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Christine M. Noto, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97- /441 C I V I L TERM
Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW this 10 r1l d ?
ay of March, 199.x; upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that
the plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, now residing at 424 Dogwood
Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate
and present danger of abuse from the defendant, Robert E.
Gutshall, Jr., the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Robert E. Gutshall, Jr., (SSN: unknown and
date of birth: 12/21/73) now residing at 491 Petersburg Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, or
placing her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is ordered to stay away from the plaittitiff's
residence located at 424 Dogwood Court, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, a residence which is not owned or leased by
the defendant, and any other residence the plaintiff may
establish, except for the limited purpose of transferring custody
of the parties' child. The defendant shall remain in his vehicle
tit all times during the transfer of custody.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited
to, telephone and written communications, except for the limited
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purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the Plaintiff's relatives.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's
Place of employment and the day care facility of the minor child.
The defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned solely by the plaintiff.
A violation of this order may subject the defendant to: i)
arrest under 23 Pa.C.S. §6113; ii) a private criminal complaint
under 23 Pa.C.S. §6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal
contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. 96114, punishable by imprisonment up to
six months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil
contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. §6114.1. Resumption of co-residence on
the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the Court and can be extended beyond its original
expiration date if the Court finds that the defendant has
committed another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates continued risk of harm to the plaintiff.
Temporary custody of Christian A. Gutshall, is hereby
awarded to the plaintiff, Christine M. Nolo.
A hearing shall be held on this matter on the z r day of
March, 1996, at / 3 a Pill. , in Courtroom N0.3
Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed without Pre-payment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintiff's request and without pre-payment
of fees, but service may be accomplished under any applicable
rule of Civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the
Prothonotary and forwarded to the sheriff for service. The
Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant
by mail.
The Pennsylvania state and the Carlisle Police Departments
will be provided with certified copies of this Order by the
plaintiff's attorney. This Order shall be enforced by any law
enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for
indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause
that this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation
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is committed in the presence of the police officer. In the event
that an arrest is made under this section, the defendant shall be
taken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the
order. When that court is unavailable, the defendant shall be
taken before the appropriate district justice. (23 Pa.C.S. §
6113).
Christine M. Noto,
Plaintiff
v.
Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OI' COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97- /tf y/ CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
NO'T'ICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action promptly
after this Petition, Order and Notice tire served, by appearing
personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and
presenting to the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the Court
may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Petition
or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection
order, a surcharge of $25.00 will be assessed against you. You may
also be required to pay attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc. for
their representation of the plaintiff.
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, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For
information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72
hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
Christine M. Nato, IN THE COURT OI' COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P17NNSYLVANIA
V. 147 I
NO. 97- CIVI1. 'I'IiRM
Robert E. Gutshall. Jr.,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
AND CUSTODY
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff, Christine M. Nato, is an adult
individual residing at 424 Dogwood Court, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant, Robert E, Gutshall, Jr., (SSN:
unknown)(Date of Birth: 12/21/73), is an adult individual
residing at 491 Petersburg Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. The defendant is the father of the minor child.
4. Since approximately 1993, the defendant has attempted
to cause and has intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused
serious bodily harm to the plaintiff, has placed the plaintiff in
reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury, and has
knowingly engaged in a course of conduct or repeatedly committed
acts toward the plaintiff including following the plaintiff
without proper authorization, under circumstances which have
placed the plaintiff in reasonable fear of bodily injury. This
has included, but is not limited to, the following specific
instances of abuse:
It. On or about March 15, 1997, when the defendant
arrived home, he harassed the plaintiff calling her
vile names causing her to fear for her safely. The
defendant pushed the plaintiff out of bed causing tier
to fall onto the floor. when the plaintiff tried to
leave with the minor child, the defendant grabbed the
child and refused to allow them to leave the residence.
b. On or about March 7, 1997, the defendant pushed,
shoved, and threw beer bottles at the plaintiff causing
her to move to avoid being hit. In anger, the
defendant knocked the kitchen table over and punched
the medicine cabinet causing the plaintiff to fear for
her safety. The defendant jumped on the plaintiff as
she lay on the couch with the minor child. The
defendant sat on the plaintiff, not allowing her to get
up and put his hands over her face attempting to
smother her. The defendant then choked the plaintiff
placing both his hands around her neck. The defendant
threatened the plaintiff saying to the child, "Say good
bye to your mother because she is leaving and you will
not see tier again," causing the plaintiff to fear for
tier life. The plaintiff ran out the door but the
defendant caught her and knocked her down onto the
driveway causing her to hit her head. The defendant
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kicked the plaintiff as she tried to get up knocking
tier down again causing tier to hit tier head on the
ground. The defendant threatened the plaintiff yelling
"Go ahead and leave and I will run you over." causing
the plaintiff to fear for her safety.
C. On several occasions since 1993. the defendant has
pushed, shoved, slapped, clicked, and kicked the
plaintiff causing bruises and pain, massive headaches,
and the vomiting of blood. The defendant has thrown
objects at the plaintiff and punched walls causing her
to fear for her safety.
5. On or about March 15, 1997, the plaintiff and the
minor child left thuir residence at 491 Petersburg Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in order for the
plaintiff to avoid further abuse.
6. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is
in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant and
that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited
from having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of facilitating
custody arrangements.
S. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
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plaintiff's relatives.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment and day care facility of
the minor child.
10. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from removing, damaging, destroying or selling any property owned
solely by the plaintiff.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
11. The home which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
order the defendant to stay away from is not owned or rented in
the defendant's name.
12. The defendant has his own residence located at 491
Petersburg Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
C. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF CASE.
13. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
$250.00 to reimburse one of Legal Services, Inc.'s funding
sources for the cost of litigating this case.
D. TEMPORARY CUSTODY
14. The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following
child:
Name Present Residence Age
Christian Gutshall 424 Dogwood Court 2 years old
Carlisle, Pa DOB 4/22/94
The child was born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of the plaintiff,
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Christine M. Note, who resides at 424 Dogwood Court, Carlisle,
PA.
Since his birth, the child tins resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
Name Addresses Dates
Plaintiff and 200 East Pomfret Street 4/22/94 to
defendant Carlisle, PA 3/95
Plaintiff, 424 Dogwood Court 3/95 to
defendant, Carlisle, PA 10/96
Barbara McClure
(plaintiff's mother ),
Ashley McClure
(plaintiff's
half-sister), Micha el
Moose (mother's
friend) and Tyanna
Moose (Michael
Moore's daughter)
Plaintiff 491 Petersburg Road 10/96 to
and defendant Carlisle, PA 3/15/97
Plaintiff, Barbara 424 Dogwood Court 3/15/97 to
McClure, Ashley Carlisle, PA Present
McClure, Michael
Moore, Tyanna Moore
The plaintiff, the mother of the child, currently resides at
424 Dogwood Court, Carlisle, Cumberland Count y, Pennsylvania.
She is single.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Christian Gutshall son
Barbara McClure nwtlie r
Ashley McClure sister
Michael Moose mother's friend
Tyanna Moose Michael Moore's daughter
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The defendant, the father of the child, currently resides at
491 Petersburg Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
lie is single.
The defendant currently resides alone.
15. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any
litigation concerning custody of the above mentioned child in
this or any other Court.
16. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody
proceedings concerning this child pending before a court in this
or any other jurisdiction.
17. The plaintiff does not know of any person not a party
to this action who has physical custody of the child or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
18. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be met if custody is temporarily granted to the
plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best
take care of the minor child and has provided for the
emotional and physical needs of the child since his
birth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for
the minor child.
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WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101 ct sea., as
amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
following relief:
A. Grant it Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:" i
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff or placing her in fear of
abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
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any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and I
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written communications, except to facilitate
custody arrangements.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment or the day care
facility of the minor child.
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5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property owned
solely by the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 424 Dogwood
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Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
and any other residence the Plaintiff "illy
establish, except for the limited Purpose of
transferring custody of the Parties' child. The
defendant shall remain in his vehicle at all times
during the transfer of custody,
7• Granting temporary custody of the minor child
to the plaintiff.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the
Provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such
hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a
period of one year:
1• Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the Plaintiff or Placing her in fear of
abuse.
2• Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and
written communications, except to facilitate
custody arrangements.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the Plaintiff and from
harassing the Plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
Plaintiff's Place of employment or the day care
facility of the minor child.
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5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property owned
solely by the plaintiff.
6. ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 424 Dogwood
Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
and any other residence the plaintiff may
establish, except for the limited purpose of
transferring custody of the parties' child. The
defendant shall remain in his vehicle at all times
(luring the transfer of custody.
7. Ordering the defendant to pay $250.00 to
reimburse one of Legal Services, Inc.'s funding
sources for the cost of litigating this case.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff,
pending a further order at the hearing, and that certified copies
of this Petition and order be delivered to the Pennsylvania State
and the Carlisle Police Departments which have jurisdiction to
enforce this order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
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COUNT 11
CUSTODY UNDf:R PENNSYLVANIA--CUSTODY LAW
19. The allegations of Count I above are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
20. The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as
set forth in paragraph 18 of the petition.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 5301 et seg., and other
applicable rules and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable
Court to award custody of the minor child to her.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted,
an Carey, Attorney f Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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The above-named plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, verifies that
the statements made in the above Petition are true and correct.
The plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. g 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: 31(1
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Christine M. Noto,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this day of March, 1997, upon consideration
of the attached Motion for continuance, the matter scheduled for
hearing on the 27th of March, 1997 at 11:30 p.m. in Courtroom
No. 3, by this Court's Order of March 20, 1997, is hereby
continued generally. This Order is entered without prejudice to
either party to request a hearing.
The Temporary Protection Order shall remain in effect for
one year or until modified or terminated by the court.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintiff's request and without pre-payment
of fees, but service may be accomplished under any applicable
rule of Civil Procedure.
Certified copies of this Order for Continuance will be
provided to the Pennsylvania State and Carlisle Police
Departments by the plaintiff's attorney.
By
Joan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
Clayton W. Davidson
Attorney for Defendant
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Christine M. Noto,
Plaintiff
v.
Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
OT ON_FOR CONTINUANCE
The plaintiff moves the Court for an Order continuing
generally the hearing in the above-captioned case on the grounds
that:
1• A Temporary Protection
on Thursda Order was issued by this Court
Y, March 20, 1997, scheduling a hearing for Thursday,
March 27, 1997, at 11:30 a.m. In Courtroom No. 3.
2. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department served the
defendant with a certified
and Petition copy of the Temporary Protection Order
for Protection Order on Thursday, March 20, 1997, at
approximately 12:10 p.m. at 1235 Ritner Highway, Cumberland
County.
3• The defendant
has retained Clayton W. Davidson of the
Law Offices of Francis
M. Socha to represent him in the matter.
4• The parties by and throw
hearing be gh their counsel agree that the
generally continued to afford them time to execute a
Consent Agreement.
5• The plaintiff requests
Order that the Temporary Protection
remain in effect until modified or terminated by the court
after notice or hearing.
6. Certified copies of the Order for Continuance will
be .
delivered to the Pennsylvania State and Carlisle Police
Departments by the attorney for the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests that the Court grant this
Motion and continue this matter generally, and that the Temporary
Protection order remain in effect until further Order of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
'ban Carey, Attor y for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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COUNTY UI' CUMHERI.AND
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CUMBERLAND Count Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
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to law, says, the within PwrT :MI)N FROM APUSF
upon GItTSIIAI.i.. ROH¢;RT_ E JR was served
defendant, at 1210;00 HOURS the
- on the 20th day of March
1997 at 123:i RITNER lilt-HWAY
CARLISLE,,. PA t7013
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to ROHENT E. GUTSHALL, jF?. CUMBERLAND
a true and attested copy of the PliulvCTION FROM AyI1SE
together with *rEMPURARY PRU'rECTII)N ORDER NOT [CF: AND I'ETI'f CON
and at the same time dire;ting His- attention to the contents thereof.
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Christine M. Noto,
Plaintiff
v.
Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
consideration of the Consent Ag
following order is entered:
, 1997, upon
ment of the parties, the
1. The defendant, Robert E. Gutshall, Jr., is enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, or from
placing her in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant is enjoined from having any direct or
indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited
to, telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
3. The defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
relatives.
4. The defendant is prohibited from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment.
S. The defendant is prohibited from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned by the plaintiff.
6. The defendant is ordered to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 424 Dogwood Court, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and any other residence the
plaintiff may establish, except for the limited purpose of
transferring custody during which times the defendant shall
remain in his vehicle.
7. The court costs and fees are waived.
8. This Order shall remain in effect for a period of one
year or until modified or terminated by the Court. The Order can
be extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court
finds that the defendant has committed another act of abuse or
has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued
risk of harm to the plaintiff.
9. A violation of this order may subject the defendant to:
i) arrest under 23 Pa.C.S. §6113; ii) a private criminal
complaint under 23 Pa.C.S. §6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect
criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. §6114, punishable by
imprisonment up to six months and a fine of $100.00-31,000.00;
and iv) civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. §6114.1. Resumption of
co-residence on the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not
nullify the provisions of the court order.
10. The Pennsylvania State and Carlisle Police Departments
shall be provided with certified copies of this Order by the
plaintiff's attorney and may enforce this order by arrest for
indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause
that this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation
is committed in the presence of a police officer. In the event
that an arrest is made under this section, the defendant shall be
taken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the
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order. When that court is unavailable, the defendant shall be
taken before the appropriate district justice. (23 Pa.C.S. §
6113).
By the Court,
. Hoofer, Judge
Joan Carey /
Attorney for Plaintiff
Clayton W. Davidson n!
Attorney for Defendant X?
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Christine M. Noto,
Plaintiff
v.
Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day o, 1997, upon
CUSTOVnjzrc
consideration of the parties' Cement, the
following
Order is entered with regard to custody of the parties' child,
Christian A. Gutshall, DOB 4/22/94.
1. The plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, hereinafter referred
to as the mother, and the defendant, Robert E. Gutshall, Jr.,
hereinafter referred to its the father, shall share legal custody
of the child.
2. The mother shall have primary physical custody of the
child.
3. The father shall have partial custody of the child
every other weekend from Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until Sunday at
6:00 p.m. starting April 19, 1997, every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m., and other times agreed upon by the parties.
4. The mother and father shall share custody of the child
on the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, the Fourth of
July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving dividing the day in half at
times to be agreed upon by the parties.
5. The father and mother shall alternate Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day each year, one parent having the child on Christmas
Eve at 6:00 p.m. until Christmas Day at 12:00 p.m. and the other
parent having the child from Christmas Day at 12:00 a.m. until
Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. with the mother having custody
beginning Christmas Eve 1997.
6. The mother and father shall have the right to see the
child on his birthday at a time to be agreed upon by the parties.
7. The mother and father, by mutual agreement, may vary
from this schedule at any time, but the Order shall remain in
effect until further order of court.
8. The mother and father shall give each other reasonable
notice if they intend to take the child out of state overnight
and shall provide the name(s), address(es), and phone number(s)
where the child can be reached in case of an emergency.
9. The mother and father shall have the right to
reasonable phone contact with the minor child before 9:00 p.m.
10. The mother and father shall give reasonable notice to
each other if a scheduled period of partial custody needs to be
cancelled or modified and a make-up period shall be offered
within a reasonable time frame.
11. The mother and father shall notify each other
immediately of medical emergencies which arise while the child is
in that parent's care.
12. Neither party shall do anything which may estrange the
child from the other parent, or injure the opinion of the child
as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural
development of the child's love or respect for the other parent.
Joan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Clayton W. Davidson
Attorney for Defendant J?/5
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Christine M. Note,
Plaintiff
V.
Robert E. Gutshall,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
CONSENT AGREEMENT p
This Agreement is entered on this U? day of AW-1L ,
1997, by the plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, and the defendant,
Robert E. Gutshall. The plaintiff is represented by Joan Carey
of LEGAL SERVICES, INC.; the defendant is represented by Clayton
W. Davidson of the Law Offices of Francis M. Socha. The parties
agree that the following may be entered as an Order of Court.
1. The defendant, Robert E. Gutshall, Jr., agrees to
refrain from abusing the plaintiff, Christine M. Noto, or placing
her in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant agrees not to have any direct or indirect
contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
3. The defendant agrees not to harass and stdlk the
plaintiff and not to harass the plaintiff's relatives.
4. The defendant agrees not to enter the plaintiff's place
of employment.
5. The defendant agrees not to remove, damage, destroy, or
sell any property owned by the plaintiff.
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6. The defendant agrees to stay away from the plaintiff's
residence located at 424 Dogwood Court, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, and any other residence the plaintiff may
establish, except for the limited purpose of transferring
custody. The defendant shall remain in his vehicle at all times
during the transfer of custody.
7. The defendant, although entering into this Agreement,
does not admit the allegations made in the Petition.
8. The defendant understands that the Protection Order
entered in this matter will be in effect for a period of one year
and can be extended beyond it original expiration date if the
Court finds that the defendant has committed another act of abuse
or has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued
risk of harm to the plaintiff. The defendant understands that
this Order will be enforceable in the same manner as the Court's
prior Temporary Protection Order entered in this case.
9. Violation of the Protection Order may subject the
defendant to: i) arrest under 23 Pa.C.S. §6113; ii) a private
criminal complaint under 23 Pa.C.S. §6113.1; iii) a charge of
indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. §6114, punishable by
imprisonment up to six months and a fine of $100.00-51,000.00;
and iv) civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. §6114.1.
10. The defendant and the plaintiff agree to the entry of
an Order providing for the following regarding custody of their
child, Christian A. Gutshali, DOS 4/22/94.
a. The mother and father shall share legal custody of
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the child.
b. The mother shall have primary physical custody of
the child.
C. The father shall have partial custody of the child
every other weekend from Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. starting April 19, 1997, every
Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and other times
agreed upon by the parties.
d. The mother and father shall share custody of the
child on the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day,
the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving
dividing the day in half at times to be agreed upon by
the parties.
e. The father and mother shall alternate Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day each year, one parent having the
child on Christmas Eve at 6:00 p.m. until Christmas Day
at 12:00 p.m. and the other parent having the child
from Christmas Day at 12:00 a.m. until Christmas Day at
8:00 p.m. with the mother having custody beginning
Christmas Eve 1997.
f. The mother and father shall have the right to see
the child on his birthday at a time to be agreed upon
by the parties.
g. The mother and father, by mutual agreement, may
vary from this schedule at any time, but the order
shall remain in effect until further order of court.
h. The mother and father shall give each other
reasonable notice if they intend to take the child out
of state overnight and shall provide the name(s),
address(es), and phone number(s) where the child can be
reached in case of an emergency.
i. The mother and father shall have the right to
reasonable phone contact with the minor child before
9:00 P.M.
j. The mother and father shall give reasonable notice
to each other if a scheduled period of partial custody
needs to be cancelled or modified and a make-up period
shall be offered within a reasonable time frame.
k. The mother and father shall notify each other
immediately of medical emergencies which arise while
the child is in that parent's care.
1. The mother and father realize that their child's
well being is paramount to any differences they might
have between themselves. Therefore, they agree that
neither party shall do anything which may estrange the
child from the other parent, or injure the opinion of
the child as to the other parent or which may hamper
the free and natural development of the child's love or
respect for the other parent.
WHEREFORE, the Parties request that a Protection and Custody
Order be entered to reflect the above terms.
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Christine Af. Noto, Plaintiff Robert L. Gutshall, Defendant
ban Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
S Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
CI yto W. Dav' son
Attor ey fo Defendant
Law Offices of Francis M. Socha
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4141
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CHRISTINE M. GUTSHALL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ROBERT E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant : NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
1. The petition of Christine M. Gutshall, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic,
respectfully represents that on April 22, 1997, an Order of Court was entered for custody of
Christian A. Gutshall, born April 22, 1994, a true and correct copy of which is attached. Under the
existing Order, Mother has primary physical custody of the child. Father has partial custody of the
child. Father is to have physical custody of the child on alternate weekends from Saturday at 9:00
a.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m., every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and other times
agreed upon by the parties.
2. This Order should be modified because:
a. The order is eleven years old.
b. The parties have since married and separated.
c. The Parties have two additional children that must be included in a custody
order) Cameron P. Gutshall, born June 4, 2004 and Bailey J. Gutshall, born June
4, 2004.
d. The order is no longer applicable for the parties in their current situation.
e. Father was charged with Driving Under the Influence on October 17, 2008.
f. Mother is concerned about Father's recent increased drinking habits,
WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks that the Court to modify the existing Order for Custody to
grant Mother primary physical custody and Father partial custody of the children.
Date: 1) I Co
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Karen Fernandez
Certified Legal Intern
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Date: L-a /x L? -?k Christine M. Gutshall
CHRISTINE M. GUTSHALL
Plaintiff
V.
ROBERT E. GUTSHALL
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Christine M. Gutshall, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to
the party.
Date: November 10, 2008
Certified Legal Intern
MEGAN RIESMEYE
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
CHRISTINE M. GUTSHALL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
1997-1441 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ROBERT E. GUTSHALL
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, November 14, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ jacqueline M. Verney, Esq
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU-CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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CHRISTINE M. GUTSHALL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
ROBERT E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karen Fernandez , Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the Petition to Modify Custody Order on Robert Gutshall,
residing at, 165 Oakhill Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, by depositing
a copy of the same in the United States mail, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid. Service was complete upon receipt by Robert Gutshall, on the 18th
day of November 2008, as evidenced by the attached green card.
Karen Fernandez
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
Item 4 If Restricted Delivery is desired.
¦ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or om+he front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
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B. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery
D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ? Yes
. If YES, enter delivery address below: 4 No
3. Service Type
Certified Mail ? Express Mail
? Registered ISkRetum Receipt for Merchandise
? Insured mail ? C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 'i Yes
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CHRISTINE M. GUTSHALL, : IN THE COURTIOF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ROBERT E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: NO. 1997-1441
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this V7 day of _
consideration of the attached Custody Conci
follows:
The prior Order of Court dated April 22,
2. The Mother, Christine M. Gutshall and thf
shall have shared legal custody of Christian A. Gutshall,
Gutshall, born June 4, 2004 and Bailey J. Gutshall, born,
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
emergency decisions affecting the Children's general we
limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled t
pertaining to the children including, but not limited to me
records, the residence address of the children and the oth,
parent has possession of any such records or information
share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent AN
make the records and information of reasonable use to th
shall be entitled to full participation in all educational any
meetings and evaluations with regard to the minor childn
to full and complete information from any physician, den
copies of any reports given to them as parents including,
records, birth certificates, school or educational attendani
Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copi
from school with regard to school pictures, extracurricul,
musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like
3. Mother shall have primary physical
4. Father shall have periods of partial physi
p.m. to Sunday at 10:00 a.m. beginning December 26, 2
thereafter.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
, 2008, upon
it iedand directed as
is hereby vacated.
Father, Robert E. Gutshall,
>orn April 22, 1994, Cameron P.
une 4, 2004. Each parent shall
parent, to make all major non-
1-being including, but not
ind religion. Pursuant to the
all records and information
dical, dental, religious or school
r parent. To the extent one
that parent shall be required to
thin such reasonable time as to
other parent. Both parents
medical/treatment planning
n. Each parent shall be entitled
List, teacher or authority and
3ut not limited to: medical
e records or report cards.
;s of any notices which come
r activities, children's parties,
of the children.
custody from Friday at 5:00
> and on alternating weekends
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5. Transportation shall be shared such that t parties shall meet at the
Carlisle Police Department to exchange custody. Father hall not drive the children while
he is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
6. Holidays shall be shared or alternated as agreed by the parties.
7. The parties shall notify each other of all dical care the children receive
while in that parent's care. The parties shall notify the of er immediately of any medical
emergencies which arise while the children are in their c e.
8. Neither parent may do anything, nor perm t a third party from doing
anything which may estrange the children from the other arty, or injure the opinion of
the children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development
of the children's love and respect for the other parent.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to a Ct
parties may modify the provisions of this Order by n
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE C
ccaren Fernandez, certified legal intern, Counsel for
jVlegan Riesmeyer, Esquire, Family Law Clinic
,/Robert E. Gutshall, pro se
165 Oakhill Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
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CHRISTINE M. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
V.
ROBERT E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT
:CUMBERLAND
NO. 1997-1441
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: George E. Hoffer, P.J.
OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND OUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Con iliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH
Christian A. Gutshall April 22, 1994
Cameron P. Gutshall June 4, 2004
Bailey J. Gutshall June 4, 2004
who are the subject of
Y IN CUSTODY OF
Mother
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in th' matter on December 16, 2008,
with the following in attendance: The Mother, Christine . Gutshall, with her counsel,
Karen Fernandez, certified legal intern and Megan Ries eyer, Esquire, Family Law
Clinic. Father, although notified of the conference, did t appear.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable President Judge
George E. Hoffer dated April 22, 1997 providing for sha ed legal custody, Mother having
primary physical custody and Father having alternating weekends and one evening per
week.
4. Mother requested an Order in the form as
Date acq line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Christine M. Gutshall,
Plaintiff
V.
Robert E. Gutshall,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 97-1441 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nicole Berman, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I served
a true and correct copy of the Order of Court on Robert E. Gutshall, by depositing a copy of the
same in the United States mail, addressed to 165 Oakhill Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 on
December 22, 2008.
Nicole Berman
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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