINTIFF
V.
BETH R. GILFERT,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ann V. Levin, Esquire, counsel for Defendant in the above captioned matter, do hereby
certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Emergency Petition for Special
Relief on counsel for Plaintiff by depositing same in U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid, on the
day of June, 2005, addressed as follows:
P. RICHARD WAGNER, ESQUIRE
MANCKE, WAGNER & SPREHA
2233 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
SMIGEL,
& SACKS, LLP
Ann V. Levin, Esquire I.D.
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Attorney for Defendant
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BETH R. GILFERT
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, June 20, 2005 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 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 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 Custodv orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: ls/ Dawn S. Sunday, IE
Custody Conciliator F?
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 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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ANGELA MURPHY,
Plaintiff
V.
SCOTT MURPHY,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -• LAW HIN 211005
NO. 2000-1116 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
RECEIVED fp
12'f" day of ?w.. 2005, upon consideration of the
Petition to Bifurcate, a Rule is issued upon Defendant, Scott Murphy, to show cause why Plaintiffs
Petition should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE Z-G DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT
AND/OR HIS COUNSEL.
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JOHN D. GILFERT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this IV* day of _ lord, _ , 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report,'iit i ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties and the Child shall participate in a course of counseling with Deborah Salem,
LPC, or other professional selected by agreement between the parties. The purpose of the counseling
shall be to assess the Child's needs and identify issues of concern relating to the Child both in the
context of the custodial situation and otherwise, and to assist the parties in addressing the identified
concerns. The parties shall also obtain recommendations as soon as practicable from the counselor as
to custody arrangements which will best meet the Child's needs during the counseling. The Father
shall be responsible to pay any costs of the counseling which are not reimbursed by insurance coverage
unless a Request for Modification of Support is filed by the Mother in which case the costs would be
apportioned through that process.
2. Counsel for the parties may contact the conciliator within three months after the parties
complete the counseling provided in this Order to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference, if necessary.
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Richard Wagner, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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JOHN D. GILFERT
Plaintiff
vs.
BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna R. Gilfert August 8, 1996 Mother/Father
2. A conciliation conference was held on July 13, 2005, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, John D. Gilfert, with his counsel, P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, and the Mother,
Beth R. Gilfert, with her counsel, Ann V. Levin, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Dates--` Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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JOHN D. GILFERT, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY
BETH R. GILFERT,
Respondent :NO. 00-768
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Beth R. Gilfert now known as Beth R. Holmes,
who, by and through her attorneys, Thomas A. Beckley, Esquire, Elizabeth S. Beckley,
Esquire, and Beckley & Madden, of Counsel, files this Petition for Modification of a
Custody Order, in which she avers that:
1. The Petition of Beth R. Holmes respectfully represents that on November
3, 2000, an Order of Court was entered for Custody, a true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto marked as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
2. A subsequent Order of Court was entered on July 18, 2005, a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto marked as Exhibit B and incorporated herein.
2. The custody arrangement should be modified because:
a. The parties themselves, at the recommendation of the child's
counselor modified the custody arrangement in August, 2005, such that Plaintiff has
custody of the child every other weekend from Friday until Sunday and one evening
visitation during the week;
b. The child's counselor is of the belief that the child is thriving under
the current arrangement;
C. The parties' child is happy with the current arrangement; and
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d. The Defendant wants the Court to enter an Order providing for the
custody arrangement that the parties have been operating under since August, 2005, as a
permanent Order of Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court modify the current
custody Order as indicated in this Petition for Modification.
DATED: Respectfully submitted,
of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 233-7691
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VERIFICATION
I, Beth R. Holmes, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties 18 Pa. C. S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: 14?
Beth R. Holmes
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was this day served upon the person and in the manner indicated
below.
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL:
P. Richard Wagner, Esquire
Mancke, Wagner & Spreha
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BETH R. GILFERT
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, September 14, 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 10:00 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 hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunda Es q. lid\
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 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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JOHN D. GILFERT
Plaintiff
VS.
BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
00-768
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2 7 -A day of C3-r ? , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall engage in a course of coparenting counseling with a professional selected
by agreement. The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in establishing sufficient
communication and cooperation to enable them to effectively coparent their Child. The parties shall
select and contact the counselor within 14 days of the date of this Order to schedule the first session.
2. Counsel for the parties may contact the conciliator within three months after the parties
complete the counseling provided in this Order to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference, if necessary.
3. On a temporary basis pending completion of the coparenting counseling and further Order
of Court or agreement of the parties, the Child shall continue to reside primarily with the Mother and
the Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child on alternating weekends from Friday after
school through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
4. The parties shall diligently work toward resolution of the economic issues which are
inhibiting their ability to effectively cooperate in making decisions regarding the Child.
BY THE COURT,
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Plaintiff
vs.
BETH R. GILFERT
Defendant
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 00-768 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna R. Gilfert August 8, 1996 Mother/Father
2. A conciliation conference was held on October 17, 2006, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, John D. Gilfert, with his counsel, P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, and the Mother,
Beth R. Gilfert, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
JOHN D. GILFERT,
Plaintiff
VS.
BETH R. GILFERT,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-768 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
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 Child who is the subject
of this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Anna Gilfert August 81 1996 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 24, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Father, John D. Gilfert, with his
counsel, P. Richard Wagner, Esquire, and the Mother, Beth R. Gilfert, with
her counsel, Debra Denison Cantor, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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BETH R. KEIFFER n/k/a,
BETH R. HOLMES,
Plaintiff
V.
JOHN D. GILFERT,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY AND SUPPORT
:Paces NO. 642101667
:NO. 00-768
STIPULATION OF SUPPORT
THIS IS A STIPULATION entered into the day and year hereinafter set forth
below, by and between BETH R. HOLMES (hereinafter referred to as "Plaintiff") and
JOHN D. GILFERT (hereinafter referred to as "Defendant").
WHEREAS, the parties are the parents of one (1) minor child, namely Anna R.
Gilfert, born August 8, 1996 (hereinafter referred as "Child");
WHEREAS, the parties are divorced living separate and apart and wish to
establish an agreed upon Court Ordered arrangement relative to the support of their
Child;
WHEREAS, the Plaintiff and Defendant, after careful consideration and the
opportunity for the advice and assistance of counsel, have reached an agreement to
provide for the support of this Child without the need to litigate the matter before this
Honorable Court and asks the Court to adopt this stipulation as its Order;
WHEREAS, the parties have authorized and directed their Counsel to sign and
submit this Stipulation to the Court on their behalf and ask that the Court enter an Order
adopting the terms hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties
stipulate and agree as follows:
1. Plaintiff and Defendant agree that all child support owed for the calendar
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year of 2004 has been paid in full and there is no arrearage owed and no credit to be
given.
2. Plaintiff and Defendant agree that all child support owed for the calendar
year of 2005 has been paid in full and there is no arrearage owed.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant further agree that Defendant shall receive a credit
of $1,696.57 based upon an over payment for the year of 2005. Defendant will be given
a credit in the amount of $1,696.57 which will be applied to any support due and owing
at the end of 2006.
4. Beginning January 1, 2006, the parties agree that the Plaintiff will receive
child support at the full rate according to the Pennsylvania Support Guidelines as she has
had primary physical custody of the child since August, 2005. Therefore, Defendant will
not be entitled to any reduction in the amount of child support from January 1, 2006,
forward until such time as the current custody arrangement changes via a Court Order.
5. Defendant is currently paying child support at the rate of $560.31 bi-
weekly. Defendant will continue to pay child support at this rate through Cumberland
County Domestic Relations until December 31, 2006.
6. Beginning January 1, 2007, Plaintiff and Defendant agree that Defendant
will pay the sum of $2,012.26 per month in child support directly to Plaintiff by
depositing the same into Plaintiff's account with PSECU on or before the 15th day of each
month. Should Defendant fail to pay Plaintiff by the 15th day of each month, Plaintiff
will be free to re-list this child support case with Cumberland County Domestic
Relations.
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7. Plaintiff and Defendant agree to exchange Federal, State and Local tax
returns to include agree copies of their W2.s, K1's and 1099s on or before April 151'
every year or within 10 days of filing the same, whichever occurs first. In addition to
their wage and tax information, Plaintiff and Defendant also agree to exchange all
information relating to contributions to their respective IRAs, 401 Ks and retirement
accounts for the previous tax years. This information will be included with the above-
referenced wage and tax information.
8. After the parties have exchanged their respective tax returns, counsel for
both parties will calculate what amount of child support should have been paid for the
previous year. Counsel for the parties will exchange their respective calculations in order
to confer with their clients.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant agree to make any necessary adjustments to the
child support within 30 days of exchanging their calculations provided that they agree on
the adjustment. In an additional payment is owed, Defendant will make the same within
10 days. If Defendant is entitled to a credit, this will first be applied to an unreimbursed
medical costs owed by the Defendant. If additional credit is needed, the parties agree to
alter the monthly payment amount to reflect the credit.
10. If 30 days after exchanging the calculations the parties are unable to agree
on the amount owed or to be credited for the previous year, counsel for both parties agree
to schedule an appointment with Cumberland County Domestic Relations within 10 days
to resolve the difference.
11. Plaintiff and Defendant agree that their current support action with
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Cumberland County Domestic Relations shall be terminated as of December 31, 2006.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant further agree that Cumberland County Domestic
Relations will keep the parties' current support case open until counsel for both parties
have resolved the amount owed or to be credited for 2006. Once counsel for the parties
have resolved 2006's child support, Cumberland County Domestic Relations will close
out the parties' support action
13. Unreimbursed medical expenses shall be divided between the parties, after
Plaintiff pays the first $250.00 pr year, 20% paid by the Plaintiff and 80% paid by the
Defendant.
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by
the terms hereof, set forth their hands and seals the day and year set forth below.
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Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY AND SUPPORT
:Paces NO. 642101667
:NO. 00-768
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2007, after careful review of
the Stipulation of Support entered into by the parties and attached hereto, and in
accordance with the parties' request that said Stipulation of Support be entered as an
Order of Court, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall support their minor child
pursuant to the terms of said Stipulation of Support.
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