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22 May 2001
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SENT BY FAX
& REGULAR MAIL
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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RE: Walls - Winebrenner
Dear Tom:
I was able to communicate with my client about the matters raised in the fax
you sent me yesterday, She provided me with the following information:
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1. The last time your client had the child, she sent along with
the child, in his suitcase, copies of the report card and other school
documents he is to have, She assumes he received them when the
son unpacked his suitcase, She has done whatever she can to provide
that information to him,
2, The problem with the Memorial Day holiday is caused by the
school, not my client, Because the school was closed several times
this winter because of inclement weather, the school has scheduled a
session for Memorial Day itself. As a result, the child must be back
with her to attend school that day. That means that the longest time
your client could have the child, without interfering with school, would
be from sometime mid-day Saturday until sometime mid-day Sunday.
Rather than put the child through the ordeal of that much travel for
such a short visit, I suggest we find some other time for your client to
have the child which is more practical for everyone,
Once my client has moved and I know more details about where she will be living
and the travel times and distances involved, I will respond to your proposal. If your
client is to have the child two weekends a month, I think it is only fair that his
longer periods of time over school vacations be reduced. My client agreed, and I
DEFENDANT'S,
EXHIBIT
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GREENCASTLE.ANTRlM SCHOOL DlSTRlCT
1ST SUMMARY REPORT
STUDENT: KENNY WINEBRENNER
AGE: 7 DOB: 5/22/94
GRADE: 2
REFERRING TEACHER: Mrs. Higgins
REPORT COMPILED BY: Mrs, Konnanski
MEETING DATE: 10/05/01
STRENGTHS:
. Likes to help
. Very friendly
. Mannerly
. Loves storytime
REASON(S) FOR REFERRAL:
· Great difficulty in language arts - reading, recalling words, decoding, using strategies,
spelling and writing
. Poor work habits (plays, disorganized and inattentive)
. Difficulty completing work
BACKGROUND:
. K - Bethel Christian Academy 99-00
. September 2000 - January 200 I ??
· Greenup County Schools - McKell Elem, South Shore, Kentucky. January 16,2001
- end of year - PI (K) level- ungraded primary school
. Lives with mother, Susan Walls and stepfather, Cornelius Cline
MEDICAL INFORMATION:
· Hearing - nonnal middle ear pressure elevated, will recheck in 2 weeks, may need
further evaluation
· Vision - nonnal- close vision check also nonnal
. Uses inhaler for exercise induced asthma
. Environmental allergies, Zyrtec
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 97-0259
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
!)USAN WALLS,
INTERIM ORDER OF COURT
Hess, J, -
AND NOW, this ? -v; day of November, 2001, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report and recommendation of the Conciliator, it is
hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. This Court's previous Order of September 4, 2001, shall continue in full force and
effect pending an agreement of the parties or further Order of Court with the following
additions:
A, The parties shall call each other to confirm their departure prior to leaving
for the exchange of custody incident to Father's periods of partial custody,
B, Any changes in Father's custodial time shall be discussed and agreed
upon by the parties, one week in advance, in writing, Mother shall make
no plans which shall interfere with Father's custodial time without
expressed written agreement of Father. The requirement for written
agreement as to change in plans shall not apply to urgent, last-minute
circumstances such as the illness of the Child or severe weather
conditions, In the event that Father is unable to exercise his period of
custody due to severe weather conditions, Father shall be entitled to
make up time within the subsequent four weekends,
C. Mother's period of custody following the Thanksgiving holiday shall be
considered one of her custodial weekends, by agreement of the parties.
Therefore, Father's next alternating weekend following Thanksgiving shall
commence on Friday, November 30, 2001,
D, Mother will provide adequate clothing for the Child during his periOdS of
custody with Father. Father shall return the clothing with the Child at the
end of his periOdS of custody with the Child.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 97-0259
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
SUSAN WALLS,
ORDER OF COURT
Hess, J. -
AND NOW, this day of , 2001, it appearing
that the parties are in need of a hearing with regard to Father's Petition for Contempt, it is
hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1, A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom Number _ of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the day of ,2001, at o'clock _,M" at
which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Kenneth M.
Winebrenner, 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,
BY THE COURT,
Kevin A. Hess, J,
Disl: Thomas J, Williams, Esquire, 10 E. High Slreet, Carlisle, PA 17013
Samuel L Andes, Esquire, 525 N, 12~ Street. PO Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-0259
vs,
SUSAN WALLS,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915,3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1, The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
May 22, 1994
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kenneth M. Winebrenner, Jr.
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on October 29, 2001, with the
following individuals in attendance: the Father, Kenneth M. Winebrenner, and his counsel,
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire; counsel for the Mother, Samuel L, Andes, Esquire. The Mother
did not attend,
3, Father filed a Petition for Contempt citing Mother's failure to provide access to the
Child on his periods of custody over Memorial Day weekend 2001, August 31, 2001, and
September 14, 2001, Additionally, Mother allegedly hung up the phone/or refused to talk with
Father to confirm custodial plans on September 18, 2001, and September 25, 2001. Father
represents that he discovered the Child's starting date for school was three days later than
Mother had represented to him, and at that time she informed him that he would not be having
custody on the first custodial weekend following the August 9, 2001, Custody Conciliation
Conference. He, therefore, believes that this was Mother's intentional conduct to interfere with
his periods of custody. Interestingly, Father relates that the parties were able to work out a
cooperative plan with regard to arranging custodial time for both parents prior to Mother's
relocation to Tennessee, However, since that time the parties' abilities to work cooperatively
to maintain Father's custodial schedule has, in his mind, deteriorated significantly, Father is
seeking to require Mother to comply With the Custody Order as written and to be reimbursed
for his out-of-pocket costs related to the enforcement of the Custody Order. Father relates
that the custody schedule has been going well since the time of the filing of his petition.
However, the providing and returning of clothing continues to remain a conflict for these
parents, Additionally, Father relates that Mother has failed to provide him with a schedule for
the Child's soccer events.
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4, Mother's position on the Contempt Petition, Mother did not attend the Custody
Conciliation Conference, However, her attorney had discussed the allegations with her and
provides the following input from his client: Mother reports that Father agreed to one change in
the schedule because of the Child's soccer schedule, The Child's visit was then subsequently
delayed because of the soccer game starting late and traffic delays related to construction on
Route 81, Mother alleges that she is providing clothing for the Child to wear during his
custodial weekends, However, she claims that Father fails to return the clothing, Additionally,
Mother alleges that the Father uses abusive language and engages in name-calling when the
parties are in conflict with regard to custodial arrangements,
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5. It is apparent to the Conciliator that the parties have little to no trust in each other.
Both parties have widely disparate views of the facts and circumstances surrounding the
missed custodial visits, Counsel and the Conciliator developed a list of possible options to
assist the parties in avoiding future misunderstandings and enhancing the parties' ability to
communicate with regard to custodial plans. These options included the following:
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A. The parties obtaining cell phones so that they would be able to call each
other in the event of a delay due to weather, mechanical problems or
traffic,
B. The use of e-mail to communicate with regard to the Child's schedule.
C, To use a local friend or relative as an intermediary with which messages
could be left in the event of a delay in travel.
D. For each party to consent to the recording of their telephone
conversations with each other to provide verification as to what each had
agreed to,
E. For the parties to attend co-parent counseling or mediation to assist in
improving the co-parent relationship.
6, We were not able to explore these options with Mother. However, they were
explored with Father. Father does not have a cell phone and does not feel that he can pay for
a cell phone or for the services of a therapist or mediator. Father does not have a computer
and therefore does not have access to e-mail. The Conciliator suggested the parties might
consider changing the transportation arrangements incident to the custodial exchanges such
that Mother would provide the transportation at the end of her periods of custody and Father
would provide the transportation at the end of his periods of custody. Counsel for Mother was
unable to make agreement with regard to this change without consulting with his client.
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7, Issues about which the parties reached an agreement. A change in the schedule
for the weekend rotation as it relates to the interface with the Thanksgiving holiday, and a plan
by which each party would try to reach the other by telephone prior to their departure to arrive
at the meeting place for the custodial exchange,
8, The parties were not able to reach an agreement as to Father's Petition for
Contempt; therefore, a hearing will be necessary, Additionally, these parties have pending a
dispute with regard to the summer visitation schedule which is scheduled to be heard on
December 3,2001, at 9:30 a,m" in the Courtroom of Judge Hess. That healing is presently
scheduled for two and one-half hours, Therefore, this matter should be reviewed by Judge
Hess to determine whether he will need to schedule a separate hearing date to address the
Contempt and the summer schedule or whether he might want to address all of the issues at
the hearing currently scheduled on December 3'd,
Date
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Me Issa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
9, The Conciliator provides the Court with the attached recommended Interim Order of
Court as well as an Order simply scheduling the Contempt Hearing.
KENNETII 1\1, WINEBRENNER
PLAINTIFF
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
ClIMIlI'RI,ANIl ('OlINTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
97-0259 ('IVII. ACTION I.A W
SUSAN WAllS F/K/A SUSAN 1\1,
WINEDRENm'lENDANT
IN CUSTOIlY
ORnER OF COllin
AND NOW,
.'rlday. October 05. 2001
, upon considcration of the attached Complaint.
it is hereby directcd that parties and thcir rcspcctivc counscl appcar hclllre Mell..a P. Greevy, Esq.
at 214 Senate Avenue, Sulle lOS, Camp 1111I. PA 17011 on Monda)'. November OS, 2001
, the conciliator,
at 11 :00 AM
for a Prc-lIearing Custody Confcrcncc, At such confcrcnce, an cmlrt will bc made to rcsolvc the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to dcline and narrow thc issucs 10 bc hcard by the court, and to cnter into a tcmporary
ordcr. All childrcn age live or older may also be present at the conference, Failure to appear at the confcrcncc may
providc grounds for cntry of a tcmporary or pcrmancnt order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all exlstlnlll'rotectlon from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR TilE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa p, GreevJ" Esq,
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Picas ofCumbcrland County is requircd by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990, For information about acccssiblc facilitics and reasonable accommodations
available to disahled individuals having busincss before thc court, please contact our office, All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or busincss bcfore the court. You must attend the
schcduled confcrence or hcaring,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR ATroRNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATI'ORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WIIERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumbcrland County Bar Association
2 Libcrty A vcnue
Carlisle, Pcnnsylvania 170 \3
Tclcphone (717) 249-3166
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KENNETH M, WINEBRENNER,
PlaintifrlPetitioner
IN HIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 97-0259
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUSAN WALLS f/kJa SUSAN M,
WINEBRENNER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN CUSTODY
RULE TO snow CAUSE
AND NOW, this
day of
, 200 I, in consideration of the
foregoing Petition for Contempt, a Rule is hereby issued upon Respondent, Susan Walls f/kJa Susan
M, Winebrenner, to show cause, ifany there be, why the relief prayed for should not be granted,
Rule returnable days from sClvicc,
BY THE COURT,
Kcvin A. Hcss, J.
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER.
Plainti rrlPclitioner
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v,
NO, 97.025')
SUSAN WALLS flk/a SUSAN M,
WINEBRENNER.
DefendanliRespondent
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S l'ETlTION FOR CONTEMPT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff. Kenneth M. Winebrenner. by and through his allomeys,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO. and !iles this Petition for Contempt as follows:
I, A Custody Order in this case was entered on January 9. 2001. a copy of which is
allached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A." This Order gave Respondent (hereinafter "Mother")
primary custody of Kenneth M, Winebrenner. Jr. (hereinafter"Kenny") and pemlilled herto rclocate
to Kentucky,
2. A revised Custody Order was entered on April 20. 2001. a copy of which is all ached
hereto and marked as Exhibit "B." This Order set the transportation responsibility for the exchange
of custody,
3, A hearing with regard to revised summer custody is scheduled for Deeember3, 200 I.
4. Mother has violated and continues to violate the requirements of the above noted
custody orders by refusing to deliver the child to Petitioner (hereinafter "Father") as required by said
Orders, including. inter alia. the following:
a. On Memorial Day 2001. Mother advised Father that she was moving and
would not have the lime to bring the child to the exchange pain\.
b. On Friday. August 31. 2001. MOlhernotitied Father that the child had soccer
practice" and she would bring him to the exchange point on Saturday
morning instead of 7:00 p,m, on Friday night as required by the Court's
Custody Order.
C, On Friday. September 14.2001. Father left work early (as he usually does on
his custody weekends) in order to get to the exchange point which takes
about an hour and 15 minules 10 drive from his residence, No Mother, no
Kenny and no answer of her phone, Upon arriving home, there was a phone
message from Mother that she would not deliver the child on Friday night
because the child had "soccer pictures" and she would bring the child to the
exchange point on Saturday morning instead, Father immediately called
Mother, but (as usual) reached her answering machine. lIe lell a message
that he was going to Carlisle (the exchange point) and was not in agreement
with these last minute changes of plan, When Father reached the exchange
point in Carlisle, Mother was not there. He called Mother from Carlisle,
again reaching only the answering machine, then lell for home, Upon his
arrival at home at approximately 8:30 p,m" there was a message on his
answering machine from Mother stating that she was in Carlisle and wanting
him to come and get his son. Being doubtful that Mothcr would still be in
Carlisle by the time he turned around and drove back. Father did not go.
D. On Tuesday, Scptember 18, 2001 Father had a routine telephone call with
Kenny and then asked to talk to his mother, Susan got on the phone, said
"Hello" and Father asked her to confinn the custody exchange for next
Friday, The line went dead, Father called back and there was no answer, nor
did the answering machine pick up,
E. On Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Father had a routine telephone call with
Kenny and then asked to talk to his mother, intending to again discuss the
exchange of custody this coming Friday, Kenny went to get this mother and
the line shortly went dead. Father called back but there was no answer, nor
did the answering machine pick up,
5. The changes made by Mother in the Court ordered custody exchanges were
peremptory and unilateral. Father never agreed to same; in fact, Father was never given the
opportunity to agree to same. On the contrary, Father has specifically notified Mother on previous
occasions that any changes in the Court ordered custody would require a consultation and agreement
before the fact. Father's toleration of past instances of Mother's unilateral changes were not
intended to be acquiescence in these decisions, but rather attempts to avoid having to file a Petition
like this.
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IN HIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
97-0259 CIVIL
KENNETH M, WINEBRENNER.
Plaintiff
SUSAN WALLS, F/KlA SUSAN
M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this ,.. day of January, 2001, following hearing and careful
consideration of the testimony adduced. the petition of the defendant, Susan Walls, flk/a Susan
Winebrenner, to modify the custody order because of relocation is GRANTED, The parties
hereto shall file of record and with the court wrillen proposals regarding periods of partial
custody to be awarded to the father. In addition. either party may request oral argument on this
mailer.
BY THE COURT,
K:jH;",t Pi..
Thomas J, Williams, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
For the Defendant
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EXHIBIT "A"
3, The father shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody of the
child:
A, Every summer, commencing at noon on the first Sunday following the end of school
in Mayor June and ending at noon fourteen (14) days prior to the opening of school in August or
September of the same year,
B, Each spring for the child's spring vacation from school, commencing at noon on the
first full day he is not in school and ending at noon on the last full day before school resumes.
For spring of200 I, the father's period of temporary custody over the spring vacation shall
commence at noon on Saturday, April 7, 2001, and conclude on Sunday, April 15,2001.
C, For all of the child's vacation from school over the Christmas and New Year's
holidays each year, except for five days of the vacation during which the child shall be with the
mother. In odd-numbered years, the mother's five-day period shall consist of the last five full
days of the vacation, commencing at noon on the fifth full day before the end of the vacation, In
even-numbered years, the mother's five-day period shall commence on the last day of school
before the vacation and end at noon on the fifth day thereafter.
D. One weekend each month when the father does not have periods of temporary
custody as outlined above. The parties will coordinate these periods of temporary custody so
they take place when the child has a three-day weekend off of school and the father's period of
temporary custody shall commence at noon on the first day the child is out of school for sueh
weekend and end at 2:00 p,m, on the last day the child is out of school for the long weekend,
The mother shall provide the father with a copy of the child's school calendar by the end of
August each year and the parties shall communicate during the first two weeks of September to
set the schedule of the periods of tcmporary custody set forth in this sub-paragraph,
E. Such other times, and in such other places, as the parties may mutually agree.
4. The parties will share the transportation for custody exchanges required by this order.
Exchange of the child shall be at the home of mother's parents in Hancock, Maryland, provided,
however, that if mother's parents are unable or unwilling to provide their home for the exchange
of custody, then the exchange of custody shall be at the home of father's parents in Lavelle,
Maryland,
5. Mother will provide adequate clothing for the child during his periods of custody with
the father. Father shall return the clothing with the child at the end of his periods of custody with
the child.
6. Each party shall have the right to communicate with the child when he is in the
custody of the other, by telephone or in person, no less frcquently than twice a week, and the
child shall be made available for telephone calls, at a minimum, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
8:00 p,m.
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For the Plaintiff
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
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The foregoing Petition for Contempt is based upon infonnation which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The lunguage of the doeument is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon infomlation which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, infonnation and belief.
To the extent tbat the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon eounsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verifieation are made subjeet to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
avennents, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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SUSAN WALLS, F/KlA SUSAN M, ) NO, 97-0259 CIVIL TERM
WINEBRENNER, )
Defendant ) IN CUSTODY
PRE.HEARING MEMORANDUM OF DEFENDANT. SUSAN WALLS
I. BRIEF HISTORY.
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I, now age 7, born 22 May 1994, Prior to December of 2000, both parties resided in the
Carlisle area and the child was in the primary physical custody of the Defendant/Mother.
There is dispute about how much time the child spent with the Father. Father claims that
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the child was with him about forty percent of the time and Mother contains the child was
with him, on average, about five days out of every twenty-eight days,
In late 2000, Mother moved to Kentucky with her fiance, Following a relocation
hearing, this court confirmed custody in Mother and allow her to take the child with her for
that relocation. Following various presentations and arguments before the court, the court
then entered an order in the spring of 2000 setting a schedule of temporary custody for the
Father, which gave him the majority of every summer and the majority of the child's
vacations from school plus one weekend per month during the school year, In the summer
of 2000, because her father became terminally ill, Mother moved back to Pennsylvania with
her fiance and the child and has, since August of 2001, resided in Greencastle,
Pennsylvania. The parties have now negotiated a custody schedule much closer to the
schedule they enjoyed prior to the December 2000 relocation, whereby the Father has the
child every other weekend, alternating holidays, and periods of times over each major
school holiday. The issue in the case now is the child's summer schedule.
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n. ISSUE BEFORE THE COURT.
As noted above, the primary issue to be addressed at this hearing is what portion of
the summer the child should spend with each parent, The Father wishes to have the
majority of the summer awarded to him. Mother believes the parties should return to a
schedule much like they had prior to her relocation, Because the child now sees the Father
every other weekend, alternating holidays, and during other major school holidays, there is
no longer a need for him to spend the majority of the summer with his Father. Moreover,
the Mother needs a substantial period of time during the summer so that she can enjoy a
relationship with the child when he is not attending school. Father's work would interfere I,
with him have custody most of the summer, while Mother is available most of the time to be I
with the boy because her employment is more limited, Finally, Mother believes the child
should spend most of the summer with her so that she can continue to work on his school
work during the summer to overcome problems he has developed in school.
m. WITNESSES.
Plaintiff intends to call only herself and, perhaps, her fiance, Cornelius Cline, both of
whom will testify about their work schedules, their living arrangements, their plans for the
child during the summer, and the child's need to continue his school work during the
summer months.
IV. VACATIONS.
Mother proposes that Father have the child for two weeks of vacation each summer
and that she have a similar two week period, uninterrupted by time with Father, for her
family vacation, and that the alternating weekends and other holidays continue throughout
the summer otherwise,
Respectfully Submitted,
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Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court I.D, #17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
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Ii AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant. by her attorney. Samuel L. Andes,
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SUSAN WALLS. f/k/a SUSAN M.
WINEBRENNER,
NO, 97-0259 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Petitioner
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S PROPOSAL FOR CUSTODY SCHEDULE
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Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 121h Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUSAN WALLS, f/k/a SUSAN M,
WINEBRENNER,
NO. 97-0259 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Petitioner
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW. this
ORDER OF.COURT
day of
, 2001, following a hearing
and our prior order in this action, dated January 9, 2001, and after hearing proposals
from both sides regarding the details of a custody schedule, we hereby order and decree
as follows:
1. Legal custody of the minor child, Kenneth M, Winebrenner, Jr.. born May 22,
1994, shall be shared by his father, the Plaintiff, Kenneth M. Winebrenner and his mother,
the Defendant, Susan Walls. The parties will cooperate with each other to exchange all
relevant and necessary information regarding the child's health care, education, religious
training, and the like, and both parties shall have full access to all records and other
information regarding the legal custody of the child, including, but not limited to, medical
and other health records, school records, and the Iike.IFurther, both parties shall be
available to communicate with the other regarding the child, by telephone or in person, at
all reasonable hours and each of the parties shall keep the other advised of their current
addresses and telephone numbers, both at home and at work,
2. Primary physical custody of the said child is hereby confirmed in his mother.
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3, The father shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody of
the child:
A, Every summer, commencing at noon on the first Sunday following
the end of school in Mayor June and ending at noon fourteen (14) days prior
to the opening of school in August or September of the same year,
8, Each spring for the child's spring vacation from school,
commencing at noon on the first full day he is not in school and ending at
noon on the last full day before school resumes, For spring of 2001, the
father's period of temporary custody over the spring vacation shall
commence at noon on Saturday, April 7, 2001, and conclude on Sunday,
April 15, 2001,
C, For all of the child's vacation from school over the Christmas and
New Years holidays each year, except for five days of the vacation during
which the child shall be with the mother, In odd-numbered years, the
mother's five day period shall consist of the last five full days of the
vacation, commencing at noon on the fifth full day before the end of the
vacation, In even-numbered years, the mother's five day period shall
commence on the last day of school before the vacation and end at noon on
the fifth day thereafter,
0, One weekend each month when the father does not have periods
of temporary custody as outlined above, The parties will coordinate these
periods of temporary custody so they take piece when the child has a three
day weekend off of school and the father's period of temporary custody shall
commence at noon on the first day the child is out of school for such
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long weekend, The mother shall provide the father with a copy of the child's
school calendar by the end of August each year and the parties shall
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communicate during the first two weeks of September to set the schedule of
the periods of temporary custody set forth in this sub-paragraph,
E, Such other times, and in such other places, as the parties may
mutually agree,
4, The parties will share the transportation for custody exchanges required by this
order. Unless they agree otherwise, they shall meet at the time designated for the
commencement or termination of any period of custody under this order at the McDonalds
'l restrauant at Exit 119 on Interstate 79 at Clarksburg, West Virginia,
~ 5, Mother will provide adequate clothing for the child during his periods of custody
with the father, Father shall return the clothing with the child, in a clean state, at the end
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and the parties will cooperate with each other to assure such contact and communication,
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff)
10 East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire (Attorney for Defendant)
525 North 12'h Street, Lemoyne, Pa 17043
II. PHYSICAL CUSTODY:
a. The Child shall primarily reside with Mother during the school ycar, cxcept that:
I. Father shall have custody of the Child during the Christmas vacation,
except that Mother shall have custody from noon on Christmas Day
until noon on the day afier Christmas.
11. Father shall have custody of the Child during school holidays from
noon on the first day of the holiday until noon on the last day of the
holiday. Holidays shall includc Thanksgiving, Easter and any spring
break recognized by the Child's school district.
iii. On months which do not contain a school holiday, Father shall have
custody of the Child for one wcekend per month beginning at 8:00
a.m, on Saturday and ending at noon on Sunday; provided, however,
that if the Child is off school the Friday before Father's weekend.
then Father's custody shall begin at 7:00 p,m, on Friday night and end
at noon on Sunday, and if the Child shall have off school on the
Monday afier Fathcr's weekend, thcn Father shall custody from 8:00
a.m. Saturday moming until 6:00 p,m, Sunday night. Mother shall
promptly fumish a copy of the school calendar to Father and Father
shall then promptly advise of the weekends he desires custody of the
child as provided in this Order.
b. Father shall have primary custody of the Child from noon on the first Saturday afier
the last day of school every year until noon on the Sunday before the first day of
school for the next year, except that Mother shall have custody of the Child for two
weeks of her choice during the summer recess,
c, Exchange of the Child shall be at the home of Mother's parents in Hancock,
Maryland, provided, however, that if Mother's parents are unable or unwilling to
provide their home for the exchange of custody, than the exchange of custody shall
be at the home of Father's parents in Lavelle, Maryland.
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Plaintiff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLV ANIA
vs.
97-0259 CIVIL
SUSAN WALLS, F/K/A SUSAN
M, WINEBRENNER.
Defendant
CIVIl. ACTION - CUSTODY
IN RE: PROPOSAl.S FOR CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW. this ,2. o' day ofMareh 2001. at the request ofeounscl for the defendant,
argument on the proposals for custody in the ahove captioned matter set for Friday, March 23,
200 I, is continued to Friday, April 20, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom Numher 4, Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle, I' A.
BY TilE COURT,
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
For the PlaintilT
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Plaintiff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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SUSAN WALLS. F/K/A SUSAN
M, WINEBRENNER.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
IN RE: PROPOSALS FOR CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW. this ~ ~ day of March 200 I, argument on the proposals for custody in
the above captioned maller is set for Friday, March 23, 2001. at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom Number
4. Cumberland County Courthouse. Carlisle.PA,
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For the Plaintiff
Samuel L. Andes. Esquire
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SUSAN WALLS, FIKlA SUSAN M,
WINEBRENNER
DEFENDANT
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, pENNSYLV ANIA
97-259
('IV I I. ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
OlWEn OF COllnT
AND NOW, this 28th day of November, 2000, upon consideration of the allaehed Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respcctive counsel appear bcforeMellssa P. Greevy. Esq, ,the conciliator,
at 214 Senate Avenue. Suite 105. Camp Hili, PA 17011 on the 5th day of December. 2000 ,at 11:15 a,m,
for a Pre-lIearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an efl[,rt will he made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issoes to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order, All children age live or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or pen11anent order.
FOR TIlE COURT,
By: Isl
Melissa p, Gree'QY. Esqt;:,..
Custody Conciliator iJ\
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
allend the scheduled conference or hearing,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR A'ITORNEY AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
lIA VE AN ATroRNEY OR C ANNUl' AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTI-I BELOW TO FIND OUT WIIERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL IIELp.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty A venue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUSAN WALLS, f1k/a SUSAN M,
WINEBRENNER,
NO, 97-259 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Petitioner
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 2000, upon consideration of the
Petition to Modify filed in this matter, it is hereby directed that the parties and their
respective counsel appear before
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, Pennsylvania, on
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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; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to
be heard by the Court, and to enter a temporary order. All children aged 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,
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,
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, FOURTH FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: (717) 240-6200
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NO. 97-259 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Petitioner
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY_CUSTODYORDERBECAUS~OERELOCAJION
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant, Susan Walls, by her attorney,
Samuel L. Andes, and petitions the court to modify the last order entered in this matter,
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1. The Petitioner herein is the Defendant, Susan Walls. The Respondent herein is
the Plaintiff, Kenneth M. Winebrenner.
2. The parties are the parents of one minor child, Kenneth M. Winebrenner, Jr.. born
[' 22 May 1994. That child is the subject of an order entered in this matter on 13 May
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1999, by this court. A copy of that order is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit A.
3. Since the child's birth the child has been in the primary care and custody of the
Petitioner.
4. Petitioner is engaged to be married by Cornelius Cline, a man with whom she has
lived and which who has been heaVily involved in the lives of Defendant and the parties'
minor child, for some time. Mr. Cline has recently been advised that his employment
! requires a transfer to the state of Ohio and Defendant intends to travel with him and take
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up residence in Ohio.
5. Defendant intends to take the parties' minor child with her and relocate with the
child and Mr. Cline in Ohio. Plaintiff believes that such a relocation will be in the best
interests of the said child for the following reasons:
A. Such a move will represent a significant improvement in the child's
life, both financially and personally, because it will continue the child's
presence in the family with whom he currently resides; and
B. Such a move will not unreasonably interrupt or interfere with the
said child's relationship with members of his extended family or with his
friends and other significant people in his life, with the exception only of the
Plaintiff; and
C. The relocation of the child will not significantly disrupt the child's
relationship with the Plaintiff in that a reasonable custodial arrangement can
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I transferring the child's custody to the Plaintiff at this time would be far more
disruptive and injurious to the child than would the child's relocation to
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another state in the custody of Defendant.
6. For the reasons set forth above, it is in the best interest of the minor child that
his primary physical custody remain with the Defendant and that he be permitted to
relocate with the Defendant outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. The parties need the court to set a schedule of custodial time each of them is to
spend with the child because they have not, as yet, been able to agree upon such a
schedule.
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claim for permission to relocate with the child, outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
and to set a schedule of time for each party to have physical custody of the child.
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Supreme Court ID # 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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NO. 97-259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN WALLS, fIkIa SUSAN M.
WINEBRENNER,
DefendantIPetitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this /3 JJ.. day of
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Conciliator's Report, it appearing that the parties have agreed to the tenns and provisions of Ibis
Order which was dictated in their presence and approved by them, it is hereby ordered and
directed as follows:
I. The plll1ies shall share legal custody of the minor child. Kenneth M.
Winebrenner. Jr., d.o.b. May 22. 1994.
2. During the summer months, the parties shall follow the Agreement and
Order of Court dated February 20,1997. with the following addition:
The panies shall provide each other with thirty (30) days advance
notice as to when they intend to take exclusive vacation time with the
child.
3. During the school year, starting with the fall of 1999. Mother shall
have primary physical custody of the minor child subject to periods of partial
custody an~ visitation with Father as follows:
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B. The parties shall rotate a weekend schedule, said schedule
identified as follows:
i. First weekend: Father;
ii. Second weekend: Father;
iii. Third weekend: Mother;
iv. Fourth weekend: Fatherj
v. Fifth weekend: Mother.
The schedule shall rotate in this manner thereaftel. Father's weekend
shall be from Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. until Monday morning at
which time Father shall deliver the child to school.
4. Father shan have cvery Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon until Christmas
Day at 12:00 noon, and Mother shall have every Christmas Day at 12:00 noon
until December 26lh at 12:00 noon.
5. Mother shall have the child for his birthday in 1999 and all odd years
thereafter, and Father shall have the child for his birthday in 2000 and all even
years thereafter.
6. Mother shall have the child on Mother's Day and Father shall have the
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Richard Pierce, Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Kenneth M. Winebrenner vs. Susen Wells
No. 97-259 Civil Term
In Custody
Dear Mr. Pierce:
I represent the Defendant, Susan Walls, in the above matter. I have
filed a Petition to Modify the present custody order because my client and
her family will be relocating out of state in December.
Michael Bangs was the conciliator in this case the last time it was
heard and I assume that it will be reassigned to another conciliator. I hope
that, at our conference with the conciliator, the parties will be able to reach
agreement in the case which will make further proceedings in the court
unnecessary. If they cannot, I believe the information gathered by the
conciliator will be very helpful to the Judge if he has to make some type of
an emergency order prior to a full-scale hearing. For these reasons, I write
to request that you have someone contact the conciliator to try to have a
conference scheduled as soon as possible.
If your office will tell me who will be assigned as conciliator, I will be
happy to contact them to try to accelerate this process. If you have any
questions or need anything further, please let me know.
Sincerely,
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Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
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PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 97-259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN WALLS, f/kla SUSAN M.
WINEBRENNER.
Defendant/Petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
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Conciliator's Report, it appearing that the partics have agreed to the terms and provisions of this
Order which was dictated in their prcsence and approved by them, it is hereby ordercd and
directed as follows:
1. The partics shall share legal custody of the minor child, Kenneth M.
Winebrenner, Jr.. d.o.b. May 22, 1994.
2. During thc summer months, thc partics shall follow thc Agrcemcnt and
Order of Court dated Fcbruary 20, 1997, with the following addition:
The partics shall provide cach other with thirty (30) days advance
noticc as to when they intend to takc exclusive vacation time with thc
child.
3. During thc school year, starting with thc fall of 1999, Mother shall
have primary physical custody of the minor child subject to periods of partial
custody and visitation with Fathcr as follows:
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identified as follows:
i. First weekend: Father;
ii. Second weekend: Father;
iii. Third weekend: Mother;
iv. Fourth weekend: Father;
v. Fifth weekend: Mother.
The sehedule shall rotate in this manner thereafter. Father's weekend
shall be from Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. until Monday moming at
which time Father shall deliver the child to school.
4. Father shall have every Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon until Christmas
Day at 12:00 noon, and Mother shall have every Christmas Day at 12:00 noon
until December 261h at 12:00 noon.
5. Mother shall have the child for his birthday in 1999 and all odd years
thereafter, and Father shall have the child for his birthday in 2000 and all even
years thereafter.
6. Mother shall have the child on Mother's Day and Father shall have the
child on Father's Day.
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THE COURT OF COMMON PLBAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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No. 97-259 Civil Term
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
a/k/a SUSAN WALLS,
Defendant/petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
You, KBNNETH M. WINJBRENNER, ,are ORDERED to appear in
person at 7D? 5. --11> ih <Q..mf 81/
Pennsylvania on h:Jl'i\ N-::l 1999, at II or, o'clock~_'.!l'~Vp.m.
for a CUstody Conciliation' Conference.
If you fail to appear as provided by this Order, an Order
for custody may be entered against you or the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT OIlCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, pa 17013
(717) 249-3166
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ATTORNEY FOR Oefendant/Petition~r
KBNNETH M. WINEBRENNER"
Plaintiff/Respondent
IN THB COURT OP CONNON PLEAS
CUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-259 Civil Term
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SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
a/k/a SUSAN WALLS
Defendant/Petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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PBTITION TO MODIPY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW comes Susan N. Walls by and through her attorney,
Judith A. Calkin, and avers as follows:
1. Susan N. Walls is an adult individual currently
residing at 101 Neals Drive, Carlisle, ~~erland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Kenneth M. Winebrenner is an adult individual whose
address is unknown but who can be reached at Schneider National
Carriers, 1 Schneider Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
PennsYlvania.
J. The parties are the parents of Kenneth Winebrenner,
Jr., born May 22, 1994.
4. On Pebruary 14, 1997, the parties entered into a
Stipulation and Agreement concerning the custody of their minor
child. This Stipulation and Agreement was made an Order of Court
on Pebruary 20, 1997. A copy is attached thereto and made a part
hereof.
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of time with father having liberal time with the child.
6. Father recently moved approximately ninety (90) miles
away making their current schedule difficult.
7. The child will be beginning school in September,
1999, and the existing schedule will need to be modified.
B. The best interests of the minor child will be served
by remaining in the primary physical custody of the Mother.
WHEREPORE, Mother respectfully requests that she be
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penclties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn faloification to authorities.
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KENNETH M WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
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NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the Father and Mother are the natural parents of one (I) child, namely,
Kenneth M. Winebrenner, Jr. (age 2, born May 22, 1994); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to the custody and
partial custody of the child.
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NO. 97-259
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
SUSAN WALLS, F/KlA
SUSAN WINEBRENNER,
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
May 22,1994
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kenneth M. Winebrenner, Jr.
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on December 5, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Susan Walls, and her counsel, Sam Andes,
Esquire; the Father did not attend.
3. Counsel for the PetitionerlMother filed a petition with the Court on or about
November 20, 2000, to modify the present Custody Order due to Plaintiffs impending
relocation to Kentucky. Petitioner's counsel also reports he served a copy of the petition on
the Respondent's counsel of record, Hal hwin. Additionally, counsel for the Petitioner states
he faxed a copy of the Order scheduling a Conciliation Conference for December 5, 2000, to
Mr. Irwin and SUbsequently to whom he believed was Defendant's new counsel, Thomas J.
Williams. Prior to the Conference, the Conciliator received a call from Thomas J. Williams,
Esquire, indicating that while he had not yet been retained to represent the Respondent, he
has one consultation with him and was scheduled to meet with him again on December B,
2000. The Respondent did not attend the Conference. No Request for Continuance was
received by the Conciliator.
4. The Petitioner appeared before the Conciliator with counsel seeking Modification of
a Custody Order due to impending relocation to Kentucky. In light of the fact that counsel for
the Petitioner was informed of the Respondent's upcoming appointment with counsel on
December B, 2000, counsel for Petitioner agreed to leave the Conciliator's report open and
hold the completion of the report until after 12 Noon on December 11, 2000, to allow for input
from the Respondent regarding this matter.
No. 97-259
5. Mother's position on custody is that she should be granted a modified order
adjusting Father' visitation and allowing the relocation. Mother proposes the following partial
custody schedule for Father: half of Christmas break, half of Spring break, alternating
Thanksgiving break and five (5) weeks in the summer.
Mother has presently been engaged since February of 2000 to a man with whom she
has been residing for the past 3 Y. years. A June 2001 wedding is planned. Mother's fiance
was employed locally. However, his position was eliminated. The position he presently holds
was relocated by his employer to Green Bay, Wisconsin. However, Petitioner's fiance found
another job with a different company, Schneider Logistics in Hanging Rock, Ohio, which is
geographically near the KentuckylV'/est Virginia border. This position represents a promotion
and offers increased income.
Mother's employment has been as a dispatcher. She presently has an offer of
employment in daycare in the new community where she and her fiance plan to relocate. This
position will pay $3.00 per hour less than her present position. However, the potential
employer would allow her to have the subject Child with her at work during the summers and
snow days. Her day care expenses would also be less expensive than her present before and
after school care program. Mother is also considering other employment options.
Mother's proposed new residence is in South Shore, Kentucky. Settlement on the
house was to occur December 8, 2000. The approximate drive time between South Shore,
Kentucky, and the party's present residence is 6 Y. hours, some 446 miles from Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. The planned moving day is on or about December 27,2000. Mother reports
that she told Father on November 16, 2000, of her intent to move. This notification occurred in
correspondence to Father's previous counsel, Mr. Irwin. Mother describes the benefits of the
move as follows: 1) the family will reside within a 15 to 30 mile radius of her fiance's family
with whom they have been spending summer vacations; 2) she will be able to take
employment with a job that will potentially allow her more time to be available to her son; and
3) the couple will be able to afford to purchase a new home versus rent a home. Mother
reports that she has researched the school system and that the Child will be attending McKell
Elementary School in Greenup County School System in Greenup, Kentucky. Due to the
distance between the parties following relocation, weekend periods of custody would not be
practical. There are no direct airline flights between Harrisburg and Kentucky according to
Mother.
6. Father's position on custody is as follows: Information regarding Father's position
was obtained from Thomas J. Williams, Esq. Father claimed that he never received notice of
Conference. Father opposes the move and believes that he has been centrally involved in his
Child's life and will not accept an arrangement which would allow essentially the majority of his
custodial time to occur during the summer.
7. In light of the impending location and in consideration of the Father's claim to have
no notice of the hearing, it is the strong recommendation of the Conciliator that the parties be
seen for a Plowman hearing before Judge Hess and that this matter presently be treated as a
Petition for Special Relief. This matter has been scheduled for a hearing before Judge Kevin
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take less than 4 hours. Counsel for Petitioner shall serve the Defendant directly with the
Order scheduling the hearing.
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Custody Conciliator
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Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire
35 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Kenneth M. Winebrenner
Dear Hal:
As you will recall, I represent Susan Walls in the above matter, which
involves the custody of our clients' six year old son. My client will be filing a
Petition to Modify the custody order because she will be moving to northern
Kentucky in December and wants to take the child with her. Her finance' job in
Central Pennsylvania was abolished and he was given a promotion by his company
on the condition that he relocate to a plant in southern Ohio. My client has decided
to go with him and the two of them plan to be living in the northern part of
Kentucky. I hope to have more details of the precise location where they will be
living and where the child will be attending school so that I can share that
information with you within the next two weeks.
I have explained to my client that we must negotiate a custody schedule that
will give your client proper access to the child. I think such a schedule would give
him a large part of the summer and some time over holidays. However, the
distance is not so great that we could not work out some kind of a schedule that
would allow him to see the child every month or so.
I write to request that you review this matter with your client and let me
know whether we can negotiate some arrangement that will be satisfactory to him
or whether we must litigate this matter. Please discuss the matter with your client
and get back to me as soon as you can with his response.
Sincerely,
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Samuel L. Andes
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
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Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Kenneth Winebrenner
Dear Tom:
I never heard anything from you in response to my letter of 6 December
2000. I would assume, from that, that you are not representing Mr. Winebrenner.
However, Melissa Greevy told me that you had spoken to her about the case last
week. From that, I do not know whether you represent him or not.
Enclosed is a Notice to Attend and a copy of the petition which I filed. I will
have these served upon Mr. Winebrenner within the next several days so that he is
formally aware of the hearing and the claims my client has made. I enclose copies
of those for you, in case you represent him.
If you are going to represent Mr. Winebrenner, please contact me and let me
know his position in this matter. The court has scheduled a hearing for 29
December 2000 and I would like to have either a formal answer to our petition or at
least some indication from you as to what Mr. Winebrenner's position is and his
basis for that position.
Sincerely,
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: NO. 97 - 259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
D.f.nd.nt
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Please transmit the record, together with the following Information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: On or about January 17, 1997 defendant
was served with a copy of the divorce complaint by certified mall. See affidavit of service filed January
21,1997.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 of the
Divorce Code: By the plaintiff: M"-I 13 , 1998
By the defendant: ..luNG Z'L- ,1998
(b)(l) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code: N/A ; and (2) Date of filing and service of the plalnllff's affidavit
upon the defendant: N/A
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Complete either (a) or (b):
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of Intention to file praecipe to transmit
record, a copy of which Is attached: N/A
(b) Date plalnllffs Waiver of Notice In Section 3301 Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Ju~. Z1 ,1998
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301 Divorce wa~ filed with the
Prothonotary: ,/uM. 1-'9 ,1998
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ATTORNEY 10 NO. 29920
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
KENNETH M WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 97 . 259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2.0' day of 6;,,'7 ,1997, upon presentation and consideration of
the attached stipulation and agreement and upon agreement of the parties, it is hereby ordered and
decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of Court.
BY THE COURT,
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The parties shallliave joint legal custody of the child.
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2. The parties shall share physical custody of the child by mutual agreement, as they
have been enjoying since the parties' separation in September, 1996, it being the intention of the
parties that the child shall have more or less equal time with each parent in accordance with their
work schedules, including holidays, except as modified below.
3. The parties shall share physical custody of the child during the Christmas holiday,
with the Fath~r having the child from Noon on December 24, 1997 until Noon on December 25,
1997, and the Mother having the child from Noon on December 25,1997 until Noon on
December 26, 1997. The parties shall alternate this arrangement each year.
3. The parties shall alternate physical custody of the child on the child's birthday,
with the Mother having the child on May 22,1997, the Father on May 22,1998, and continuing
to alternate thereafter.
4. Each party shall have up to three, one week, nonconsecutive periods of
uninterrupted vacation time with the child, it being agreed that such periods shall not include the
child's birthday or Christmas.
5. Neither party shall change their residence to a location outside of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without first securing the consent of the other party or further
order of this Court.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this, thc 14'*'day of M:.({'/"7 ,1997, bcfore mc, thc undcrsigned officcr,
personally appcared KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER, known to mc (or satisfactorily proven) to
bc thc person whose name is subscribed to thc within instrumcnt and acknowledgcd that hc
cxecutcd this agrcement for thc purposes therein containcd.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hcreunto set hand and official scal.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this, thc t1/'l day orft'-<"""-i ,1997, beforc, thc undcrsigncd officcr, appearcd
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER, known to mc ( or satisfactorily proven) tt' be the same pcrson
whose namc is subscribed to the within instrumcnt, and acknowlcdgcd that shc cxecutcd this
agrecmcnt for thc purposes thcrcin contained.
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HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 10 NO. 29920
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
A".ORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
KENNETH M WINEBRENNER,
PlaIntiff
v.
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 97. .'J!:9 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
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You have been sucd in court. I f you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You arc warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decrec in divorce or annulment may bc entered against you by
the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relicf requested in
these papers by the plainti ff. You may lose money or propcrty or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
Whcn the ground for divorce is indignitics or irretrievable brcakdown of the marriage,
you may requcst marriage counseling. A list of marriagc counsclors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumbcrland County Courthousc, Carlisle, pcnnsylvania 17013.
IF yoU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY. DIVISION OF PROPERTY.
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED. YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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.
Court Administrator
Cumbcrland Count Courthouse
I Courthouse Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 10 NO. 29920
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
KENNETH M WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 97 - 259 CIVIL TERM
v.
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOW, Harold S. Irwin, 1lI, bcing duly swam according to law, docs deposc and statc:
I. That hc is a compctcnt aduit and attomcy for thc plaintiff in thc captioned action
in divorcc.
2. That a ccrtificd copy of thc complaint in divorcc was scrvcd upon thc dcfcndant
on January 17, 1997, by certificd mail "rcstrictcd dclivcry", addrcsscd to hcr at Schncidcr
National, I Schncidcr Drivc, Carlislc, PA 17013, with ccrtificd mail rctum rcceipt No. Z 126560
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3. Thatthc signed receipt for ccrtificd mail is attachcd hcrcto.
I vcrify that thc statcmcnts made in this affidavit arc truc and corrcct. I undcrstand that
falsc statcments hcrcin madc arc subjcctto thc pcnaltics of 18 Pa. C. S. Scction 4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
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: IN THI! COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 97 . 259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defend.nt
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed in this matter on or about January 16, 1997 and served upon the defendant on or
about January 17, 1997.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KENNETH M WINEBRENNER,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO, 97 . 259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M, WINEBRENNER,
Defendent
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUES.!
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301 (&) OF THE DIVORCE COD~
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyers fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97-259 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
v.
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
WAIVER OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301/cl OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the prothonotary.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND
CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE MADE
SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 1B PA. C.S. SECTION 4904 RELATING TO
I UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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E ROBERT ELICKER II
OFFICE OF DIVORCE MASTER
9 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
RE: WINEBRENNER
No. 97 - 259 Civil Term
Dear Mr. Elicker:
Allachcd please find a Prc-trial Statcment submillcd on bchalfofthc plaintiff in this
mailer.
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RON TURO ESQ
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
KENNETH WINEBRENNER
457 W MAIN ST
WALNUT BOTTOM PA 17266
other issues related to this action if these issues are contested. Plaintiff reserves the
right to provide a list of prospective witnesses, other than himself, at such time as the
matter is ready to proceed.
4. EXHIBITS: Plaintiff intends to present documents related to the parties
purchase of the marital home in 1994, the 1996 year end mortgage balance statement
from Jupiter Mortgage Corporation, other bank statements, invoices and bills to
document other asset values or debt amounts if necessary. Plaintiff will supply a copy
of the 1996 income tax return, if relevant. If it becomes necessary to obtain any
appraisals, they will also be used as an exhibit. However, due to the parties limited net
assets, Plaintiff believes that appraisals will not be necessary. Plaintiff reserves the
right to provide a list of prospective exhibits, other than as mentioned herein, at such
time as the matter is ready to proceed.
5. GROSS INCOME: Plaintiff is employed by Schneider National, Inc. with
a weekly net income of approximately $452.00. He is currently paying support to
Defendant in the amount of $200.00 per month (allocated $29.31 for the parties' one
minor child and $16.84 in spousal support). This figure took into account that the child
spends approximately equal time with each party. Plaintiff provides medical insurance
through his employer and is required by the support order to pay one-half of all
unreimbursed medical expense for Defendant and the parties' minor child. Plaintiff
believes that he is also paying all marital debt of the parties. Plaintiff has no current
information on the income or earning capacity of the Defendant.
6. EXPENSES: Plaintiff will provide the Master and the Defendant with an
itemized expense statement, if any, at the time of the hearing in this matter. At this
time, Plaintiff intends to assert that because of the support presently being paid,
Defendant's earning capacity and Plaintiffs assumption of marital debt, any claim of the
Defendant for alimony pendente lite, interim counsel fees, costs, expenses and
attorney fees are unwarranted. Plaintiff will request that all expenses for any required
appraisals or other costs be equally divided between the parties.
7. PENSION: Defendant has a 401K plan through his employment with
Schneider National. As stated above, an evaluation of these benefits has not been
ordered. Copies of the employer's documentation of the 401 K balance, previously
provided to Defendant's counsel, can be provided to the Master at the time of the
hearing. It is noted that the 401 K is presently subject to loans made by the Plaintiff
against the proceeds of the account. Plaintiff will submit testimony at the time of the
hearing regarding the use of these funds to pay marital debts.
8. COUNSEL FEES: Plaintiff asserts that because of Plaintiff's payment
of support, Defendant's earning capacity, Plaintiff's assumption of marital debt and her
obvious ability to retain counsel to date, any claims for interim counsel fees and
attorney fees are unwarranted. Each party should be required to pay their own counsel
fees.
9. DISPUTED PERSONAL PROPERTY: Plaintiff is unaware of any
dispute as to any items of personal property. Defendant has presented Plaintiff with a
list of the property she left in the marital home when she abandoned the marriage and
Plaintiff has agreed to turn over possession of all but one of these items to Defendant
upon the resolution of these remaining equitable distribution issues. None of the
parties' furniture or household goods or other personal property has been listed in
defendant's attached inventory due to agreement that has already been reached with
respect to these assets.
10. MARITAL DEBTS: The parties' marital debts are as attached on
Exhibit "B", the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff,
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97.259 CML TERM
: CML ACTION - IN DIVORCE
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
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day of ~~ ,1997, E. Robert Elicker, Esquire, is
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: NO. 97-259 CML TERM
: CML TERM - IN DIVORCE
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff,
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
COUNTERCLAIM
7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their full
text.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of various items of personal property, furniture,
and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant have incurred debts and obligations during their marriage which
are subject to equitable distribution.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF RON TURO
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Ron Turo, Esquire
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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September 2. 1997
E ROBERT ELICKER ESQ
DIVORCE MASTER
9 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
RE: Winebrenner
No. 97 - 259 Civil Term
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Dear Bob:
I believe that the parties have come to an agreement as to equitable distribution and divorce in this
matter. I have forwarded on to Ron Turo, attorney for defendant, a proposed marital settlemenl agreement,
a consent and the appropriate waivers for execution by Mrs. Winebrenner. We will give you final word on
this as soon as both parties sign the documents; however, it appears that the November 3, 1997
conference will be able to be canceled.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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Harold S. Irwin, III
RON TURO ESO
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 97 - 259 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUSAN M, WINEB~ENNER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER AND NOTICE SETTING HEARING
TO: Kenneth M. Winebrenner
Harold S. Irwin, III
, Plaintiff
, Counsel for Plaintiff
Susan M. Winebrenner
Ron Turo
, Defendant
, Counsel for Defendant
You are directed to appear for a hearing to take
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testimony on the outstanding issues in the above captioned
divorce proceedings at the Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on the 4th day
of n"""mhpr , 1997, at 1:30 p.m.. at which
place and time you will be given the opportunity to present
witnesses and exhibits in support of your case.
By the Court,
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Harold E. Sheely,
.Judq~:~
Date of ql~Jlj,,~nd
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By:
Divorce Master
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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
FOURTH FLOOR, EAST WING
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 240-6200
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Testimony will be limited to the status and condition of the real
estate at separation and after husband gave up possession nearly a
year later and how the condition currently mayor may not affect
value.
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
NO. 97-259
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSVLVANIA
vs.
NO. 97 - 259 CIVIL
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
RE: Pre-Hearing Conference Memorandum
DATE: Monday, November 3, 1997
Present for the Plaintiff, Kenneth M. winebrenner,
is attorney Harold S. Irwin, III, and present for the
Defendant, Susan M. Winebrenner, is attorney Ron Turo.
We are not going to do our customary pre-hearing
conference memorandum. After discussion with counsel, the
Master has requested that we take testimony on a specific issue
involving the parties' real estate at 457 West Main street,
Walnut Bottom, Pennsylvania. The testimony will be specifically
geared to the condition of the house when the parties separated
(counsel are going to try to agree on exactly what the date of
separation was), the condition of the house when husband vacated
the premises, and the present condition of the house based on
the testimony of both parties and the realtor.
The house has been listed for sale and according to
Mr. Turo, the realtor has indicated that because of the
condition of the property it is not listed for what it
potentially could be listed for had it been left in a "better"
condition. The testimony will inquire into the condition of the
house and who mayor may not be responsible for certain problems
that exist with regard to the maintenance and the upkeep of the
property.
The testimony will deal specifically with the house
as indicated and we will defer any other testimony on factors
and other marital assets to a later date to be determined after
the testimony on the real estate.
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, December 4,
1997, at 1:30 p.m. Notices will be sent to counsel. Counsel
will be required to notify their clients inasmuch as we do not
in agreement that the request is not unreasonable. Mr.
Winebrenner has indicated that he would undertake the labor work
to do the repairs and believes that the cost for some materials
and renting a carpet cleaner would be around $200.00.
consequently, we are going to look to the 401(k) plan to assist
with an advance of funds for that clean up.
We are also going to look to the 401(k) plan to
take out money to bring the mortgage payment up to date and then
if the house is not sold in the next two to three months and the
mortgage becomes in arrears again, we can review the mortgage
payment situation and perhaps at that point take another
withdrawal out of the 401(k) to bring the mortgage up to date.
Hopefully the property will be fixed up and will be settled by
the time that the mortgage would go into arrears the second
time.
The parties and counsel have agreed that the clean
up and the minor repair work should be begun immediately. Mr.
Winebrenner is going to begin that process rather than waiting
to see if this particular buyer actually consummates the
agreement. The reason for going ahead with the clean up and
repairs now is that it will be done in the event that there are
other people looking at the property and perhaps could be an
inducement to some other person to make an offer which would be
better than the present offer on the premises.
Mr. Turo brought along some papers which need to
be executed by the parties to make the appropriate withdrawal
from the 401(k) plan to take care of the mortgage paymen~s that
are in arrears and to advance to Mr. Winebrenner the monies
which he needs to begin the clean up and repair work.
The realtor has indicated that even though the
parties are going to accept the offer that has been made by the
buyer, he is going to continue to market the property inasmuch
as, according to the terms of the agreement, the property can
remain on the market since there is a contingency in the
agreement that it would not be able to be consummated until the
buyer's present home is sold. consequently, Mr. Myers has
indicated that he is going to continue to actively market the
premises and that there will be no one other than himself and
the parties and counsel here today who know about the underlying
agreement so that there is no prejudice to the parties in the
continuing marketing of this property.
Counsel, do you want to make any comments on the
the record?
MR. TURO: No, sir.
MR. IRWIN: No, I don't.
THE MASTER: The Master requests that counsel give
him a status report by February 1, 1998, as to the situation
with regard to the current offer and the clean up and the
repairs of the property. At that time, if we need to, we will
convene for another conference to see what direction we may need
LAW 0'''CE6 0'
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
HAROLD S. IRWIN. III
HITNIIII HGUIII, IUITIII 201 .nd 202
35 IIAIT HIGH ITIIIIIIT
CAIIUILII, PIINNlnVANIA 17013
717-243-6090
PHONE
717-243-9200
FACSIMILE
JOHN J. BARANSKI
HEATHER A. BARBOUR
GAY L. IRWIN
PARALEGALS
www.canpann.com/1lWin/
a-mail: irwinlaW@apix.nat
July 13, 1998
E ROBERT ELICKER ESQ
DIVORCE MASTER
9 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
RE: Winebrenner
No. 97 . 259 Civil Term
Dear Bob:
The parties have resolved all issues in this divorce without the need for
executing a marital settlement agreement. The real estate was sold and, in the process
all other issues of property and debt were taken care of. Attached are copies of the
consents to the divorce, etc., which I have filed. please vacate your appointment so
that we can finalize this divorce.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
RON TURO Ese
325 BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013
Sincerely,
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Harold S. Irwin, III
KINNITH M WlNIBIIINNIII,
"alntlff
: IN THI COUIIT OF COMMON 'LIAS OF
: CUMBIIILAND COUNTY, 'INNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 117 . 259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
flied In this matler on or about January 16, 1997 and served upon the defendant on or
about January 17,1997.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant Is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER
KINNITH M WlNIBIlINNIIl,
Plaintiff
: IN THI COUIlT OF COMMON PLlAS OF
: CUMBI!RLAND COUNTY, PINNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 97 - 259 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
YVAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST.
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECRE~
UNDER SECTION 3301 (ID OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final ,decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER
: KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97-259 CIVIL TERM
v.
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SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDE~
~ECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
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! 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
I lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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: 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
! the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the prothonotary.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND
; CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE MADE
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, UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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Susan'M. Winebrenner
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~ KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
' Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO, 97-259 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
v.
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed
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I on January 16, 1997.
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(90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
2.
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
; intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFYTHA T THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT ARE
· TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE
: MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENAL TIES OF 18 PA. C.S. SECTION 4904 RELATING TO
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I UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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Susan M. Winebrenner
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97-259 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
KENNETH M, WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff,
SUSAN M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RETAKE FORMER NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plaintiff in the above matter, having been
granted a Final Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony on July 29, 1998,
hereby elects to retake and hereafter use her previous name of Susan M. Walls.
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Susan M. Winebre'nner
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Susan M. Walls
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNlY OF CUMBERLAND
On the S +~ day of J~u Sj U\ I ,1998, before me, the undersigned
officer, a Notary Public, personally appeared Susan M, Winebrenner, known to me or
satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledge that she executed the foregoing for the purpose therein
I contained.
I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
11 NOTARIAL SEAL '"
I! KRISTEN ANN CLIPPINGER, Notary Public . . l" ( Ii'
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ATTORNIY 10 NO. 2111120
3. OIT HIOH ITRIIT
CMLlILI PA 17013
(717) 243-110110
ATTORNIY 'OR PLAINTIf'
KINNI!TH M. WINIBRINNIR,
PI.lntlff
I IN THI COURT OF COMMON PLIAS OF
I CUMBIRLAND COUNTY, PINNSYLVANIA
I
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 97 . 259 CIVIL TIRM
v.
SUSAN M. WALLS,
Defend.nt
: IN DIVORCI!
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, this L\ day of~, in consideration of the attached
petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, the conciliator, at 302 South 18th Street, cam~iII,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011, on the \ day of \-'lln ,
2000, at 1CJ\ cU\,M. for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an
effort will be made to resolve the issues In dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to
define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at this conference may provide grounds for entry of a
temporary or permanent order.
By the Court,
By: ~~-f-n~I~'
Custody Conciliator l ~,)
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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I IN THI COURT OF COMMON PLI!AS OF
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I NO. 97 - 259 CIVIL TI!RM
KINNITH M. WINIBRINNI!R,
Plelntlff
SUSAN M. WALLS,
Defend.nt
: IN DIVORCI
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
NOW comes the plaintiff, Kenneth M. Winebrenner, by his attorney, Harold S.
Irwin, III, Esquire, and presents this petition for modification of custody, representing as
follows:
1. The plaintiff is Kenneth M. Winebrenner, an adult individual residing at
1216 Creek Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Susan M. Walls, an adult individual residing at 101
Meals Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of a minor child, namely, Kenneth M.
Winebrenner, Jr. (age 5, born May 22, 1994), who resides with the defendant.
4. On or about May 13, 1999, the court entered an order pertaining to the
custody of the child. This order was entered following a custody conciliation before
Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, during which the parties were able to come to an agreement
on the terms of the present custody arrangement. A copy of the order is incorporated
herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. The essence of the agreement, exclusive of special holiday and vacation
time, was to provide that the parties share legal custody of the child, that the defendant
retains primary physical custody of the child and that the plaintiffs periods of partial
custody and visitation of the child are coordinated with his work schedule. In fact, the
coordination of the plaintiffs time with the child based upon plaintiffs work schedule is a
pattern which the parties have consistentiy followed since their separation In
September, 1996.
6. The plaintiff has been informed by his employer that his work schedule will
change beginning in January, 2000. Accordingly, plaintiff, communicating through
counsel, has requested that the parties modify the present arrangement to coordinate
his partial custody and visitation time with the child based upon his new work schedule.
However, the defendant has not responded to this request.
7. In addition, contrary to the provisions of the current custody order
establishing shared legal custody, defendant has been electing to make various
medical and educational decisions for the child with I/ttie or no communication with the
plaintiff and without providing plaintiff with any opportunity to contribute to the decision
making process or even be advised of ali of the details thereof.
8. Further, on a few occasions, defendant has changed plaintiffs partial
custody time without adequate notice and lor without providing for alternate time for the
child to be with the plaintiff.
9. Plaintiff believes and therefor avers that the best interests and permanent
welfare of the children require that a custody conciliation conference be scheduled
during which the change of his work schedule and these various violations of the terms
of the custody agreement and Order can be addressed.
10. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or In another capacity,
In other litigation concerning the custody of the children In this or another court. Plaintiff
has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court
of this Commonwealth, other than the existing Order filed to this term and number.
11. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with
respect to the children.
12. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been
terminated and the persons who have physical custody of the children have been
named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully requests that the court enter an order
scheduling a custody conciliation conference as aforesaid.
December /7, 1999
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HAROLD S. IRWI ,Ill
Attorney for Plaint
35 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-6090
Supreme Court I.D. No. 29920
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Ys.
SUSAN WALLS, F//(JA SUSAN
M. WINEBRENNER,
Delcndant
cn.(J259 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION. CUSToDY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 9 ~ day ofJanuary, 20DI, fOllowing hearing and careful
consideration of the testimony adduced. the petition of the defendant, Susan Walls, f/kJa SUsan
Winebrenner, to modify the custody order because of rc/ocation is GRANTED. The parties
hereto shall tile of record and with the courtll'rillen proposals regarding periods of partial
custody to be awarded to the luther. In addition, either party may request oral argument on this
mailer.
BY THE COURT,
Thomas J. Wi/Iiams, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
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Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
For the Defendant
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER.
Plaintiff
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
97.0259 CIVIL
SUSAN WALLS, F/K/A SUSAN
M. WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION. CUSTODY
IN RE: CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this ;<o~ day of April, 200 I, following hearing and our prior order in
this action dated January 9, 200 I, and atier hearing proposals from both sides regarding the
details of a eustody schedule. we hereby order as f(lllolVs:
J. Legal custody of the minor child, Kenneth M, Winebrenner, Jr" born May 22,1994.
shall be shared by his father, the plaintiff: Kenneth M. Winebrenner, and his mother. the
defendant. Susan Walls, The parties will cooperate with each other to exchange all relevant and
necessary information regarding the child's health care, education, religious training, and the
like, and both parties shall have full access to all records and other information regarding the
legal custody of the child including, but not limited to, medical and other health records, school
records and the like. The mother shall provide copies of all significant school records, including
report cards, to the father. Counsell(lr the parties will provide an extract of this order to the
appropriate personnel at the child's school. Further. both parties shall be available to
communicate with the other regarding the child. by telephone or in person, at all reasonable
hours and each of the parties shall keep thc other advised of their current addresses and telephone
numbers, both at home and at work,
2. Primary physical custody of said child is hereby conlinned in his mother.
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3. The father shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody of the
child:
A. Every summer, commencing at noon on the Iirst Sunday following the end of school
in Mayor June and ending at noon !lJUrteen (14) days prior to the opening of school in August or
September of the same year.
B. Eaeh spring for the child's spring vacation from school, commencing at noon on the
first full day he is not in school and ending at noon on the last full day before school resumes.
For spring 01'2001, the father's period of temporary custody over the spring vacation shall
commence at noon on Saturday, April 7,2001, and conclude on Sunday, April 15, 2001.
C. For all of the child's vacation from school over the Christmas and New Year's
holidays each year, except lor live days of the vacation during which the child shall be with the
mother. In odd-numbered years, the mother's live-day period shall consist of the last live full
days of the vacation, commencing at noon on the Iifih full day before the end of the vacation. In
even-numbered years, the mother's live-day period shall commence on the last day of school
before the vacation and end at noon on the Iifih day thereafter.
D. One weekend each month when the !llther docs not have periods of temporary
custody as outlined above. The parties will coordinate these periods of tempurary custody so
they take place when the child has a three-day weekend off of school and the father's period of
temporary custody shall commcnce at noon on the !irst day thc child is out of school for such
weekend and end at 2:00 p.m. onthc last day the child is out of school for the long weekend.
The mother shall provide thc tllther with a copy of the child's school calendar by the end of
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KENNETII M, WINEDRENNER
PLAINTIFF
V.
SUSAN WALLS F/K/A SUSAN M,
WINED RENNER
DEFENDANT
IN TI IE ('OURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CliMBER LAND COIlNTY. pl,:NNSYLV ANIA
97-259
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORnER OF COllltT
AND NOW,' FrIday, July 13, ZOOI . upon consideration of the attached Complainl.
it is hereby directed'lhat parties and their rcspective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. . the conciliator.
at ZI4 Senate Avenue; Sulle 105, Camp Hili, PA 1701 I on Thursday. August 09. 2001 at 1:00 p.m.
for a Pre,Hearing Custody Conference, At such confercnce. an efl(,rt will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished. to define and narrow thc issues to he heard hy the court. and to enter into a temporary
order, All children age five or older may also be present atlhe conference, Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or pcrmanent order,
The court herehy directs the parties to furnish any and all exlstlnJ: Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Uellef orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 411 hours prior to scheduled hearlnJ:.
FOR TIlE COURT,
By: 151
Melllifl P. Greevy. Esq.6t?
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Oisabilitcs Act of 1990, For int(Jrnlation ahout accessihle tllcilities and rcasonable
accommodations available to disabled individoals Imving husiness bel(Jre the court. please contact our oflicc.
All arrangemcnts must bc made at least 72 hours prior to :my hearing or business before the court. You must
attcnd the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS l'ApER TO YOUR A'ITORNEY AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATroRNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN (jET LE(jAL HELP.
Cumherland County Bar Association
2 Liherty Avenue
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
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PI"intilT
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO, 97,()259
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUSAN WALLS lik<1l SUSAN M.
WINEBRENNER,
Dcfellll"nt
IN CUSTODY
OROER OF COURT
AND NOW, this __ d"y 01'__,_, upon consider"tion of the "tt"ched PI"intifrs
Petition to Modify, it is hereby directed th"tthe p"r1ies "nd their respeelive counsel "ppe"r before
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Custody Conference, At such conference, "n enort will be Ill"de to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this c"nnot be "ccomplished,lo define "nd n"rrow the issues to be he"rd by the Court, "nd to enter
into" lelllpomry order. All children "ge fiVe or older Ill"y "Iso be present "Ithe conference, F"ilure
to "ppe"r "tthe conference nwy provide grounds for entry of" telllporary or pemlanent order,
FOR TilE COURT,
By:
Cuslody Concili"tor
The Courl of COlllmon Pleas of Cumberl"nd County is required by law to comply with the
Americans wilh Dis"bilities Acl of 1990, For inlonn"tion "bout "ecessible facilities and reasonable
accomlllodations available 10 dis"bled individuals h"ving business before the court, please contael
our office. All arr"ngelllents must be m"de atle"sl 72 hours prior to "ny he"ring or business before
the courl, You Illusl attend Ihe scheduled conference or he"ring,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT I-lAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WIIERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland Counly B"r Assoei"lion
2 Liberty A venue
c.lrlisle, Pennsylv"ni" 17013
Telephone (717) 249,31 (,(,
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KENNETH M, WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
NO, <}7,025')
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUSAN WALLS f/kal SUSAN M.
WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PI.AINTIFF'S PETITION TO I\IOIHF\'
I. Petitioner is Kenneth M. Winebrenner, an adult individlwl who currently resides at
IS West Spring Street, Apt. 4, Frackville, Pennsylvania.
2, Respondent is Susan Walls Ok/a Susan M, Winebrenner, an adult individual whose
current address is presenlly unknown.
3. The parties arc the parents of Kennetb M, Winebrenner, Jr.
4. A he,lring was held on April 20, 200, following which a Custody Order was enlered,
a copy of which is allached as Exhibit "A,"
5, The Custody Order W,IS entered bascd upon lestllllony Ihat Respondenl W,IS moving
10 Kentucky.
6, Respondent moved back to Pennsylvania following the enlry of the Cuslody Order
dated April 20, 2001.
7. Petitioner has relocated as well, though wilhin the centml Pennsylvania area,
S, Pelitioner requests lhatthe Custody Ordcr of April 20, 2001 be modified due to the
relocation of the parties.
WHEREFORE, Petitionerprays Your Honomble Court 10 reappointlhe Custody Concilialor
10 considcr the modification abovc requested.
Respectfully submilled.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Date: July 2. 2001
By ~_____,_
Thomas J. Williams. Esquire
Ten Eastlligh SlI'ecl
Carlisle, PA 17013-3()<)3
(717) 243,3341
Allomeys for Father
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
97-0259 CIVIL
SUSAN WALLS, F/KlA SUSAN
M, WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
IN RE: CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this ;Zo-ef day of April, 2001, following hearing and our prior order in
this action dated January 9, 200 I, and after hearing proposals from both sides regarding the
details of a custody schedule, we hereby order as follows:
1. Legal custody of the minor child, Kenneth M. Winebrenner, Jr., born May 22,1994,
shall be shared by his father, the plaintiff, Kenneth M. Winebrenner, and his mother, the
defendant, Susan Walls. The parties will cooperate with each other to exchange all relevant and
necessary information regarding thc child's health care, cducation, religious training, and the
like, and both parties shall havc full acccss to all rccords and other infonnation regarding the
legal custody of the child including, but not limited to, medical and other health records, school
records and the Iikc. TIlc mother shall provide copies of all significant school records, including
report cards, to the father. Counsel for the parties will provide an extract of this order to the
appropriate personnel at the child's school. Further, both parties shall be available to
communicate with the other regarding the child, by telephone or in pcrson, at all reasonable
hours and each of the parties shall keep the other advised of their current addresses and telephone
numbers, both at home and at work,
2. Primary physical custody of said child is hereby confinued in his mother.
EXHIBIT "1\"
3. The father shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody of the
child:
A. Every summer, commencing at noon on the first Sunday following the end of school
in Mayor June ami ending at noon fourteen (14) days prior to the opening of school in August or
September of the same year.
B. Each spring for the child's spring vacation from school, commencing at noon on the
first full day he is not in school and cnding at noon on the last full day before school resumes.
For spring of 2001, the father's period of temporary custody over the spring vacation shall
commence at noon on Saturday, April 7, 200 \, and conclude on Sunday, April IS, 2001.
C. For all of the child's vacation from school over the Christmas and New Year's
holidays each year, except for five days of the vacation during which the child shall be with the
mother. In odd-numbered years, the mother's five-day period shall consist of the last five full
days of the vacation, commencing at noon on the fifth full day before the end ofthe vacation. In
even-numbered years, the mother's five-day period shall commence on the last day of school
before the vacation and end at noon on the fifth day thereafter.
D, One weekend each month when the father does not have periods of temporary
custody as outlined above. The parties will coordinate these periods of temporary custody so
they take place when the child has a three-day weekend off of school and the father's period of
temporary custody shall commence at noon on the first day the child is out of school for such
weekend and end at 2:00 p.m. on the last day the child is out of school for the long weekend.
The mother shall provide the father with a copy of the child's school calendar by the end of
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VERIFICATION
I, Thomas J, Williams, Esquire, counsel for Kenneth M, Winehrenner, depose and say,
subject to the penallies of 18 Pa, C S,A. Section 4l)04, th,lt the Illcts set forth in the loregoing
plcading are true and correct to the bcst of my knowledge; that my client is presently unavailable;
that I am authorized to execute this Verilication on his behalf, and that I will supplement this
Verilication in the near future with one executed by my client.
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Date: July 2, 2001
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 97-259
KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
SUSAN WALLS, F/KlA
SUSAN WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this ~t/, day of d5t'-~'))f (,t' 1.. ,2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation S mmary Report, it is hereby ordered and
directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom Number 4 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the 3 u'( day of If IN ))d, .. , ,2001, at t'j; 3('1 o'clock ,QL.m., at
which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Father, Kenneth M,
Winebrenner, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for the parties shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who are
expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness.
These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the hearing date. The scope of the
hearing shall be limited to the custodial arrangements during the summer.
2. Legal Custody, The parties, Kenneth M, Winebrenner and Susan Walls, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor Child, Kenneth M, Winebrenner, Jr., born May 22, 1994,
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of
Pa, C, S, 95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence
address of the Child 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.
3, Physical Custody. Mother shall have primary physical custody subject to Father's
rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A, To begin August 31, 2001, on alternate weekends from Friday at 7:00
p,m. until Sunday at 7:00 p,m,
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4. Transportation. The parties shall share transportation and, unless otherwise
agreed, shall exchange custody at the Carlisle McDonald's off of Route 81 South.
5. Holidays.
A, Christmas school break, Christmas school break shall be divided equally
with each parent receiving one-half of the available school break for
Christmas. In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have the first half and
Father shall have the second half, In even-numbered years, Father shall
have the first half and Mother shall have the second half.
B. Easter, The parent who has the Easter weekend shall have custody for
Easter from Good Friday until 7:00 p,m, on the evening before resumes,
C. In the event that non-school days fall adjacent to a custodial weekend,
such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Presidents Day, that parent's
period of custody shall be extended to include the Child's school holiday
at 7:00 p,m, This shall not apply to Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter.
D, Thanksgiving, The Thanksgiving holiday shall be defined as from
Wednesday at 7:00 p,m, until Friday at 7:00 p,m, In odd-numbered years
Father shall have custody for the Thanksgiving holiday and in even-
numbered years Mother shall have custody for the Thanksgiving holiday,
6, Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other
parent, injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural
development of the Child's love and respect for the other parent. Each parent shall ensure
that third parties also comply with this provision during his or her periods of custody,
7. When the Child is in the custody of the other parent, the non-custodial parent is
entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the minor Child.
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Thomas J, Williams, Esquire, 10 E, High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 (' ~
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire, 525 N, 12~ Streel, PO Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043 'f~LJ
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-259
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SUSAN WALLS, F/KlA
SUSAN WINEBRENNER,
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
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NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
May 22,1994
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kenneth M, Winebrenner. Jr.
Mother
2, A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on August 9, 2001, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father. Kenneth M. Winebrenner, and his counsel, Thomas J,
Williams, Esquire; the Mother, Susan Walls, and her counsel, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire,
3. The parties reached an agreement in the form of an Order as attached with regard
to everything except custodial plan for summer, Therefore, the Court will need to schedule a
hearing to establish a summer schedule for the summer of 2002 and thereafter. It is
anticipated a hearing on this matter will be brief because the balance of the Custody Order
has been agreed upon by the parties.
4. Mother's position on summer vacation is that Father should have no more than four
weeks of custody during the summer.
5, Father is seeking six weeks of summer custody. He states that prior to Mother's
relocation to Kentucky he had frequent, weekly contact with the Child. Subsequent to
Mother's move to Kentucky Father moved to Frackville, Pennsylvania. Therefore, now that
Mother has returned to central, Pennsylvania, Father seeks to have more regular contact with
the Child in addition to a large share of the available summer break, The present Order which
was written under the circumstances when Father was in Cumberland County and Mother and
the minor Child were living in Kentucky, provided for Father to have custody from the first
Sunday follOWing the end of school until fourteen days prior to the beginning of school in the
following August or September,
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 97-0259
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUSAN WALLS f/kal SUSAN M,
WINEBRENNER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
FATHER'S SUPPLEMENTAL HEARING MEMORANDUM
(CONTEMPT ISSUE)
As with the summer custody arrangcment, it is anticipated that Father will bc the only witness
with regard to his Pctition for Contempt and no cxhibits will bc nccdcd.
Father will briefly background and summarizc, ifncccssary, thc tcstimony presented to the
Court at last year's hearing on New Year's Eve regarding Mother's relocation to Kentucky. Briefly,
Mother and Father had an extraordinarily good custody arrangement where Kenny saw both parents
for good parts of every week, the schedules ofboth parents interrelated well with each other so that
no day care was necessary, and Father was able to be extraordinarily close to his son, even to the
point of ollen eating lunch with him at school.
Aller Mother moved to Kentucky, Father maintained as best a relationship as he could with
his son, taking custody once a month for a weekend, notwithstanding the extraordinarily long drive,
When Mother moved back to Pennsylvania this past summer, Father was able to increase his
weekends to two/month and this began aller the eight weeks in the summer that Father had custody
of Kenny.
A Petition for Modification was filed to set up the new schedule. A Custody Conciliation
Conference was held August 9, 2001 with Melissa Grecvy, Esquire, Everything was agreed upon,
except for the number ofweeks of summer custody, which issue is also before the Court at this time.
It was at this time that problems began that led to the filing of the instant Petition for
Contempt.
Fathcr was to return Kenny to Mother fourteen days hefore the start of school. Mother told
Fatherthe start of school was August 20, 2001 nnd wnntcd Kenny rctumed to heron August 6, 2001.
Being suspicious of such an carly date. Fnthcr checked with the school and found that school actually
started August 23, 200 I, so he told Mother tlmt he would relunl Kenny on August 9, 200 I which
coincidcd with the Custody Conciliation Confercnce - which, happily, savcd both parents from a
three hour round trip drive to Carlisle, Apparently upset at missing these three days, Mother told
Father he would "pay for this" on his next wcekend,
At the August 9,2001 Conciliution Conference, Conciliator Greevy made it very clear to
Mother and Father as to the dates and times for the exchange of custody; generally, the parties were
to meet at the McDonald's at Exit 13 in Carlisle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday night and again at 7:00 p,m.
on Sunday night for Father's weekends,
On the very next weekend Father was to have custody, Friday, August 31, 200 I, Mother
called and left a message that she had other plans for Kenny that night and would be bringing him
Saturday moming insteud, Father called back and protested, but ultimately had no choice, though
emphasizing to Mother the need to follow the Court Order,
The very next weekend Father was to havc custody, Friday, Septcmber 14, 200 I, Mother
callcd Fathcr's home again and left a mcssagc that she had othcr plans with Kcnny and would not
bc able to bring him until Saturday morning, Whcn hc got that messagc, Fathcr called and Icft a
mcssage on Mothcr's answering machine that this was not acccptable, that she needed to follow thc
Court's Custody Order, and hc Icft for Carlislc. It happcns Fathcr had family plans in Maryland that
weckcnd and intendcd to take Kcnny with him, He waited at the McDonald's for 45 minutes. After
Mother didn't show up and efforts to contact hcr wcrc fruitless, he Icft for thc family gathering in
Maryland. He never saw Kenny that weekend.
Believing this pattern was going to continue and in the absence of being able to discuss it
with Mother (she refused to talk to him on the phone), Father filed the instant Petition for Contempt.
What Father wants is:
I, Mother to be admonished by the Court that she must follow the schedule set forth in
the Court's Order regardless of whether she has other plans for Kenny that she thinks are more
important than being with his Futher.
2. Advise Mother thutleaving a messuge on Father's answering machine as to a change
in drop,off date or time docs not conslilute un agreement with Father regarding same.
3. Admonish Mother to leuve her answering machine plugged in at all times.
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KENNETH M. WINEBRENNER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO, 97-0259
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUSAN WALLS f/kal SUSAN M.
WINEBRENNER,
Dcfcndant
IN CUSTODY
FATHER'S HEARING MEMORANDUM
Kenneth M. Wincbrcnncr willtcstify substantially in accordance with the following to the
cxtcnt it is not a matter ofrccord,
A rclocation hcaring was held on Deccmber 29, 2000 at thc rcquest of Mother. Since the
parties separatcd in 1996, they both livcd in the Carlislc arca and esscntially shared equal custody
of the minlJr child, Kcnncth M. (Kenny) Wincbrcnncr, Jr., born May 22,1994, Neither party had
family in this area and remaincd hcre only to livc elose cnough to sharc custody of Kenny.
At the rclocation hearing on Dcccmbcr 29, 2000, Mothcr esscntially testified that she had
bccome engagcd, that shc planncd to marry in Junc of200l, and that hcr fiancc's position with his
cmploycr (the samc cmploycr as Mother) was bcing transfcrrcd to Kentucky. Mother wanted the
Court's pennission to take the child to Kcntucky with her and her fiancc, citing the numerous
advantages of the higher payingjob of her fiancc (which would allow Mother to work less), and the
availability of his family (many ofwhomlivcd in that area) and, particularly, his sister's family day
care business in thc arc a whcre thcy would bc living which would be ideal for Kcnny and whcre
Mothercould also work so as to bc with Kcnny. By Orderdatcd January 9, 2001, thc Court granted
Mothcr's pcnnission to relocate, but gavc Fathcr cxtcnsive visitation, including cssentially the entire
summer. Mothcr then rclocatcd to Kcntucky. Fathcr then relocated to Frackvillc, Pcnnsylvania in
ordcr to be ncar his brother and sistcr-in-Iaw, Ed and Cindy Winebrenncr (who testified at the
relocation hearing), and their family, and also to find employment whcre hc could have weekends
and holidays offso as to accommodatc thc new, long distance custody arrangemcnt, though at less
pay,
CERTIFICATE 01' SEltvlCE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorizcd agcnt for M.lrtson [)cardorffWilliams & Olto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Father's Hearing Mcmorandum was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlislc, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid. addressed as
follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
ANDES, VAUGHN & BANGS
525 North Twelfth Street
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, I' A 17043
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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ricia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, I' A 17013
(7 I 7) 243-3341
Dated: Scptcmbcr 14, 2001
KENNETII M, WINEBRENNER.
Plaintiff
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
97-0259 CIVIL
SUSAN WALLS. liJrlllerly SUSAN
M. WINEBRENNER.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION. LA W
ORDER
AND NOW. this
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day of December. 200 I. the existing custody order in this
case is modified to provide that the finher shall have custody of the child. Kenneth M,
Wincbrenner. Jr,. born May 22. 1994. for a total period of six weeks during the summer vacation
from school. This custody shall be exercised in increments of two weeks. the first incrcment
commencing on the first Friday evening aner the last day of school until the third Friday evening
aner the last day of school fiJllowed by a week of custody in the mother. two weeks of custody in
the father. a week of custody in the mother. and a final two-week period of custody in the father
with the remainder of the school summer vacation in the mother.
The petition of the plaintifT for contempt is DENIED.
BY TilE COURT.
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For the Defendant
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