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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MARK S. LYTER, JR.
DEFENDANT
00-3083 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this 23rd day of May ,2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear befonMelissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp Hill, PA 17011 on the ~ day of June , 2000, at 9:15 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 defme 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,
By: Isl
Melissa P. Greery. ES~
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 ATIORNEY 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_
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAN
MELISSA M. LYTER,
Plaintiff
v.
MARK S. LYTER, JR.,
Defendant
NO. OO'30~3
Civil Term
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NON, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is
hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel
appear before , the Conciliator, at
on the day
of , 2000, at ___.m., for a Pre-Hearing
Custody Conference. At such Conference, an effort will be made to
resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished,
to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to
enter into a temporary Order. Failure to appear at the Conference
may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent Order.
BY THE COURT:
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENtJE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
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 the office set forth above. 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.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELISSA M. LYTER, .
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MARK S. LYTER, JR., .
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Defendant . IN CUSTODY
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COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
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AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, MELISSA M. LYTER, by and through
her attorney, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, of Legal Services, Inc., and
respectfully files this Complaint for Custody, and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is MELISSA M. LYTER who currently resides
at 411 Wren Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is MARK S. LYTER, JR. whose current address
is unknown, however, he is employed by Saturn of Carlisle Pike,
6515 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical and shared legal
custody of the following children:
NICHOLAS LYTER, born June 17, 1996
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NATHEN LYTER, born July 20, 1998
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4. The children were born out of wedlock. They currently
reside with the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff's grandmother.
5. During the lifetime of the children, they have resided at
the following addresses with the following persons:
Time
with Whom
Address
birth-6/97 10 West Locust Street Plaintiff/Plaintiff's
Eno1a, PA grandmother
6/97-7/98 10 West Locust Street Plaintiff/Defendant
Enola, PA Plaintiff's grandmother
7/98-11/98 306 Valley Road Plaintiff/Defendant
Marysville, PA Defendant's parents/
Defendant's sisters
11/98-4/26/00 411 Wren Court Plaintiff/Defendant
Mechanicsburg, PA Plaintiff's grandmother
4/26/00-present 411 Wren Court Plaintiff/Plaintiff's
Mechanicsburg, PA grandmother
6. The father of the children is MARK S. LYTER, JR. He is
married to Plaintiff.
7. The mother of the children is MELISSA M. LYTER. She is
married to Defendant.
8. The children currently reside with Plaintiff and her
grandmother.
9. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness,
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or in any other capacity, in other litigation concerning the
custody of the children in this or any other Court, except as set
forth above.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the children pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
11. The Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to
the proceedings who has physical custody of the children, or claims
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
12. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have
not been terminated, and the persons who have physical custody of
the children, have been named as parties to this action. There are
no other persons known to have or claim a right to custody or
visitation of the children and therefore, no further notice of the
pendency of this action and the right to intervene shall be given,
other than to the parties named herein.
13. The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor
children will be served by granting Plaintiff primary physical and
shared legal custody.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to grant
her primary physical and shared legal custody of NICHOLAS and
NATHEN.
Respectfully submitted,
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Maryann Murphy,
Legal Services,
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
I.D. # 61900
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, MELISSA M. LYTER, verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Custody Complaint are true and correct.
I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELISSA M. LYTER,
Plaintiff
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MARK S. LYTER, JR.,
Defendant
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NO.
Civil Term
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IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the
day of
, 2000 I served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Custody Complaint on counsel for the Defendant,
ANDREW NORFLEET, ESQUIRE, at the address set forth below, by
placing a copy of same in the United States Mail, first class,
postage prepaid.
Andrew Norfleet, Esquire
METZGER WICKERSHAM
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann urphy,
Legal Services,
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 540-8600
LD. # 61900
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELISSA M. LYTER,
Plaintiff
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MARK S, LYTER, JR.,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff, to proceed in founa oauoeris,
I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, of Legal Services, Inc., attorney for the party proceeding
in forma oauoeris, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing
free legal services to the party, The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of
litigation is attached hereto.
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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CML ACTION - LAW
MELISSA M. LYTER,
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MARK S. LYTER, JR.,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
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1. I am MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial
condition am unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting, defending, or appealing the action
or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay
the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs
is true and correct.
(a) Name: MELISSA M. LYTER
Address: 411 Wren Court. Mechanicsbufl!. PA 17055
(b) Social Security Number: 170-62-6813
If you are presently employed, state N/A
Employer: N/A
Address: N/A
Salary or wages per month: N/A
Type of work: N/A
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If you are presently unemployed, state
Date of last employment: 2/99 (Temp work - 2 weeks)
Salary or wages per month: $180.00
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Business or profession: "0-
Other self-employment: -0-
Dividends: -0-
Pension and annuities: -0-
Social Security benefits: -0-
Support payments: -0-
Disability payments: -0-
Unemployment compensation and
supplemental benefits: -0-
Workman's compensation: -0-
Public Assistance: -0-
Other: -0-
(d) Other contributions to household support NONE
(Wife)(Husband) Name: N/A the parties are seDarated
If your (husband) (wife) is ernployed, state
Employer:
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Salary or wages per month: N/A
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Certificates of Deposit: "o-
Real Estate (including home): -0-
Motor vehicle: Make N/A
Cost N/A
Stocks; bonds: -0-
Other: -0-
(t) Debts and obligations
Mortgage: -0-
Rent: $200,00
Loans: -0-
Monthly Expenses: $1.000.00
Year N/A
Amount owed N/A
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
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Name: Nicholas
Age: 3
Name: Nathen
Age: 1
4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in
my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL ACTION" LAW
MELISSA M. LYTER,
Plaintiff
No. 00-3083 Civil Term
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MARK S. LYTER, JR.,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2:D ~ day of ::r u.J)~
,2000, upon consideration of the
attached Stipulation for Entry of a Custody Order, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED
that custody of the minor children NICHOLAS LYTER, born June 17, 1996; and NA THEN
LYTER, born July 20, 1998, is awarded as follows:
I. The parents shall share legal custody of the minor children_
(a) All major decisions affecting the children's growth and development shall be
made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other and with a view
towards obtaining and following an harmonious policy in the children's best interest. These decisions
include, but are not limited to, medical, educational and religious matters.
(b) Each parent shall give support to the other in their role as parent and to take
into account the concerns of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the children.
(c) While in the presence of the children, neither parent shall make, or permit any
other person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory
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or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other
parent as one whom the children should respect and love.
(d) Each parent shall have the duty to notifY the other of any event or activity that
could reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent. Each parent shall
provide the other with a current telephone number and address for contact.
(e) The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any
parenting issues requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications to
the physical custody schedule which may, from time to time, become necessary.
(f) With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with
physical custody of the children at the time shall be pel1nitted to make the decision necessitated by
the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance. However, the parent with physical
custody making an emergency decision shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with
her/him as soon as possible. Day"to-day decisions of a routine nature, including those related to
medical care, shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody at the time.
(g) Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher, etc. and have copies of any reports given to them as a parent. Such documents
include, but are not limited to, medical reports and school report cards. Both parents may, and are
encouraged to, attend school conferences and activities, as their schedules permit. Both parents'
names shall be listed with the school. Both parents shall provide the other with any and all
information received by them from the school.
2. The parents shall share physical custody of NICHOLAS and NATHEN. The primary
residence of the minor children shall be with MOTHER.
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3. MOTHER and FATHER shall each have the minor children for one week during the
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F ATHER shall have custody from Fridays at 5 :30 p.m. until Sundays at 2:00 p.m. each week,
except that MOTHER shall have the opportunity to have the minor children for an occasional
weekend upon seventy-two (72) hours notice to FATHER. In that event, FATHER shall have the
opportunity to see the children during the week. It is expected that FATHER shall have a suitable
residence to accommodate the children during his periods of partial physical custody.
summer months. A week shall be defined as seven (7) days. The parents shall give each other written
notice of their chosen week for summer custody by June I" of each year, ifpossible. In the event that
both parents choose the same week, the parent who gave first notice shall prevaiL
4. MOTHER shall have the children on Mother's Day and FATHER shall have the children
on Father's Day as they can agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the hours shall be from 6:00 p.m. the evening
before the holiday until 6:00 p.m. the day ofthe holiday, regardless of the usual schedule.
5. The parents shall share or alternate the holidays of Memorial Day, the Fourth of July
and Labor Day each year as they can agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00
p.m. on the following schedule:
In 2000 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day,
and FATHER shall have the Fourth of July.
In 200 I and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day
and MOTHER shall have the Fourth of July.
6. The parents shall share the holidays of Easter and Thanksgiving each year as they can
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Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the following shall be the schedule:
In 2000 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Easter from 9:00 a.m. until
2:30 p.m. and Thanksgiving from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and FATHER shall have Easter from
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2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thanksgiving from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
In 2001 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30
p.m. and Thanksgiving from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p,m. and MOTHER shall have Easter from 2:30
7. MOTHER and FATHER shall share the Christmas holiday with the minor children as they
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p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thanksgiving from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
can agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the Christmas holiday shall be divided into
two (2) segments and shall be alternated between them each year. Segment "A" shall be from noon
on December 24th until noon on Christmas Day. Segment "B" shall be from noon on Christmas Day
until noon on December 26th.
In 2000 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Segment "A" and FATHER
shall have Segment "B".
In 2001 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have Segment "A" and MOTHER
shall have Segment "B".
8. The parents shall each have the opportunity to see the minor children on their birthdays,
June 17th and July 20th, and on each ofthe parents birthdays.
9. The schedules for all holidays, special occasions and vacations shall take priority over
the regular weekly schedule.
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10. There shall be reasonable telephone access between the children and both parents. The
children shall be permitted reasonable telephone access to place calls to their parents.
II. By mutual consent of the parents, a revised schedule may be agreed upon between them
for and in the best interests of their minor children.
12. This Order shall replace and supercede any and all prior Custody Orders, and shall
remain in full force and effect until further Order of Court.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELISSA M. LYTER,
Plaintiff
No. 00-3083 Civil Term
v.
MARK S. LYTER, JR.,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CUSTODY ORDER
MELISSA M. LYTER (hereinafter referred to as "MOTHER"), and MARK S. LYTER,
JR. (hereinafter referred to as "FATHER"), desiring to amicably settle and resolve all outstanding
issues concerning custody with respectto NICHOLASL YTER, born June 17, 1996,.andNATHEN
LYTER, born July20, 1998, the minor children involved in this action, hereby stipulate and agree
to the entry of an Order of Court awarding cust()dy ofNICHOL,i\S and NATHE.N.as follows:
1. The parents agree to share legal custody of the minor children,
(a) All major decisions affecting the children's growth and development shall be
made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other and with a view
towards obtaining and following an harmonious policy in the children's best interest. These decisions
include, but are not limited to, medical, educational and religious matters,
(b) Each parent agrees to give support to the other in their role as parent and to
take into account the concerns of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the children.
(c) While in the presence of the children, neither parent shall rnake, or permit any
other person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory
or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other
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parent as one whom the children should respect and love.
(d) Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or activity that
could reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent. Each parent shall
provide the other with a current telephone number and address for contact.
(e) The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any
parenting issues requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications to
the physical custody schedule which may, from time to time, become necessary.
(f) With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with
physical custody of the children at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated by
the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance, However, the parent with physical
custody making an emergency decision shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with
herfhim as soon as possible, Day-to-day decisions of a routine nature, including those related to
medical care, shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody at the time.
(g) Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher, etc. and have copies of any reports given to them as a parent. Such documents
include, but are not limited to, medical reports and school report cards, Both parents may, and are
encouraged to, attend school conferences and activities, as their schedules permit. Both parents'
names shall be listed with the school. Both parents shall provide the other with any and all
information received by them from the school.
2, The parents agree that they shall share physical custody of NICHOLAS and NA THEN.
The primary residence of the minor children shall be with MOTHER.
FATHER shall have custody from Fridays at 5 :30 p.m. until Sundays at 2:00 p,m. each week,
except that MOTHER shall have the opportunity to have the minor children for an occasional
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weekend upon seventy-two (72) hours notice to FATHER. In that event, FATHER shall have the
opportunity to see the children during the week. It is expected that FATHER shall have a suitable
residence to accommodate the children during his periods of partial physical custody.
3. MOTHER and FATHER agree that each shall have the minor children for one week
during the summer months. A week shall be defined as seven (7) days. The parents shall give each
other written notice oftheir chosen week for summer custody by June 1st of each year, if possible.
In the event that both parents choose the same week, the parent who gave first notice shall prevail.
4. The parents agree that MOTHER shall have the children on Mother's Day and FATHER
shall have the children on Father's Day as they can agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the hours shall be from 6:00 p.m. the evening
before the holiday unti/6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday, regardless of the usual schedule.
5. The parents shall share or alternate the holidays of Memorial Day, the Fourth of July
and Labor Day each year as they can agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00
p.m. on the following schedule:
In 2000 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day,
and FATHER shall have the Fourth of July.
In 200 I and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day
and MOTHER shall have the Fourth of July.
6. The parents shall share the holidays of Easter and Thanksgiving each year as they can
agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the following shall be the schedule:
In 2000 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Easter from 9:00 a.m. until
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2:30 p.m. and Thanksgiving from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and FATHER shall have Easter from
2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thanksgiving from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
In 200 I and in all odd years thereafter, F ATHER shall have Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30
p.m. and Thanksgiving from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and MOTHER shall have Easter from 2:30
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thanksgiving from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
7. MOTHER and FATHER shall share the Christmas holiday with the minor children as they
can agree.
Only in the event that the parents cannot agree, the Christmas holiday shall be divided into
two (2) segments and shall be alternated between them each year. Segment "A" shall be from noon
on December 24th until noon on Christmas Day. Segment "B" shall be from noon on Christmas Day
until noon on December 26th.
In 2000 and in all even years thereafter, MOTHER shall have Segment "A" and FATHER
shall have Segment "B".
In 2001 and in all odd years thereafter, FATHER shall have Segment "A" and MOTHER
shall have Segment "B".
8. The parents agree that each shall have the opportunity to see the minor children on their
birthdays, June 17th and July 20th, and on each of the parents birthdays.
9. The schedules for all holidays, special occasions and vacations shall take priority over
the regular weekly schedule.
I O. The parents agree that there shall be reasonable telephone access between the children
and both parents. The children shall be permitted reasonable telephone access to place calls to their
parents.
II. Both parents agree that, by their mutual consent, a revised schedule may be agreed upon
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between them for and in the best interests of their minor children.
12. The parents agree that this Agreement shall be submitted to the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County for approval and for entry of an Order awarding custody as set forth herein,
and the parents hereby request that this Honorable Court enter such an Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Stipulation for Entry of a Custody
Order on the date indicated below.
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MARK S. L YIER,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 00-3083 Civil Action - Law
In Custody
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AND NOW, this 21st day of June, 2000, the Conciliator, being advised by Plaintiffs
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by Stipulation of the parties, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction in this case.
FOR THE COURT,
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Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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