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MARK R. SillNDLE
PLAINTIFF
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JENEL YN SHINDLE
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
00-4753 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
OJRDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15th day of September ,2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp Hill, FA 17011 on the 16th day of October ,2000, at 11:00 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may 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. ree
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
HA VB 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, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE, : NO. 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
DefendantlRespondent : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2000, upon consideration
of the attached petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire, the conciliator, at
, on the
day of
, 2000, at
o'clock .m. for a Pre-Hearing
Custody Conference. At such conference an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute
and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary Order. Either party
may bring the children who are the subject of this custody action to the conference, but the
children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds
for entry of a temporary or permanent Order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
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, FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENELYN SHINDLE, : NO. 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
DefendantJRespondent : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through his legal counsel of
record, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and the law firm of Griffie & Associates petitions the Court
as follows:
I. Your Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, Mark R. Shindle, an adult individual
currently residing at 8732 Wood Road, Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Jenelyn Shindle, an adult individual
currently residing at Apartment 422 G, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22,
1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Amended Order of Court dated October 25, 1999, from
the Court of Common Pleas of the 41" Judicial District-Perry County Branch; a copy
of said Amended Order being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit "A."
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5. By the joint request of counsel for the parties, the above referenced amended Order of
Court has been docketed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
which Court has jurisdiction over the issue of custody of the children at issue.
6. Since the time of the parties' separation and over the past year, there have been
changes in the parties' circumstances which indicate that it is in the best interest and
permanent welfare of the children to modify the prior amended Order of Court
7. It is in the best interest of the children to modify the prior Order by providing
Petitioner primary physical custody of the children.
8. The children continue to reside in the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County.
9. Respondent resides as aforesaid with the children and her paramour, Michael
Frederick.
10. Petitioner resides as aforesaid with his parents.
11. Petitioner will provide greater stability for the children, will be accommodating to
developing the relationship of the children with the prospective non-custodial parent,
the Respondent herein, and it is believed, the children desire to reside in Petitioner
primary care.
12. Petitioner has no information of any custody proceedings concerning the children
pending in any court of this Commonwealth.
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13. Petitioner 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.
14. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County continues to have jurisdiction
over the issue of custody of the child.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to schedule a conciliation
conference at which time an order shonld be entered providing him with primary physical or
residential custody of the Children.
Respectfully submitted,
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GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
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YERIFICATION
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. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE: 2. 5'71-00
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MARK R. SHINDLE, PetitionerlPlaintiff
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IN TES COURT OF COMMON ?!.ZAS
OF TES 4lST JODJ:CL~ DISTRICT OF
?E1L'=l.Y COm."'I'Y
NO. 98-l013
JZNEL Y.N SEJ:NDLE,
Defendant
c:e:ILD CUSTODY
AME:NIlED ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to wit this,iS day of Ottob-tf;
1.999, the
pa::ties and their r~spective counsel, having appea:::ec for a custody
hearing on August 1.8, 1.999, it is hereby ORDER.3D AND DE~ as
foll.ows:
1.. It is the intention of the parties and the parties
agree that they will share joint legal custody of Lau...--a M. Shindle,
born May 22, 1990 and Kyle M. Shindle, born Februa-ry 3, 1.996. The
pa::ties agree that major decisions concerning their child:::en,
including, but not necessarily limited to, the child:::en's health,
welfa::e, educatic,n, religious training a..'1.d upbri.l:1ging shall be made
by them jointly, after discussion and consultat:,ion ~Nith each other,
with a view toward obtaining and following a harmonious policy in
the child=ants besc interest. Each party agrees not to impai= the
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otner party's rights to shared legal custody of t~ child:::en. Each
par-:.y agr=-=$ not to attempt to alienate the a.~.feccions of t.he
c~~lc=;~ Ercm che cch:r parey.
Each 9ar~y shall ~otify t~e oche=
of a:...y a=tivity or circumst~"'"lce ccnce:rni:lS,~ t.::...e.i::
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could reasonably be" expected to be of cancer;::.' to r:he ot~er. Day to
day decisions shall be the responsibility of the pare:nc ~he:l nav:.ug
nhvsical custody.
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must be madel the parent having physical c~stcdy of the c~ildren at
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the time of the emergency shall be permitted to ~~e any immediate
decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall ;nform
the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as
possible.
Each pa=y shall be entitled to cOtIIplete and full
i1j-FOnIation from any doctor, "dent..is.t, .''teaeh-er, --p='-~!ess'icti.al or
authority and to have copies of any reports given to either pa=y
as a parent.
2. Primary physical custody of the minor childran shall
be Wit.h the Mother, Jenelyu Shindle.
3 . During t.he school year Father, sha1.1 have partial
custody of the millor children in accordance With the followi-!l.g
schedule:
a. Alternating weekends from Friday at. 6:00 p.m. to
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
b. One evening per wea~ from 6~OO p.m. ~til the
next morning when he retu=s the children to school and day care.
C. At times mutually ag=eed upon by tb.e parties.
4,. The pare..'1t.s will alte=ate the following major
holidays:
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Memorial Day, Fourch of July, and Labor Day.
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Sunday evening until. 9: 00 on the day of the holiday,
S. During the Easter holiday season! the parti:s shall
equally sb.are in C:"Q East:er schoel br:a.< by alternati.ng tn=-
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following two periods of physical custody.
(a) The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of
school prior to the Easter holiday until 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday
before Easter; and
(b) The period fr=2;:OO"~:m:on..tb:e"Sat1.U:day
before Easter until 9:00 p.m. on the last day of the Easter school
vacation.
The parties shall alternate these periods by Mother
hav'.-ng ehe fi:::st peried for Easter 2000 and Father having the
second period, alter.uating ehe periods in 2001, and so continue
al.te...-rnating in future years.
6. During the 'I'hallksgiving holiday season, the parties
shall equally share in the 'I'hallksgiving school brea.lc by alternating
the following two periods of physical custody:
(a) The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of
school prior to the Thanksgiving holiday unti~ 1:00 p.m. on the
Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving;
(b) The period from 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday
following Thanksgiy;.-ng until 9: 00 p.m. on the lase day of the
Tn~nksgiving school vacation.
The pareies shall alternaee these
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periods by Father having the first period for Than.1csgiving 1999 and
M ..... i-'f . ~ d"" od ",_, ~_-_-_rnating these o. er~ods for
c.o...ne::- ..aving ene secon pe_':" ,_ _
20001 aL~d so continue alternating in :ucure years.
7. Christmas 'Nill be divided into twO (2) segmel!ts.
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is from noon- December 24,th until noon December 25th at'..d
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is from noon December 25th until December 26th at 6:00
p.m.
These seaments will alternate vea::- by year between the
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di~~ded equally between the parents.
8. Father shall have custody on Father's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Mother shall r~ve ~~stody on
Mother'S Day commencing at 9:00 a.m.
9. The S1mmler school holiday will be ci:"~ded eqr''''' ly
between the parents on a we~~ by wesk basis.
Fac.her will have
custody from 6:00 p.m. on the first Friday follo~~~g the end of the
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having the children from that following Friday at 6:00 p_m. until
the next Friday at 6:00 p.m.
10. The holiday schedule shall take precedence oyer the
regular custody schedule.
~l. During any period of custody or visitation the
parties to this order shall not possess or use any controlled
substance, neither shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the
point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to ~~Q
extent possible, that other household members and/or house guests
comply with this prohibition.
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12. Each parent shall be entitled to reasonable
telephone contact we,.., tJ-,e clo~ Idren ,..hen they are i:: t::J.e cusc:ody of
the othe= ;arent.
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relocations' 1'N'culd necessicat.,: a cha.."1ge :..n the "v~sicat:ion schedule
or if the relocation would exceed a fifty (50) mile radius without
a mi::imum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent. The sixty
(60) day notice is designed to afford the parents an onDortunity to
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renegotiate the custodial a=angements or to. have the matte!;' listed
for a Cou-Tt hearing.
14. Eoth paren.ts shall refrain from tnaking derogatory
co=ents about the other parent in che presence of the children and
to the ext:ent possible shall prevent third"parti:es-from:1lIa..'\d::Igsuch
c01Illl1ents i..n. the presence of the children.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENELYN SHINDLE, : NO. 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
DefendantlRespondent : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the 26th day of September, 2000,
cause a true and attested copy of the Plaintiff's Petition for Modification of Custody to be served
upon the following by first class mail, postage pre-paid:
Judith A. Calkin, Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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1. G . fie, Esquire
orney for laintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 00-4753
JENEl YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
- AND NOW, this 10 day Of~, 2000, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and
directed as follows:
1. The present Custody Order of October 25, 1999, Docket No. 98-1013, from the 41st
Judicial District of Perry County, shall remain in full force and effect pending further Order of
this Court. Jurisdiction of this matter shall be with the Cumberland County Court of Common
Pleas.
2. The parties shall submit themselves and their minor Children to an independent
custody evaluation to be performed by the evaluator chosen upon agreement of counsel. This
shall be an independent custody evaluation. The parties shall sign all necessary releases and
authorizations for the evaluator to obtain medical and psychological information pertaining to
the parties. The cost of this evaluation shall initially be paid by the Father, Mark R. Shindle,
with the understanding that Mr. Shindle may file the appropriate petition to request the mother,
Jenelyn Shindle, to pay all or a portion of those costs.
3. The hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No.), of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the 15 day of April, 2P01, at ~'.'\:S o'clock 0.. .m., at which time
testimony will be taken. for the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Mark R. Shindle, shall be
deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the
parties or party pro se shall file with the Court and opposing counsel/party 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 ten days prior to the hearing date.
4. The parties shall complete the custody evaluation and have their report available no
later than Tuesday, March 6, 2001. A Custody Conciliation Conference shall be reconvened at
11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13,2001, at the office of Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire, the
Custody Conciliator, 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Whereupon the
parties and their counsel will review the custody evaluator's report, to seek a resolution of this
custody matter without the necessity of a hearing before the Court. In the event that the
parties are not able to resolve this matter at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the matter
shall move forward with the hearing scheduled for April , 2001.
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Dis!: Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, Griffie and Associates, 200 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle A 17013
Judith A. Calkin, Esquire, 2201 N. Second street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-4753
vs.
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
CML 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 Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
May 22, 1990
February 3, 1996
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Laura M. Shindle
Kyle M. Shindle
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 21, 2000, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father, Mark: R. Shindle, and his counsel, Bradley L. Griffie,
Esquire; the Mother, Jenelyn Shindle, and her counsel, Judith Calkin, Esquire.
3. Counsel met with the Custody Conciliator upon Father's Petition to Modify Custody
wherein Father seeks primary custody of the minor Children because of increasing difficulties
he sees in the relationship between the Mother and the Children. He is specifically concerned
with regard to the amount of discord between Mother and the Daughter. He alleges that
Mother frequently yells at the Children and has on recent occasions thrown things at them.
Father reports that the Daughter has voiced her desire to live with Father. Father is concerned
that whenever she voices the desire to live with him that she is punished by Mother.
4. Mother's position is that the Children are doing well despite a recent altercation
between her fiance' and the Father. Mother alleges there has been verbal abuse by Father in
the presence of the Children.
5. The parties reached no agreement to change primary physical custody of the
Children from Mother to Father. Therefore, a hearing shall be scheduled in this matter
following the completion of a custody evaluation. The parties have requested that the custody
hearing not be scheduled until April 2001 to allow time for the completion of the custody
evaluation and a Conciliation Conference which shall be held in March 2001 prior to the hearing
date. In the event that the matter is not resolved at the March 2001 conciliation conference,
the matter will proceed to hearing. Father is willing to pay for the custody evaluation with
reservation of right to petition the Court for contribution to this expense by the Mother.
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A proposed Order is attached to this Custody Conciliation Summary Report.
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Attorneys and Counselors At Law
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Marylou Matas, Esquire
200N_lIsoover_
CadIoIe, PA 17013
(71'7) 243-5551
1(880)347-5552
RobiD J. Goshorn
Legal Assistant
Reply to: CuIIsle
April 12,2001
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Chambers""'" PA 17201
(71'7) 267-1350
Fo ('717) 243-5063
The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley
4th Floor, Judges' Chambers
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle,PA 17013
RE: Shindle VS. Shindle
No. 00-4753
Dear Judge Bayley:
Your calendar will reflect that the above captioned matter is scheduled for a
custody hearing on Wednesday, April 18, 2001. The parties have just completed a
psychological evaluation with Dr. Arnold Shienvold, who has promised to fax a report to
counsel on Monday, April 16, 2001. It is the position of both counsel that we should take
time to review that report and determine how we wish to proceed before going forward
with the hearing. Because of that, we jointly request that the hearing scheduled for the
18th be rescheduled to a later date.
We are also in the process of rescheduling a Conciliation on this matter, which we
anticipate will be scheduled at least a month from now and, therefore, if this matter is not
rescheduled until June, that should be sufficient and acceptable to all concerned.
Should I need to take any additional action, such as providing you with an Order in
this matter, please advise me.
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cc: Judith A Calkin, Esquire
Mark R. Shindle
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JENEl YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
00-4753 CIVil TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this --.II L, day of April, 2001, upon agreement of
counsel, the hearing now scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2001, is cancelled and
rescheduled for Thursday, June 28,2001, at 8:45 a.m., in Courtroom Number 2.
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00-4753 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
OJRDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, March 24, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Tnesday, April 15, 2003 at 9:00 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 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.
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The court hereby directs the parties to furnish auy and all existiug Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, aud Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearinl!;.
FOR TIIE COURT,
By: /s/
Melissa P. Greevy. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hows prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE 1HIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VB AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE 1HE 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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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
NO. 00-4753
IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 2003, upon consideration of the
attached Petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before _
. Esquire, the conciliator, at
County, Pennsylvania, on the
Cumberland
day of
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o'clock _.m., for a Pre,Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference an effort will be made
to resolve the issues in dispute, or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to
be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary Order. All children age five or older may also be
present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a
temporary or permanent Order.
BY THE COURT:
By:
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 LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VB 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
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
: NO. 00-4753
: IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through is counsel of record, and
the law firm of Griffie and Associates, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff and an adult individual
currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant and an adult
individual currently residing at 1840 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two (2) children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A."
5. Since the entry of the aforementioned Order, the parties' and the children's
circumstances have changed.
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6. Respondent has inflicted sFere and unnecessary corporal punishment on the children
that has downgraded and belittled the children, which has been to their physical,
mental and emotional detriment, and to which conduct Petitioner has repeatedly
objected.
7. The parties' children have had and continue to have great difficulty in their school
and educational work due to Respondent's failure to address those situations with the
children and their respective schools.
8. Under Petitioner's primary custody the children would be afforded greater
opportunities for extra involvement and extracurricular activities and social
interaction with their peers.
9. For the above referenced reasons and for a variety of other reasons which will be
evidenced to the Court, it is in the children's best interest and permanent welfare to
be placed in Petitioner's primary physical custody.
10. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County Pennsylvania had jurisdiction
over the issue of custody when the prior Order was entered on May 31, 200 I.
11. Since that time, Respondent and the children have move to the Palmyra area, having
moved in the summer of 2001, but it is believed that substantial contacts necessary to
maintain jurisdiction in Cumberland County continue to exist particularly as
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Respondent has only resided in the Palmyra, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, area for
a limited period of time.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order providing
him with primary physical custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
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ttorney for Plaintif.JlPetitioner
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200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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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. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
AND NOW, this .31 day of
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Repo
, 2001, upon consideration of the
it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1, Legal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22,1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
general well-beiNg including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall atlemptto alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custody. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks of the summer shall begin on June 15, 2001.
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5. The parents will alternate the following major holidays: Memorial Day,
Independence Day and Labor Day. The custodial periods shall run from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00
p.m. In the event that Father's holiday as designated herein coincides with Father's
alternating weekend period of physical custody, Father shall simply retain custody of the
Children on Sunday evening until 9:00 p.m. on the day of the holiday.
6. Easter. During the Easter season the parties shall equally share in the Easter
school break by alternating the following two periods of physical custody:
A. The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Easter
holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter.
B. The period from 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter until 9:00 p.m.
on the last day of Easter school vacation.
The parties shall alternate these periods by the Mother having the first period and
Father having the second period in even-numbered years and the Father having the first
period and Mother having the second period in odd-numbered years.
7. Thanksaiving. Thanksgiving shall be shared by alternating the following two periods
of custody:
A. From 5:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Thanksgiving holiday
unti/1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday following Thanksgiving until 9:00 p.m. on
the last day of the Thanksgiving school vacation period.
The parties shall alternate these periods by Father having the first period and Mother
having the second period in even-numbered years and the Mother having the first period and
Father having the second period in odd-numbered years.
8. Christmas. Christmas shall be divided into two segments: Segment A is from
December 24th at Noon until December 25th at Noon, Segment B is from December 25th at
Noon until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. These segments will alternate year by year between
the parties and will begin with Mother having Segment A and Father having Segment B in odd-
numbered years. In even-numbered years, Father will have Segment A and Mother will have
Segment B. The balance of the Christmas school vacation will be divided equally between the
parties.
9. Mother's Day/Father's Day. Father shall have custody on Father's Day from 9:00
a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Mother shall have custody on Mother's Day commencing at 9:00 a.m.
10. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody schedule.
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11. During any period of custody or visitation the parties to this Order shall not possess
or use any controlled substance, neither shall they consume alcohol beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or household guests shall comply with this prohibition.
12. Each parent shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the Children
when they are in the custody of the other parent. Neither party shall impede telephone contact
between the Children and the non-custodial parent.
13. Neither party shall permanently relocate if the relocation would necessitate a
change in the visitation schedule or if the relocation would exceed a fifty-mile radius without a
minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent. These sixty (60) days notice is
designed to afford the parent an opportunity to renegotiate the custodial arrangement or to
have the matter listed for a Court hearing.
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14. Transportation. While the parties are following the summer schedule, the parties
shall share transportation by meeting at the State Police Barracks off of the Plainfield Exit of
Route 81. During the school year, Father shall provide transportation so long as the Mother
continues to reside in Enola. In the event that Mother would relocate with the Children at a
distance from Father that is greater than that presently exists (between Shippensburg and
Enola), the parties shall share transportation and the custodial exchange point shall be at the
K-Mart on Route 11 North at the Summerdale Plaza.
15. In as much as the parties have resolved their custody dispute at the Custody
Conciliation Conference, the hearing in this matter previously scheduled for June 28, 2001, is
hereby canceled.
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Judith A. Calkin. squire, 2201 N. Second Street. Harrisburg, PA17110
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JENEl YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
00-4753 CIVil TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficiUoveractive disorder and/or a learning disability.
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling.
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them.
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DEFENDANT
: 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3rd day of December, 2003, Plaintiff's Exhibit No.5, the child's
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00-4753 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at DJ Manlove's, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Friday, May 06, 2005 at 1:00 PM
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: Isl
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Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For infonnation 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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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
: NO. 00-4753
: IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, tbis day of , 2005, upon consideration of tbe
attached Petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and tbeir respective counsel appear before
. ESQuire, tbe conciliator, at
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on tbe
day of
,2005,
at o'clock _.m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference an
effort will be made to resolve tbe issues in dispute, or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and
narrow tbe 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 tbe conference. Failure to appear at tbe conference may provide
grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent Order.
BY THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumber/and County is required by law to comply with the
Americans witb Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before tbe Court, please contact
our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
tbe Court. You must attend tbe scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR 1J;LEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH ijELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
CARLISLE,PA 17013
(717) 240-3166
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JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
: NO. 00-4753
: IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through is counsel of record, and
the law firm of Griffie and Associates, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff and an adult individual
currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin Co~ty, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown to Petitioner other than as a "shelter in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania".
3. The parties are the natural parents of two (2) children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to the custody
arrangements for the children.
5. The parties are also subject to a modification Order dated August 15,2003, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "B".
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6. Since the entry of the prior Orders in this matter, there has been dramatic changes in
the parties' circumstances, which necessitate a change in the custody arrangements.
7, Respondent and her paramour have continued to reside with the parties' children in
Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from the entry of the last Order until
approximately February 11,2005.
8. Since February 11, 2005, Respondent and children have resided at an unknown
residence for approximately one week, back to the paramour's residence in Hershey
for approximately three weeks, and now in a shelter in Carlisle, Cumber/and County,
Pennsylvania.
9. Respondent has continued to reside in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
10. Because of the various circumstances that are set forth in Petitioner's Petition for
Special Relief, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit "C", the current Custody Order should be modified to provide Petitioner with
primary physical custody of the parties' children.
11. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumber/and County Pennsylvania had jurisdiction
over the issue of custody when the prior Orders were entered.
12. Petitioner does not know of any 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.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order providing
him with primary physical custody of the children.
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or Pia' tif.flPetitioner
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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. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTDnCATEOFSERVICE
I, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire, do certify that I served the Defendant's attorney of record
with the within Petition for Modification of Custody by facsimile and first class mail, postage
prepaid, to the following addresses:
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey,PA 17033
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE
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Defendant
CIVIL ACT/ON - LAW
CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 31 day of -.
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Repo
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it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody ofthe minor Children, laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared /egal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custodv. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks ofthe summer shall begin on June 15, 2001.
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V.
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficiUoveractive disorder and/or a learning disability.
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling.
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT AND RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW this day of
presentation and consideration of the within Petition,
DECREED that:
, 2005, upon
it is hereby ORDERED and
1. A Rule is hereby issued upon tbe Respondent, Jenelyn Shindle, to show cause,
if any she has, as to why Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, is not entitled to tbe
relief requested;
2. Respondent shall file an Answer to Petition within twenty (20) days of service
upon tbe Petitioner;
3. The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
4.
Depositions shall be completed within
Petitioner of tbe answer to the petition.
days of tbe service upon
5. Hearing/Argument shall be held on , the
day of ,2005, at .m. in Courtroom #_
oftbe Franklin County Courthouse, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania,
6. If Items 4 and 5 above are left blank. deposition and/or argument will be
considered upon the request of anv partv.
7. Notice of entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by Petitioner.
8. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, primary physical
custody of tbe child shall rest witb Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle.
BY THE COURT,
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Attorney for Plainti.fJlPetitioner
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Respondent
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vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, cornes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through his counsel of
record, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions
the Court as follows:
I. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff, and an adult
individual currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant, and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown, but is understood to be either at
a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or at a residence in a
location on the West Shore area of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22,1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3,1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit" A", relative to
the terms of custody with respect to their children.
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated August 15,2003, which
was entered by the Court following a hearing modifying the prior Order of May
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reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders, there have been substantial changes in
circumstances that require immediate Court intervention.
7. For an extended period of time, Respondent has been residing with her paramour
in a tumultuous and confrontational relationship.
8. Recently, on or about February 20, 2005, Petitioner was contacted by
Respondent's paramour at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, at
which time Petitioner was advised by Respondent's paramour of the following:
(a) Respondent returned home after being out Saturday night until
approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning;
(b) Respondent became physically violent toward paramour;
(c) Because of the physical violence of Respondent against her paramour,
the paramour telephoned the local police department;
(d) After discussions with the local police department, Respondent was
requested to vacate her paramour's home, which she did.
9. During the episode described above, the children were in the custody of
Petitioner.
10. Due to the fact that Respondent no longer had a residence, Petitioner kept the
children for Monday, February 21, and kept the parties' child, Kyle, for
Tuesday, February 22.
II. Due to the constant conflicts within Respondent's home, the circumstances of
her not having a home at the time, as well as other reasons, Respondent
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children.
12. At Respondent's request, Petitioner met with Respondent at the Pennsylvania
State Police Barracks parking lot, where Petitioner sat with Respondent in her
car and discussed these matters for in excess of one hour.
13. While Respondent's version of the facts relative to the confrontation between
her and her paramour in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 20, 2005,
differed, Respondent confirmed that she did not have a place to stay at that time,
and was considering agreeing to Petitioner retaining physical custody of the
children.
14, By the following week, Respondent was residing back in her paramour's home
with her children, as well as the two young children she has to her paramour.
15. Despite the tremendous turmoil this created for the children, Petitioner did not
initiate Court action to secure custody of the children, but allowed Respondent to
resolve the situation.
16. From that time forward, further confrontations ensued between Respondent and
her paramour, which created great fear, concern and stress in the children.
17. On or about March 11,2005, Respondent again contacted Petitioner and advised
Petitioner that Respondent was moving from her paramour's residence and she
and the children were going to be residing in some type of shelter in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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18. Respondent advised Petitioner that she signed the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' son, Kyle's, school records from his school in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 18,2005.
19. Due to Respondent transferring the child's records, Petitioner has registered
Kyle in the Tuscarora School District in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where the
parties' child, Kyle, continues to reside with Petitioner and attend school.
20. Respondent advised Petitioner that she was signing the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' daughter, Laura's, school records from Hershey High
School, where the parties' daughter, Laura was attending 9th grade.
21. Counselors at the children's school have advised Petitioner that Respondent has
notified them of her intention to transfer the children from the Hershey School
District to the Mercersburg School District, although not all documentation has
been completed as of the time of filing of this Petition.
22. Counselors and other representatives at the children's prior schools in the
Hershey School District confirmed that Respondent advised them that she was
transferring custody of the children to Petitioner and he would have their school
records transferred.
23. In discussions with Petitioner, Respondent has suggested that she would
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they could continue attending school in Hershey, even though she has alleged
that her paramour is violent, aggressive and an alcoholic.
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24. Due to the confrontations within Respondent's home and the poor living
arrangements in which the children have been residing for well over a year, the
children's grades and other aspects oftheir education have suffered.
25. Although the parties followed through on securing an evaluation of the parties'
child, Kyle, as required by the Court's Order of August 13, 2003, once the child
was placed on medications due to ADHD and related issues, Respondent,
without medical approval, terminated the child's use ofthe medications.
26. The child, Kyle, is suffering extensively due to Respondent's refusal to provide
him with the medication prescribed for several months.
27. Despite Respondent's conduct in this regard and the detriment to his son, he did
not seek Court intervention to secure custody of the children.
28. Arrangements were in the process of being made by the Petitioner, who lives in
Mercersburg, to have the school district in Hershey provide the medications
directly to the child during school hours pursuant to doctor's direction.
29. Respondent has had severely limited contact with the school and Petitioner has
been the primary responsible parent with respect to attending to the children's
educational needs, including attending parent/teacher conferences, discussing
issues relative to the children's education with teachers by email, telephone and
in person, and otherwise attending to the educational needs of the children.
30. Despite the discussions and agreement between the parties to transfer custody,
Petitioner was to return the children to Respondent on Sunday evening, March
20, 2005, pursuant to the present Court Order and attempted to do so in the
parking lot ofMcDonalds restaurant on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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31. On Sunday evening, March 20, 2005, Respondent advised Petitioner that he was
to keep the parties' child, Kyle, because his school records were already being
transferred, but that Laura was to come with Respondent.
32. An argument ensued between Respondent and Laura, who is nearly 15 years old,
relative to the Respondent's living accommodations and Laura's desire to remain
in Petitioner's custody.
33. Both children were extremely distraught, crying, upset and stressed over the
circumstances and the confrontation with Respondent.
34. Respondent left the parking lot without taking the children and without giving
any other indication to Petitioner as to her intentions.
35. The children have missed several days of school over the past month and one-
half due to Respondent's confrontations with her paramour, her moves in and
out ofparamour's home, and her apparent inability to fmalize matters associated
with transferring the children's school records to Mercersburg school district.
36. When Respondent was residing with her paramour, while her paramour worked
at night, Respondent would often leave the home to socialize with friends,
leaving the parties' 9 year old son, Kyle, and Respondent's two year old and four
year old children to her paramour, with the parties' daughter to see to all of their
needs.
37. As of the time of filing of this Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner has not been
able to finalize the transfer of Laura's school records to Mercersburg school
district due to not having an Order of Court providing Petitioner with primary
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transfer.
38. Contemporaneously with filing this Petition for emergency relief, Petitioner is
filing a Petition for Modification of Custody, which will cause a Conciliation
Conference to be scheduled in this matter.
39. Counsel for Petitioner was contacted by Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire as this
Petition was being prepared to advise counsel for Petitioner that Mr. Hildabrand
will be representing Respondent in this matter.
40. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent will
now agree for Laura to remain in Respondent's custody but wishes to have Kyle
returned to her.
41. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent is
securing a residence in a West Shore Cumberland County community of New
Cumberland or Lemoyne.
42. Due to Petitioner's circumstances, and the tumultuous situation in which the
children have been residing for an extended period of time, as well as the prior
commitment of Respondent to transfer custody to Petitioner, an emergency
Order is necessary.
43. It is not in the children's best interest to split custody of the children as desired
by Respondent.
44. At this time, Laura is unable to attend school due to Respondent's issues as
described above.
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Respondent that Respondent will not agree to this request and a copy of this
Petition and the companion Petition for Special Relief was faxed to Attorney
Hildabrand with confirmation of when this Petition would be filed so that
opposing counsel could be available at least by telephone at the time of filing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an emergency
Order providing him with primary physical custody pending further proceedings in this
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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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.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, do certify that I served the Defendant's attorney of
record with the within Petition for Special Relief by facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
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JENEL YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
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AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
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day of March, 2005, upon receipt of the within
petition for special relief, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) A hearing seeking an order of special relief pending conciliation shall be
conducted in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
(2) Pending that hearing Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 1996, shall remain with their father, Mark R. Shindle.
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: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through his counsel of
record, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions
the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff, and an adult
individual currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant, and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown, but is understood to be either at
a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or at a residence in a
location on the West Shore area of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22,1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3,1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to
the terms of custody with respect to their children.
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated August 15,2003, which
was entered by the Court following a hearing modifYing the prior Order of May
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reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders, there have been substantial changes in
circumstances that require immediate Court intervention.
7. For an extended period of time, Respondent has been residing with her paramour
in a tumultuous and confrontational relationship.
8. Recently, on or about February 20, 2005, Petitioner was contacted by
Respondent's paramour at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, at
which time Petitioner was advised by Respondent's paramour of the following:
(a) Respondent returned home after being out Saturday night until
approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning;
(b) Respondent became physically violent toward paramour;
(c) Because of the physical violence of Respondent against her paramour,
the paramour telephoned the local police department;
(d) After discussions with the local police department, Respondent was
requested to vacate her paramour's home, which she did.
9. During the episode described above, the children were in the custody of
Petitioner.
10. Due to the fact that Respondent no longer had a residence, Petitioner kept the
children for Monday, February 21, and kept the parties' child, Kyle, for
Tuesday, February 22.
11. Due to the constant conflicts within Respondent's home, the circumstances of
her not having a home at the time, as well as other reasons, Respondent
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discussed with Petitioner, Petitioner retaining primary physical custody of the
children.
12. At Respondent's request, Petitioner met with Respondent at the Pennsylvania
State Police Barracks parking lot, where Petitioner sat with Respondent in her
car and discussed these matters for in excess of one hour.
13. While Respondent's version of the facts relative to the confrontation between
her and her paramour in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 20, 2005,
differed, Respondent confirmed that she did not have a place to stay at that time,
and was considering agreeing to Petitioner retaining physical custody of the
children.
14. By the following week, Respondent was residing back in her paramour's home
with her children, as well as the two young children she has to her paramour.
15. Despite the tremendous turmoil this created for the children, Petitioner did not
initiate Court action to secure custody of the children, but allowed Respondent to
resolve the situation.
16. From that time forward, further confrontations ensued between Respondent and
her paramour, which created great fear, concern and stress in the children.
17. On or about March 11, 2005, Respondent again contacted Petitioner and advised
Petitioner that Respondent was moving from her paramour's residence and she
and the children were going to be residing in some type of shelter in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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transfer the parties' son, Kyle's, school records from his school in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 18,2005.
19. Due to Respondent transferring the child's records, Petitioner has registered
Kyle in the Tuscarora School District in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where the
parties' child, Kyle, continues to reside with Petitioner and attend school.
20. Respondent advised Petitioner that she was signing the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' daughter, Laura's, school records from Hershey High
School, where the parties' daughter, Laura was attending 9th grade.
21. Counselors at the children's school have advised Petitioner that Respondent has
notified them of her intention to transfer the children from the Hershey School
District to the Mercersburg School District, although not all documentation has
been completed as of the time of filing of this Petition.
22. Counselors and other representatives at the children's prior schools in the
Hershey School District confirmed that Respondent advised them that she was
transferring custody of the children to Petitioner and he would have their school
records transferred.
23. In discussions with Petitioner, Respondent has suggested that she would
consider allowing her children to remain in the home with her paramour so that
they could continue attending school in Hershey, even though she has alleged
that her paramour is violent, aggressive and an alcoholic.
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24. Due to the confrontations within Respondent's home and the poor living
arrangements in which the children have been residing for well over a year, the
children's grades and other aspects of their education have suffered.
25. Although the parties followed through on securing an evaluation of the parties'
child, Kyle, as required by the Court's Order of August 13,2003, once the child
was placed on medications due to ADHD and related issues, Respondent,
without medical approval, terminated the child's use of the medications.
26. The child, Kyle, is suffering extensively due to Respondent's refusal to provide
him with the medication prescribed for several months.
27. Despite Respondent's conduct in this regard and the detriment to his son, he did
not seek Court intervention to secure custody of the children.
28. Arrangements were in the process of being made by the Petitioner, who lives in
Mercersburg, to have the school district in Hershey provide the medications
directly to the child during school hours pursuant to doctor's direction.
29. Respondent has had severely limited contact with the school and Petitioner has
been the primary responsible parent with respect to attending to the children's
educational needs, including attending parent/teacher conferences, discussing
issues relative to the children's education with teachers by email, telephone and
in person, and otherwise attending to the educational needs of the children.
30. Despite the discussions and agreement between the parties to transfer custody,
Petitioner was to return the children to Respondent on Sunday evening, March
20, 2005, pursuant to the present Court Order and attempted to do so in the
parking lot ofMcDonalds restaurant on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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to keep the parties' child, Kyle, because his school records were already being
transf~rred, but that Laura was to come with Respondent.
32. An argument ensued between Respondent and Laura, who is nearly 15 years old,
relative to the Respondent's living accommodations and Laura's desire to remain
in Petitioner's custody.
33. Both children were extremely distraught, crying, upset and stressed over the
circumstances and the confrontation with Respondent.
34. Respondent left the parking lot without taking the children and without giving
any other indication to Petitioner as to her intentions.
35. The children have missed several days of school over the past month and one-
half due to Respondent's confrontations with her paramour, her moves in and
out of paramour's home, and her apparent inability to fmalize matters associated
with transferring the children's school records to Mercersburg school district.
36. When Respondent was residing with her paramour, while her paramour worked
at night, Respondent would often leave the home to socialize with friends,
leaving the parties' 9 year old son, Kyle, and Respondent's two year old and four
year old children to her paramour, with the parties' daughter to see to all of their
needs.
37. As of the time of filing of this Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner has not been
able to finalize the transfer of Laura's school records to Mercersburg school
district due to not having an Order of Court providing Petitioner with primary
physical custody of the children, although the school district accepted Kyle's
transfer.
38. Contemporaneously with filing this Petition for emergency relief, Petitioner is
filing a Petition for Modification of Custody, which will cause a Conciliation
Conference to be scheduled in this matter.
39. Counsel for Petitioner was contacted by Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire as this
Petition was being prepared to advise counsel for Petitioner that Mr. Hildabrand
will be representing Respondent in this matter.
40. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent will
now agree for Laura to remain in Respondent's custody but wishes to have Kyle
returned to her.
41. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent is
securing a residence in a West Shore Cumberland County community of New
Cumberland or Lemoyne.
42. Due to Petitioner's circumstances, and the tumultuous situation in which the
children have been residing for an extended period of time, as well as the prior
commitment of Respondent to transfer custody to Petitioner, an emergency
Order is necessary.
43. It is not in the children's best interest to split custody of the children as desired
by Respondent.
44. At this time, Laura is unable to attend school due to Respondent's issues as
described above.
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Respondent that Respondent will not agree to this request and a copy of this
Petition and the companion Petition for Special Relief was faxed to Attorney
Hildabrand with confmnation of when this Petition would be filed so that
opposing counsel could be available at least by telephone at the time of filing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an emergency
Order providing him with primary physical custody pending further proceedings in this
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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. H over Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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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.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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vs.
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JENELYN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTJIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire, do certifY that I served the Defendant's attorney of
record with the within Petition for Special Relief by facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses: ,
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
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JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
CIVil ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
AND NOW, this .31 day of-
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it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
j, LeGal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M,
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion, Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custody. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother,
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties,
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks, Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis, The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001, Father's first two custndial. weeks of the summer shall begin on June 15, 2001,
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JENEL YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
: 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficit/overactive disorder and/or a learning disability.
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling.
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them.
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: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
record, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions
the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff, and an adult
individual currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant, and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown, but is understood to be either at
a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or at a residence in a
location on the West Shore area of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Laura M, Shindle,
born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to
the terms of custody with respect to their children.
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated August 15,2003, which
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reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders, there have been substantial changes ill
circumstances that require immediate Court intervention.
7. For an extended period of time, Respondent has been residing with her paramour
in a tumultuous and confrontational relationship.
8. Recently, on or about February 20, 2005, Petitioner was contacted by
Respondent's paramour at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, at
which time Petitioner was advised by Respondent's paramour of the following:
(a) Respondent returned home after being out Saturday night until
approximately 3 :00 a.m. Sunday morning;
(b) Respondent became physically violent toward paramour;
(c) Because of the physical violence of Respondent against her paramour,
the paramour telephoned the local police department;
(d) After discussions with the local police department, Respondent was
requested to vacate her paramour's home, which she did.
9. During the episode described above, the children were in the custody of
Petitioner.
10. Due to the fact that Respondent no longer had a residence, Petitioner kept the
children for Monday, February 21, and kept the parties' child, Kyle, for
Tuesday, February 22.
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children.
12. At Respondent's request, Petitioner met with Respondent at the Pennsylvania
State Police Barracks parking lot, where Petitioner sat with Respondent in her
car and discussed these matters for in excess of one hour.
13. While Respondent's version of the facts relative to the confrontation between
her and her paramour in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 20, 2005,
differed, Respondent confirmed that she did not have a place to stay at that time,
and was considering agreeing to Petitioner retaining physical custody of the
children.
14. By the following week, Respondent was residing back in her paramour's home
with her children, as well as the two young children she has to her paramour.
15. Despite the tremendous turmoil this created for the children, Petitioner did not
initiate Court action to secure custody of the children, but allowed Respondent to
resolve the situation.
16. From that time forward, further confrontations ensued between Respondent and
her paramour, which created great fear, concern and stress in the children.
17. On or about March 11,2005, Respondent again contacted Petitioner and advised
Petitioner that Respondent was moving from her paramour's residence and she
and the children were going to be residing in some type of shelter in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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transfer the parties' son, Kyle's, school records from his school in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 18, 2005.
19. Due to Respondent transferring the child's records, Petitioner has registered
Kyle in the Tuscarora School District in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where the
parties' child, Kyle, continues to reside with Petitioner and attend school.
20. Respondent advised Petitioner that she was signing the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' daughter, Laura's, school records from Hershey High
School, where the parties' daughter, Laura was attending 9th grade.
21. Counselors at the children's school have advised Petitioner that Respondent has
notified them of her intention to transfer the children from the Hershey School
District to the Mercersburg School District, although not all documentation has
been completed as of the time of filing of this Petition.
22. Counselors and other representatives at the children's prior schools in the
Hershey School District confirmed that Respondent advised them that she was
transferring custody of the children to Petitioner and he would have their school
records transferred.
23. In discussions with Petitioner, Respondent has suggested that she would
consider allowing her children to remain in the home with her paramour so that
they could continue attending school in Hershey, even though she has alleged
that her paramour is violent, aggressive and an alcoholic.
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arrangements in which the children have been residing for well over a year, the
children's grades and other aspects of their education have suffered.
25. Although the parties followed through on securing an evaluation of the parties'
child, Kyle, as required by the Court's Order of August 13,2003, once the child
was placed on medications due to ADHD and related issues, Respondent,
without medical approval, terminated the child's use of the medications.
26. The child, Kyle, is suffering extensively due to Respondent's refusal to provide
him with the medication prescribed for several months.
27. Despite Respondent's conduct in this regard and the detriment to his son, he did
not seek Court intervention to secure custody of the children.
28. Arrangements were in the process of being made by the Petitioner, who lives in
Mercersburg, to have the school district in Hershey provide the medications
directly to the child during school hours pursuant to doctor's direction.
29. Respondent has had severely limited contact with the school and Petitioner has
been the primary responsible parent with respect to attending to the children's
educational needs, including attending parent/teacher conferences, discussing
issues relative to the children's education with teachers by email, telephone and
in person, and otherwise attending to the educational needs of the children.
30. Despite the discussions and agreement between the parties to transfer custody,
Petitioner was to return the children to Respondent on Sunday evening, March
20, 2005, pursuant to the present Court Order and attempted to do so in the
parking lot of McDonalds restaurant on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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to keep the parties' child, Kyle, because his school records were already being
transferred, but that Laura was to come with Respondent.
32. An argument ensued between Respondent and Laura, who is nearly 15 years old,
relative to the Respondent's living accommodations and Laura's desire to remain
in Petitioner's custody.
33. Both children were extremely distraught, crying, upset and stressed over the
circumstances and the confrontation with Respondent.
34. Respondent left the parking lot without taking the children and without giving
any other indication to Petitioner as to her intentions.
35. The children have missed several days of school over the past month and one-
half due to Respondent's confrontations with her paramour, her moves in and
out of paramour's home, and her apparent inability to finalize matters associated
with transferring the children's school records to Mercersburg school district.
36. When Respondent was residing with her paramour, while her paramour worked
at night, Respondent would often leave the home to socialize with friends,
leaving the parties' 9 year old son, Kyle, and Respondent's two year old and four
year old children to her paramour, with the parties' daughter to see to all of their
needs.
37. As of the time of filing of this Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner has not been
able to finalize the transfer of Laura's school records to Mercersburg school
district due to not having an Order of Court providing Petitioner with primary
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transfer.
3 8. Contemporaneously with filing this Petition for emergency relief, Petitioner is
filing a Petition for Modification of Custody, which will cause a Conciliation
Conference to be scheduled in this matter.
39. Counsel for Petitioner was contacted by Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire as this
Petition was being prepared to advise counsel for Petitioner that Mr. Hildabrand
will be representing Respondent in this matter.
40. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent will
now agree for Laura to remain in Respondent's custody but wishes to have Kyle
returned to her.
41. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent is
securing a residence in a West Shore Cumberland County community of New
Cumberland or Lemoyne.
42. Due to Petitioner's circumstances, and the tumultuous situation in which the
children have been residing for an extended period of time, as well as the prior
commitment of Respondent to transfer custody to Petitioner, an emergency
Order is necessary.
43. It is not in the children's best interest to split custody of the children as desired
by Respondent.
44. At this time, Laura is unable to attend school due to Respondent's issues as
described above.
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Respondent that Respondent will not agree to this request and a copy of this
Petition and the companion Petition for Special Relief was faxed to Attorney
Hildabrand with confirmation of when this Petition would be filed so that
opposing counsel could be available at least by telephone at the time of filing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an emergency
Order providing him with primary physical custody pending further proceedings in this
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
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JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, do certifY that I served the Defendant's attorney of
record with the within Petition for Special Relief by facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
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JENEL YN SHINDLE
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AND NOW, this ~I day of ~'
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Repo
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it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1, Legal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura M, Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 1996, Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jDintly
with the other parent, tD make all majDr non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's
general well-beihg including, but nDt limited tD, all decisiDns regarding their health, education
and religion, Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C, s. 9 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to. medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession Df any such records Dr infDrmation, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasDnable use to the other parent. ['-leither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt tD alienate the affectiDns Df the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2, Phvsical Custody. During the schoDI year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m, until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties,
4, Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer schDol break with the MDther taking one week followed by Father having
tWD weeks, Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m, MDther's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June B, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks of the summer shall begin on June 15, 2001.
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DEFENDANT
: 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficit/overactive disorder and/or a learning disability,
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling.
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them,
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JENELYN SHINDLE,
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PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of undersigned counsel on behalf of
Defendant Jenelyn Shindle.
NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, L.L.P.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1.\ day of ~ , 2001, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Mark R, Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura M.$!1indle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 1996. Each parenfshallhave an equal right, to be exercised jointly
with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant tdthE:)termf;ofPa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custody. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
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5. The parents will alternate the following major holidays: Memorial Day,
Independence Day and Labor Day, The custodial periods shall run from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00
p.m. In the event that Father's holiday as designated herein coincides with Father's
alternating weekend period of physical custody, Father shall simply retain custody of the
Children on Sunday evening until 9:00 p.m. on the day of the holiday.
6. Easter. During the Easter season the parties shall equally share in the Easter
school break by alternating the following two periods of physical custody:
A. The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Easter
holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter.
B. The period from 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter until 9:00 p.m.
on the last day of Easter school vacation,
The parties shall alternate these periods by the Mother having the first period and
Father having the second period in even-numbered years and the Father having the first
period and Mother having the second period in odd-numbered years.
7. Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving shall be shared by alternating the following two periods
of custody:
A. From 5:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Thanksgiving holiday
until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday following Thanksgiving until 9:00 p.m, on
the last day of the Thanksgiving school vacation period.
The parties shall alternate these periods by Father having the first period and Mother
having the second period in even-numbered years and the Mother having the first period and
Father having the second period in odd-numbered years.
8. Christmas. Christmas shall be divided into two segments: Segment A is from
December 24th at Noon until December 25th at Noon. Segment B is from December 25th at
Noon until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. These segments will alternate year by year between
the parties and will begin with Mother having Segment A and Father having Segment B in odd-
numbered years. In even-numbered years, Father will have Segment A and Mother will have
Segment B. The balance of the Christmas school vacation will be divided equally between the
parties.
9. Mother's Day/Father's Day. Father shall have custody on Father's Day from 9:00
a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Mother shall have custody on Mother's Day commencing at 9:00 a.m.
10. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody schedule.
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11. During any period of custody or visitation the parties to this Order shall not possess
or use any controlled substance, neither shall they consume alcohol beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or household guests shall comply with this prohibition.
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12. Each parent shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the Children
when they are in the custody of the other parent. Neither party shall impede telephone contact
between the Children and the non-custodial parent.
13. Neither party shall permanently relocate if the relocation would necessitate a
change in the visitation schedule or if the relocation would exceed a fifty-mile radius without a
minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent. These sixty (60) days notice is
designed to afford the parent an opportunity to renegotiate the custodial arrangement or to
have the matter listed for a Court hearing.
14. Transportation. While the parties are following the summer schedule, the parties
shall share transportation by meeting at the State Police Barracks off of the Plainfield Exit of
Route 81. During the school year, Father shall provide transportation so long as the Mother
continues to reside in Enola. In the event that Mother would relocate with the Children at a
distance from Father that is greater than that presently exists (between Shippensburg and
Enola), the parties shall share transportation and the custodial exchange point shall be at the
K-Mart on Route 11 North at the Summerdale Plaza,
15. In as much as the parties have resolved their custody dispute at the Custody
Conciliation Conference, the hearing in this matter previously scheduled for June 28, 2001, is
hereby canceled.
Edgar B. Bayley, J,
op.w>
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Dist: Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, 200 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 /
Judith A. Calkin, Esquire, 2201 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
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 Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows: '
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Laura M. Shindle
Kyle M. Shindle
May 22, 1990
February 3, 1996
Mother
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on May 21, 2001, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father, Mark R. Shindle, and his counsel, Bradley L. Griffie,
Esquire; the Mother, Jenelyn Shindle, and her counsel, Judith A. Calkin, Esquire.
Date
3. The parties reached an agreement in the form of an Order as attached.
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: NO.. 00-4753CIVll, TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW,'
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'. .. The prieS are the naturaJ. parentS of two clllldren;ilamely, Laura M.' Shlndle, '
bmn:/May 22,1990 (13 yearS old), and Kyl~ M.Shindle, bomFebruary 3,1996 (?yem ,
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'Plaintiff initiated' thJ 'Wj~. proc~s whAlri ,& wi~' aiTay ofcittuWtance$ in ' ; .
. "Mother's home eonnrtuedto,deteriorate' to the point where the ,. best 'interests, of 'the "
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, "'.' chllqrenclearly ~. ~~' by, planing the ~hild1'Bn.in the JIlima~ Jlhyglc.1l1 Cll,stOOy ,of
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..G. It is teque~ that the Court speak individually wlth thepaffieschilc:ke~
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200 NorthHimover Street
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: NO. 00-4753 CivIL TERM "
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',. :waJ1,t to''realimy~mm.....d..tionsandprepare sOme qU~~01l,q seCOlidarY to'~ ObvioUsly,
. ,becaUse, Qfthelate date !It which thCeval1iatiori waS,'completed I cOuld not preplll'ea' , '" ,
,'. Compr~e!i8ive reprin. I should add thi1t I offered Jenelyn Ii signill\;lUltIy teduced fee aud nOted
':' .tbata comprehemiive repOrt would not be fOrthcoming~ Norietheiess, rwould like to put in .
'...., ,writilig s01l1C9fthe major points oftb.eevaluation. ' , ,
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" '.' .' interVlewed Mich8e1 Friedt:ich;PhyHiS Sbindie. and Keny131ough, as wellasLalri'a and Kyle. ' ,
'The chil~ iiornplet.edqUeStlolmaires leaarding ttieir pereeptionsoftlieii-PatentS;;" '. ". " ','"
", c~cies: I received school reCords for botJi of the childreri;. but, ~fot1:llnately; the, therapist
"'. " wh()havej,een mvolvedwilh L\llli t~ly did.o.ot Se.ndthcir recOrds oftrcll:tmeni prior to the '
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. ,4\8 you know" the chil4teri are in the prilnary physical cUstody of their mother dUIirii the
SQhOolycar. Their father sees themo~imaltemating Weekend basis,8$ well as during some of .
tb.eboliday,S. lu Ule sunuuer, Ulecb.ildcen speud two-tl1irdsof their time With theu: father and'
one:-third With ,their mother. Jenelin has tWo other smaIl childienftom het.rellitloriship With, Mr;
,Friedricb. MarkhaS no other clrlldrCm and lives with his motlWr ih Merc~!:l1irg. He is dating
Kelly Blough, who has a four~year-old dallghter. Jenelyn lIIid Michael live in Herdiey and the'
,childien attend the Derry TownShipSchoo1s. They bave been there for the last two years,
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, }.-fark is requesting the pri.tnaiy custody of the chil~ be given to him dUringtheisch60! '
year. ~w:k stated that the childten would prefer to live with him. Accordillg to .Mark, Li!ura ha$
cO.ll.Slst~lt1y indiClil.t::d Ii prefeccllct> to live willi her father., H,ow~er, Mark repQrted that I<:yle '
'would alSo prefer to live with bini. He indicated concern about the c1ii1dreD.=s school progress. .,
, AccordIDgto Mark, the cbildren have been struggling in.school. He fe$ that he could better
, ,prOvide :for ,theu: ed.\l.eational tl.el,\ds. Mm indicated tWj.t Jenelyn is unable to ~lp the children
with th~ homework, whereal! he helps them on a frequent basis. Mink li.iso reported thai due to '
the presence oftlie two younger children in the household, Laura and Kyle do not get the'
, .' i1.~tio~ they need. Additionally, Mark is unhappy that Lam-a is expected to paby sit the ' "
, ", YoWig~ Child;ren in lieu.'ofmdre s~cial, age-appropriate activity. 'In fact, .Mark complained that
the childi'cu lU,,^ ilwoived ill viitUally Iloextra-curri.cuhi.r activities at their mother=shome. "
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" has cioniJid~d allowing Laura to live With her father j)ec9;use of the difficulties that they have " ' '
,,"had fu their relationShip mid. b~liuse of her desire to livethere~Eowever, she is cOncerned that
'MIiii< will not be, atteritivdo ~,or Kyle=s n,eeds. Jenelyn reported tliatMark works a seCond:
Shift'and would rely On his moth.erto raise the children. She also noted that Mail!: travels forhi~ '
'jOb; although'she is uncertain as to how much and Iiow often. Jenelyn feels thatMlirk dc)es not ,.
pruvidell ila.rUClun::d enviWnW~1 fuI' the childien. Rather, shebeliev-es tha.tthechildI:en have'
'fewruIesimd'litt1e diSciplirieaftheirfather=s home. .'"
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parentBshate equally in all Of the schOol reeesstime, i.e. Th~sgivirig. Christmas and Spnng
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: 00-4753 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT TENEL YN SHINDLE'S PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
A. Defendant's Position Regarding Custody
The Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of two minor children, Laura Shindle
age 13 (D.O.B. 5/22/90) and Kyle Shindle age 7 (D.O.B. 2/3/96). The Plaintiff and
Defendant were married on November 27,1987 and divorced in early 2000. Defendant
has been the primary caretaker of the minor children since birth. At the time of the
party's separation there was a brief period of time when Laura lived with her father but
this was ternporary and subsequently she was returned to her mother.
In 2000 the Plaintiff filed a Petition for Custody. The parties were thereafter
evaluated by Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D. and on April 16, 2001 his written report was
issued recommending that the children remain in the primary custody of Defendant
Jenelyn Shindle. Based upon Dr. Shienvold's recommendations this Court entered an
Order on May 31, 2001 granting shared legal custody of the children to both parties,
granting primary physical custody to Defendant and partial physical custody to Plaintiff
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during the school year and dividing the summer with one week to mother and two
weeks to father alternating. Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas were divided.
Transportation was shared.
Defendant submits that there have been no significant changes in the
circurnstances since this Court's Order of May 31, 2001 and there is no reason to change
the current custody arrangement. In fact, it is strongly in the best interest of the children
to remain in the current custody arrangement living with the Defendant and her fiance.
The parties have been recently reevaluated by Dr. Shienvold and his report has not yet
been issued.
B. List of Witnesses and Summary of Anticipated Testimony
1. Jenelyn Shindle - she will testify that the best interest of the children is to
rernain in the current custody arrangement.
2. Michael A. Friedrich - Jenelyn Shindle's fiance. He has lived with the
Defendant and the children for several years and will testify that Defendant provides a
loving environment and necessary structure for the children and she is a loving, caring
mother.
3. Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D. - Dr. Shienvold will testify to his 2001
evaluation and his 2003 evaluation of all parties.
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church where Defendant, her fiance and the children attend on a regular basis.
5. Linda Jones - neighbor - Ms. Jones will testify to the good loving
care provided to the children by the mother.
NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, L.L.P.
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Attorney J.D. No. 30102
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-5406
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I, Karl R. Hildabrand, of the law firm of Nestico, Druby & Hildabrand,
L.L.P., hereby certify that on the f-- day of August, 2003, a copy of the
foregoing document was sent via First Class U.S. Mail, postage paid, to the
following:
Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire
Griffie & Associates
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire
Griffie & Associates
200 North Hanover Street
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RE: Shindle v, Shindle
Dear Attorneys,
In preparation for our conference call this morning at 1 I :00 A.M. I thought you might
want to read my recommendations and prepare some questions secondary to them. Obviously,
because of the late date at which the evaluation was completed I could not prepare a
comprehensive report. I should add that I offered Jenelyn a significantly reduced fee and noted
that a comprehensive report would not be forthcoming. Nonetheless, I would like to put in
writing some of the major points of the evaluation.
First of all, I re-interviewed Mark Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle during this process. I also
interviewed Michael Friedrich, Phyllis Shindle, and Kelly Blough, as well as Laura and Kyle.
The children completed questionnaires regarding their perceptions of their parents=
competencies. I received school records for both of the children, but, unfortunately, the therapist
who have been involved with this family did not send their records of treatment prior to the
necessity of writing this letter.
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communication is terrible and there has been no coordination and cooperation between
them on dealing with child related issues.
I hope that these recommendations allow you to prepare questions for our 11 :00 A.M.
phone call.
Sincerely,
Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 31 day of
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Repo
, 2001, upon consideration of the
it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1, Legal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody ofthe minor Children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22,1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
gemeral well-beiHg including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
anctl religion, Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent 'one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custodv. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother. '
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 pem.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks of the summer shall begin on June 1-5, 2001.
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5, The parents will alternate the following rnajor holidays: Memorial Day,
Independence Day and Labor Day. The custodial periods shall run from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00
p.m. In the event that Father's holiday as designated herein coincides with Father's
alternating weekend period of physical custody, Father shall simply retain custody of the
Children on Sunday evening until 9:00 p.m. on the day of the holiday.
6. Easter. During the Easter season the parties shall equally share in the Easter
school break by alternating the following two periods of physical custody:
A. The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Easter
holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter.
B. The period from 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter until 9:00 p.m.
on the last day of Easter school vacation.
The parties shall alternate these periods by the Mother having the first period and
Father having the second period in even-numbered years and the Father having the first
period and Mother having the second period in odd-numbered years,
7. Thanksaiving, Thanksgiving shall be shared by alternating the following two periods
of custody:
A. From 5:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Thanksgiving holiday
until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday following Thanksgiving until 9:00 p.m, on
the last day of the Thanksgiving school vacation period.
The parties shall alternate these periods by Father having the first period and Mother
having the second period in even-numbered years-and the Mother having the first period and
Father having the second period in odd-numbered years.
8. Christmas. Christmas shall be divided into two segments: Segment A is from
December 24th at Noon until December 25th at Noon, Segment B is from December 25th at
Noon until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. These segments will alternate year by year between
the parties and will begin with Mother having Segment A and Father having Segment B in odd-
numbered years. In even-numbered years, Father will have Segment A and Mother will have
SegmentB. The balance of the Christmas school vacation will be divided equally between the
parties.
9. Mother's Day/Father's Day. Father shall have custody on Father's Day from 9:00
a.m. unt!1 9:00p.m. and Mother shall have custody on Mother's Day commencing at 9:00 a.m.
10. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody schedule.
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11. During any period of custody or visitation the parties to this Order shall not possess
or use any controlled substance, neither shall they consume alcohol beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or household guests shall comply with this prohibition.
12. Each parent shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the Children
when they are in the custody of the other parent. Neither party shall impede telephone contact
between the Children and the non-custodial parent.
13. Neither party shall permanently relocate if the relocation would necessitate a
change in the visitation schedule or if the relocation would exceed a fifty-mile radius without a
minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent. These sixty (60) days notice is
designed to afford the parent an opportunity to renegotiate the custodial arrangement or to
have the matter listed for a Court hearing,
14, Transportation. While the parties are following the summer schedule, the parties
shall share transportation by meeting at the State Police Barracks off of the Plainfield Exit of
Route 81, During the schoolyear, Father shall provide transportation so long as the Mother
continues to reside in Enola. In the event that Mother would relocate with the Children at a
, distance from Father that is greater than that presently exists (between Shippensburg and
Enola), the parties shall share transportation and the custodial exchange point shall be at the
K-Mar! on Route 11 North at the Summerdale Plaza,
15, In as much as the parties have resolved their custody dispute at the Custody
Conciliation Conference, the hearing in this matter previously scheduled for June 28, 2001, is
hereby canceled.
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Judith A. Calkin, squire, 2201 N. Second Streel, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D.
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MkbaeIl. ABken, Ph.D.
BOIUIie HoWll1ll, Ph.D.
Amy K. ICeisJing. ACSW, LCSW. BCD
Thu:y Richatds, QCsw, LCSW
Don Lawreoce, LSW
Dyanne Seymore,QCSw, LSW
. .1eftiey Pincoa. Ph.D.
Ann VergaIeS. ACSW. LSW. BCD
April 16, 2001
Brad Griffie, Esquire
200 No. Hanover St.
CarJi6Ie, PA. 17013
Judith 9dkin. Esquire
2201 No. 21lll St.
Harrisburg, PA. 17110
Dear Attorneys;
Enclosed please find the custody evaluation completed by Dr. Shienvold
regarding your clients Mark Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle.
Please feel free to contact Dll'. Shienvold if you have any questions regarding
this report.
Sincerely,
RIEGLER, SlllENVOLD &; ASSOCIATES
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Elliot Riegler, Ph.D. (1948-1999)
Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D.
, Melinda Eash, MS
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Michael J. AskeD, Ph.D.
Bonnie Howard, Ph.D.
Amy K. KeIsling. ACSW. LCSW, BCD
TraCy Ricbalds, QCSW; LCSW
Do.o:Lawrenl:e. LSW
DyllllDe Se)'lllOte. QCSW. LSW
Jeft'rey Pincus, Ph.D.
Ann Vergales. ACSW. tsW. BCD
Mark R. Shindle v. Jenelyn Shindle
Referred By: Mutual consent of the parties
Referr81. Reason: To conduct a comprehensive custody evaluation and to make
recommendations regarding the most appropriate custodial.
arrangements for Laura Muzar Shindle, OOB 5/22/90, and
Kyle Muzar Shindle, DOB 2/3/96
Individual Interviews: Jenelyn Shindle 2/16/01,3/9/01, 3/26101
Mark Shindle 2/6/01,2/23/01,3/9/01
Laura Shindle 3/19/01, 3/27/01
Michael Frederick 3/22/01
Psychological Testing: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)
*Mark Shindle
*Jenelyn Shindle
*Michael Frederick
Bricldilll. Perceptual Scale (BPS)
*Laura Shindle
Home Studies:
Observations were conducted at each parent's residence in
order to assess the safety of the living environment and to
evaluate interactions of the parents with children in the home
Parent-Child Interactions: Each psrent was observed interacting with the cluldren in the
office setting
Additional Information: I. Letters from Mr. Griffie dated December 7, 2000 and
February 9, 2001 to Dr. Shienvold
Fax: (717) 540-1416. (717) 540-1313.2151 Linglestown Road, Suile 200. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
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'2. Letter dated Feb,:uaty 12, 2001 from. Marian Bova, MS,
DC, Readjustment Counseling Therapist for Matt Shindle
regarding his C01lllSellng at the Vet Center
3. Order Of Court dated November 30, 2000
4. School records fur Laura were requested but never
received
The recommendations at the conclusion of Ibis report are based on all of these
sources of information.
BflCkground:
Mark and Jenelyn met in the Philippines in 1987 while Mark was stationed there.
He had been in the Air Force since 1983. Wrtbin six months after they met diey were
married on November 27, 1987. Mark was then slationed in Japan for a year until he was
re-assigned to Florida. It was while he and Jenelyn lived in Florida diat diey conceived
Laura. AI1hough not a planned pregnancy, both were relatively happy to be having
cbiIdren. Jenelyn had some concerns because she was so young. She was also lUlcertain
because sbe felt that her mother-in-law resented the fact diat she was Filipino.
In general, the marriage was progressing alright prior to die birth of Laura.
Jenelyn. indicated that Mark liked to "go out with his friends," but prior to Laura's birth
she would accompany him. Mark related that there were differences between them, but
they were fairly happy. He felt that she had a bad temper, but he was "too blunt and
bard-beaded." It was shortly after Laura's birth that Mark went to die Mideast for 7
months to participate in Desert Stonn. Upon his return, Mark decided to leave the Air
Force and he and Jenelyn returned 1to Pennsylvania. They initially resided in Liverpool
and then moved to Newport
It was after Iheir return to Pennsylvania that the marriage began to deteriorate
further. Mark began to attend die Electronics Institute in Middletown. He also worked
part-time. Jenelyn. was not working outside of the home at that time. Jenelyn was bored
and began working at Icelandic Seafood Company on the third shift. By working a third
shift the couple could manage without significant child care expenses. Kyle was
conceived and born during Ibis time.
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It was after Kyle's birth iliat Jene1yn became most upset with Matk. She did not
feel that he spent enough time with her or that be was helping enough with the children.
Aooording to Jenelyn, Mark would constantly go hunting or fighi11g Or, he would go off
with friends and not inform. her of where he was going. She complained that he called
her a "bitch," or "Hitler," Mark felt that he was constantly being nagged. He thought
that he was trying tu do as she wanted, but it was never enough. He stated, "She wanted
me tu be a doormat" Mark reported that he was very stressed, experiencing headaches
and he was frequently crying.
In 1997 Mark left the home briefly with Laura, but then retumed to attempt a
reCOlllciliation. Shortly thereafter, Jenelyn left with the children tu a friend's house.
Mark was able tu get temponuy custody of Laura, but Jenelyn maintained custody of
Kyle. An arrangement was made whereby once Jenelyn established some residential
stability, she would get custody of the children. Therefore, in August of 1998, Mark
began to get alternating weekends with the children and their primmy residence became
their mother's hODie. At the time, Jenelyn was living in HmnmeIstown. The family
home, in which Mark had continued to reside, was lost in a bankruptcy. Mark switched
jobs several times, including a brief period when he went tu Philadelphia. Currently,
Mark lives with his mother in Mercersburg and Jenelyn resides in Enola.
It is Mark who is requesting a modification of the current custodial arrangement.
It is Mark's feeling that the children's best interests are served by them residing primarily
with him. Mark reported that the children '\vant to live with me." Mark indicated that
the children tell him that their motll1er is mean to them. According to Mark, Jenelyn
"hits" the children and has slapped Laura in the mouth, simply for "talking positive about
me." Mark reported that the children are not allowed to call him on the telephone and
there are no pictures ofhim allowed in their mother's home. Mark believes tbathe can
be of greater assistance to his daughter in school than can JeneIyn. Mark was upset when
Jenelyn moved to Enola in the middle of a school year without notification to him.
JeneIyn also placed Kyle in a preschool without his permission. Mark indicated that
JeneIyn will not share medical or dental information with him. Finally, he is concerned
that Jenelyn is trying tu replace him as the children's father with Michael Frederick.
According to Mark, the children are required to call Michael, "Dad."
Jenelyn is opposed to a change in the custodial arrangement. She reported that
Mark bas a difficult time communicating with her. According to Jenelyu, he will
constantly harass her and argue with her in front of the children. Jenelyn reported that
the children are never forced to call Michael, "Dad." On the contrary, Michael bas tuld
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the children that he is not their fatber. On occasion the children have referred to him as
"dad," Jenelyn feels that she has always served the role of primary eare-giver. She
reported that when they were together, Mark did little to help with the children. As
mentioned above, that was one of the main reasons that she left the relationship.
Jenelyn was not sw:prised to hear that Mark felt Laura wanted to live with him. It
is Jenelyn's opinion that she is far more strict than MaIk When Laura becomes unhappy
with the rules of the house, she will state that she W'lIIlts to go live with her fafher. For
exaDlJPIe. Laura is not a1lowed to go outside and play until she bas finillhp.d her
homework. When Jenelyn atrempllS to enforce that rule, Laura will say, "I hate it here."
However, Jenelyn denies thatthe children ever state overtly that they want to live with .
their father. On the other hand, Jenelyn stated that she wants Laura to be happy. It
depresses her when she hears that the children. do not want to live with her.
Jenelyn feels that the children have a good life with her and Michael. She reported
that Laura's grades have shown improvement She indicated that Michael has been
helpiJng Laura with her homework, especially in math. She also reported that she and
Michael take the children to Church every Sunday. Jenelyn indicated that the children
have friends at school and in the new neighborhood. She is concerned that when the
cbildren return from a weekend with their father they are mOle prone to misbehaving.
Even Kyle has begun to say he wants to live with his father, following a weekend there,
becanse he can do more things thCle. According to Jenelyn, he is referring to the fact that
he can run in the honse, jump on tine furniture and get away with more things. Lama is
also more prone to talking back and treating Michael disrespectfully after a visit with her
father. Jenelyn has attempted to talk with Mark about these issues, but he refuses to do
so.
Analysis and Recomm.endl1tions:
There have been multiple aIJlegations regarding the children and their interactions
with each parent Feedback from. the children is interesting with respect to some of these
allegations. For example, neither Laura or Kyle report that they are required to refer to
Mike as their father. On the eontrmy, their mother and Mike tell them to call Mike by his
first name. There has been only one occasion when Mike indicated that Laura and Kyle
are his children. That occasion was wi1hin the context of Mike having a conversation
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In her interviews, Laura reported that she would prefer to live widi her father. Part
of her reasons for doing so has to do with the many "unfair" rules that her mother.bas at
her honse. Laura noted that her mother will not allow her to go outside until she has
completed all of her homeworlc. Another rule that Laura resents is die fuet that she is
required to wear a jacket outside so that she does not get ill. Laura resents that her
mother will not allow her to go swimmillg for several days after she has been sick. .
Finally, she believes that it is unfair that she is not allowed to run and jump in the house.
Interestingly, Laura admitted that her mother frequently talks to her about !he mles
so that she will understand them. Additionally, she expects Laura to obey the rules not
only at ber house, but also at her tither's home. When she does not fonow the rules she
is generally grounded. Her father also grounds her when she does not fonow mles. Both
of her parents have spanked her, but she admitted that her mother has slapped her in die
mouth. It seems that has occurred when Laura has yelled at her mother 1hat she will "go
to live with her father." One gets the impression that she is being punished in response to
being disrespectful Laura reported that both of her parents get impatient with her.
Laura reported that when her parents lived together her modier did many more
things with her and took care of her more orten: She reported that her father liked to go
fi!lh~. Additionally, her father did not like to go far from the house and he disliked
going to malls. Laura's father has told her that her mother spends his support money on
her sister, Lachele's, babysitter. She does not believe that is fair. In general, Laura likes
her little sister. She sometimes helps care for her and she likes to play with her. What
Laura doesn't like is that she must be quiet, at times. because Lachele is sleeping. Laura
also likes Mike. She reports that he is usually nice. He plays with her and will help her
with her homework. She does not like when he puts her in her room for not doing her
homework, or not cleaning her room. Laura feels that sometimes he is "moody."
Laura reported that her father and grandmother say mean things about her mother.
It is clw to her that her grandmot1l1er does not like her mother. She is not sure why, but
believes it could be because her father doesn't like her mother. Her father has told her
that her mother is prejudiced and that he doesn't like that. Laura's mother has said to her
that her grandmother doesn't like her because she is from a different country. Mark has
told Laura 1hat if she were to choose to live with her mother it would "hurt bis feelings."
She knows that her mother would also be sad, but she has not said that to Laura.
Laura clearly loves both of her parents. She is torn over this situation, but has
aligned herself with her father. However, her father has shared far more infonnation with
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her, put subtle pressure on her to choose to live with him and made assumptions about her
living situation that are not accurate. There are clearly positive reasons that Lama would
like more time with herfatber. She finds tbat her fadler will do more outdoors things
with her. Mark does not scream. at her as much as her mother does, and she loves the
animals she has at her &ther's home. Additionally, Mark displays attention and affection
towards Laura in a very appropriate and positive manner.
The aforementioned alignment is appaTel1t in her Bricklin Perceptual Scale. On
that iIIlstrument, Lama scored 14 items in her 1itther's direction, 12 in her mother's
direction and there were six ties. The overall scores were very close. Overall, Laura
perceived her mother as being somewhat more competent than her father in being
generally able to care for her, she perceived her parents as equally supportive of her, she
perceived her mother as being more likely to consistently apply rules, but saw her 1itther
as beJing more trustworthy. This latter point may be an issue of the more focused
attention she receives from her fatIher and also as a result of the many perceptions Mark
has shared with her about her mother.
Kyle was somewhat more <lIifficult to interview. He did not have a difficult time
separating from either ofhis parents, but mAinlAinil\g his attention for a long period of
time was not possible. Kyle was somewhat aware of the custody schedule and expressed
no particular dissatisfaction with it He stated, "Daddy told me I want to live there." He
then stated that he would miss his mother if that happened. He reported that both ofhis
parents spank him. His father says "bad" 1bings about his mother, but his mother does
not say "bad" 1bings about his father. Kyle also indicated 1hat he likes Mike.
Mark's psychological profile is consistent with an individual who is depressed and
anxious. The depression appears to be of moderate intensity. It affects his ability to
enjoy life and his ability to feel good about himself. Mark experiences physiCal
symptoms secondary to the depression and anxiew he experiences. Additionally, he is
resentful and hostile secondary to his cmrent situation. Individuals with his
psychological profile are often perceived as being over-sensitive. These men show a
distinct dislike for social. interactions and large groups of people. Many have
significantly poor social adjustment These men possess many paranoid thoughts. They
are guarded, dissatisfied and will worry about minor problems. These men generally
fimcti.on well in their everyday lives, i.e. at work or within the home. However, 1hey tend
to significantly limit the amount of individuals with whom they will have contact. It
should be noted that Mark's therapist with 1he VA diagnosed him with untreated Post
Traumatic Stress.
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Jenelyn's profile is valid and indicative ofa woman who is somewhat reluc1ant to
admit psychological problems. Similar women will show a lack of insight into the extent
of some of 1heir distress. However, they are also effective in their everyday functioning.
The profile suggests 1hat Jenelyn experiences anxiety and wony seconda1y to the current
situation. She is likely to be generally perfectionistic, methodical and orderly. Women
with this profile are usually active and energetic. Jenelyn can also become self-critical
and wony about meeting obligations.
Mike Frederick presented as a reasonable and cooperative 27 year old man. He
currently works for Snap-On Tools and attends Harrisburg Area Cllmn'l1uUty College.
Mike is 'from Hershey, where his family continues to reside. He appeared very open
during the interviews.
Mike reported that he and the children seem to get along fine. He does not attempt
to act as their father. In fact, Mike understood that the children wanted robe able to see
more of their father. . He feels that it is unfortunate that Mark lives so far away and that
he works a second shift at his work. Mike perceives Jenelyn as aearing and supportive
mother. She is consistent in her application of rules with the children.
Mike denied smoking or using drugs. He drinks socially. Mike has been arrested
on one occasion for a simple assault charge in 1998. The charge had nothing to do with
the cillildren or Jenelyn. Mike was treated for depression when he was in lOth grade. He
is an adopted child who spent time in a foster home. He has needed no further trea1ment.
He feels he gains tremendous strength from his religious believes.
Mike's MMPI-2results are valid. His profile indicates some defensiveness arOWld
admitting to psychological problems. This may be a result of the nature of this
evallll8tion, or it may be the result of psychological naivete. These men are extroverted
and socially comfortable. They are verbally expressive and clear thinking, However,
they may have relatively high needs for affection and attention. There are no diagnoses
associated with this profile.
The resullll of this evaluation support the continuation of Jenelyn's role as primary
custodian. Jenelyn has done a relatively good job in caring for these children and acts in
their best interests. She is not a perfect parent. There are times that she has become
frustrated with the children and used corporal pqnisbment with them. Additionally, she
has reacted negatively to Mark in front of the children. However, she has generally tried
to correct any negative action tbat she has taken. For example, the cbildren reported that
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they are now allowed pictures of their father in their room. Mike appears to be a strong
support for Jenelyn with the childJren. He accepts his role as complementary and has not
atkmpted to usurp the father role.
Mark loves his children and wants to be involved with them. There is no
indication that his physical interactIons with the children are problematic. He is helpful
to them with their homework. enjoys playing with them. is gentle and affectionate.
However, he does not do a good job of keeping his negative thoughts and feelings about
their mother .from the children. Additionally, he indirectly asks the children to care for
his emotional needs by making them feel badly about a desire to be with their mother.
Mark has a difficult time communicating in a meaningful way with Jenelyn about the
children. He tends to see her interactions with the cbiIdren as uniformly negative. For
that reason, he misinterprets the children's needs and Jenelyn's decisions.
Mark. is signifioantly depressed and in need of on-going counseling. His
depression significantly limits his enjoyment of life. Additionally, his limited social
access puts him into the position of needing to have some of those ~ met by his
ohildren, especially Laura. Mark needs to deal more effectively with his own emotional
turmoil and get greater satisfac1iOlll from his life without relying on the children.
With respect to specific questions asked in Mr. Griffie's April 12 letter regarding
this evaluation the following answers are offered. #1. The children need to begin to
become involved in extra-curricular activities. Jenelyn stated that the combination of
uncertain~ over final cust<ldy and the recent moves have made making a commitment to
activities difficult. She indicated that once a final custody decision was made she would
enroll the cbiIdren into activities. #2. The children did not talk specifically about 1hese
incidents. but corporal p.mi..hrnent was addressed in the report. #3. Part of the reason
Mr. Shindle is having difficulty getting Laura to return to her mother is inherent in how
Mark is interacting with the children about their mother. It would be helpful for Mad<:
and Jenelyn to discuss more effective ways for the ttansitions to take place. However,
Matk needs to be positive about his ex-wife and her interactions with the children. He
also needs to support the way that she structures her household. JeneIyn needs to make
sure that she is not negative about Mark so that the children will not feel a need to defend
their father. #4. Tbe children have reported that both parents limit phone contact, at
times. Phone contact should not be used as a means of punishment, but given the fact
that phone oalls are long distance, a more regular scbedule of contact should be arranged.
#5. This issue was addressed above. #6. Tbe children did not indicate a dislike of
Lachele. On the contraIy, they seem to like their little sister. The problem. is in their
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m$like of some of the changes in the rules of the household secondary to the in1roduclion
of a baby into the family. It will.lbe helpful for Mark ro help the chiIdren unders1and the
needs for these changes, and that they are temporary. lenelyn must recognize the
importance of still spending alone time with all of the chiIdren.
IfMalk were closer in plOlUmity to the children, greater time to be wilh them
would be recommended. His distance from them, his particular work schedule, and bis
current psychological status do not lend lhemselves to many possible options for this
arrangf""'Wt Additionally, his mofher's apparent prejudice against Jenelyn does not
make her a figure who should get a considerably greater amount of time with the
children. Therefore, no changes in the particular schedule are recommended at this time.
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EDUCATION
WORK HISTORY
January 2, 1994-Present
August 23, 1993-
January 28, 1994
January 2, 1990-
April 2, 1993
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1(i9 Highland Road
Chambersburg, PA 17210
(717) 261-9741
MASTER OF FAMILY THERAPY
Southern Connecticut University
PATHWAYS COUNSELING SERVICES
550 Cleveland Ave. Box 16
Chambersburg, Pa 17210
Provide psychotherapy to families, individuals,
children and couples. Work closely with referral
sources, including physicians, teachers and
psychiatrists. Case presentations in a group
model and also with a licensed supervisor
on a regular basis, Owner/Director,
FORT RITCHIE, MD. ALCOHOL AND DRUG
ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
PROGRAM
Provide psychological treatment and consultation
services to alcohol and drug dependent military and
civilian personnel, retirees, and family members in
initial treatment, while undergoing rehabilitation, and
during follow-up care. Provide day-to-day clinical
supervision to the counselor assistant staff as
directed by the clinical director.
CHILDRENS HOME OF CROMWELL
Cromwell, Ct
Individual, group and family therapy to boys ages
8-11, in a residential treatment facility with varied
long term goals as proscribed by DCYS, including
foster placement, adoption and family
reunification. Clinical assessment and family
treatment planning for long term goals.
Treatment team leader, coordination the behavioral
objectives with the Learning Center, the Residential
Unit, the Medical Department and DCYS.
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WORK HISTORY (CONTO)
August 1989-
December 1989
OLD SAYBROOK YOUTH AND FAMILY
SERVICES
Internship. Counseling individuals, couples and
families and providing group for single parents,
October 1988-
June 1989
PROJECT SOFTEN
West Haven, CT
Practicum placement. Working in West Haven School
District as a counselor of children referred as being
at risk. Elementary and Middle School settings.
June 1980-
February 1988
DAY DENTAL LAB
Wallingford, Ct
Duties included organizing the office on a part-time
basis, Bookkeeping duties and involvement in the
production.
HOBBIES
Reading, swimming, walking and sewing,
Contact Hot Line Volunteer
REFERENCES
Upon request.
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CiJrriculum Vitae
04-20-90
CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS IN
BRIEF THERAPY
University of Connecticut, Farmington, Ct
Steve DeShazer
05-25-90
DANCING WITH THE F AMIL Y
University of Connecticut, Farmington, Ct
Carl Whitaker, M.D.
06-04-90
RECLAIMING LOST CHILDHOOD
White Plains, N. Y.
Claudia Balck, MSW, Ph.D.
08-08-90
CLINICAL INTERVENTION IN CHILD
SEXUAL ABUSE
West Lebanon. N.H.
Forensic Mental Health Associates
09-24-90
TREATMENT OF ADULT SURVIVORS
OF SEXUAL ABUSE: TREATMENT OF
MALE VICTIMS AND ADULT OFFENDERS
Marlboro, Ma
03-01-91
CREATIVE INSIGHTS INTO GROUP
LEADERSHIP: A SKILLS ORIENTED
APPROACH
AmericlIll Healthcare Institute
03-15-91
ARE WE NEGLECTING THE CHILDREN?
REDISCOVERING OUR YOUNGEST
CLIENTS?
Washington, D.C.
Network Symposium
05-08-92
HARNESSING COMPETENCE IN FAMILIES
Litchfield, Ct.
David Waters, Ph.D.
07-20-92 &
07-21-92
TREATMENT PLANNING
CADAC Institute of Addictions
Middletown, Ct
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11-08-92
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Boston, Ma
Dr. G. Stanley Gardner
02-05-93 &
02-06-93
PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH CHILDREN
A GESTALT THERAPY APPROACH
WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Boston, Ma
Violet OakIander, Ph.D.
03-20-93
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: LEGAL
ISSUES FOR MENTAL HEALTH
PROVIDERS
Middletown, Ct
Presented by local attorneys and
mental health professionals
05-20-93
SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN:
EFFECTIVE IDENTIFICAION
AND INTERVENTION
Wilson College,
Chambersburg, P A
10-04-94
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
UMBA School of Social Work
Baltimore, Md
Harriet Douglas, MSW, LCSW
11-04-94
THE HYPERACTIVE CHILD:
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
AT HOME AND SCHOOL
Lighthouse Restaurant
Chambersburg, Pa
Central Penna. Psychiatric Institute
CPPI
Sue A. Day, MFT
05-04-95
11-03-95 thru
11-06-95
10-02-97
11-06-97
11-13-97
01-28-99
03-08-99
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DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
UMBA School of Social Work
JBaltimore, Md
Scott Spier, M.D.
ANCHORING FAMILIES, BUILDING
COMMUNITIES
AAMFT CONFERENCE
Baltimore, Md
Included:
How to Develop Brochure
Maximizing Utility of Child Custody Evaluations
Wounded Hearts: Restoring Trust in Couples
Blending Ethics, Public Policy & Law
UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDERS
USING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THRAPY
Lancaster, P A
Charles Swenson, MD and Cedar Koons, MSW
J&K Seminars...Family Services
RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT
COUPLE~F~ILYTHERAPY
Continuing Professional Education
UM School of Social Work
Robert Scuka
TREATING CLIENTS ON MEDICATION
American Counseling Association
Ronald Koshes. MD
THE MANY FACES OF GRIEF-
HOW TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH LOSS
Harrisburg, P A
Carondelet Management Institute
CRITICAL INCIDEN STRSS MANAGEMENT
AND DEBRIEFING
Family Services, Lancaster
TJ, Titcomb, MC
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03-12-99
CRISIS INCIDENT DEBRIEFING TRAINING
Pathways Counseling, Chambersburg, PA
03-06-00
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING ANGER
Mind Matters Seminars, Dennis A. Marikis, PhD.
03-31-00
THE POSSffiLE THERAPIST
23rd Annual Family Therapy Network Symposiwn
Richard Simon
11-08: 11-09-01
RESTORATION OF INTIMACY AND SPIRITUALITY
Arlington, VA
Pia MeIlody, RN,ABCAC ahd
Terry Real, LICSW
01-18-02
CULTURE, CLASS, RACE AND GENDER
University of Md. School of Social Work
Monica McGoldrick, MA, PhD
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'10/04/02 Marriage and Family Therapists Professional Liability Policy
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NOTICE: A SMALLER LIMIT OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO JUDGEMENTS OR SETILEMENTS WHEN TIlERE ARE ALLEGATIONS OF
SEXUAL M1SCONDUer (SEE THE SPECIAL PROVISION "SEXUAL MISCONDUer" IN THE POLICY).
DECLARATIONS
POLICY NO: MFL-8Q04111
ITEM I, NAME AND Ai)DRESS OF INSURED:
ACCOUNT NO: PA-DAYS121-0 0178996K
ADDITIONAL NAMED INSUREDS:
SUE A. DAY
C/O PATHWAYS CNSLG.SVCS.
169 HIGHLAND ROAD
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ITEM 3, DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
ITEM 4. POLICY PERIOD:
Individual
FROM: 11/01/02 TO: 11/01/03
I2:01A.M, STANDARD TIME AT TIlE ADDRESS OF TIlE INSURED AS STATED HEREIN:
ITEM 5, LIMITS OF LIABILITY:
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
Bayley, J. --
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this J:'Il:h day of April. 2003, upon consideration of the Custody
Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. No later than April 17, 2003, the parties shall contact Reigler Sheinvold &
Associates to begin scheduling appointments for an updated custody evaluation. The
parties will cooperate with Dr. Sheinvold's office in scheduling and completing the tasks
necessary to allow him to complete the custody evaluation update. Mother shall reserve the
right to seek contribution from Father at the time of hearing. However, initially Mother shall
pay the full cost of the updated custody evaluation,
2. Once the custody evaluation is completed and within ten (10) days of the
receipt of that report by counsel for the parties, either party may. by letter to the office of the
Custody Conciliator, request that the Custody Conciliation Conference be reconvened.
3. Hearina. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom Number 2 of the Cumberland
County Courthouse, on the 1\-I:tI. day of August, 2003. at J :30 o'clock ....e..M.. at
which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Mark R.
Shindle, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony.
Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and opposing
counsel/party 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 ten days prior to the
hearing date.
4. Pending further Order of Court or an Agreement of the parties. this Court's
Order of May 31. 2001. shall continue in full force and affect.
Dis!:
Diane S. Baker, Esquire, 27 S, Arlene Slreet, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, 200 N, Hanover Slreet, Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-7, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Laura M. Shindle
Kyle M. Shindle
May 22,1990
February 3,1996
Mother
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on April 15, 2003, following
Father's Petition to Modify the Custody Order filed on March 12, 2003. Attending the
conference were the Father, Mark R. Shindle, and his counsel, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire;
the Mother, Jenelyn Shindle, and her new counsel, Diane S, Baker, Esquire. The last Order
in this matter was dated May 31,2001.
3, Father's position on custody is as follows: Father is petitioning for primary
physical custody of the children, because he is concerned about Mother's discipline
measures, corporal punishment and failure to address concerns regarding how the children
are functioning in school. Father reports that Kyle is in danger of failing 1st grade. Father
presently works 2nd shift, but could change his shift to a daylight shift should he be given
primary physical custody. Father has been in contact with various school personnel and
has met with them with regard to Kyle's school functioning. Father does not believe an
updated custody evaluation is necessary, because he believes the other evidence which he
intends to present would be sufficient to warrant the relief which he seeks. However, he has
agreed to partiCipate in the updated custody evaluation understanding that Mother will
reserve the right to seek contribution from him at the time of the hearing.
4. Mother's position on custody is as follows: She will not agree to change
primary custody to Father. However, she agrees that the children are not doing particularly
well with regard to their grades. Her counsel points out that the differences the parents
have in parenting and discipline styles are not new and thinks that an updated evaluation is
appropriate at this time. It is Mother's position that Father should have to pay one-half of
the cost of the updated custody evaluation. Mother had been working a temporary job on
the 3rd shift for approximately one (1) month, but recently quit that assignment. Mother
reports that she has been working on a homework issue with the older child and has
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determined that while the homework had been done, it was not always turned in. With
regard to Kyle, Mother reports that the initial parent-teacher conference in December, 2002,
cancelled because she was moving. Mother reports that the teacher failed to return her
phone calls and that the meeting was not rescheduled. She eventually made contact with
the teacher over the telephone who reported that the parties' son has difficulty sitting still,
raising his hand in class and waiting his turn to speak. It is Mother's perception that the
teacher sees his behavior as "bad". However, Mother reports that the child is "full of
energy". Mother has disagreements with the teacher's approach and thinks that she should
go easier on him because of difficulties that she believes the child is experiencing because
of the party's divorce when he was age two (2). Mother also reports the child is less eager
to go to school than he used to be and he is sometimes sad. Mother eventually
acknowledged that at some point in the last few months the child tried to hurt himself with
hair clippers. She arranged for the child to have a psychiatric evaluation at the Hershey
Medical Center. Despite this attempted self-harm, he was not hospitalized, but determined
to be in need of out-patient mental health services. Mother reports that both Laura and Kyle
are seeing therapists through Pennsylvania Counseling Services. Kyle sees Nate Segal,
MSW. Mother did not attend a meeting at school in February in which Father participated.
There is some question as to whether Kyle has been bringing home all the papers from
school that might have informed Mother of this upcoming meeting. Clearly the children's
school functioning is of concern of parents. However, it appears that Mother has perceived
the school district as being less than responsive to her concerns.
5. The parties have agreed to participate in an updated custody evaluation.
Following the evaluation, they have agreed that each party will have the option to request
that the Conciliation Conference reconvene prior to hearing with Judge Bayley. Counsel
have indicated that the best weeks that will not likely conflict with their vacation time would
be the week of August 4, 2003 and the week of August 14, 2003. This information is
provided to assist with the scheduling of a hearing on Father's Petition for primary custody
of the children.
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 07J - 4--76-3
: IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO FILE A CUSTODY DECREE OF ANOTHER
JURISDICTION PURSUANT TO 23 P A.C.S.A. ~5356
Pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. 95356 and 23 Pa.C.S.A. 95364 of the Domestic Relations Code,
relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, please file of record the attached
certified Order of Court, dated October 25, 1999, from the Court of Common Pleas of the 41"
Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Perry County Branch, attached hereto.
Respectfully submitted,
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G FIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff
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OF THE 41ST JODrCrAL DrSTRrCT OF
PERRY COUNTY
NO. 98-1013
JENELYN SHrNDLE,
Defendant
ClULD CUSTODY
AMENDED ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to wit thisJS day of Od-ob./I{
, 1999, the
parties and their r~spective counsel, having appeared for a custody
hearing on August 18, 1999, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED as
follows:
1. It is the intention of the parties and the parties
agree that they will share joint legal custody of Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22, 1990 and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996. The
parties agree that major decisions concerning their children,
including, but not necessarily limited to, the children's health,
welfare, educatiun, religious training and upbringing shall be made
by them jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other,
with a view toward obtaining and following a harmonious policy in
the children's best interest. Each party agrees not to impair the
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party agrees not to attempt to alienate the a!.fections of the
children from the other party. Each party shall notify the other
of any activity or circumstance concerning," their children that
could reasonably be expected to be of concern: to the other. Day to
day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having
physical custody.
With regard to any emergency decisions which
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decisions necessitated thereby. However, that parent shall inform
the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as
possible.
Each party shall be entitled to complete and full
infonnation from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or
authority and to have copies of any reports given to either party
as a parent.
2. Primary physical custody of the minor children shall
be with the Mother, Jenelyn Shindle.
3 . During the school year Father, shall have partial
custody of the minor children in accordance with the following
schedule:
a. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
b. One evening per week from 6:00 p.m. until the
next moming when he retums the children to school and day care_
c. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. The parents will altemate the following major
holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. The
custodial period shall run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This
schedule will begin with Mother having the children on Labor Day in
1999. In the event that Father's holiday as designated herein
coincides with Father 's altemating weekend period of physical
custody, Father shall simply retain custody of the children on
Sunday evening until 9:00 on the day of the holiday.
5. During the Easter holiday season, the parties shall
equally share in the Easter school break by altemating the
following two periods of physical custody.
(al The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of
school prior to the Easter holiday until 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday
before Easter; and
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vacation.
The parties shall alte=ate these periods by Mother
having the first peri cd for Easter 2000 and Father having the
second period, alte=ating the periods in 2001, and so continue
alte=ating in future years.
6. During the Thanksgiving holiday season, the parties
shall equally share in the Thanksgiving school break by alte=ating
the following two periods of physical custody:
(al The period from 5:00 p.m. on the last day of
school prior to the Thanksgiving holiday until 1:00 p.m. on the
Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving;
(b) The period from 1: 00 p.m. on the Saturday
following Thanksgiving until 9: 00 p.m. on the last day of the
Thanksgiving school vacation. The parties shall alte=ate these
periods by Father having the first period for Thanksgiving 1999 and
Mother having the second period, alte=ating these periods for
2000, and so continue alte=ating in future years.
7. Christmas will be divided into Cwo (2) segments.
Segment "A" is from noon December 24th until noon December 25th and
Segment "B" is from noon December 25th until December 26th at 6: 00
p.m. These segments will alte=ate year by year between the
parents and will begin with Mother having the children for Segment
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divided equally between the parents.
8. Father shall have custody on Father's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Mother shall have custody on
Mother's Day commencing at 9:00 a.m.
9. The summer school holiday will be divided equally
between the parents on a week by week basis.
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custody from 6: 00 p. m. on the first Friday following the end of the
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having the children from that following Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
the next Friday at 6:00 p.m.
10. The holiday schedule shall take precedence over the
regular custody schedule.
11. During any period of custody or visitation the
parties to this order shall not possess or use any controlled
substance, neither shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the
point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the
extent possible, that other household members and/or house guests
comply with this prohibition.
12. Each parent shall be entitled to reasonable
telephone contact with the children when they are in the custody of
the other parent.
13. Neither parent shall permanently relocate if the
relocations would necessitate a change in the visitation schedule
or if the relocation would exceed a fifty (50) mile radius without
a minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent. The sixty
(60) day notice is designed to afford the parents an opportunity to
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14. Both parents shall refrain from making derogatory
cOll1ll1ents about the other parent in the presence of the children and
to the extent possible shall prevent third parties from making such
cOll1ll1ents in the presence of the children.
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00-4753 CIVil TERM
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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called on a petition for special relief, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) All prior custody orders are vacated and this temporary order is entered
without prejudice to either parent on the merits of the complaint for custody by Mark R.
Shindle that is pending conciliation.
(2) laura Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle, born February 3, 1996,
shall finish the current school year from their father's residence in Mercersburg,
Pennsylvania,
(3) The mother, Jenelyn Shindle, shall have laura and Kyle (a) on alternate
weekends from Friday evening to Sunday evening, or Monday evening if Monday is a
school holiday, and (b) for one evening after school until 8:00 p.m., on either the
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday following the weekend she does not have the children
if she goes to Mercersburg to get them,
(4) If there is no custody order entered before the end of the current school year,
then during the summer school vacation period the mother shall have the children for
two weeks and the father one week on that three week alternating basis until a further
order is entered.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
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TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \ l/ day of May, 2005, upon consideration of the Custody
Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leaal Custody. The parties, Mark R. Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle
M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised
jointly with the other parent, to make all major non.cemergency decisions affecting the
children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health,
education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C. S. 95309, each parent shall be
entitled to all records and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to,
medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the children and of the
other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,
that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent
within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to
the other parent.
2. Phvsical Custody. The Father shall have primary physical custody subject to
Mother's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. During the school year, effective May 13, 2005, on alternating
weekends, from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m. However, if
Monday is a school holiday, Mother's custodial period shall be extended until
6:00 p.m. Monday evening.
B. During the school year, one (1) evening after school until 8:00
p.m. on either the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday following Father's
custodial weekend provided, however, that Mother provides all transportation
incident to these weekday periods of custody.
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C. Commencing with the first full week following the dismissal of
school for Summer recess, Mother shall have the children for two (2) weeks
followed by Father having the children for one (1) week and continue that
alternating pattern throughout the Summer school recess.
3. Transportation. The parties shall share transportation incident to weekend
custodial exchanges and the Summer custodial exchanges with Mother picking up the
children at the Sunnyway at the beginning of her custodial time and Father picking up the
children at Mother's home at the beginning of his custodial time.
4. Mother's Dav / Father's Dav. Commencing with Mother's Day 2005, the
custodial periods for the Mother's Day and Father's Day holidays, if they do not fall on that
parent's regularly scheduled custodial weekend, shall be from 6:00 p.m. Saturday until 6:00
p.m. Sunday.
5. Easter. During the Easter season, the parties shall share equally in the Easter
school break by alternating the following two (2) periods of physical custody:
A. From 6:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Easter
holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter until 6:00 p.m. on
the last day of Easter school break.
C. The parties shall alternate these periods by Mother having the
first period and Father having the second period in even-numbered years and
Father having the first period and Mother having the second period in odd-
numbered years.
6. Thanksaivina. Thanksgiving shall be shared by alternating the following two
(2) periods of custody:
A. From 6:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the
Thanksgiving holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday immediately following
Thanksgiving.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday following Thanksgiving until 6:00
p.m. on the last day of the Thanksgiving school break.
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C. The parties shall alternate these periods by Father having the first
period and Mother having the second period in even-numbered years and
Mother having the first period and Father having the second period in odd-
numbered years.
7. Christmas. Christmas shall be divided into two segments, Segmeot A and
Segment 8. Segment A shall be from December 24th at Noon until December 25th at 3:00
p.m. Segment B shall be from December 25th at 3:00 p.m. until December 26th at 6:00 p.m.
In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B.
In even-numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B.
Tn, e balance ofth~,Cl1ri~tma,ll.school vacation will be ctivictecl equally betw~en the parties.
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9. The parties are expected to use common sense in scheduling telephone calls
to talk to the children. The parties are hereby directed to refrain from preventing the party
who may be calling from talking to a children, or preventing a children from calling the other
party,prov~ded that the phone calls are not excessively frequent nor too long in duration that
they disrupt a child's schedule. Phone calls initiated by a party should be kept to a
maximumoftwenty (20) minutes, and a maximum of three (3) phone calls per week.
10. This Order vacates and replaces all Orders and Temporary Orders entered in
this matter.
11. If within sixty (60) days of the date of the May 6, 2005 Custody Conciliation
Conference either party desires to return to the Custody Conciliation Conference, such
request may be made by facsimile directly to the Custody Conciliator. After that time, the
parties desiring to return to the Custody Conciliation process ay do so as provided by the
Rules of Procedure.
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NO. 00-4753 CIVil TERM
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JENEl YN SHINDLE,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-7, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
laura M. Shindle
Kyle M. Shindle
May 22, 1990
February 3, 1996
Father
Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on May 6, 2005 in response to
Father's filing of a Petition for Modification of Custody on March 23, 2005. Present for the
Conference were: the Father, Mark R. Shindle, and his counsel, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire;
the Mother, Jenelyn Shindle, participated pro se.
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through his counsel of
record, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions
the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff, and an adult
individual currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant, and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown, but is understood to be either at
a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or at a residence in a
location on the West Shore area of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22,1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3,1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to
the terms of custody with respect to their children.
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated August 15, 2003, which
was entered by the Court following a hearing modifying the prior Order of May
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31, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders, there have been substantial changes in
circumstances that require immediate Court intervention.
7. For an extended period of time, Respondent has been residing with her paramour
in a tumultuous and confrontational relationship.
8. Recently, on or about February 20, 2005, Petitioner was contacted by
Respondent's paramour at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, at
which time Petitioner was advised by Respondent's paramour of the following:
(a) Respondent returned home after being out Saturday night until
approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning;
(b) Respondent became physically violent toward paramour;
(c) Because of the physical violence of Respondent against her paramour,
the paramour telephoned the local police department;
(d) After discussions with the local police department, Respondent was
requested to vacate her paramour's home, which she did.
9. During the episode described above, the children were in the custody of
Petitioner.
10. Due to the fact that Respondent no longer had a residence, Petitioner kept the
children for Monday, February 21, and kept the parties' child, Kyle, for
Tuesday, February 22.
11. Due to the constant conflicts within Respondent's home, the circumstances of
her not having a home at the time, as well as other reasons, Respondent
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discussed with Petitioner, Petitioner retaining primary physical custody of the
children.
12. At Respondent's request, Petitioner met with Respondent at the Pennsylvania
State Police Barracks parking lot, where Petitioner sat with Respondent in her
car and discussed these matters for in excess of one hour.
13. While Respondent's version of the facts relative to the confrontation between
her and her paramour in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 20, 2005,
differed, Respondent confirmed that she did not have a place to stay at that time,
and was considering agreeing to Petitioner retaining physical custody of the
children.
14. By the following week, Respondent was residing back in her paramour's home
with her children, as well as the two young children she has to her paramour.
15. Despite the tremendous turmoil this created for the children, Petitioner did not
initiate Court action to secure custody of the children, but allowed Respondent to
resolve the situation.
16. From that time forward, further confrontations ensued between Respondent and
her paramour, which created great fear, concern and stress in the children.
17. On or about March 11,2005, Respondent again contacted Petitioner and advised
Petitioner that Respondent was moving from her paramour's residence and she
and the children were going to be residing in some type of shelter in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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18. Respondent advised Petitioner that she signed the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' son, Kyle's, school records from his school in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 18, 2005.
19. Due to Respondent transferring the child's records, Petitioner has registered
Kyle in the Tuscarora School District in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where the
parties' child, Kyle, continues to reside with Petitioner and attend school.
20. Respondent advised Petitioner that she was signing the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' daughter, Laura's, school records from Hershey High
School, where the parties' daughter, Laura was attending 9tl\ grade.
21. Counselors at the children's school have advised Petitioner that Respondent has
notified them of her intention to transfer the children from the Hershey School
District to the Mercersburg School District, although not all documentation has
been completed as of the time of filing of this Petition.
22. Counselors and other representatives at the children's prior schools in the
Hershey School District confirmed that Respondent advised them that she was
transferring custody of the children to Petitioner and he would have their school
records transferred.
23. In discussions with Petitioner, Respondent has suggested that she would
consider allowing her children to remain in the home with her paramour so that
they could continue attending school in Hershey, even though she has alleged
that her paramour is violent, aggressive and an alcoholic.
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24. Due to the confrontations within Respondent's home and the poor living
arrangements in which the children have been residing for well over a year, the
children's grades and other aspects of their education have suffered.
25. Although the parties followed through on securing an evaluation of the parties'
child, Kyle, as required by the Court's Order of August 13,2003, once the child
was placed on medications due to ADHD and related issues, Respondent,
without medical approval, terminated the child's use of the medications.
26. The child, Kyle, is suffering extensively due to Respondent's refusal to provide
him with the medication prescribed for several months.
27. Despite Respondent's conduct in this regard and the detriment to his son, he did
not seek Court intervention to secure custody of the children.
28. Arrangements were in the process of being made by the Petitioner, who lives in
Mercersburg, to have the school district in Hershey provide the medications
directly to the child during school hours pursuant to doctor's direction.
29. Respondent has had severely limited contact with the school and Petitioner has
been the primary responsible parent with respect to attending to the children's
educational needs, including attending parent/teacher conferences, discussing
issues relative to the children's education with teachers by email, telephone and
in person, and otherwise attending to the educational needs of the children.
30. Despite the discussions and agreement between the parties to transfer custody,
Petitioner was to return the children to Respondent on Sunday evening, March
20, 2005, pursuant to the present Court Order and attempted to do so in the
parking lot of McDonalds restaurant on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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31. On Sunday evening, March 20, 2005, Respondent advised Petitioner that he was
to keep the parties' child, Kyle, because his school records were already being
transferred, but that Laura was to come with Respondent.
32. An argument ensued between Respondent and Laura, who is nearly 15 years old,
relative to the Respondent's living accommodations and Laura's desire to remain
in Petitioner's custody.
33. Both children were extremely distraught, crying, upset and stressed over the
circumstances and the confrontation with Respondent.
34. Respondent left the parking lot without taking the children and without giving
any other indication to Petitioner as to her intentions.
35. The children have missed several days of school over the past month and one-
half due to Respondent's confrontations with her paramour, her moves in and
out of paramour's home, and her apparent inability to finalize matters associated
with transferring the children's school records to Mercersburg school district.
36. When Respondent was residing with her paramour, while her paramour worked
at night, Respondent would often leave the home to socialize with friends,
leaving the parties' 9 year old son, Kyle, and Respondent's two year old and four
year old children to her paramour, with the parties' daughter to see to all of their
needs.
37. As of the time of filing of this Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner has not been
able to finalize the transfer of Laura's school records to Mercersburg school
district due to not having an Order of Court providing Petitioner with primary
physical custody of the children, although the school district accepted Kyle's
transfer.
38. Contemporaneously with filing this Petition for emergency relief, Petitioner is
filing a Petition for Modification of Custody, which will cause a Conciliation
Conference to be scheduled in this matter.
39. Counsel for Petitioner was contacted by Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire as this
Petition was being prepared to advise counsel for Petitioner that Mr. Hildabrand
will be representing Respondent in this matter.
40. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent will
now agree for Laura to remain in Respondent's custody but wishes to have Kyle
returned to her.
41. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent is
securing a residence in a West Shore Cumberland County community of New
Cumberland or Lemoyne.
42. Due to Petitioner's circumstances, and the tumultuous situation in which the
children have been residing for an extended period of time, as well as the prior
commitment of Respondent to transfer custody to Petitioner, an emergency
Order is necessary.
43. It is not in the children's best interest to split custody of the children as desired
by Respondent.
44. At this time, Laura is unable to attend school due to Respondent's issues as
described above.
45. Prior to filing this Petition, counsel for Petitioner confirmed with counsel for
Respondent that Respondent will not agree to this request and a copy of this
Petition and the companion Petition for Special Relief was faxed to Attorney
Hildabrand with confirmation of when this Petition would be filed so that
opposing counsel could be available at least by telephone at the time of filing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an emergency
Order providing him with primary physical custody pending further proceedings in this
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
lffie, Esquire
. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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MARK. R. SHINDLE,
PlaintifflPetitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire, do certify that I served the Defendant's attorney of
record with the within Petition for Special Relief by facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
. riffie, Esquire
. Hanover Street
arlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-5551
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IN THE COURT OF COlv1fv101'J PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAI'-lIA
MARK R. SHINDLE,
vs.
NO. 00,4753
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION, LAW
CUSTODY
JENELYN SHINDLE,
AND NOW, this .31 day of ~.
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Repo
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, 2001, upon consideration of the
it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura fv1. Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle fv1.
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa C. S. 9 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Phvsical Custody. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks of the summer shall begin on June 15, 2001.
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PLAINTIFF
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JENEL YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficit/overactive disorder and/or a learning disability.
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling.
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
: NO. 00-4753
: IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through is counsel of record, and
the law firm of Griffie and Associates, and petitions the Court as follows:
I. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff and an adult individual
currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown to Petitioner other than as a "shelter in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania".
3. The parties are the natural parents of two (2) children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to the custody
arrangements for the children.
5. The parties are also subject to a modification Order dated August 15,2003, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders in this matter, there has been dramatic changes in
the parties' circumstances, which necessitate a change in the custody arrangements.
7. Respondent and her paramour have continued to reside with the parties' children in
Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from the entry of the last Order until
approximately February 11,2005.
8. Since February II, 2005, Respondent and children have resided at an unknown
residence for approximately one week, back to the paramour's residence in Hershey
for approximately three weeks, and now in a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
9. Respondent has continued to reside in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
10. Because of the various circumstances that are set forth in Petitioner's Petition for
Special Relief, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit "C", the current Custody Order should be modified to provide Petitioner with
primary physical custody of the parties' children.
11. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County Pennsylvania had jurisdiction
over the issue of custody when the prior Orders were entered.
12. Petitioner does not know of any 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.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order providing
him with primary physical custody of the children.
Respe~t~ submitted,
Bra,'1".~ ffie, squire
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GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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MARK R. SHINDLE
MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire, do certify that I served the Defendant's attorney of record
with the within Petition for Modification of Custody by facsimile and first class mail, postage
prepaid, to the following addresses:
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Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey,PA 17033
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUIVlBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV!\I~IA
vs
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JENELYN SHINDLE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 31 day Jf ~.
attached Custody ConciliatiJn Summary Repo
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it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22,1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
relig ious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent Neither
party shall Impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custody. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. !)uring the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m. Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks of the summer shall begin on June 15, 2001.
EXHIBIT
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
DEFENDANT
00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficiUoveractive disorder and/or a learning disability.
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling.
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them.
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENELYN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
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IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT AND RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW this day of
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presentation and consideration of the within
DECREED that:
, 2005, upon
Petition, it IS hereby ORDERED and
I. A Rule is hereby issued upon the Respondent, Jenelyn Shindle, to show cause,
if any she has, as to why Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, is not entitled to the
relief requested;
2. Respondent shall file an Answer to Petition within twenty (20) days of service
upon the Petitioner;
3. The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
4.
Depositions shall be completed within
Petitioner of the answer to the petition.
days of the service upon
5. Hearing/Argument shall be held on , the
day of , 2005, at .m. in Courtroom #
ofthe Franklin County Courthouse, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
6. If Items 4 and 5 above are left blank, deposition and/or argument will be
considered upon the request of any party.
7. Notice of entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by Petitioner.
8. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, primary physical
custody of the child shall rest with Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle.
BY THE COURT,
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Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire
Attorney for PlaintifJlPetitioner
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Respondent
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through his counsel of
record, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions
the Court as follows:
I. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff, and an adult
individual currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant, and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown, but is understood to be either at
a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or at a residence in a
location on the West Shore area of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22,1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3,1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 200 I, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to
the terms of custody with respect to their children.
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated August 15,2003, which
was entered by the Court following a hearing modifying the prior Order of May
31, 2001, a copy of which IS attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders, there have been substantial changes III
circumstances that require immediate Court intervention.
7. For an extended period of time, Respondent has been residing with her paramour
in a tumultuous and confrontational relationship.
8. Recently, on or about February 20, 2005, Petitioner was contacted by
Respondent's paramour at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, at
which time Petitioner was advised by Respondent's paramour of the following:
(a) Respondent returned home after being out Saturday night until
approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning;
(b) Respondent became physically violent toward paramour;
( c) Because of the physical violence of Respondent against her paramour,
the paramour telephoned the local police department;
(d) After discussions with the local police department, Respondent was
requested to vacate her paramour's home, which she did.
9. During the episode described above, the children were in the custody of
Petitioner.
10. Due to the fact that Respondent no longer had a residence, Petitioner kept the
children for Monday, February 21, and kept the parties' child, Kyle, for
Tuesday, February 22.
II. Due to the constant cont1icts within Respondent's home, the circumstances of
her not having a home at the time, as well as other reasons, Respondent
discussed with Petitioner, Petitioner retaining primary physical custody of the
children.
12. At Respondent's request, Petitioner met with Respondent at the Pennsylvania
State Police Barracks parking lot, where Petitioner sat with Respondent in her
car and discussed these matters for in excess of one hour.
13. While Respondent's version of the facts relative to the confrontation between
her and her paramour in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 20, 2005,
differed, Respondent conflrmed that she did not have a place to stay at that time,
and was considering agreeing to Petitioner retaining physical custody of the
children.
14. By the following week, Respondent was residing back in her paramour's home
with her children, as well as the two young children she has to her paramour.
15. Despite the tremendous turmoil this created for the children, Petitioner did not
initiate Court action to secure custody of the children, but allowed Respondent to
resolve the situation.
16. From that time forward, further confrontations ensued between Respondent and
her paramour, which created great fear, concern and stress in the children.
17. On or about March II, 2005, Respondent again contacted Petitioner and advised
Petitioner that Respondent was moving from her paramour's residence and she
and the children were going to be residing in some type of shelter in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
18. Respondent advised Petitioner that she signed the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' son, Kyle's, school records from his school in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 18,2005.
19. Due to Respondent transferring the child's records, Petitioner has registered
Kyle in the Tuscarora School District in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where the
parties' child, Kyle, continues to reside with Petitioner and attend school.
20. Respondent advised Petitioner that she was signing the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' daughter, Laura's, school records from Hershey High
School, where the parties' daughter, Laura was attending 9th grade.
21. Counselors at the children's school have advised Petitioner that Respondent has
notified them of her intention to transfer the children from the Hershey School
District to the Mercersburg School District, although not all documentation has
been completed as of the time of filing of this Petition.
22. Counselors and other representatives at the children's pnor schools in the
Hershey School District confirmed that Respondent advised them that she was
transferring custody of the children to Petitioner and he would have their school
records transferred.
23. In discussions with Petitioner, Respondent has suggested that she would
consider allowing her children to remain in the home with her paramour so that
they could continue attending school in Hershey, even though she has alleged
that her paramour is violent, aggressive and an alcoholic.
24. Due to the confrontations within Respondent's home and the poor living
arrangements in which the children have been residing for well over a year, the
children's grades and other aspects of their education have suffered.
25. Although the parties followed through on securing an evaluation of the parties'
child, Kyle, as required by the Court's Order of August 13, 2003, once the child
was placed on medications due to ADHD and related issues, Respondent,
without medical approval, terminated the child's use of the medications.
26. The child, Kyle, is suffering extensively due to Respondent's refusal to provide
him with the medication prescribed for several months.
27. Despite Respondent's conduct in this regard and the detriment to his son, he did
not seek Court intervention to secure custody of the children.
28. Arrangements were in the process of being made by the Petitioner, who lives in
Mercersburg, to have the school district in Hershey provide the medications
directly to the child during school hours pursuant to doctor's direction.
29. Respondent has had severely limited contact with the school and Petitioner has
been the primary responsible parent with respect to attending to the children's
educational needs, including attending parent/teacher conferences, discussing
issues relative to the children's education with teachers by email, telephone and
in person, and otherwise attending to the educational needs of the children.
30. Despite the discussions and agreement between the parties to transfer custody,
Petitioner was to return the children to Respondent on Sunday evening, March
20, 2005, pursuant to the present Court Order and attempted to do so in the
parking lot of McDonalds restaurant on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
31. On Sunday evening, March 20, 2005, Respondent advised Petitioner that he was
to keep the parties' child, Kyle, because his school records were already being
transferred, but that Laura was to come with Respondent.
32. An argument ensued between Respondent and Laura, who is nearly 15 years old,
relative to the Respondent's living accommodations and Laura's desire to remain
in Petitioner's custody.
33. Both children were extremely distraught, crymg, upset and stressed over the
circumstances and the confrontation with Respondent.
34. Respondent left the parking lot without taking the children and without giving
any other indication to Petitioner as to her intentions.
35. The children have missed several days of school over the past month and one-
half due to Respondent's confrontations with her paramour, her moves in and
out of paramour's home, and her apparent inability to finalize matters associated
with transferring the children's school records to Mercersburg school district.
36. When Respondent was residing with her paramour, while her paramour worked
at night, Respondent would often leave the home to socialize with friends,
leaving the parties' 9 year old son, Kyle, and Respondent's two year old and four
year old children to her paramour, with the parties' daughter to see to all of their
needs.
37. As of the time of filing of this Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner has not been
able to finalize the transfer of Laura's school records to Mercersburg school
district due to not having an Order of Court providing Petitioner with primary
physical custody of the children, although the school district accepted Kyle's
transfer.
38. Contemporaneously with filing this Petition for emergency relief, Petitioner is
filing a Petition for Modification of Custody, which will cause a Conciliation
Conference to be scheduled in this matter.
39. Counsel for Petitioner was contacted by Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire as this
Petition was being prepared to advise counsel for Petitioner that Mr. Hildabrand
will be representing Respondent in this matter.
40. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent will
now agree for Laura to remain in Respondent's custody but wishes to have Kyle
returned to her.
41. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent is
securing a residence in a West Shore Cumberland County community of New
Cumberland or Lemoyne.
42. Due to Petitioner's circumstances, and the tumultuous situation in which the
children have been residing for an extended period of time, as well as the prior
commitment of Respondent to transfer custody to Petitioner, an emergency
Order is necessary.
43. It is not in the children's best interest to split custody of the children as desired
by Respondent.
44. At this time, Laura is unable to attend school due to Respondent's issues as
described above.
45. Prior to filing this Petition, counsel for Petitioner confirmed with counsel for
Respondent that Respondent will not agree to this request and a copy of this
Petition and the companion Petition for Special Relief was faxed to Attorney
Hildabrand with confirmation of when this Petition would be filed so that
opposing counsel could be available at least by telephone at the time of filing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an emergency
Order providing him with primary physical custody pending further proceedings in this
matter.
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I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
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Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENELYN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley 1. Griffie, Esquire, do certify that I served the Defendant's attorney of
record with the within Petition for Special Relief by facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
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: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
DefendantJRespondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Mark R. Shindle, by and through his counsel of
record, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions
the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Mark R. Shindle, the above named Plaintiff, and an adult
individual currently residing at 8732 Woods Road, Mercersburg, Franklin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Jenelyn Shindle, the above named Defendant, and an adult
individual whose current residence is unknown, but is understood to be either at
a shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or at a residence in a
location on the West Shore area of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Laura M. Shindle,
born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M. Shindle, born February 3, 1996.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 31, 2001, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", relative to
the terms of custody with respect to their children.
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated August 15, 2003, which
was entered by the Court following a hearing modifying the prior Order of May
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31, 2001, a copy of which IS attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit "B".
6. Since the entry of the prior Orders, there have been substantial changes in
circumstances that require immediate Court intervention.
7. For an extended period of time, Respondent has been residing with her paramour
in a tumultuous and confrontational relationship.
8. Recently, on or about February 20, 2005, Petitioner was contacted by
Respondent's paramour at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, at
which time Petitioner was advised by Respondent's paramour of the following:
(a) Respondent returned home after being out Saturday night until
approximately 3 :00 a.m. Sunday morning;
(b) Respondent became physically violent toward paramour;
(c) Because of the physical violence of Respondent against her paramour,
the paramour telephoned the local police department;
(d) After discussions with the local police department, Respondent was
requested to vacate her paramour's home, which she did.
9. During the episode described above, the children were in the custody of
Petitioner.
10. Due to the fact that Respondent no longer had a residence, Petitioner kept the
children for Monday, February 21, and kept the parties' child, Kyle, for
Tuesday, February 22.
11. Due to the constant conflicts within Respondent's home, the circumstances of
her not having a home at the time, as well as other reasons, Respondent
discussed with Petitioner, Petitioner retaining primary physical custody of the
children.
12. At Respondent's request, Petitioner met with Respondent at the Pennsylvania
State Police Barracks parking lot, where Petitioner sat with Respondent in her
car and discussed these matters for in excess of one hour.
13. While Respondent's version of the facts relative to the confrontation between
her and her paramour in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 20, 2005,
differed, Respondent confirmed that she did not have a place to stay at that time,
and was considering agreeing to Petitioner retaining physical custody of the
children.
14. By the following week, Respondent was residing back in her paramour's home
with her children, as well as the two young children she has to her paramour.
15. Despite the tremendous turmoil this created for the children, Petitioner did not
initiate Court action to secure custody of the children, but allowed Respondent to
resolve the situation.
16. From that time forward, further confrontations ensued between Respondent and
her paramour, which created great fear, concern and stress in the children.
17. On or about March 11, 2005, Respondent again contacted Petitioner and advised
Petitioner that Respondent was moving from her paramour's residence and she
and the children were going to be residing in some type of shelter in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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18. Respondent advised Petitioner that she signed the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' son, Kyle's, school records from his school in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 18,2005.
19. Due to Respondent transferring the child's records, Petitioner has registered
Kyle in the Tuscarora School District in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, where the
parties' child, Kyle, continues to reside with Petitioner and attend school.
20. Respondent advised Petitioner that she was signing the necessary documents to
transfer the parties' daughter, Laura's, school records from Hershey High
School, where the parties' daughter, Laura was attending 9th grade.
21. Counselors at the children's school have advised Petitioner that Respondent has
notified them of her intention to transfer the children from the Hershey School
District to the Mercersburg School District, although not all documentation has
been completed as of the time of filing of this Petition.
22. Counselors and other representatives at the children's prior schools in the
Hershey School District confirmed that Respondent advised them that she was
transferring custody of the children to Petitioner and he would have their school
records transferred.
23. In discussions with Petitioner, Respondent has suggested that she would
consider allowing her children to remain in the home with her paramour so that
they could continue attending school in Hershey, even though she has alleged
that her paramour is violent, aggressive and an alcoholic.
24. Due to the confrontations within Respondent's home and the poor living
arrangements in which the children have been residing for well over a year, the
children's grades and other aspects of their education have suffered.
25. Although the parties followed through on securing an evaluation of the parties'
child, Kyle, as required by the Court's Order of August 13,2003, once the child
was placed on medications due to ADHD and related issues, Respondent,
without medical approval, terminated the child's use of the medications.
26. The child, Kyle, is suffering extensively due to Respondent's refusal to provide
him with the medication prescribed for several months.
27. Despite Respondent's conduct in this regard and the detriment to his son, he did
not seek Court intervention to secure custody of the children.
28. Arrangements were in the process of being made by the Petitioner, who lives in
Mercersburg, to have the school district in Hershey provide the medications
directly to the child during school hours pursuant to doctor's direction.
29. Respondent has had severely limited contact with the school and Petitioner has
been the primary responsible parent with respect to attending to the children's
educational needs, including attending parent/teacher conferences, discussing
issues relative to the children's education with teachers by email, telephone and
in person, and otherwise attending to the educational needs of the children.
30. Despite the discussions and agreement between the parties to transfer custody,
Petitioner was to return the children to Respondent on Sunday evening, March
20, 2005, pursuant to the present Court Order and attempted to do so in the
parking lot of McDonalds restaurant on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
31. On Sunday evening, March 20, 2005, Respondent advised Petitioner that he was
to keep the parties' child, Kyle, because his school records were already being
transferred, but that Laura was to come with Respondent.
32. An argument ensued between Respondent and Laura, who is nearly 15 years old,
relative to the Respondent's living accommodations and Laura's desire to remain
in Petitioner's custody.
33. Both children were extremely distraught, crying, upset and stressed over the
circumstances and the confrontation with Respondent.
34. Respondent left the parking lot without taking the children and without giving
any other indication to Petitioner as to her intentions.
35. The children have missed several days of school over the past month and one-
half due to Respondent's confrontations with her paramour, her moves in and
out of paramour's home, and her apparent inability to finalize matters associated
with transferring the children's school records to Mercersburg school district.
36. When Respondent was residing with her paramour, while her paramour worked
at night, Respondent would often leave the home to socialize with friends,
leaving the parties' 9 year old son, Kyle, and Respondent's two year old and four
year old children to her paramour, with the parties' daughter to see to all of their
needs.
37. As of the time of filing of this Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner has not been
able to finalize the transfer of Laura's school records to Mercersburg school
district due to not having an Order of Court providing Petitioner with primary
physical custody of the children, although the school district accepted Kyle's
transfer.
38. Contemporaneously with filing this Petition for emergency relief, Petitioner is
filing a Petition for Modification of Custody, which will cause a Conciliation
Conference to be scheduled in this matter.
39. Counsel for Petitioner was contacted by Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire as this
Petition was being prepared to advise counsel for Petitioner that Mr. Hildabrand
will be representing Respondent in this matter.
40. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent will
now agree for Laura to remain in Respondent's custody but wishes to have Kyle
returned to her.
41. Attorney Hildabrand has advised counsel for Petitioner that Respondent is
securing a residence in a West Shore Cumberland County community of New
Cumberland or Lemoyne.
42. Due to Petitioner's circumstances, and the tumultuous situation in which the
children have been residing for an extended period of time, as well as the prior
commitment of Respondent to transfer custody to Petitioner, an emergency
Order is necessary.
43. It is not in the children's best interest to split custody of the children as desired
by Respondent.
44. At this time, Laura is unable to attend school due to Respondent's issues as
described above.
45. Prior to filing this Petition, counsel for Petitioner confirmed with counsel for
Respondent that Respondent will not agree to this request and a copy of this
Petition and the companion Petition for Special Relief was faxed to Attorney
Hildabrand with confirmation of when this Petition would be filed so that
opposing counsel could be available at least by telephone at the time of filing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an emergency
Order providing him with primary physical custody pending further proceedings in this
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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. Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 00-4753
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
Defendant/Respondent
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, do certify that I served the Defendant's attorney of
record with the within Petition for Special Relief by facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
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. Hanover Street
arlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
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IN THE COURT OF COfv1f\J\Ohl PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARK R. SHINDLE,
vs.
NO. 00-4753
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
AND NOW, this ,3( day of ~'
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Repo
, 2001, upon consideration of the
it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody, The parties, Mark . Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 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 Children's
general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. S 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all
records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Neither
party shall impair the other party's rights as to the shared legal custody of the Children.
Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the Children from the other party. Each
party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning the Children that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
2. Physical Custody. During the school year, primary physical custody of the minor
Children shall be with the Mother.
3. During the school year, Father shall have partial physical custody of the minor
Children in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. At times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
4. Summer. To commence with the first Friday after school is out, the parties shall
share the summer school break with the Mother taking one week followed by Father having
two weeks. Through the summer, the parties shall alternate on a one week with Mother and
two weeks with Father basis. The custodial periods shall run from Friday to Friday. The
exchange time shall be 6:00 p.m, Mother's first custodial week of the summer shall begin on
June 8, 2001. Father's first two custodial weeks of the summer shall begin on June 15, 2001.
EXHIBIT
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DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
00-4753 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2003, the petition of the father, Mark R.
Shindle, to change the current custodial arrangement with the mother, Jenelyn Shindle,
with regard to their two children Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle,
born February 3,1996, IS DENIED. IT IS ORDERED, however, that:
(1) The mother shall have Kyle evaluated through school or otherwise for the
possibility of attention deficit/overactive disorder and/or a learning disability.
(2) The mother shall have both children continue in individual counseling,
(3) The mother and father shall participate in co-parenting counseling with the
cost divided between them.
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AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
:?-3' vf1 day of March, 2005, upon receipt of the within
petition for special relief, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) A hearing seeking an order of special relief pending conciliation shall be
conducted in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
(2) Pending that hearing Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle M.
Shindle, born February 3, 1996, shall remain with their father, Mark R. Shindle.
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TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 5.0 day of March, 2005, this ~ase ha ing been
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(1) All prior custody orders are vacated and this temporary rder is ntered
without prejudice to either parent on the merits of the complaint for custody by Mark R.
Shindle that is pending conciliation.
(2) Laura Shindle, born May 22, 1990 and Kyle Shindle, bo n Febru ry 3, 1996,
shall finish the current school year from their father's residence in ercers
Pennsylvania. I
(3) The mother, Jenelyn Shindle, shall have Laura and KYl1 (a) on Iternate
weekends from Friday evening to Sunday evening, or Monday eVe~ing if M nday is a
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Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday following the weekend she does rot have the children
if she goes to Mercersburg to get them.
(4) If there is no custody order entered before the end of th current school year,
then during the summer school vacation period the mother shall h ve the c ildren for
two weeks and the father one week on that three week alternating ~asis un il a further
order is entered.
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for the one evening a week provided in Paragraph 3.
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CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE
DEFENDANT
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW.
Wednesday, March,30, 2005
, upon consideration of th attached omplaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Gree y, Esq. . the conciliator,
at DJ Manlove's, 1901 State SI., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Friday, May 06, 200 at 1.:00 PM
for a Pre, Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resol~e the issu 5 in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and!to enter i to a temporary
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order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appe4r at the co 1ference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order. ,
The eourt hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection ffom Abus orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduler hearing
FOR THE COURT.
By: __IL_MeIissa"P. Greevy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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with Disabilites Act of ] 990. For infonnation about accessible facilities and reasonable accomm ldations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our otlice. All rrangemems
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business befbre the court. You, ust allen the scheduled
conference or hearing.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-4753 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENEL YN SHINDLE,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
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TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \ V day of May, 2005, upon consideration of the Custody
Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Leaal Custody. The parties, Mark R. Shindle and Jenelyn Shindle, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor children, Laura M. Shindle, born May 22, 1990, and Kyle
M. Shindle, born February 3, 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
children'S general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health,
education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C. S. 95309, each parent shall be
entitled to all records and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to,
medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the children and of the
other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,
that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent
within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to
the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. The Father shall haye primary physical custody subject to
Mother's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. During the school year, effective May 13, 2005, on alternating
weekends, from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m. However, if
Monday is a school holiday, Mother's custodial period shall be extended until
6:00 p.m. Monday evening.
B. During the school year, one (1) eyening after school until 8:00
p.m. on either the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday following Father's
custodial weekend provided, however, that Mother provides all transportation
incident to these weekday periods of custody.
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C. Commencing with the first full week following the dismissal of
school for Summer recess, Mother shall have the children for two (2) weeks
followed by Father having the children for one (1) week and continue that
alternating pattern throughout the Summer school recess.
3. Transportation. The parties shall share transportation incident to weekend
custodial exchanges and the Summer custodial exchanges with Mother picking up the
children at the Sunnyway at the beginning of her custodial time and Father picking up the
children at Mother's home at the beginning of his custodial time.
4. Mother's Day / Father's Dav. Commencing with Mother's Day 2005, the
custodial periods for the Mother's Day and Father's Day holidays, if they do not fall on that
parent's regularly scheduled custodial weekend, shall be from 6:00 p.m. Saturday until 6:00
p.m. Sunday.
5. Easter. During the Easter season, the parties shall share equally in the Easter
school break by alternating the following two (2) periods of physical custody:
A. From 6:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the Easter
holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday before Easter until 6:00 p.m. on
the last day of Easter school break.
C. The parties shall alternate these periods by Mother having the
first period and Father having the second period in even-numbered years and
Father having the first period and Mother having the second period in odd-
numbered years.
6. ThanksQivinQ. Thanksgiving shall be shared by alternating the following two
(2) periods of custody:
A. From 6:00 p.m. on the last day of school prior to the
Thanksgiving holiday until 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday immediately following
Thanksgiving.
B. From 1 :00 p.m. on the Saturday following Thanksgiving until 6:00
p.m. on the last day of the Thanksgiving school break.
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C. The parties shall alternate these periods by Father having the first
period and Mother having the second period in even-numbered years and
Mother having the first period and Father having the second period in odd-
numbered years.
7. Christmas. Christmas shall be divided into two segments, Segment A and
Segment B. Segment A shall be from December 24th at Noon until December 25th at 3:00
p.m. Segment B shall be from December 25th at 3:00 p.m. until December 26th at 6:00 p.m.
In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B.
In even-numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B.
The balance of the Christmas school vacation will be dividecj equally between the parties.
8. The holiday schedule enumerated above shall take precedence over the
regular schedule.
9. The parties are expected to use common sense in scheduling telephone calls
to talk to the children. The parties are hereby directed to refrain from preventing the party
who may be calling from talking to a children, or preventing a children from calling the other
party, provided that the phone calls are not excessively frequent nor too long in duration that
they disrupt a child's schedule. Phone calls initiated by a party should be kept to a
maximum of twenty (20) minutes, and a maximum of three (3) phone calls per week.
10. This Order vacates and replaces all Orders and Temporary Orders entered in
this matter.
11. If within sixty (60) days of the date of the May 6, 2005 Custody Conciliation
Conference either party desires to return to the Custody Conciliation Conference, such
request may be made by facsimile directly to the Custody Conciliator. After that time, the
parties desiring to return to the Custody Conciliation process may do so as provided by the
Rules of Procedure.
BY THE q>URT:
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RECEIVED MAY 12 2005.Y
MARK R. SHINDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-4753 CIVil TERM
v.
CIVil ACTION - lAW
JENEl YN SHINDLE,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-7, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the fOllowing report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
laura M. Shindle
Kyle M. Shindle
May 22, 1990
February 3,1996
Father
Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on May 6, 2005 in response to
Father's filing of a Petition for Modification of Custody on March 23, 2005. Present for the
Conference were: the Father, Mark R. Shindle, and his counsel, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire;
the Mother, Jenelyn Shindle, participated pro se.
3.
The parties reached an agreement in the form of a~ as attached.
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. elissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator ,
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Date
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