HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-6187 SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATTOP, I~Y$.AT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned
that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or
annulment may be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered
against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or
visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of
the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYERS FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DECREE OF 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
James D. Flower, Jr.,'h,F=Cquire
ID # 27742
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
D \ COMPLAINT
MARSHA A. SADLER, Plaintiff, by her attorneys, SAIDIS, SHUFF,
FLOWER & LINDSAY, respectfully represents:
1. The Plaintiff is MARSHA A. SADLER, who currently resides at 149
Cedar Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since October 1, 2002.
2. The Defendant is RONALD L. SADLER, JR., who currently resides at
931 North Middleton Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, since December 19, 1996.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant both have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of
this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on January 13, 1998, in
Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between
the parties in this or in any other jurisdiction.
6. The Plaintiff avers that she is entitled to a divorce on the ground that
the marriage is irretrievably broken and Plaintiff is proceeding under Sections 3301 (c)
and/or (d) of the Divorce Code.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
AI'FORNEYS*AT.LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
of the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in marriage
counseling, and does not request counseling.
8. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
Date:
ID # 27742
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
3
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATrOP, I~YS.AT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
VERIFICATION
I, MARSHA A. SADLER, hereby verify that the statements made in this
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Marsha A. Sadler
Date:
4
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO.O~' d'/'~gVlL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED
IN FORMA PAUPERI,W
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, MARSHA A. SADLER, the Plaintiff herein, to proceed in
forma pauperis.
I, JAMES D. FLOWER, JR., attorney for the party proceeding in forma
pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing
free legal services to the party. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of
litigation is attached hereto.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
.ATTORb~YS.AT.IAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
James D. FIovCer, ~., Esquire
ID Cf 27742 f~
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANI,~
· NO. CIVIL TERM
· IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED
IN FORMA PAUPERIS
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATrORNE~
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
1. I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition
am unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting, defending, or appealing the actior
or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and
associates, to pay the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees
and costs is true and correct.
(a) Name: MARSHA A. SADLER
Address: 149 Cedar Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(b) Social Security Number: 205-56-0224
If you are presently employed, state:
Employer: Kelly Temporary Services
Address: Carlisle PA
Salary or wages per month: $132.00 gross/month
Type of work: Telemarketing
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
If you are presently unemployed, state:
Date of last employment: December 11,2002
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work: Telemarketing
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession:
Other self-employment:
Interest:
Dividends:
Pension and annuities:
Social Security benefits:
Support payments:
Disability payments:
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits:
Workman's compensation:
Public Assistance: Food stamps $435.00 / month
Other: None
(d) Other contributions to household support:
Husband Name:
If your husband/wife is employed, state:
Employer:
Salary or wages per month:
$54.06 / week beginning November 23, 2002
SAIDIS
SHIJFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
(f)
(g)
Type of work:
Contributions from children:
(e) Property owned:
Cash: $5.00
Checking Account: $50.00
Savings Account: $15.00
Certificates of Deposit: Zero (0)
Real Estate (including home): Zero (0)
Motor vehicle: Make: Plymouth Voyager
Cost: $10,200
Stocks; bonds:
Other:
Debts and obligations:
Mortgage:
Rent: $600.00 / month
Loans: $155.00 / month
Monthly Expenses:
Persons dependent upon you for support:
Husband Name:
Children, if any:
Name: Jacob Sadler
Sarah Sadler
Year: 1997
Amount owed: Approx. $6,000.00
Age: (22) months
(8) years
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATrORNEYS.AT"~-.-.-.-.-.-.~
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
4. I understand that have a continuing obligation to inform the court of
improvement in my financial c~rcumstances, which would permit me to pay the costs
incurred herein.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ,/'~-.,~'7'//_.) ,~
Marsha A. Sadler
MARSHA A. SADLER
PLAINTIFF
go
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT O17 COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
' N
02-6187 CIVIL ACTIO LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, January 09, 2003 , 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 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will 'be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference.. Failure to apt>ear 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: Is~
]acqueline M. Vern~, 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JAN 31
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
VJ
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ rJ day of ~'F ~ ,o Z~ ,2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Concilifiti~n Report, it'~s ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., shall
have shared legal custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler, born July 18, 1990, Sarah Lynn
Sadler, bom February 25, 1994 and Jacob Lee Sadler, bom February 9, 2001. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including,
but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Sarah Lynn Sadler and
Jacob Lee Sadler.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler.
4. Both parents shall have periods of partial physical custody of the other
child/children on an alternating weekend basis such that the children will spend every
weekend together. Mother shall have the weekend of January 31, 2003. The times for
the weekend shall be for Father from after school on Fridays~to Sundays at 6:30 p.m. The
weekend times for Mother shall be from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
5. The parties shall have such additional times with the children during the
week as agreed by the parties.
6. The parties agree to cooperate in scheduling a doctor's appointment for
Zachary to determine whether Zachary should go back on his medication. In the event
that the doctor recommends that Zachary resume medication, then both parties agree to
assure that Zachary takes his medication.
7. The parties agree to cooperate in the scheduling of counseling for the two
older children to include family counseling if recommended by the Children's counselor.
Both parties agree to sign releases so that both may receive information from the
counselor and the counselor may speak to each parent concerning the Children.
8. Both parties agree to schedule and attend a Parent Works program suitable
to their individual situation regarding Parenting, anger or separation.
9. Transportation shall be shared such that Father shall pick up the children
from school on his Fridays. Mother shall pick up the Children on her Fridays and will
always transport on Sundays. Transportation during the week shall be as agreed by the
parties.
10. In the event either party wishes to leave the jurisdiction, they shall notify
the other party and provide a telephone number and address where the Children can be
reached.
11. Neither parent shall do or say or permit third parties to do or say anything
which may estrange the Children from the other parent, injure the opinion of the Children
as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love
and respect for the other parent.
12. This Order is entered Pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursda A ril 24 2003 at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT~//~
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Ronald L. Sadler, pro se
931 North Middleton Rd.
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
Ve
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION -iLAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, thc undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
July 18, 1990 Father
February 25, 1994 Mother
February 9, 2001 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 29, 2003,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her
counsel, James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., pro se.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
mey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
RONALD L. SAOt-ER, JR., dant
~ .. bet 3~, 2002-
· , as tired on De~m '
. - { 3301 {c~ o~ t~e ONo~ce co6e ~ n an~ nineW
. ~ r. omp~tnt in ONo~ce unOe~ .... ~ant ~s it~etfie~ab~ broke .... ues~ · -~ oi p~nt~ .~"~.~o~tnt .... o~ notice u, ,,
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-6187 CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December 31, 2002.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of filing and 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 Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
~.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Marsha A. Sadler, Plaintiff
Date:
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATro~S*AT.LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) 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 to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Marsha A. Sadler,~Plaintiff
Date:
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A~rOPd~S.AT.LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
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MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
Ve
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~2~t, day of U/t ~9 ~ ,2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated February 3, 2002 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following modifications:
2. Paragraph 4 is amended to provide for the children to be returned at 6:00
p.m. on Sundays.
3. Paragraph 5 is deleted and replaced with the ibllowing: Father shall have
physical custody of Sarah and Jacob every Wednesday from after school/daycare until
8:30 p.m. Mother shall have physical custody of Zachary every Wednesday from after
school to 8:30 p.m.
4. Paragraph 6 is deleted and replaced with the following: Mother agrees to
provide Father with a copy of the Gateway insurance card. Upon receipt of the insurance
card and confirmation that the prescription is still valid, Father will pick up Zachary's
prescription. Both parties agree to assure that Zachary takes his medication as
prescribed.
5. Paragraph 7 is deleted and replaced with the following: It is
acknowledged that Mother has initiated counseling for Sarah at the Stevens Center.
Father shall initiate (call for intake) counseling for Zachary at the Stevens Center within
seven days from receipt of the Gateway insurance card with. a goal toward family
counseling with both children and parents. Both parties agree to sign releases so that
both may receive information from the counselor and the counselor may speak to each
parent concerning both children.
6. Paragraph 8 is deleted in its entirety.
7. Paragraph 9 is deleted and replaced with the following: Transportation
shall be shared. Except when the parties pick up the children from school or daycare,
they shall exchange the children at the Carlisle Borough Police Department parking lot.
Order.
The parties agree to strictly abide by and enforce Paragraph 11 of the prior
o
parties.
Neither parent will permit physical discipline of the children by third
10. Neither party will drink and drive with the children in the vehicle nor
permit third parties to drink and drive with the children in the vehicle.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
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cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Marylou Matas, Esquire, Counsel for Father ~ ~ o</3- o~3
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
Vo
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler July 18, 1990 Father
Sarah Lynn Sadler February 25, 1994 Mother
Jacob Lee Sadler February 9, 2001 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 8, 2003, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her counsel,
James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., with his counsel
Marylou Matas, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
dated February 3, 2003 providing for shared legal custody and Mother having primary
physical custody of the two younger children and Father having primary physical custody
of the older child, with the parties having alternating weekends so that all three children
will be together on weekends.
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
.i iea o y,Esquire Q
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATrORI~YS.AT.LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-6187 CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF (;;ONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December 31,2002.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of filing and 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 Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., Defendant
Date:
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
{}3301(c) 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 to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
~Jr., Defendant
Date: ~_18/~3
IN THE COURT OF CC~4ON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHA A. SADLER, NO. 02-6187 CIVIL
Plaintiff,
vs.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR. , Defendant.
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following informationl to the court
for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c)
~Xkd~ of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section)
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: January 3~ 2003~ by
certified mail, return receipt requested~ deliver to addressee only
3. Complete either Paragraph A. or B.
A. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code: by the plaintiff April 7~ 2003
by the defendant May 8, 2003
B. (1) Date of execution of the plaintiff's affidavit requJn-~ed by
Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Indicate date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file
praecipe to transmit record, and attach a copy of said notice under Section
3301 (d)(1)(i) of the Divorce Code
~/Jam~s D' Flower, Jr., Esquire
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF ~~ PENNA.
MARS~A A. SADLER
Plaintiff,
VERSUS
RONALD L. SADLER,
JR.
Defendant.
NO. 02-6187 CIVIL
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DBCREED THAT
AND
June /3~ , 2003
MARSHA A. SADLER
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.
, IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YEt BEEN ENTERED;
None
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 1N CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
OF CUSTODY
Your Petitioner is the above named Defendant, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., an adult individual
currently residing at 931 North Middleton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above named Plaintiff, Marsha A. Sadler, an adult individual
currently residing at 149 Cedar Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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The pmties are the natural parents of three children, namely, Zachary Darwin Sadler,
bom July 18, 1990, Sarah Lyn Sadler, bom February 25, 1994, and Jacob Lee Sadler,
bom February 9, 2001.
The parties are subject to an Order of Court, dated May 12, 2003, a copy of said Order
being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A", and an Order
of Court, dated February 3, 2002, a copy of said Order being attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "B."
5. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, the children have continued to reside in
Cumberland County thus providing this Court with ongoing jurisdiction.
Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, the child, Zachary, has continued to reside
primarily with Petitioner and the children, Sarah ami Jacob, have continued to reside
primarily with Respondent.
Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent repeatedly has failed to share
transportation in that she has refused to meet Petitioner at the Carlisle Borough Police
Department parking lot for custody exchanges.
On or about May 1, 2003, Respondent did not appear at the Carlisle Borough Police
Department for the scheduled custody exchange, foming Petitioner to drive the children
to her home.
On or about June 4, 2003, Respondent did not appear at the Carlisle Borough Police
Department for the scheduled custody exchange, forcing Petitioner to drive the children
to her home.
10. On or about June 15, 2003, Respondent did not appear at the Carlisle Borough Police
Department for the scheduled custody exchange, forcing Petitioner to drive the children
to her home.
11. In June 2003, Respondent directed third parties to take the minor child, Zachary, to
Petitioner's home, while Petitioner waited at the designated exchange point.
12. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has failed to strictly abide by and
enforce paragraph 11 of the February 3, 2002, Order in that Respondent has said and has
permitted third parties to do or so say things which may estrange the children from
Petitioner, injure the opinion of the children as to Petitioner, and hamper the free and
natural development of the children's love and respect for Petitioner.
13. Respondent and her live-in boyfriend repeatedly refer to Petitioner as "fat bastard" in
front of the children.
14.
On or about July 6, 2003, Respondent's boyfriend refcrred to Petitioner as "fat bastard",
yelled obscenities, and threatened to "blow his head off", while referring to Petitioner,
during a telephone conversation between Petitioner and the minor child, Zachary, while
he was in Respondent's custody.
15. Respondent's boyfriend repeatedly uses racial slurs when referring to Petitioner in front
of the children.
16. Respondent's boyfriend repeatedly has threatened to harm the life of the children and
Petitioner in front of the children.
17. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has permitted physical discipline of
the children by a third party, specifically allowing her live-in boyfriend to physically
discipline the children, Zachary and Sarah.
18. The minor child, Sarah, reported to Petitioner that Respondent's boyfriend paddled her
on or about late May, 2003.
19. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent l~tas permitted a third party to drink
and drive with the children in the vehicle.
20. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has removed the oldest child,
Zachary, from Petitioner's primary physical custody and refused to return him to
Petitioner.
21.
On July 1, 2003, Respondent picked up the minor child, Zachary, from Petitioner's
residence and restrained him to her physical custody through Sunday, July 6, 2003,
without Petitioner's permission, at which time Petitioner was able to regain custody of
the child.
22. Petitioner was obligated to secure counsel to prepare and file the enclosed Petition for
Contempt and has incurred attorney's fees and costs in doing so.
23. It is the in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children to provide Petitioner
with additional periods of physical custody of the children to make up the time periods
he has lost due to Respondent's contempt.
24. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children to Order Respondent to
attend and complete anger management and parenting classes.
25. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children to Order Respondent to
restrict contact between her boyfriend, Sam, and the children.
26. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children to find Respondent in
contempt of the Orders dated May 12, 2003 and February 3, 2002, and to hold
Respondent responsible for Petitioner's attorney's fees, and costs accrued in this matter.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to schedule a Custody Conciliation
Conference, at which time an Order should be entered providing him with the following:
A. Additional periods of physical custody of the children;
B. A finding of contempt against Respondent of the Orders of Court;
C. Imposing costs and fees upon Respondent;
D. Ordering Respondent to attend anger management and parenting classes; and
E. Restricting contact between Respondent's boyfriend and the children.
Respectfully submitted,
mar~atas, Esq~re
GRIFFI,F~-& ASSOCIATES
200 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are trae and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
i~NALD L. S~DLER, JR.~
flAY 0 § 2003
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, tiffs f,2 - day of )]4.~-
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report,
folIows:
,2003, upon
it is ordered and directed as
1. The prior Order of Court dated February 3, 2002 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following modifications:
2. Paragraph 4 is amended to provide for the children to be returned at 6:00
p.m. on Sundays.
3. Paragraph 5 is deleted and replaced with the following: Father shall have
physical custody of Sarah and Jacob every Wednesday from after school/daycare until
8:30 p.m. Mother shall have physical custody of Zachary every Wednesday from after
school to 8:30 p.m.
4. Paragraph 6 is deleted and replaced with the following: Mother agrees to
provide Father with a copy of the Gateway insurance card. Crpon receipt of the insurance
card and confirmation that the prescription is still valid, Father will pick up Zachary's
prescription. Both parties agree to assure that Zachary takes ibis medication as
prescribed.
5. Paragraph 7 is deleted and replaced with the ~bllowing: It is
ackmowledged that Mother has initiated counseling for Sarah at the Stevens Center.
Father shall initiate (call for intake) counseling for Zachary a'I the Stevens Center within
seven days from receipt of the Gateway insurance card with a goal toward fmnily
counseling with both children and parents. Both parties agree to sign releases so that
both may receive information from the counselor and the counselor may speak to each
parent concerning both children.
6. Paragraph 8 is deleted in its entirety.
7. Paragraph 9 is deleted and replaced with the following: Transportation
shall be shared. Except when the parties pick up the childrert from school or daycare,
they shall exchange the children at the Carlisle Borough Police Depa~1ment parking lot.
Order.
The parties agree to strictly abide by and enforce Paragraph 11 oftbe prior
parties.
Neither parent will permit physical discipline of the children by third
10. Neither party will drink and drive with the children in the vehicle nor
permit third parties to drink and drive with the children in the vehicle.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday. August 7. 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
~/ / , / J.
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Com~sel for Mother
Marylou Matas, Esquire, Counsel for Father
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J
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 Chilqren who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY 1N CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18, 1990
February 25, 1994
February 9, 2001
Father
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 8, 2003, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her counsel,
James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sad]er, Jr., with his counsel
Marylou Matas, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
dated February 3, 2003 providing for shared legal custody and Mother having primary
physical custody of the tx,co younger children and Father having primary physical custody
of the older child, with the parties having alternating weekends so that all tkree children
will be together on weekends.
4. The parties agreed to entry Of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
J~cq~line M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
· . JAN 31 ~DO3 ~
MARSHA A. SADLER,
l'laintiff
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this .$.,d.. day of .f~ ,2003. upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation R/eport, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., shall
have shared legal custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler, bom July 18, 1990, Sarah Lynn
Sadler, born February 25, 1994 and Jacob Lee Sadler, born February 9, 2001. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including,.
but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and 'religion.
2. Mother shall have primaW physical custody of Sarah Lynn Sadler and
Jacob Lee Sadler.
3. Father shall have primat'y physical custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler.
4. Both parents shall have periods of partial physical custody of the other
child/children on att alternating weekend basis such that the children will spend every
weekend together. Mother shall have the weekend of January 31,2003. The times for
the weekend shall be for Father fi'om after school on Fridays to Sundays at 6:30 p.m. The
weekend times for Mother shall be from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
5. The parties shall have such additional times with the children during the
week as agreed by the parties. ~'
6. The parties agree to cooperate in scheduling a doctor's appointment tbr
Zachary to determine whether Zachary should go back on his raedication. In the event
that the doctor recommends that Zachary resume medication, then both parties agree to
assure that Zachary takes his medication.
The parties agree to cooperate in the scheduling of counseling ibc the two
older children to include family counseling if recommended by the Children's counselor.
Both parties agree to sign releases so that both may receive infiormation from tim
ct)unsclor and thc couaselor may speak to each parent concerning the Children.
8. Both parties agree to schedule and attend a Parent Works program suitable
to their individual situation regarding parenting, anger or separation.
9. Transportation shall be shared such that Father shall pick up tile children
fi'Oln school on his Fridays. Mother shall pick up the Children oil her Fridays and xvill
always transport on Sundays. Transportation during the week :shall be as agreed by the
parties.
10. in the event either party wishes to leave the jurisdiction, they shall notify
the other party and provide a telephone number and address where the Children can be
reached.
11. Neither parent shall do or say or permit third pa:tties to do or say anything
which may estrange the Children fi'om the other parent, injure the opinion of the Children
as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love
and respect lbr the other parent.
l 2. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the temps of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday, April 24. 2003 at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
/ / r /
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Ronald L. Sadler, pro se
931 North Middleton Rd.
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARSIIA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
Mo
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
I'RIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zad~ary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18,1990
February 25, 1994
February 9,2001
Father
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 29, 2003,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her
counsel, James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the .Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., pro se.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
~cq~line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marylou Matas, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the 16th day of July, 2003, cause a
copy of Defendant's Petition for Contempt to be served upon Plaintiff's attorney of record by
facsimile and first class mail, postage prepaid at the following addresses:
James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire..
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Facsimile # (717) 243-6486
DAVE: "]//~ / 0~,~
Mar~loff~atas, Esquire
Attorn~ffr Defendant
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243 -5551
(800)347-5552
MARSHA A. SADLER
PLAIN~FF
V.
RONALDL. SADLER
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-6187 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, July 18, 2003 , 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 Thursday, July 17, 2003 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 del'me and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be l~resent at the conference. Failure to al:r~ear 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 hearinl~.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ facqueline 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 hear/ng.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY 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 WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~. { $~ day of ~ ~ { "~
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report,
follows:
,2003, upon
it is ordered and directed as
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. /t , of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the ~j day of O-~f~/~, ,2003, at ~
o clock, ~ . M., at which tinge testimony will betaken. For purposes of this Hearing,
the Mother shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will
be 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.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior
Orders of Court dated May 12, 2003 and February 3, 2002 shall remain in full force and
effect with the following additions:
3. Both parties shall explore the possibility of a custody evaluation and
cooperate with scheduling and attending appointments if one is initiated.
4. Both parties shall obtain anger management counseling.
5. Father shall cooperate with and not interfere with Zachary's counseling. If
requested, both parties shall participate in Zachary's and Sarah's counseling.
house.
Father shall not have in his possession a gun when or if he is at Mother's
7. All custody exchanges shall occur within 30 minutes of the designated
time. Neither party need to wait longer than 30 minutes of the designated exchange time.
In the event that custody is not exchanged due to a party's tardiness, said times shall be
made up by the parties.
8. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
J~esl~y Oler, ~, .
cc:~es D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, counsel for Mother .~ylou Matas, Esquire, counsel for Father
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
._
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18, 1990
February 25, 1994
February 9, 2001
Father
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held July 17, 2003 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her counsel, James D.
Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., with his counsel, Marylou
Matas, Esquire.
3. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. previously entered Orders of Court on
February 3, 2002 and May 12, 2003. The parties share legal custody of the Children.
Mother has primary physical custody of Sarah and Jacob; Father has primary physical
custody of Zachary. The parties have alternating weekends wherein they have all three
Children at the same time.
4. Father filed a Contempt Petition on July 16, 2003. Mother intends to file a
Contempt Petition shortly. Her allegations of contempt were considered at the
conciliation conference. None of the Contempt issues were resolved at the conference
and should be heard by the Court.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared legal and
primary physical custody of all three Children. Mother asserts that the Children have
friends in the neighborhood at her home. She maintains that while Zachary is at his
Father's he has no playmates. While Father is working, Zachary is alone. Zachary has
been diagnosed with depression and is prescribed medication. Because there has been a
lapse in insurance, Father has not purchased the prescribed medication for Zachary. There
ahs been problems with the transfer of custody. Mother claims Father has a loaded gun
in the car when custody transfers occur. Mother is willing to cooperate with a custody
evaluation but has limited or no funds to pay for an evaluation.
6. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared legal
custody and primary physical custody of all three Children. Father asserts several
violations of the Court Orders: Mother's boyfriend has physically disciplined Sarah in
violation of the Court Order. Father maintains that Mother and third parties disparage
Father to the children, calling him names. Father claims that Mother took Zachary for a
week in violation of the Court Order. Father further acknowledges problems with the
transfer of custody citing Mother as the problem. Father is willing to cooperate with a
custody evaluation, but has limited or no funds to pay for the evaluation.
7. The Conciliator asks the Court to consider paying for a custody evaluation
or a portion thereof.
8. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Heating and maintaining the status quo with additional protective provisions. It is
expected that the Hearing will require one day.
Date
ffacqu~ine M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the law finn of Griffie &
Associates and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is counsel of record in the above-captioned action for Defendant,
Ronald L. Sadler, Jr.
2. Your Respondent is Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., an adult individual currently residing at
931 North Middleton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The above-named Plaintiff, Marsha A. Sadler, is represented by James D. Sadler, Jr.,
Esquire.
4. A hearing is scheduled for October 9, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom No. 1 of the
Cumberland County Courthouse.
5. Since Petitioner received notice of the hearing, she has been unable to secure any type
of response from Respondent relative to the need to provide an appropriate retainer
for these proceedings and relative to information needed to be provided in order to
prepare the required Pre-Thai Memorandum in this matter.
6. Respondent has been advised that if the required retainer is not paid and information
is not provided to prepare the Pre-Trial Statement, Petitioner would not be able to
provide additional services in this matter.
7. Despite providing Respondent with advance notice of his need to respond to
Petitioner and his responsibility in these proceedings, Respondent has failed and
refused to provide the required retainer and the necessary information to proceed in
this matter.
8. Petitioner is unable to take any additional action to proceed on behalf of the
Respondent due to his failure to provide information and the required retainer to
Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon the
Respondent, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner should not
be permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date
Marylo(~vlatas, Esquire
GRIFFiE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document am true and correct. I
understand that false statements heroin are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unswom falsifications to authorities.
Maryi'oa ~atas, Esquire
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT ,OF COMMON PLEAS OF flCT 0 2 7003
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-6187 ,CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT AND,
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this [~¢day of ~')[~"~z~ ['*t'~ 2003, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon the Respondent, Ronald L.
Sadler, Jr., to Show Cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner., Marylou Matas, Esquire, and the
law firm of Griffie & Associates should not be permitted to withdraw as counsel in the above-
captioned matter.
Rule returnable 143 days after service by first-class mail, postage prepaid upon
Respondent at his last known address.
Cc;
~lou Matas, Esquire
~onald Petitioner~Attorney for Defendant
L. Sadler
Respondent
~aames D. Flower, Jr., Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
By the Court,
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6187 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, MARSHA A. SADLER, through her
attorneys, SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, and represents the following:
1. Petitioner is MARSHA A. SADLER, an adult individual, residing at
74 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 126, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Respondent is RONALD L. SADLER, JR., an adult individual,
residing at 931 North Middleton Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the parents of three children, ZACHARY DARWIN
SADLER, born July 18, 1990; SARAH LYNN SADLER, born February 25, 1994; and
JACOB LEE SADLER, born February 9, 2001.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 12, 2003,
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and an Order of Court dated
February 3, 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
5. The parties and the children all continue to reside in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
6. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has had
primary physical custody of ZACHARY DARWIN SADLER, and Petitioner has primary
physical custody of SARAH LYNN SADLER and JACOB LEE SADLER.
7. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has been in
violation of those Orders for the following reasons: The aforesaid Orders provided that
both parties would agree to assure that ZACHARY DARWIN SADLER takes his
medication, and that Respondent would initiate counseling for ZACHARY at The
Stevens Center, within seven days following receipt of insurance cards. Respondent
has failed to follow through with counseling for ZACHARY at The Stevens Center, and
has failed to provide him with medication. Furthermore, Respondent continues to
denigrate Petitioner in the presence of the children.
8. This custody action is scheduled before the Honorable J. Wesley
Oler at 9:30 a.m., on October 9, 2003, and Petitioner requests that the Petition be
heard at that time.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that Respondent be found to be in
contempt of Court for the foregoing violation of the applicable Court Orders.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: /~- ~-(~ 3
James D. Flower, Jr. (/'
26 West High Street ',/
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
I.D. No. 27742
MAY 1 2003
MAY ()g
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /~ day of ~
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report,
follows:
,2003, upon
it is ordered and directed as
1. The prior Order of Court dated February 3, 2002 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following modifications:
2. Paragraph 4 is amended to provide for the children to be returned at 6:00
p.m. on Sundays.
3. Paragraph 5 is deleted and replaced with the following: Father shall have
physical custody of Sarah and Jacob every Wednesday from after school/daycare until
8:30 p.m. Mother shall have physical custody of Zachary every Wednesday from after
school to 8:30 p.m.
4. Paragraph 6 is deleted and replaced with the following: Mother agrees to
provide Father with a copy of the Gateway insurance card. Upon receipt of the insurance
card and confirmation that the prescription is still valid, Father will pick up Zachary's
prescription. Both parties agree to assure that Zachary takes his medication as
prescribed.
5. Paragraph 7 is deleted and replaced with the following: It is
acknowledged that Mother has initiated counseling for Sarah at the Stevens Center.
Father shall initiate (call for intake) counseling for Zachary at the Stevens Center within
seven days from receipt of the Gateway insurance card with a goal toward family
counseling with both children and parents. Both parties agree to sign releases so that
both may receive information from the counselor and the counselor may speak to each
parent concerning both children.
6. Paragraph 8 is deleted in its entirety.
7. Paragraph 9 is deleted and replaced with the following: Transportation
shall be shared. Except when the parties pick up the children from school or daycare,
the3' shall exchange the children at the Carlisle Borough Police Department parking lot.
Order.
The parties agree to strictly abide by and enforce Paragraph 11 of the prior
parties.
Neither parent will permit physical discipline of the children by third
10. Neither party will drink and drive with the children in the vehicle nor
permit third parties to drink and drive with the children in the vehicle.
1 I. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday. Aueust 7. 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
BYTHECOURT,
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Marylou Matas, Esquire, Counsel for Father
lrRUE COPY FROM RECORO
In Tc~t!rn0ny whereof, I here ur, to
en~ ~.h~ s~al of ~aid Court at C~i~,
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J
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 conceming the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18, 1990
February 25, 1994
February 9, 2001
Father
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 8, 2003, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, ~Sth her counsel,
James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., with his counsel
Marylou Matas, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
dated February 3, 2003 providing for shared legal custody and Mother having primary
physical custody of the two younger children and Father having primary physical custody
of the older child, with the parties having alternating weekends so that all three children
will be together on weekends.
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Custody Conciliator
MARSHA A. SADLER,
l'hfintiff
RONALD L. SADLLR, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL\:ANIA
: NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~2.~4 day of .ff..og~ .... , ,2003. upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, and the Father, Ronald L. S'adl er, Jr., shall
have shared legal custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler, born July 18, 1990, Sarah Lynn
Sadler, born February 25, 1994 and Jacob Lee Sadler, born February 9, 2001. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including;
but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Sarah Lynn Sadler and
Jacob Lee Sadler.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler.
4. Both parents shall have periods of partial physical custody of the other
child/chilch'en on an alternating weekend basis such that the children will spend every
weekend together. Mother shall have the weekend of January 31, 2003. The times for
the weekend shall be for Father fi'om after school on Fridays to Sundays at 6:30 p.m. The
weekend times for Mother shall be from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
5. The parties shall have such additional times with the children during the
week as agreed by the parties.
6. The parties agree to cooperate in scheduling a doctor's appointmem for
Zachary to determine whether Zachary should go back on his medication. In the event
that the doctor recommends that Zachary resume medication, then both parties agree to
assure that Zachary takes his medication.
7. The parties agree to cooperate in the scheduling of counseling lbr the two
older children to include family counseling if recommended by the Children's counselor.
b~th pardcs agrcc to sign releases so that both may receive iafom~ation l¥om thc
counsck}r amd thc counst:lor may speak to each parent concerning the Children.
Both parties agree to schedule and attend a Parent Works program suitable
to their indMdual situation regarding parenting, anger or separation.
9. Transportation shall be shared such that Father shall pick up the children
from school on his Fridays. Mother shall pick up the Children on her Fridays and will
always transport on Sundays. Transportation during the week shall be as agreed by the
parties.
10. in the event either party wishes to leave the jurisdiction, they shall notify
the other party and provide a telephone number and address where the Children can be
reached.
11. Neither parch; shall do or say or permit third pm'ties to do or say anything
which may estrange the Clxildren from the other parent, injure the opinion of the Children
as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural developmeat of the Children's love
and respect for the other parent.
12. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the tern'ts of this Order shall con~rol. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday. ACril 24. 2003 at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Core, scl for Mother
Ronald L. Sadler, pro se
931 No;da Middleton Rd.
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARSIIA A. SADLER,
l'laintiff
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
I'I{IOR JUDGE: None
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACT1ON - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 19I 5.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURP~ENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18, 1990
February 25, 1994
February 9, 2001
Father
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 29, 2003,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her
counsel, James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., pro se.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
bficq~line M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6187 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, MARSHA A. SADLER, through her
attorneys, SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, and represents the following:
1. Petitioner is MARSHA A. SADLER, an adult individual, residing at
74 Betty Nelson Court, Lot 126, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Respondent is RONALD L. SADLER, JR., an adult individual,
residing at 931 North Middleton Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the parents of three children, ZACHARY DARWIN
SADLER, born July 18, 1990; SARAH LYNN SADLER, born February 25, 1994; and
JACOB LEE SADLER, born February 9, 2001.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 12, 2003,
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and an Order of Court dated
February 3, 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
5. The parties and the children all continue to reside in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
6. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has had
primary physical custody of ZACHARY DARWIN SADLER, and Petitioner has primary
physical custody of SARAH LYNN SADLER and JACOB LEE SADLER.
7. Since the entry of the aforesaid Orders, Respondent has been in
violation of those Orders for the following reasons: The aforesaid Orders provided that
both parties would agree to assure that ZACHARY DARWIN SADLER takes his
medication, and that Respondent would initiate counseling for ZACHARY at The
Stevens Center, within seven days following receipt of insurance cards. Respondent
has failed to follow through with counseling for ZACHARY at The Stevens Center, and
has failed to provide him with medication. Furthermore, Respondent continues to
denigrate Petitioner in the presence of the children.
8. This custody action is scheduled before the Honorable J. Wesley
Oler at 9:30 a.m., on October 9, 2003, and Petitioner requests that the Petition be
heard at that time.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that Respondent be found to be in
contempt of Court for the foregoing violation of the applicable Court Orders.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Plaintiff
James D. Flower, Jr. //
26 West High Street ~-/,-
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
I.D. No. 27742
VERIFICATION
I, MARSHA A. SADLER, the undersigned, hereby verify that the
statements made herein are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Marsha A. Sadler
Date: /~2/'-//~ ~
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
MAY 1 2003
l'lAY O § 2D03
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, thxs /,2 - day m D~ .v,~fi ,200.~, upon
of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
consideration
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated February 3, 2002 shall remain in full force
and effect with the fullowing modifications:
2. Paragraph 4 is amended to provide for the children to be returned at 6:00
p.m. on Sundays.
3. Paragraph 5 is deleted and replaced with the following: Father shall have
physical custody of Sarah and Jacob every Wednesday from after school/daycare until
8:30 p.m. Mother shall have physical custody of Zachary every Wednesday from after
school to 8:30 p.m.
4. Paragraph 6 is deleted and replaced with the following: Mother agrees to
provide Father with a copy of the Gateway insurance card. Upon receipt of the insurance
card and confirmation that the prescription is still valid, Father will pick up Zachary's
prescription. Both parties agree to assure that Zachary takes his medication as
prescribed.
5. Paragraph 7 is deleted and replaced with the following: It is
ac 'knowledged that Mother has initiated counseling for Sarah at the Stevens Center.
Father shall initiate (call for intake) counseling for Zachary at the Stevens Center within
seven days from receipt of the Gateway insurance card with a goal toward family
counseling with both children and parents. Both parties agree to sign releases so that
both may receive information from the counselor and the counselor may speak to each
parent concerning both children.
6. Paragraph 8 is deleted in its entirety.
7. Paragraph 9 is deleted and replaced with the following: Transportation
shall be shared. Except when the parties pick up the children from school or daycare,
they shall exchange the children at the Carlisle Borough Police Department parking lot.
Order.
The parties agree to strictly abide by and enforce Paragraph 11 of the prior
parties.
Neither parent will permit physical discipline of the children by third
10. Neither party will drink and drive with the children in the vehicle nor
permit third parties to drink and drive Mth the children in the vehicle.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday. August 7. 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Marylou Matas, Esquire, Counsel for Father
lrRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Tc~!!mony wheraoI, I hare ur, to.~ r~ I~.~M
a~,, tha s~al of said Co, ri at C~L, te, Pa,
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
: 2002-6187 CIVIL TER3I
_.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18, 1990
Febmary 25, 1994
February 9, 2001
Father
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 8, 2003, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, with her counsel,
James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., with his counsel
Marylou Matas, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
dated February 3, 2003 providing for shared legal custody and Mother having primary
physical custody of the two younger children and Father having primary physical custody
of the older child, with the parties having alternating weekends so that all three children
will be together on weekends.
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
(~eline M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
MARSI IA A. SADLER,
l'laintiff
I,IONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, tt~s ~Y~oC da), of ff'~ , _00~, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation iZeport, it is ordered and directed as
l'ollows:
I. The Mother, Marsha A. Sadler, and the Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., shall
have shared legal custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler, bom July 18, 1990, Sarah Lynn
Sadler, bom February 25, 1994 and Jacob Lee Sadler, bom February 9, 2001. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including;
but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and 'religion.
2. Mother shall have primmT physical custody of Sarah Lyrm Sadler and
Jacob Lee Sadler.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of Zachary Darwin Sadler.
4. Both parents shall have periods of partial physical custody of the other
child/children on an alternating weekend basis such that the children will spend every
weekend together. Mother shall have the weekend of January 31,2003. The iimes lbr
the weekend shall be for Father from after school on Fridays to Sundays at 6:30 p.m. The
weekend times for Mother shall be from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
5. The pm'ties shall have such additional times with tile children during the
week as agreed by the parties. ~'
6. The parties agree to cooperate in scheduling a doctor's appointment
Zachary to detemline whether Zachary should go back on his medication. In the event
that the doctor recommends that Zachary resume medication, then both parties agree to
assure that Zachary takes his medication.
7. Tile parties agree to cooperate in the scheduling, of counselin=,,, ibr the two
older children to include family counseling if recommended by the Children's counselor.
t3uth parties a~vce to sign releases so that both may receive information from the
cmlnsel{~r and thc go~.ll~s~,lor may speak to each parent concerning the Children.
g. Both parties agree lo schedule and attend a Parent Works program suitable
to their individual situation regarding parenting, anger or separation.
9. Transportation shall be shared such that Father shall pick up the children
fi'om school on his Fridays. Mother shall pick up the Children on her Fridays and xxill
always transport on Sundays. Transportation during the week shall be as agreed by the
parties.
I 0. In tile event either party wishes to leave the jurisdiction, tile), shall notify
thc other party and provide a telephone number and address where the Children can be
reached.
11, Neither parent shall do or say or permit third pm'ties to do or say anything
which may estrange the Clfildren from the other parent, injure the opinion of the Children
as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love
and respect for the other parent.
12. This Order is entered pursum~t to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. Inthe absence of mutual consent, the temps of this Order shall comrol. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for Thursday. Al~ril 24.2003 at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Ronald L. Sadler, pro se
931 North Middleton Rd.
Carlisle, PA 17013
MAI{SI IA A. SADLER,
l'l:tin tilt
V.
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
PI~,IOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2002-6187 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
rcport:
1. The pertinent infonuation concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Zachary Darwin Sadler
Sarah Lynn Sadler
Jacob Lee Sadler
July 18, 1990
February 25, 1994
February 9, 2001
Fatber
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 29, 2003,
with tbe tbllowing individuals in attendance: The Mother, Marsba A. Sadler, with her
counsel, .lames D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the.Father, Ronald L. Sadler, Jr., pro se.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attacbed.
Date
£
~cq~line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
MARSHA A. SADLER,
Plaintiff
RONALD L. SADLER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
:
: No. 02-6187 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 2003, upon
consideration of Plaintiff's complaint for custody,
Defendant's petition for contempt, and Plaintiff's petition
for contempt, and pursuant to an agreer~ent reached in open
court between the parties in the presence
respective counsel, James D. Flower, Jr.,
of Plaintiff, and Marylou Matas, Esquire,
Defendant, it is ordered and directed as
1. Plaintiff and Defendant withdraw their
respective petitions for contempt.
2. The prior Orders
3, 2003, May 12, 2003, and July 21,
full force and effect with the following additions:
of their
Esquire, on behalf
on behalf of
follows:
of Court dated February
2003, shall remain in
a. Father shall move forward with all
good faith efforts to provide
counseling for Zachary.
b. Father shall provide documentation
within seven days to his counsel of
his efforts to provide this
counseling.
c. Father shall guarantee that Zachary
receives Paxil and Ritalin, as
prescribed by his physician, at all
times.
d. Father shall provide copies of all
prescription receipts to prove that
he obtain such medication.
e. Father shall make all good faith
efforts to arrange family counseling
to include mother and Zachary.
f. Father shall sign releases for mother
to have access to all medical
documents and access to any counselors.
g. Father shall provide medications
prescribed for Zachary at all times
to mother when mother has custody of
Zachary.
h. The Wednesday evening partial periods
of custody are modified so that
father agrees to insure that Sara has
completed any homework before he
returns her to mother's custody at
the designated ordered time.
i. Both parties agree to keep open
j o
communication regarding any medical
needs of the children, especially in
the events of any illness or
emergency medical need.
The parties agree to share holidays
as follows: Easter shall be
alternated from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m., with mother exercising custody
of Easter in 2004 and all even
numbered years. Thanksgiving shall
be alternated from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m., with mother exercising custody
in 2003 and all. odd numbered years.
Christmas shall be divided into two
periods. Period A shall be from
Christmas Eve at 2:00 p.m. until
Christmas Day at noon. Period B
shall be from ,Christmas Day at noon
to the day after at noon. Father
shall exercise custody of the
children in period A for 2003 and all
odd numbered years. Mother shall
exercise custody of the children for
period A in 2004 and all even
numbered years. The parties agree to
hames D. Flower, Jr.,
For the Plaintiff
~arylou Matas, Esquire
For the Defendant
wcy
alternate trick-or-treat evening,
with mother exercising trick-or-treat
evening in 2003. Father agrees that
when he exercises custody of the
children on trick-or-treat evening,
he shall have them returned to the
designated exchange point at 9:00
p.m.
Esquire
By the Court,
iey Ol~Jr.; J.~'~